This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: sharplongancestors Surnames: Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.randolph/3384/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I did some work recently and a fellow was reported missing in action during the civil war, his wife had a child with him, waited 7 years to remarry. I ask the Randolph County Clerk today about where you find documentation of declared death, and she said that it was in her office, and would be in the civil court records during that time. She said that often the wife would have to wait the 7 years, file the papers and would then have wait another 8-9 months after the declartion to be able to marry again. She said it is not a divorce but is similar to one in paper work and court appearances. Andrea 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.