David Paul Thanks for your input on the Atoka records that were in the LDS FHC, now I know where to go to resarch them, your response has been most helpful. Peace, Slimey ========original message================ From: ancestralgenie@bigfoot.com (David Paul Meyer) Date: Sun, Mar 26, 2000, 7:28am (CST-2) To: CHOCTAW-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [CHOCTAW] County Records Reply to: CHOCTAW-L@rootsweb.com Hello, The county records have been microfilmed by the LDS. I don't know if it is all of them but I would say that, at least, Atoka, Jacks Fork, and Blue seem to be complete. Many others are there also but I have not looked at those closely. You will find them in the ' Subject ' file (fiche) box under the name of the Nation. As for the Choctaw Nation... most are written in English. Others are written in Choctaw and some are written in both languages. Those of you who have not found this treasure chest will probably be very surprised by the wealth of information found in the Subject file. While your there be sure to check out the ' Locality ' file under both the United States and Oklahoma (or any other place of your ancestors). These places are broken down by subject but I always urge people to scan through ALL of the fiche because often the subject you have in mind is not the same subject they had in mind. If you are looking for a book... did you know the LDS has microfilmed 6,000,000 of them? These can be found under the ' Title / Author ' file. In my lectures I call these 3 files "The best kept secret at the LDS, FHC." All 3 are together in a small file box, usually stuck over in a corner. Ask a volunteer to direct you. One more little hint... each volunteer is usually there only one day a week. Some of us have more experience in one area of research and some in another. When you are there, ask which day a volunteer, that would best be able to help you in the area that you are interested in, will be there. Good luck!!! Yours truly, David, on the Central Coast, California, USA At 06:52 AM 03/26/2000 -0600, you wrote:                       Nalora thanks for the information on where to check the other Indian tribes rolls. Do you perchance know if the LDS are going to microfilm the county documents in Atoka county of which someone on the list spoke about how the records were in a basement just going to waste and were being eating by rats annd mice? Peace, Slimey