You'll be extremely lucky if they still have the records. I contacted a hospital in Western Massachusetts regarding their records and they said they purge after 30 years. As far as my OWN records go, my hometown doctor just sent out a notice stating all records older than 10 years will be purged at the end of the month. I have contacted hospitals in the Hartford, CT area and they also say 30 years and then records are purged. If it was a small community or more of a high profile death, such as accidents, etc, than you may get some help by searching through old newspapers. I have a story about an ancestor who passed away due to injuries from an accident at work, where he was caught in a pulley and went through machinery. Good luck with your search! Melinda -----Original Message----- From: Nsambradley@aol.com [mailto:Nsambradley@aol.com] Sent: Monday, April 10, 2006 9:45 AM To: MAMIDDLE-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Medical Records! My mother and grandmother died in Melrose Ma 1976, 1978 respectively and my dad died in Stoneham Ma in 1952. I am wondering if there is anyway for me to obtain their medical records.? They were all in hospital at the time of their death. The hospital my dad died in isn't there anylonger-I don't think, or has changed its name. We were living in Reading at the time of all 3 deaths. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you. Barbara ______________________________