This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: chatterchit Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.unknown/12782.8/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Herman's death certificate should have where he is buried -- I'm assuming that his wife is buried there as well. If so, you can ask the cemetery for her burial info and birth/death dates. You can then order her death certificate to see if the names match up with the census. Another tactic: Herman and Marie/Mary's children's death certificates should have their mother's maiden name on them, too. 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.