I know several Pike researchers are seeking black ancestors in Pike County. Barbara Stock has an excellent file on the Pike County Web site that may be of help to you. In reference to "Deed and Mortgage" and "Probate" records, where names of slaves can be found, those Pike County records have been microfilmed and are available at the state archives. http://www.rootsweb.com/~gapike/slave.htm Lynn Lynn Ballard Cunningham Williamson, Georgia