These books can be purchased at the Gallia County Historical And Genealogical Society. 412 Second Avenue, Gallipolis, Ohio 45631 740-446-7200. You can email histsoc@zoomnet.net or call Mary Lee Davis Marchi or write a letter. She will be more than happy to help you. The society takes Checks, cash and Credit cards... Cheryl Enyart| VP of the Gallia County Genealogical Society 412 Second Avenue Gallipolis, OHIO 45631 740-446-7200 Ash689@aol.com wrote: You should purchase the Newspaper book from the Society as there are 20 references to Gates in the index. There are also 7 Gates listed in the Wills & Estates Book and 27 Gates mentioned in the Index to the History of Gallia County. I also live in Florida and these three sources have helped me tremendously. I refer to them often. Karen Ft. Myers, FL ==== OHGALLIA Mailing List ==== If you want to unsubscribe to the list, send an email to OHGALLIA-L-REQUEST@rootsweb.com with the word unsubscribe in the text of the email. --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Small Business - Try our new resources site!