Debbie, >I have requested death certificates from Okla. City but was told that >all of the records were destroyed by fire. > fire? Hrm. Was that the young girl behind the counter doing her nails > and talking on her cellular phone who was helping you? *cough* Nothing > public about public records, eh? See "Vital Records" on the main OKGenWeb page for information on what dates are available for death certificates - I know of no fire that destroyed Oklahoma death certificates. > Another of John's children Hershel Oxford was said to have died in the > Civil war at Ft. Seal by being kicked in the head by a muel. > Was he married? His widow may have applied for a pension, if he > actually served. Confederate Pension Application INDEX list OXFORD, Sarah, Application 2459, Reel 7 see "Military Records" on the OKGenWeb page for information on how to obtain information. Marti -- Marti Graham, OKGenWeb State Coordinator OKGenWeb ICQ# 14382735 http://www.usgenweb.org/ok OKGenWeb http://www.geocities.com/heartland/flats/6878 Genie Angels