DeAnna, I personally like the larger books. I like to be able to look in the index for all names. with one book, I would not have to keep going to another book to look for info on a particular name. Which way you all decide though is fine with me. I am looking forward to getting them. As to Marion County, I personally do not have any ancestors there that I know of. so I don't have an opinion on that question you asked. thanks, Carlene in Texas