This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: kzavada Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.unknown/3116.3242.3246.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Did you also look at family search pilot website? http://pilot.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#p=home they recently added Illinois deaths and stillbirths 1916-1948 there maybe are a few entries specific to your ancestors. also, did you ever check for probate/estate records on Thomas died 1 Apr 1883 wife Mary(Lane)died 19 Sep 1892 would be at Will County Archives Center 806 North Nicholson Street Joliet 60435 tel 815-774-7495 Probate/Estate records have been filed in Will County since mid 1830's. In 1880-1890's theres usually some good genealogy info in them esp. Letters of Administration and Proof of Heirship. Is Michael Craughwell any relations? there's a death cert for him Will County Clerk's office on north chicago st.,joliet Michael Craughwell age 90yrs died 30 Jul 1913 residence Joliet burial St. Patrick's(Joliet) might check for an obit on him. Be glad to help anytime. Kathy Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.