This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: canis1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.chenango/1264.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Have you tried probate records?You could also search the 1865 census to narrow down when he died.Did you get a death certificate for his wife?Since she died after 1880 you could and then you could try to get an obituary. 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.