Eric, I'm very rusty on doing genealogy, but one of the problems mentioned in your posts rang a bell. I seem to recall that there is a compiled index (originally a card catalog?) of death notices (perhaps even of names?) from early Richmond newspapers. It could have been at LVA, SWEM or the main Richmond Public Library. I can't remember, but am sure that someone on VA-Hist will know. Good luck! Rosanna Bencoach ______________________________________ To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html