I would sure try Margaret Hofmann. If she can't get her hands on one nobody can. Check the URL below my name and scroll to the bottom for sources and Margaret's e-mail address. Tessie, Margaret's daughter, is adorable and will probably be the one who responds to your e-mail. Dee For details on sources used, refer to this link: http://www.rootsweb.com/~ncbladen/lookups.htm ----- Original Message ----- From: Pauladene Edwards <pedwards@p-c-net.net> To: <NCBLADEN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2001 8:53 PM Subject: [NCBLADEN-L] The People of Columbus Dee, I am looking for this book. THE PEOPLE OF COLUMBUS "A Study of 800 Familes in Columbus County, NC In 1850". Is there a chance you can tell where I might buy one? Thanks ever so much, Pauladene > > > > > >