Hi, Fredreica -- Regarding your question on the following: Tippah County Death Notices 1836 - 1936 DORTCH, WILLIAM E., dec. (PR 1848) Elizabeth E. Dortch, William B. B. Dortch, Robert Dortch, heirs. It appears that William E. DORTCH probably died in 1848 (possibly earlier) in Tippah County, MS. According to the "The Handy Book for Genealogists" (9th Edition), such records would be held by the chancery clerk or probate court in each county. However, it appears that Tippah's records start in 1856. You might try contacting: Tippah County P.O. Box 99 Ripley, MS 38663-0099 (601) 837-7374 Good luck! Becky