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