This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: beverlycepstein Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.southcarolina.counties.chester/4089.2.1.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I was at a meeting of the PeeDee Historical Society in Marion SC a few Sundays ago. The guest speaker was Dr. Steven D. Tuttle of the SC Archives. From my understanding of what he told us; only about 10% of the information that they have is on line at this time. He also said that most of the counties had made copies that had been given to them BUT that some counties retained their records at the county level. So not only is only a portion on line at this time but some of it may still be in the county. So don't give up if you don't find it on line yet, just think of another way to search for it. Bev "Genealogy is not just a pastime; it's a passion." Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.