This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: GaryLBushaw Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.saintlawrence/8377.8.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: There were no death records in New York between the years 1851 and 1881. You are better off trying to find a baptism record for the children. The town of Irvington might have the death record. If you can find a contact for the Town Clerk's office. Also, you might contact the the New York State Department of Health, they starting keeping records after 1880. There is a fee for a certified copy. Good luck. 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.