I don't have a copy of the 1800 Surry co census, have just had access to several indexes. things just down't seem right. People who I know are neighbors don't seem to be listed near each other on the census and people with the same surname ( and I don't have a clue who they are) seem to be on the same page. Is this census by any chance alphbetical rather than by order of residence? On another note, I have a "cousin " thinking I ought to send them copies of some estate papers I got from NC archives. My feeling is I can run myself ragged making copies for people when they can get it for themselves from the NC Archives just like I did. I don't mind copying Bible records, or photos, etc that is not in the public domain... but I guess I just resent people asking me to give them what they could just as easily get for themselves. am I out of line here? Nancy __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Bid and sell for free at http://auctions.yahoo.com