This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: florence962 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.allegany/10084.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Try the town that the death occurred first as it is usually cheaper and it could be on file there. The state health dept is good but takes a while to get and is much more expensive. I usually try it second. Good luck. Florence Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.