Those of you doing research on Nortons in Texas, I have a question. Does anyone know how I can locate an obit or death info for this woman? Matilda T. [NORTON] PURDY, died 1881 in Tyler, Smith County, TX She was born about 1826 in NY, and married Harry Purdy. Her husband and her home were in Palatine, Cook County IL. I believe that she had gone to be with her daughter's family in Tyler TX, perhaps for a visit, or perhaps she was ill. I have written the county vital records, and the genealogy society, and neither was able to help me. I found a very brief obit saying the above in the Palatine paper, but no full obit was run there. It is not clear if her body was returned to IL for burial; could not find the grave. Any clues or advice appreciated. Darlene Joyce, Minnesota _________________________________________________________________ Send and receive Hotmail on your mobile device: http://mobile.msn.com