This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: LAFinken87 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.ohio.counties.franklin/18309.4/mb.ashx Message Board Post: When did this son John die? That is a point of reference to start with. Also I believe Ancestry.com which I don't have a subscription too has Ohio death records up to I believe 1958. You could make a specific request with subject line "Ancestry.com Ohio Death lookup date" then in the body of message give Rev. Merchant's Birthdate and last known place of residence. Someone out there with a subscription to ancestry.com is bound to help you. I checked the Ohio Death Index online up to 1937 and did not find him. Unless he was still a young man and applied for Social Security in the 1930's then he would would have an application on file with social Security administration but I don't know when the Rev. was born so that is only a theory. 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.