This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MaryRhodes505 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.allegany/10100.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Death records in New York state were not mandated until the 1880's. You will not find a certificate of death from 1847. Sorry. 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.