That is a good question and one I cannot answer. My earliest one to date is 1919. Keep in mind that death records of any kind were not required until the 1880's - in NY that is. Rene' -------Original Message------- From: S. Olson Date: 9/19/2007 12:20:01 PM To: nydelawa@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [NYDELAWA] Where to get Death Records How far back do the death records generally go? --Realizing that it may well vary by location. >I usually get the parents names and where they were born. If they died of > any illnesses. Where they died and are buried. Spouse's name, birth > information, death information if applicable. > > Whereas the death certificate usually just gives the deceased's > information. > > > Rene' To contact list administrator send email to nydelawa-admin@rootsweb.com ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NYDELAWA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message