This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: bari_burke Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.queens/4143.3.1.1.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Since it is more than 50 years since the death, you should be able to obtain a "genealogical copy." Here are several things you might do: (l)Call the cemetery and ask the address where she died, undertaker's name and address, as they may still be in business.(2) If it is a LI municipality it can be confusing as to where to contact. So, email the geographic expert, Walter, at Soyamaven@aol.com. (3)Some psych hospitals, such as Rockland State, hold the DC, not the town. They are uncooperative even to direct descendants.(4)To avoid this, you can file a DC request through Albany.Their site states the waiting period is several months, but if your request is hand delivered [been there, done that],the wait period is about 6 weeks. Remember though, staff is usually lower due to summer vacations. I will be going to Albany this summer to file requests in person. If you need to, contact me offlist. Barb Metro NYC Researcher misscarlettny at aol.com 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.