North Carolina didn't start issuing Death Certificates until 1913 so there would be no official death record like that available. The best you might do is possibly a record of vital statistics that some of the counties keep in their court houses or perhaps at the State Archives which might list the persons name. You may find something in the Raleigh Register for that time period, check out the Warren County US Genweb Site to see a list of the papers that were around at the time that might have obits for Warren County http://www.rootsweb.com/~ncwarren/deaths/deaths-np1.htm There is a will for STEPHEN SHELL probated in February Court 1821 which it sounds like you are aware of. If you don't have it, I do have the abstract I can quote you via email if you would like. Just let me know. Deloris Williams ----- Original Message ----- From: <Allen1252@aol.com> To: <NCWARREN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, March 13, 2004 5:06 PM Subject: [NCWARREN-L] Re: Death info > My 3rd GGrandfather (Stephen Shell) lived in Warren County, North Carolina > and died in Feb 1821. Can someone tell me how to go about obtaining information > that would be listed on his death certificate. > Also is there a local newspaper that would also have this information ? > What is address of County Seat ? > > Lawrence..............Lawrence902@aol.com............or.....Allen1252@aol.co m > > > ==== NCWARREN Mailing List ==== > Welcome to the Warren County NC Mailing list. Let's hear what you have to say! Send information regarding YOUR surnames of interest. Have a question about Warren County History? This is the place! Need information regarding a city in Warren County, THIS is where you need to be. Make your subject lines as clear as you possibly can. This will help you get the information you need. Questions? Contact nduffy@patch.net > --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.620 / Virus Database: 399 - Release Date: 3/11/2004