This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Rose Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/kNB.2ACI/1563 Message Board Post: Was told there was a fire at the Courthouse in Texas County. Curious as to what information (date wise) was destroyed?? Needing a birth certificate from 1896....does anyone know if it would still be there?? Any help would be GREATLY appreciated!!! Thanks!!