Death certificates weren't required until 1903 and that wasn't enforced until about 1907. You might be able to find a church death record or obituary. Rox Ann Johnson In a message dated 9/7/04 12:47:18 PM, deae@lcc.net writes: > Looking for info on a Wm Arbuckle (1854-1897) shown as buried in an old > Flatonia Cemetery.  I have found a Wm E. Arbuckle in Bastrop Co but that seems > to be a different person.  Mine is from Mercer Co, MO & left home due to a > family squabble, never to be heard from again.  He had a brother, Oscar Edward, & > I found where an O. E. Arbuckle was listed as a barber in Elgin.  I have > found Ed in later census in MO & IL but am trying to find out if these 2 > fellows are the brother to my gr grandmother.    Any Arbuckle info in that area > would be appreciated.  Are death certificates available for that time period?  > > Thank you very much, > Diane Ethridge > Conroe, TX >