Hi I found mine by going to the court house and checking the books . If you find the sec rage etc. them you can go to the capital of the state and check and see if they have a record or you can get one from the NARA in Washing DC. where all the records are kept. i go one and I have to send for the copy... Shirley good luck ----- Original Message ----- From: Jeannet <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, May 06, 2001 3:08 PM Subject: [ILSHELBY] homestead records > How can I find homestead records for the 1860 time frame in Shelby Co.? > Jeannet