This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RBestrom7380 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.washington.counties.snohomish/5292.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The Washington Death Certificate Index confirms an Isaac Woolridge died 25 Feb 1957 in Everett, age 78 years. Estimated birth was 1879. Because the estimated birth was given, there might not have been a respondent providing known information. In that case, there might not have been on obituary. This is often the case, for those with no family, or not having lived in a community for long. The Washington State Library has a free research service, the ask-a-librarian program, where they will look for information in the archives, in this case the newspaper microfilm for an event, such as an obituary. They will look up to an hour and send you the results. Contact them at: http://www.secstate.wa.gov/library/ask.aspx . Depending on the amount of requests, it could take up to a couple of weeks. --In a recent email I've received, the library receives about 60 inquiries a day. The WA State Legislature and Governor are looking for cutbacks, this "might" close the library, or seriously cutback on services. If the library doesn't work, try a volunteer in the Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness, Dianne "might" be your best. BUT, read the guidelines first: Set for Snohomish: http://www.raogk.org/washingt4.htm Ron Bestrom Tacoma, WA Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.