Don't know if Rankin County did or not, but Mississippi didn't require them until about 1912. If you can get to the MS Archives in Jackson or have someone that can, its possible that they might have the Steen's Creek Times on micro film. Mike Forest Hill, MD -------------- Original message -------------- > Did Rankin County keep death certificates in 1900? I also would like to know > if it is possible to get a copy of my gg Grandfather Samuel Williams > obituary from The Steens Creek Times in March of 1900? > > > ==== MSRANKIN Mailing List ==== > List Mom for MSRANKIN-L: > Diana Boothe [email protected] > > ============================== > View and search Historical Newspapers. Read about your ancestors, find > marriage announcements and more. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13969/rd.ashx >