Ray You might try the DC Archives. I copied the following information, about what records are available at the DC Archives, that someone else posted to the list several months ago. Records in the Archives include birth (1874-1928) and death (1874-1931) certificates, marriage certificates (1858-1991), wills and probates (1801-1990), indentures of apprenticeship (1812-1893), guardianships (1862-1939), articles of incorporation (1870-1955), building permits (1949-1995), and land records (1840-1930). The Archives maintains subject files, case files, minutes of proceedings, speeches, studies and reports, news releases, and other related records of the District government Can issue non-certified copies for free, they have original wills 1850+, birth certs 1874-1920, death certs till about 1931 (per phone call to Archives), probate records and more. Here are the address of the Archives, the archivist's name, phone, and email address. D.C. Archives 1300 Naylor Court, NW Washington, D.C. 20001-4225 202-671-1107 Robert S. Nelson D.C. Archivist Robert.Nelson@dc.gov Also have the following fax number. Don't know if it's current: 202 727-6076 Good luck. Barbara Clements