This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lEC.2ACE/2004.1 Message Board Post: You may want to try writing to the Grant County Genealogical Society, specifically, Mrs. Helen Jentz, 955 Williams, Platteville, WI 53818. I believe that they have some information on the Grant County Asylum (Home, Poor Farm, among other names). The Society also has an extensive collection of obits and Funeral home records that have been accumulated over the years. You will need to give her as much information as possible so she can search their files. Also you should include a self addressed stamped envelope and a nominal amount such as $3.00 to cover the cost of the search and support the Society. I noted in your query that you did not mention the name of your ancestor. You may want to repost your message with the name and perhaps I or someone else may be able to help you on-line.