In a message dated 99-08-14 13:35:31 EDT, you write: << I am forwarding this message to the list because many of us with Henry County roots also have roots to Barbour County. I've been to the Barbour County courthouse and heard rumors of the documents in the basement. I hope these documents come out into the light of day and are preserved before they're lost..... >> You are right there is a VAULT that is temperature controlled in the basement. I have just came from Barbour and know for a fact that Judge Anne Adams is working very hard on getting all the records microfilmed. She has a really good group of volunteers that are working nonstop to get all the files prepared for microfilming. Judge Adams received permission from the County Commissioners to set up a fund for the preservation of the records and donations are needed. Just go to the Barbour County web site and all the information is listed on the Home Page. I would like to take to ask all that if you live in the area donate some of your time to help get the job done. Please send your donations, this is our chance to preserve OUR FAMILIES history. Judge Adams is really dedicated to preserving all the records. Let's show her we do care and do everything we can to help her. Margie Glover-Daniels CC: Barbour County, http://www.rootsweb.com/~albarbou/barbour.html