This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5UB.2ACI/2677.1 Message Board Post: John, Have you tried the Library of Virginia? They have microfilm of many county records of that age - ordering from them might be an option since ordering from the county doesn't seem to be. Check them out here: http://www.lva.lib.va.us Good luck! -Paula Williams (No connection to your families but have used the Library of VA before)