How are the Index to Deeds arranged in the County Courthouse? Do personnel respond to mail requests for specific copying of a page? I know they don't have the time to do "research", but some courthouse people will make copies of a specific page. The reason I ask this question, is that sometimes Courthouse personnel will "copy" the surname index for a specific request and you can see the listing of deeds that your ancestor was involved in. Then you can write back, requesting a copy of a specific page. Courthouses arrange these indexes differently however. For example, Taylor County (where I have the most experience) have a compiled "index"typewritten. So I requested a copy of the surname "Ruffin" for Grantor and Grantee, and I was sent several pages listing that surname for deeds from 1852- 1930's. (I sent them $2 to cover the cost of copying these few pages at the time of my request) Then I was able to write back requesting specific page numbers for deeds. Each time I would send money according to the request, and I usually kept this to just one or two deeds at one time. But in Talbot County, there is no master index. Each Deed Book has a handwritten index but just for those years covered. I've also done this very successfully with Bertie Co, NC. So if someone who has experience with Taliaferro County Courthouse could share about it, that would be very helpful to everyone. The more deeds we can get transcribed and on-line the more everyone will benefit...and you may find a connection and a "cousin". Virginia