On 3 December, Louise Overton sent a message on the maps of A. B. Markham. I contacted Mrs A. B. Markham and ordered the one of Wake County. I appreciate so much Ms Overton's sharing this information with us, and I think it important enough that I am going to repeat her message and then a part of Mrs. Markham's letter correcting the address a small bit (altho my letter reached her with the original address) Quote: "THIS IS NOT A BOOK but a huge rollup type map mailed in a tube. Mr A.B. >Markham researched Orange County for over 20 years, he then drew up this >map, included an index of surnames, and the years that those folks acquired >the land, he then obtained a copyright on his work in 1972. > Hope this answers your questions! > The A.B. Markham, "Orange County Early Settlers and Land Grant Map". >including index, can be ordered from the widow of Mr Markham. There is a 1972 copyright on the maps, and they can not be bought or copied anywhere, except from Mrs Markham. > Mr Markham also made a "Land Grant and Early Settler Map" for Wake >County, NC. (also includes an index). > A wonderful research aid for those of us who had Orange County or Wake County ancestors!" In Mrs Markham's letter she stated the cost of either map is still $12.50, postage included and says "Our house number is incorrectly shown as 201 when we are at 215 East Markham Ave.Could you possibly send an e-mail to let these people know of the error? So far the post office has been very good about delivering mail with the wrong address." The address is: Mrs. A. B. Markham 215 East Markham Ave. Durham, NC 27701-1343 I am so grateful to Louise Overton for telling us about the maps, as well as all the hours she devotes to giving more information about Orange County. Surely wish there was someone who was as sharing about Wake County data!! When my copy of the Wake County map arrives perhaps I can help some others who are interested in early Wake County. If anyone wants to contact me, my address WILL BE rchris@netutah.com----In the process of changing servers right now. With thanks to all of you who participate in the sharing of data in this list, Marjorie Christiansen rchris@netutah.com