This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: dgoldy1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kansas.counties.wyandotte/1567.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The Kansas State Death Records are closed to the public. In general they are closed to all except the immediate family and lawyers involved with legal proceedings regarding the deceased. However the rules regarding deaths prior to 1940 have recently been relaxed. I suggest you visit this link to see all the requirements for requesting a search. http://www.kdhe.state.ks.us/vital/ You might also want to check in Jackson County, Missouri. It was not uncommon for folks living in Kansas City, Kansas to die in a hospital in Kansas City, MO You can search the MO death index on line here..... http://www.sos.mo.gov/archives/resources/deathcertificates/ Good Luck in your search Dave Goldy Overland Park, KS 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.