This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: pfagan1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.queens/4427.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.2.1.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: That's a problem with common names in a big city. When you find many deaths for people of the same name, you need to eliminate by age and location. It also helps to find your subjects in census and city directories. Some people end up requesting several of the $2 certificates. 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.