This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Georgia1910 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/18729.4/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Regarding obits, I haven't had a lot luck for obits in the 1870s-1880s. I think deaths were only reported if the person were well-known or notorious or if the death resulted from an accident or fire. If you want to try the Detroit Public Library, they charge $15.00 per look-up if you have the date of death. http://www.detroitpubliclibrary.org/sites/default/files/Obituary Search Request rev. 12-11_0.pdf 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.