Posted on: Sumter Co. Al Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Al/Sumter/302 Surname: ------------------------- Francis, I think both of the Sumter County Newspapers go back into the early 1800's. Sometimes all of the months of each year are not available, but I know that "Voice of Sumter" goes back to 1836. I am not sure if "Livingston Journal" goes back that far or not - I was researching the years 1869 thru 1880 and they had all of those. The Alabama archives only charged me for the postage required to send the microfilm to my library and I kept the film for two weeks, which was actually more time than I needed to find what I wanted. I think they will recheck them for an extra week, if you need the time. The are very helpful. I thought I might still have the phone # you need, but I can't find it. The Alabama archives have a web page, which is where I got the number. Lois