I don't see a lot of traffic these days, but am hopeful someone who has pursued deeds and other land records from state and county sources can clarify the process for me. I recd a pub from Illinois State Archives on obtaining county records. Do I understand correctly that to request records of deeds for Macoupin between 1829-1918, I need to request same from the IRAD Unit in Springfield? Instructions also state that to "request a search of a particular county's Deed Record, contact the appropriate regional depository..." but no info on where that "appropriate regional depository" is for Macoupin (or any other IL county for that matter). The materials are equally confusing about obtaining docs relating to public land tract sales so I'm hoping someone who has followed the path before can clear away the underbrush for me! I'm specifically looking into property transactions for Macoupin & Winnebago Counties. Appreciatively, Ellen Bisson mailto:thebissons@worldnet.att.net