Kathy, These are the SUTHERLANDS in the Pope Co IL Death Index 1878-1915 Carroll W. 09 Sep 1915 Bk 2/pg 183 Elizabeth W. 23 Aug 1883 Bk 1/pg 050 Ellen P. 11 Jan 1878 Bk 1/pg 002 Ezra Newton 16 Sep 1889 Bk 1/pg 074 George Ann 28 Jul 1889 Bk 1/pg 073 J.N. 21 Nov 1905 Bk 1/pg 124 Ora 07 Nov 1884 Bk 1/pg 056 Rosa 17 Aug 1910 Bk 2/pg 026 Sorry no John, but then they didn't have to record deaths officially until 1926. You can get a copy at the courthouse, Connie & Sherry are very helpful, when they have time. Hope this help. Judy In a message dated 5/12/2005 8:37:30 P.M. Central Daylight Time, nevhome@rabbitbrush.com writes: Can anyone help me? I am looking for a copy of a death certificate for John Sutherland who died 15 Feb 1898 in Pope County. He was born in 1818 in South Carolina. Also a death certificate for Elizabeth Sutherland who died 23 Aug 1883 in Golconda. They are both buried in the Palestine Cemetery outside of Golconda. I would happily pay for copying and postage. Thank you so much in advance. Kathy Judy Foreman Lee UdyDee43@aol.com