This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/HU.2ADI/1648 Message Board Post: My ancestor purchased land and as usual the purchase is reflected as a meridian, a township, etc. I've looked around for a map of Alabama with the meridians and townships shown, to no avail. I believe this to be in Monroe County; can anyone confirm? Thank you, Amy Rupp (information follows) Name: THOMAS DEENS Date: 01 02 1843 Location: AL, Document #: 35434 Serial #: AL1830__.144 Sale Type: CASH ENTRY SALE Acres: 39.9250 Meridian or Watershed: ST STEPHENS Parcel: Township 8N, Range 11E, Section 15