Carole - The death index I have has listings prior to 1916 For Gran it shows: Gran, Carl Residence Cambridge DOD: Nov 17, 1905 Book 4 Page 257 Gran, Freeman H. Residence: Oxford Twp. DOD: Feb 10, 1880 Book 1 Page 45 In the Estate Files Index is has: Estate Adminstorator, Executor Or Conservator Title File # GRAN Carl J. Gran, Charlotta Exec. 3391 GRAN Charlotta C. Gran, John Exec. 5561 GRAN Henry Wells Gran, Lillie M Admr. 8346 GRAN John A Gran, Mollie G Admr. 2257 GRAN Jonas P Gran, Chas. Gdn 214 GRAN Amelia E Wilsander, Luther Exec 13028 GRAN Henry D Williamson, Mrytle L. Admr. 65-P-112 Hope this helps. Patti