This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: kaitysmom Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.counties.harlan/14813.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Paul, Someone else might add to this, but if I recall off the top of my head, the tax lists go back to 1820 and are available from 1820-1829. As for the deeds, they go back to 1820 as well. I can access these records at the archives and if my memory is right, these dates are correct. Hope this helps. Melissa Barker Genealogist for Tennessee and Kentucky E-mail: kaitysmom@peoplestel.net 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.