You may be a subscriber of ROOTSWEB , disregard if so. You research many family names, thought you may want to consider this. I think it's a book ? of Morticians past and present, not sure. Anyway for your consideration. ---------- >The following is from the 13 Jan 1999 Vol. 2 #2 Rootsweb Review > >Directory of Morticians >http://www.funeral-dir.com/home_page.htm > >If mortuary is no longer in business, its files maybe in the custody of the >county clerk, the local library, or the local Historical Society. >There is more to the article but this was the important info I felt. >Where to find the article I have given if you desire more reading. > >An article written by Brian Mavrogeorge >Senior Develoment Manager >The Learning Company >Ultimate Family Tree --- http://www uftree.com