I'm wondering if you have checked the neighboring counties for a death record. Mecosta County is very rural and he could possibly have died in another county depending on where he might have lived. Also have you checked the local newspaper microfilm to see if anything was written up of the death? Just some thoughts. Jan ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rosalyn Genung" > I have not had any luck going to the MI GedCom to find my GGGrandfathers death. According to family stories, he died in Mecosta County in 1883. I have found nothing at the County Clerks office either. Anyone have any other suggestions? His name was Christof Mindel, born April 1822 in Germany and came to MI in 1870 with his wife Katherina and their family. > Thanks ----- Rosalyn >