There are some birth/death certificates available for MO prior to 1910 at the below website: http://www.sos.mo.gov/archives/resources/birthdeath/default.asp#birth I've tried to find some early ones for Barry County but had no luck. Sometimes an infant that died at birth was never even registered. Glad to hear it wasn't malnutrition. It was common then, in fact was a primary reason for beginning a food supplement and nutrition education program for pregnant and nursing mothers and young children. Of course, there were many other causes of death: lack of oxygen, cord wrapped around the neck, mucous in the breathing passages and so on. _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail is redefining busy with tools for the New Busy. Get more from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_2