This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: NanHarvey20 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.mississippi.counties.amite/1211.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mississippi didn't start recording deaths (or births) until the latter part of 1912. Therefore, there would not be a death certificate. If the tombstone was destroyed by time or vandals, or if he had none at all, he wouldn't be included in cemetery listings. Good luck. 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.