As near as I can figure, my great-grandfather William McNiece died in Monroe County between 1908 (when records at the courthouse end) and 1913 (when the Ohio Death Index begins). I need his date of death so that I can then try to find his will, which purportedly was contested by his widow, the result being that most of the estate was devoured by attorneys. William had amassed his wealth during the oil boom around the turn of the century and owned subsurface mineral rights. Apparently he also, within three years of his marriage, had an out-of-wedlock child by another woman. Perhaps his wife chal- lenged the will because it made provision for this daughter? He had nine other children, for whom I have names and birthdates for only six. I'm hoping the will will help with this, too. Can anyone tell me how to access the death records for 1908-13? Betsy French