<< I have a Michael Sowder that was born abt. 1837 in Virginia and died 1857 in Raleigh County, Virginia. Could someone please look up in the Death Records and see if you find a Death Certificate for him and let me know. His parents were James Sowder and Juliann Smith from Virginia. Sandy Cocoa, Florida >> Info from Pauline Haga's Early Death of Raleigh County: Michael Sowders, 20 years, 5 months, 16 days, died 26 Sep 26 1857 of unknown illness. Was son of James and Sarah Sowders. He was born in Montgomery Co., Va. Was labourer. Death reported by friend, James Lore. Hope this helps. Nyla