Yes, as a matter of fact, one of the most delightful libraries and archives around exists right there on Courthouse Square in Edgefield. It is the home of the Old Edgefield District Genealogical Society, commonly known by us members as "OEDGS". It is called Tompkins Library and is open Monday-Friday 9:00 - 4:00, and once a month on Sunday afternoon. Tonya Taylor, who is the Director of the library is wonderful, as well as the many eager volunteers who will be very happy to help you. You might want to call ahead (803-637-4010) to get more information or ask questions. There is also the courthouse in the middle of Courthouse Square, which contains the "Clerk of Court", Registrar of Deeds, and a few doors down the office of Probate Court - County Archives, where the original deeds are housed. In case you want to call this office ahead of time, the number is 803-637-4104. You can't miss any of these places - simply go to downtown Edgefield, locate the Courthouse Square, and then look around! I love to go visit this place, and try to make the trip at least once every two years. I am due to make my 4th trip there this year, and may be there in September or October myself. I would recommend Edgefield Inn, if you need a hotel. I would also recommend taking a few minutes while you are there to visit Old Edgefield Pottery, and visit with Steve Ferrell, the potter there. The people at the library can show you how to get to the pottery. Other locations of interest might be the SC State Archives and Caroliniana Library at University of S.C, both in Columbia. Also, if you have Baptists in your family, you might want to visit Furman University in Greenville. I have spent time in all of these places. But Tompkins Library is my favorite! Too bad you are not researching HORNE, which is "Soundex-equivalent" to your HERRON. My primary interests in the Edgefield area are Horne, Booth, Johnson. John Logan Davis Katy, Texas -----Original Message----- From: Ted and Freda Noble [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2004 11:59 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Research? I am planning a trip to Edgefield in late September to research my Sawyer and Robertson families. Is there anyone on this List who could be advice about doing research in Edgefield? Is there an Archives? A genealogy library? Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Freda Roberson Noble Gualala California -- Researching my Southern Families: Roberson/Robertson/Robinson,Bonner, Blakely,Wright, Sills, Thornton, Canterbury, Godbold, Solomon, Pate, Grice, Herron, Regan, Sims, Boles, Jones.