Several of the libraries in the Valley have their catalogs online. Handley Regional Library's catalog can be viewed and searched at <http://www.hrl.lib.state.va.us/TLCScripts/interpac.dll?SearchForm &Directions=1&Config=pac> Shenandoah County Library's catalog can be viewed and searched at <http://www.youseemore.com/shenandoah/default.asp> Waynesboro, Augusta County, Staunton libraries' catalog can be viewed and searched at <http://www.valleylibraries.org/TLCScripts/interpac.dll?SearchForm? Directions=1&config=pac> Even the libraries of the eight easternmost counties of West Virginia (Jefferson, Berkeley, Morgan, Hampshire, Hardy, Grant, Mineral and Pendleton) can be viewed and searched at <http://martsubhub.lib.wv.us/TLCScripts/interpac.dll?SearchForm& Directions=1&Config=1ysm&Branch=1,102,103,104,105> These are long links, so it might be best to copy and paste them to your browser. You may wonder how I know about these links (a little plug here). I work for the company that created the online automation systems for these libraries. The database (not the visual interface) you use in your searches of these libraries' catalogs is my work, but despite the personal connection, it is VERY useful to have this information available online and free. You can search by subject and enter the surnames you are looking for. If you have a card at these libraries, you can even reserve books online. I know that Handley and Shenandoah County Libraries' have cataloged their genealogical/historical items to include surnames. This might help save time on your visit to the area. If you have the need for information from Berkeley County, WEST Virginia, please let me know. I can help you find what you are looking for (its where I live). AND to second Deb's sentiments (and as my eleven year old daughter would say), the Library of Virginia website ROCKS! Especially the digital collections. Hope this helps save you time during your visit. Don Don Silvius Co-coordinator Shenandoah County, Virginia GenWeb Project <http://www.rootsweb.com/~vashenan/vashenan.html>