I just thought others in the Illinois area would be interested in this Missouri database which is now online. Not many births/deaths were recorded prior to 1900, so you might not be able to find much, but every little bit helps. Lois Heath From: Archive Volunteers To: "'lois_heath@yahoo.com'" Subject: Missouri Birth and Death Records Database is Available Online Date: Tue, 6 Aug 2002 14:48:00 -0500 I would like to announce that the Missouri Birth and Death Records Database is available online at http://www.sos.state.mo.us/archives/resources/birthdeath/. This database is the result of the efforts of over 300 volunteers working on this project since 1999. The database currently contains over 185,000 records from 87 counties. The database can also be accessed through the Missouri State Archives' homepage at http://www.sos.state.mo.us/archives/. Sincerely, Gerald Hirsch Electronic Records Archivist --------------------------------- Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Health - Feel better, live better