This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: lifeboat1957 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.kings/15430.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Ziggy.Thanks for your help. Can you tell me where you got information. Would you know how to go about getting a death cert. I am a granson to Thomas so would I be able to apply. I have heard I would have to wait till 2020 before I could get death cert. (50 year's after death). I am living in Ireland so any help you give me I would be very greatful. 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.