In a previous message I discussed birth, death and marriage records available in VA. In 1896 the state discontinued the requirement that births and deaths be reported to the county or city. It remained that way until June 1912. Starting June 1912, it became law that all births and deaths be reported to the Bureau of Vital Statistics in Richmond. Copies of birth and death certificates can be obtained from that office for a fee. Below I have pasted the URL for their internet site that should answer all your questions. http://www.vdh.state.va.us/misc/faq.htm A couple years ago the Library of VA obtained microfilm copies of these death certificates starting in June 1912 and continuing I believe until at least 1950. In order to locate the certificate, you must first find the individual in a microfilm index that gives the certificate number, date of death, and city or county of death. I do not know if these microfilm records are available for inter-library loan. Good luck. Jim Messersmith Rockville, VA