This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: alice9636 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.counties.grayson/9809.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Everything before 1896 was burned but they put some effort at one point at collecting copies of older records, from the copy that the individual gets to keep. I don't remember all the details because when I was there I was looking for specific items. As for Ohio County, I believe everything is intact. I have handled some very very old records in Ohio County. I have not done research physically in McLean County. (I've looked at the census a few times but that's the extent of my experience there). 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.