In a message dated 2/27/03 11:01:38 PM Eastern Standard Time, NY-HUDSONRV-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: > Have you tried the online Social Security Death Index? Jenny > Hi Jenny and Everyone - yes, I've tried that too. He's not there. He worked for the railroad. I don't know how to access their records. Since clues now point to Albany as the place of his death, I'll start by contacting all the cemeteries there. I do know he was cremated and that a woman he lived with had his ashes. Who knows what she might have done with them! I'll keep you posted! Thanks everyone for your help and ideas. Linda