> They both died on the same day, April 9, 1884. There was an old rumor > that they were murdered. Does anyone out there know of any newspapers > that were in existence at that time so that I may look for an article > or obituary? They are buried in Ashmore, though I have them listed > near Charleston, also. Hi Kezia, If you happen to find an online obituary resource for Coles Co., I'd sure like to have it! I'd like to add it to my Obituary Links Page. If anyone else knows of an online resource or if you have a surname obituary archive online, I'd like to list it. Thanks, Bill Be sure and visit the Obituary Links Page to access hundreds of obituary resources divided by state and counties at: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Bluffs/7748/obit/obituary.htm And the Family Surname Obituary Links Page at: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Bluffs/7748/obit/famobit.htm And the incredible Obituary Links with search engines at: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Bluffs/7748/obit/links.htm