This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: DeRoo Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Eo.2ADEAE/399.2.1.1 Message Board Post: From the 1930 Michigan census record: both Albert and Johanna were listed as 33 years of age; Albert immigrated in 1902 Johanna immigrated in 1912 they were married in 1924 (approximately) Albert's occupation was a "city fireman" in 1930 they had 3 daughters: Caroline B. (abt 5 years old), Eleanor M. (abt 3 years 9/12 months), Wilma J. (abt 1 year 11/12 months). All of the daughters were born in Michigan. I also found this: North Carolina Death Collection, 1908-1996 Name: Albert Deroo Death Date: Feb 1948 Death County: New Hanover Death State: North Carolina Death Age: 54 Birth Date: abt. 1894 I do not know if this is your Albert, but was as close as any record I could find age-wise. Your best bet is to send for a copy of her death certificate. You can order one through this website: http://www.vitalchek.com/provider_overview.asp?provider_id=10154&Georgia_Birth_Certificate You might want to contact the Thomaston Times (in Upson County, Georgia) to see if they printed an obituary for her: http://www.thomastontimes.com/ Hope this helps