This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jeanjo1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.maryland.counties.baltimorecity/8087.1.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I use ProQuest, Historical Newspaper Collection which I have access to from my county library. Are you using something like that rather than the on-line archives which only has fairly recent events? There is a box to check Obits and another to fill out time frame. I hope this helps. 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.