This from Donna Mattingly regarding the Marion County History Publication >>The Marion County Historical Society has decided to move forward with publication of a long-overdue county history book. I'm sure that as families moved away, they took with them photographs and information connected to people and places in Marion County that would be of interest to many, and that might be suitable additions to the book. The book is tentatively scheduled for release sometime during the year 2000. I'm secretary of the local Historical Society, and we just recently made the decision to move forward with the project. We're currently checking on various publishing options. Naturally, we'd like a nice hard bound book (similar to Washington County's, for example), at the best price. There is a tremendous loss of information for certain periods of time in Marion County because of records destroyed by fire. I'm optimistic that with the help of all interested people with ties to Marion County, we can put together a publication that will be of great help to researchers. There is some debate in the Society whether to first produce a pictorial overview (which would be simpler and more quickly done) and then do a separate book containing families/genealogical lines/stories, or do one book combining both. At any rate, we are busy gathering and organizing information, and would certainly welcome any input from you. Please contact me if you have any old pictures, documents or information connected to Marion County that you would be willing to share. Thanks! Donna Mattingly Secretary, Marion County Historical Society Email to: snowbird@kih.net ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ --