This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: mikef333 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.counties.harlan/14646.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Since 1911, there has in fact been a law continuously that mandates death certificates. But apparently the onus was on the physician or funeral home to generate it. So for that time there "should" be death certs for your ancestors, just as there "should" be for mine as well. But there are many examples where that is not the case. Again I would try for an obituary. 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.