Well cousins, I guess that didn't work. So this is what Bev said in her e-mail to the Connecticut List: New to the list. I understand that cert. are only avail from 1897 on. I have a death date of 1875 but do not know what town or county in which death occurred. Any hints on how to go about this? Charity Alice Rudd, wife of Edward Rudd, died 11-17-1875 at 50yrs. in CT., formerly of Harmony, Monmouth co.,NJ Would appreciate any help with this problem. thanks Bev Her e-mail address is: BEVPAM41@AOL.com This should work this time. Frank R. Rudd