This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/5cB.2ACI/588.1 Message Board Post: Hi Neomi: Here is Ora Myers date of death: Name: Myers, Ora County: Washington Death Date: 24 Aug 1940 Certificate: 236 Spouse: Alice Portland is made up of several counties. The actual "city" is in Multnomah County. There are also Washington County, Clackamas County and others. Sandy Boulevard, depending on the address could be in different counties. The Oregonian dates back to the 1800's and they do have copies of the obituaries. Have you considered getting his death certificate? It will tell you all the information you need to know about him, where he is buried and which funeral home took care of him. The funeral homes usually keep a copy of the obituary, and some have a death record or funeral record which holds lots of information on survivors. To request his death certificate contact: Oregon State Archives 800 Summer Street, NE Salem, OR 97310 Tel: 503-373-0701 Fax: 503-373-0953 They will take a credit card over the phone and usually have the certificate to you within a week. If you live out of state it will be $10.00, which includes postage. Good luck. Laura