In a message dated 3/7/99 3:25:24 PM CST, StellaP@aol.com writes: > Subj: [ORKNEY-L] Death Records??? > Date: 3/7/99 3:25:24 PM CST > From: StellaP@aol.com > Reply-to: ORKNEY-L@rootsweb.com > To: ORKNEY-L@rootsweb.com > > Does anyone happen to know where to get death records or indexes of deaths > for > the Orkney's. I had went to the LDS and the only thing they have on film is > for the years 1881 and 1891? > Any info would be greatly apreciated. > > Thanks Have you checked the Scottish GRO on line? (Scots Origins at http://209.130.76.71/cgi-local/user.pl) I found my great-great-grandfather's death records in the OPRs (see below). They have them indexed and if you happen on one that looks like a match you have to order the copy of the extract. Being good Scots they make a few pounds on the deal. Hope this helps. Phil Pursley from an Extract of an entry in a REGISTER of DEATHS for the Parish of Stronsay in the County of Orkney #10 Williamson, George fisherman (Married) died: 1858 December twenty second at 11:45 A.M. Village of Whitehall - Male age 44 - Parents: Andrew Williamson, Fisherman and Barbara Williamson Maiden name Leslie - cause of death: Consumption 8 months - place of burial: St Peter's Burying Ground Stronsay certified by John Irvine Gravedigger - Informant: Laurence(Sp?) Williamson Brother who was Present at death