Now What? NYS denied request for death certificate
I'm a bit frustrated right now!I requested a death certificate of my father's uncle - and was told by NY State Dept of Health that I am not a direct descendant.Direct descendant needs to be mother, father, grandparents or g-grandparents!He died in July 1979 -- so now I have to wait 25 more years to obtain his death certificate??This is ridiculous!
I sent 7 pages of certificates to show line of descent - starting with this person's birth certificate from Scotland, his brothers birth certificate, marriage certificates, birth certificates -- the whole nine yards!
The only information I have on this uncle is from the SSDI which states his last residence was Buffalo (Erie) NY and that the last benefit went to Newfane (Niagara) NY.In case anyone can do anything, his name was MCLAUGHLIN, Robert (b: 8-8-1895).
Any hints, tips, etc. as to how to get this death certificate would be much appreciated!I don't know if he was even buried or just cremated due to his possible financial circumstances (to check local cemeteries).
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Diane 4/24/04
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Joyce Moultrie 4/24/04
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Pamela Jo Weaver 4/24/04
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Joyce Moultrie 4/24/04
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Try newspaper obituaries.
Michael Barris 4/23/04
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Re: Try newspaper obituaries.
Joyce Moultrie 4/23/04
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Re: Try newspaper obituaries.
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Fifty year wait for death certificates if not direct descendant
Michael Barris 4/23/04
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Joyce Moultrie 4/23/04
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Dana O'Meara 4/24/04
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Joyce Moultrie 4/24/04
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joann ballard 4/24/04
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Dana O'Meara 4/24/04
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