This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.tompkins/5034.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The Vital Records Department of the Tompkins County Health Department have many records. Check out their website for the specific details at www.tompkins-co.org/health/vitals/index. Also a list of where to obtain all types of various information is also contained within the Tompkins County website at www.rootsweb.com/~nytompki/tinfo. This reference information explains what records are maintained at what level of the government, i.e. town or village levels and the addresses and points of contacts for each of them. Good luck with your search!