This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: cbannes Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.ohio.counties.knox/2981.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: There are death announcements as far back as 1819, but early obituaries were usually paid announcements and contained very little family information. You might try contacting the Knox County Genealogy Society for a look-up. Address: PO Box 1098, Mount Vernon, OH, 43050. 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.