This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: thegenealogysleuth Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.logan/1589.1.3.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: You might check with the title company. They have abstracts for many properties. Abstracts are the history of the property and as such are tremendous resources, may include wills, probate, court battles, etc. If the property has been in the family forever the title company probably does not have the abstract but it is always worth checking. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.