This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MildredFournier Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.southcarolina.counties.chester/4089.2.1.1.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am surprised to hear it is as much as 10% actually. And in South Carolina, we should be aware that some Counties (York springs to mind) have given the originals of their very old records to the South Carolina Archives. 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.