Please keep me posted as you progress with this family. I am descended from Edward and. Edward Jr. Marilynn ---------- > From: Earl H. Elam <EHElam@compuserve.com> > To: ELAM-ROOTS-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [ELAM-ROOTS-L] Re: Elams in Southern Illinois > Date: Tuesday, May 18, 1999 2:10 PM > > Kent, you can obtain an index to topographic maps of Virginia from the > Unted States Geological Survey (USGS), Map Sales, Box 25286, Federal > Center, Bldg, 810, Denver, CO 80225. I have not ordered maps since about > 1995 but I think this address is good. Also, you might try calling > 303-236-7477, Denver, USGS Office, for info on maps and how to order. I > think that number is still good. > You can obtain detailed maps for a reasonable cost covering the region in > which you are interested. > > My book will contain much about the the land sales involving the brothers > (I think) William, Edward, and Joel. There was a definite connection > between these men and their offspring who stayed in the area. Originally, > the region was a part of Brunwick co, then it was part of Lunenburg Co., > then, finally, there was Lunenburg, Mecklenburg, and Charlotte counties. > Thus, some confusion exists because some places where the Elams lived was > once in all of these counties. It looks now that my book will not be > ready for circulation until late in the summer. I am about finished with > writing and editing, but I will be away for almost two months in June and > July and it will take about six weeks or so to get it printed. I'll be > circulating a notice when it is available. Thanks for your interest. > > Good luck with your research. > > Earl