I am sorry, I do not know of any way to find out for Rutherford County. The list of stories for Bedford County is posted at http://www.geocities.com/bedfordcounty/book.html In a message dated 8/1/01 8:28:58 AM, LJernigan@DixieGraphics.com writes: << IS THERE ANY WAY TO KNOW IF MY FAMILY IS LISTED PRIOR TO PURCHASING THE BOOK? THANKS.