Kim and other interested persons, I just talked to Karen Zike to check on the evolution of the 1879 Coles History book. Here is what she said. Originally printed 1879. Reprinted by Unigraphics in 1969. Reprinted by Coles Co Genealogical Society TWICE since 1969, most recently this year. (yes, Kim, Karen DOES have some in the back room!) The Society has NEW reprinted hard back copies available at this time for $50.00 plus $5.00 s&h. None of the above included an index, but........ James Krehbiel, husband of Library staff member, Barbara Krehbiel, has compiled an all-name index for the 1879 history book, and they are available from the Society for $10.00 plus $2.00 s&h. Now how does $31.00 sound? You may order a copy of either or both from the Coles County Genealogical Society, PO Box 592, Charleston, IL 61920-0592. Karen Zike and/or Barbara Krehbiel can usually be contacted at the Charleston Public Library 10am-5pm most week days if you have any questions prior to ordering. 217-345-4913. Ask for Genealogy dept. mrbill William A. "Bill" Harrison <MRBIL1@JUNO.COM> Member of the Board of Directors of the Coles Co Genealogical Society Sponsor of the STONER and SCHNORF Family discussion lists on Rootsweb.