http://www.geocities.com/jganis2/NEWSPAPERSFORTHEWEB.html The above site may be of interest to anyone researching the North Carolina Counties of Anson, Cabarrus, Mecklenburg or Stanly and surrounding area. It is searchable. SOME NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS MENTIONING PEOPLE AND PLACES OF UNION COUNTY, NC ANSON COUNTY, NC MECKLENBURG COUNTY, NC Cabarrus county, NC(And other surrounding areas…)1800-1947 Hope it helps some out there. Audrey