text: how do i get free information on old death records,is thier a site i can go without paying.? i been trying to find out more about my father, but cant seem to find anything. i tried all kinds of places on computer, always wants to charge. thats fine, but i am on workers comp, and not been payed yet. so it limits me on the buying part. if thier is anyone that could help me, i will be so greatfull. i been trying to find about him since i was 10, and now i am 36. his name was stirley c davis,  in harris county ,channelview tx. he died in 1975 to 1978. his spouse name was maria c gonzalez davis. he died of an heart attack, but one thing that puzzle me is. he had his named changed prior to marrying my mother. all i can get that his birth place was in california but, what was his real name, and who was he? two children he had at his death were jose luis gonzalez davis, and anna bertha gonzalez davis. one clue the day he died, the police question my mothet about his death, due to a head injury he had. so if anyone could find out, i be so greatfull. my only suggestion to resolve this matter for "free" is to go down to your local library. they should have all of the newspapers on microfilche or microfilm and from there you could begin searching for your fathers death notice or any info that was published. once you figure the exact date and time then you can attempt to contact your local city hall or county clerks office and request the death certificate. it is all part of public record. if there were any criminal charges you can also check with the court system in your area and they will guide you in the right direction.