This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Culleton, Jackson Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.jefferson/12434.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: In his obituary, it said he is survived by his wife (no name listed). I assumed (never assume!) that the wife was Ellen. She must have died before he did. Do you think I could get a death certificate if I don't know the exact date of death? I don't know how to find out when she died. Any ideas?