Many of the records were destroyed during the Civil War. The NC State Archives at Raleigh probably have the most information. I've been to Lincoln County and found very little there. B. MacKie In a message dated 2/23/2008 5:22:32 P.M. Central Standard Time, craincharles@bellsouth.net writes: What office would I contact to obtain copies of old (prior to 1825) marriage bonds, wills, etc? Are records available for that time period or are there are years that are missing? Thank you, Barbara Rhine Crain ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NCLINCOL-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message **************Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL Living. (http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-please-your-picky-eater/rachel-campos-duffy/ 2050827?NCID=aolcmp00300000002598)