Joe, Although the State of Florida may not have a copy of your ancestor's death, that doesn't mean he didn't die when and where you thought. Several of my Florida ancestors didn't have an official death certificate, but I have found information elsewhere. I suggest that you write to Volusia County Clerk of Circuit Court, DeLand, FL 32720 (per Everton's THE HANDY BOOK, Seventh Edition) and ask him/her to check the probate index for your g-g-grandfather. When I do this, I send a SASE and a check for $5 "to apply toward any fees." Request that they let you know the cost for copies of any records they may find. Volusia County may have a web page showing the name of county officials if you want to check for the current county clerk's proper name. Good luck. Kathleen Marsh kmarsh@innet.com -----Original Message----- From: Joe <highcouncil@gci-net.com> . . . listed him as dying in Daytona Beach, Fla. April 12, 1915. >Using this info I sent off for a Death Certificate and I get a letter back a month later saying that he was not listed as dying in Fla. in 1915. I am lost as to where to turn. >Any help, references or on-line search areas would be GREAT! Thanks >Chalkley Harris Derr >B. Apr 15, 1840 >D. Apr 12, 1915 (I guess not now)