David, You will need an exact date of death to efficiently locate the obit in the Ypsilanti newspapers. His death record should be recorded at the Courthouse. You might contact the Ypsilanti Historical Society Archive. http://www.ypsilantihistoricalsociety.org/ They have a large obit card file of Ypsilanti area people. Give Gerry Pettie -----Original Message----- From: Dcmngs44@aol.com [mailto:Dcmngs44@aol.com] Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2006 12:42 AM To: MIWASHTE-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [MIWASHTE] Request source information Need help to locate or access source information on Great Great Grandfather, Ephraim Cummings. Last known address, according to the Jun 1, 1880 Census, was 2d Ward, Ypsilanti. Age 67. Living with second wife, Martha, age 79. I suspect Ephraim may have died somewhere in Washtenaw County. Does anyone know the name of the local newspaper which was published in the 1880's? Are articles (obits?) easily available? Thank you, David Cummings Portland, OR (formerly of Battle Creek, Michigan)