The following is the information from the death certificate for my gruncle about whom I know little. Do have 8 generations going back for those that may have an interest. Looking for descendants of James Wesley Elkin. Information on death certificate was given by E E Copley, perhaps a son in law. Any Elkin or Copley descendants out there? reply to: elkine@netzone.com James W. Elkin b. 12/22/1849 d. 09/10/1827 Cause of death. Suicide. Contributory cause of death Senility. Age 77 years 8 months 18 days retired rancher Birthplace -Virginia Name of father Unknown Name of Mother Unknown Residence 812 West Pine Goes on to say If non resident give city or town and state Ashwood, Oregon