I suggest the Saline County History and Heritage Society Archives, right near the corner of downtown Benton that's right across from the courthouse, especially if your McCools were the Saline and Grant County bunch. The volunteers are usually there until 2-2:30. Many of the old court records are there.And friendly people to help you! The Saline County Library in Benton also has an excellent genealogy section, particularly for Saline County and Arkansas. Steve Perdue is the director and is very knowledgeable and helpful. Also, of course, the Arkansas History Commission (state archives) at One Capitol Mall, next door to state capital building in Little Rock. Most of Arkansas's old records on microfilm, newspapers, maps, etc. Google their web site. Open 8-4:30 six days a week. Good luck. Regards, Carolyn Earle Billingsley McCoolTrav wrote: > I will visit the area within the next week. I intend to visit cemeteries, the museum, the library, some ancestor properties, and perhaps the county clerk offices. Any suggestions for best use of limited time? Any other suggested places? Thank you. > > If we have corresponded and you wish to meet, please contact me directly. > > Charles McCool > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ARSALINE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > >