Cheryl, The only Mira (1877-1916 inclusive) is Manuel Mira, who d. 1913 in Hillsborough Co. (seat: Tampa) in 1913. His death is recorded at vol. 023, cert. 1163. Is he yours? Looking for variant spellings and other other possibilities: there was a Josephine Miranda who died 1903 in Hillsborough, (card & cert. 04281) and there was a ?? Mirabilo ("white female)" who d. there in 1913 (vol. 023, cert. 1349). Have you tried the 1900 and 1910 USPC Soundex for Mira/Valdez/Gonzalez? Also, if you haven't done so, you might check for city directories of Tampa for the search period. You might find her first name if she's listed with her father or either or both of her husbands. And there may be a clue to death year when she drops out if Tampa had yearly or at least frequent directories. Tampa and the Library of Congress probably have some useful holdings. Anyway, Good luck! Anybody in Tampa know the city directory availability? Thanks! --Brian Michaels *********************************************************************************** Casivers@aol.com wrote: > > Brian, > > Would you be so kind as to look up the surname of Mira for me? I am > particularly looking for my greatgrandmother who died in Tampa between 1905 > and 1910. Unfortunately, I do not know her first name, but believe her > maiden name was Valdez. She was also a widow when she met my GGrandfather > and her name at that time was Gonzalez. > > Any help you can give me would be appreciated. If I can return the favor for > any research in the Binghamton, NY area, please let me know. > > Thanks. > > Cheryl Sanchez-Sivers