Robert, I guess I already knew that what I need is too early for a death cert. How abt. obits? Where would they be for 1886 Pike County, Summit, MS? I'm looking for Helena Baumgartner info. She died in Summit, her death cert. was in LA and she's buried in New Orleans. No obit found by helpful LA list folks. I'm trying to find out what her maiden name was and why she's buried in the Billet tomb. She was previously married to a Hakenjos and had 3 children with him. Any help is still appreciated!!! Anyone out there have any ideas? I'm in Kansas..... Susan Billett