Donna, I was worried about that. A general US death index is devoutly to be wished--at about the same desirability as cold fusion. I don't expect to see one in my lifetime, but who can say what wonders will be wrought? Sorry... but never give up! Strange and wonderful things happen all the time! --Brian ************************************************* Tom & Donna Cino wrote: > > Hello Brian, I couldn't agree more. After my posting of having found > Lillie on what I thought was a general US death Index I find after > taking the time to go back to the FHL and checking, that it was actually > an index for Calif. and the code 19 stood for Los Angeles. I hang my > head in shame for being to hasty and not paying attention. Excitment can > overwhelm sometimes (my excuse!). Take care all....Donna in Victoria :0(