To all: Concensus has been tthat cause of my Gt grM's death in 1877 due to "toncoultemia" is a septic infection caused by tonsils or by a complication of pregnancy. Both are within the realm of possibility & will considered as viable causes by family until an actual copy of death cert. can be obtained. Thx Again from the Bidwell descendants, Susan Bidwell Williams slw02@sprynet.com