Wanda and all, They are called "Bastardy Bonds" and it depends on which county you are speaking of. Some counties have them starting in 1770's and some as late as 1870 (of course, since some counties were not created until later) So, if you are asking about Caswell or Carteret County, they begin early. Sue LQQKNGOOD@aol.com wrote: > > Does anyone know the years that the Bastard Bonds were kept for? (i.e. from > 1750 -1850) > > Wanda - NJ >