This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: awildlaser2 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.unknown/12768.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Have you tried to write the county courthouse? You can maybe google Washington county courthouse, Il. You can also try the Familysearch.org under the 2nd button next to home when you click it I think the 2nd thing down says record search pilot. Some people call this the new family search. There are a lot of records daily that are being digitalized, but you have to keep checking back in as things are getting added all the time. Myself I have scored a few free death certs. You can also check usgenweb.org or maybe even a local library to get you pointed in the right direction. IRAD Illinois Regional Archive Depository for a small fee or maybe free you can also get stuff. They have college students doing look ups and it is a state organization. Looking at their map looks like SIU is your section of the state. Good luck and happy hunting. 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.