Travis, I have done research in Cherokee Co. To my knowledge, the only records that have been published for Cherokee Co. are marriage records, cemetery records, census records, Chancery Court records 1856-1884, will record index 1881-1927, and I believe the old plat book was copied and published in Northeast Alabama Settlers. As far as getting help at the courthouse, there is not much help. They dont seem too concerned with someone who is doing family research. They basically show you where the records room is and you look for yourself. Also, not all the records of Cherokee Co. are kept in the courthouse. Some of the others which have been deemed unimportant are stored in the attic of the Cherokee Co. museum, but you have to have permission from the probate judge to search through them. Hope this helps. John A.