I have copied a message from the president of our Genealogy Society of Rockingham and Stokes Counties and pasted it for the ones that missed it. Barbara Nelson Cheek Subject: [NCSTOKES] Research books for Stokes & Rockingham Co., NC Resent-Date: Sat, 27 Jan 2001 01:45:31 -0800 Resent-From: NCSTOKES-L@rootsweb.com Date: Sat, 27 Jan 2001 04:45:20 EST From: Eperkins2@aol.com To: NCROCKHA-L@rootsweb.com Below I have compiled a list of books available for the Rockingham and Stokes Co., NC area. You may contact me for more information on prices and how to order as it is quite a large list of information. Elvin Perkins, Jr. Email: Eperkins2@aol.com President, The Genealogical Society of Rockingham & Stokes Co. Note on the formation of North Carolina counties: Guilford County was formed from Orange & Rowan Co., NC, 1771 Surry County was formed from Rowan County, NC, 1771. Rockingham County was formed from Guilford Co., NC, 1785. Stokes County was formed from Surry County, NC, 1789. Forsyth County was formed from Stokes Co., NC, 1849. Research Books for Rockingham and Stokes County, NC: Bible Records of Rockingham Co., NC, Vol. I Bible Records of Rockingham Co., NC, Vol. II Cemetery Records of Rockingham and Stokes Counties, NC, Vol. I - out of print Cemetery Records of Rockingham and Stokes Counties, NC, Vol. II Cemetery Records of Rockingham and Stokes Counties, NC, Vol. III Cemetery Records of Rockingham and Stokes Counties, NC, Vol. IV Cemetery Records of Rockingham and Stokes Counties, NC, Vol. V Greenview Cemetery, A Survey, Reidsville, NC Rockingham Co., NC Marriage License Index, White Males 1867 - 1899 Rockingham Co., NC Marriage License Index, White Females 1867 - 1899 [Black marriages indexed separately during the time period are planned for future publication.] The 1850 Federal Census of Rockingham Co., NC The 1860 Federal Census of Rockingham Co., NC The 1870 Federal Census of Rockingham Co., NC, Vol. I The 1870 Federal Census of Rockingham Co., NC, Vol. II The 1880 Federal Census of Rockingham Co., NC, Part I The 1880 Federal Census of Rockingham Co., NC, Part II - planned publication in 2001 The 1860 Federal Census of Stokes Co., NC The 1870 Federal Census of Stokes Co., NC The First Families of Mayodan, NC, 1900 (Rockingham Co.) Confederate Pensioners and Widows of Rockingham Co., NC Confederate Pensioners and Widows of Stokes Co., NC Marriage Licenses of Stokes County, NC 1839 - 1887 [Note the word "licenses" in title: Marriage "bonds" before 1869 are not included and only a few "licenses" exist prior to 1869. Most records in this volume are 1869 - 1887.] Marriage Licenses of Stokes County, NC 1888 - 1900 Journal of The Genealogical Society of Rockingham and Stokes Counties, NC The Heritage of Rockingham County, NC, 759 pages with photographs, pub. 1983, Hard bound. [Contains sketches of Rockingham County history, families, places and events. Probably the most sought after book in this county but is out of print and no longer available. Copies located in area libraries.] The Journal of Rockingham County History and Genealogy Postcards from Rockingham County, NC [Contains a variety of picture post cards from various time periods in Rockingham Co., NC] Rockingham County Historical Map to 1800 [Color map documents early settlers, land grants, trails, county sites, etc.] Rockingham County, NC Will Abstracts, Vol. Two, 1865 - 1915 Rockingham Co., NC Deed Abstracts, 1785 - 1800 Rockingham Co., NC Will Abstracts, Vol. I, 1785 - 1865 Early Families of the NC Counties of Rockingham and Stokes With Revolutionary Service, Vol. I Early Families of the NC Counties of Rockingham and Stokes With Revolutionary Service, Vol. II Stokes Co., NC Deeds, 1787- 1797, Vols 1 & 2 Stokes Co., NC Wills, 1790 - 1864, Vols. 1 - 4 1790 & 1800 Stokes Co., NC Census 1810 Stokes Co., NC Census Stokes Co., NC 1830 Federal Census Stokes Co., NC 1840 Federal Census The 1850 Federal Census and Supplementary Schedules of Stokes Co., NC Death Notices from the People's Press, Salem, NC 1851 - 1892 [This book contains death announcements appearing in the People's Press in Forsyth County, NC and the surrounding area including some residents of Stokes Co. A few notices appear from areas farther away.] The Heritage of Stokes Co., NC, Vol. I The Heritage of Stokes Co., NC, Vol. II Stokes County Historical Map [Color map documents early settlers, land grants, trails, county sites, etc.]