Thanks All for the replies, The probate court seems to be the wayt to go, but how? It would be easy if my grandfather was still alive, but he's not. How do I file a petition on his behalf? Does his executer have to? Any ideas are appreciated.

Thanks,
Jon Corrado

Hello, here is my story.
My Great-Grandfather immigrated through ellisisland in 1909. I have all his records ( BC, marriage cert, etc)
My grandfather was born in Cincinnati, OH in 1912, his birth certificate was held in a church, which burnt down, thus now record of his birth certificate exists at ...