This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: SueChapell Surnames: Lewis Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.lewis/12079.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I do not know if this will help or not, but have you tried the local libraries in St. Monica or Venice. They usually have back issues of the newspaper and if he died in the area, there is possibly a write up even if he died without any family around. some libraries also keep a file on all Obits in the area. Worth a try if you have not done so. Not Related, Just a Lewis researcher, Sue Santa Monica Library 1-310-458-8600 Venice Library is listed under Los Angeles Public Library 1-310-821-1769 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.