I am forwarding this info to several Rootsweb mail lists for genealogy societies who are interested in program speakers (at end ) and for those who would be interested in the books for themselves and/or their local libraries. Please do not respond to me about the books. C. Horton October 10, 2008 Ala. newspapers of yore featured in book Nancianne Parkes Suber Special to The Clarion-Ledger Larry E. Caver Jr., whose interesting work transcribing Alabama newspapers of yore has been a special source of information for family researchers, has released a new book of genealogical abstracts from Marengo County, Ala., newspapers from 1846 to 1910. This new book contains transcriptions from Southern Republican (1869-1871), Marengo News-Journal (1873-1876), Marengo Patriot (1840), Morning Herald (1865), Bigbee News (1873), Demoplis Times (1910) and Linden Reporter (1881). This is also a valuable resource for legal notices from one of Alabama's "Burnt Counties." Genealogical Abstracts From Marengo County, AL Newspapers (1840-1910) is 250 pages and is available from Pioneer Publishing Co., Box 408, Carrollton, MS 38917 for $25 plus $5 shipping. The company can be reached at (662) 237-6010. To be released soon will be another volume of newspaper transcriptions titled Transcriptions From Dallas County, AL Newspapers (1823-1865). This volume will be about 400 pages and will be released through Pioneer Press sometime in 2009. For those of you looking for programs or workshops for your genealogical groups, Caver has an excellent arsenal to offer including such topics as Using Newspapers in Family History Research, Using Census Records In Family History Research, American Indian Family History Research, Using Vital Records In Family History Research, Genealogical Research at the Alabama Supreme Court and Genealogical Research in Alabama. If your group is interested, write Caver at Box 520, Wilmer, Al 36587, or call (205) 353-1533. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- New MapQuest Local shows what's happening at your destination. Dining, Movies, Events, News & more. Try it out!