This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/IGB.2ACI/207.1 Message Board Post: Try purchaseing the death certificate. Cause of death will be listed. Use this link: State of Michigan Death Request Link: http://www.mdch.state.mi.us/PHA/OSR/DEATHAPP.HTM Or this one: http://www.michigan.gov/mdch/1,1607,7-132-4645---,00.html