This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: luvzsun Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/8635.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Check http://www.accesskent.com/Health/HealthDepartment/MedicalExaminer/, which states, ... "the Office of the Medical Examiner permanently maintains records (medical examiner's case report and autopsy report, if ordered) pertaining to medical examiner deaths that were investigated in Kent County." The keyword is 'permanently'. 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.