Thanks John, I have always had access to the archives to the papers I had worked at, none before about 1880. I knew that some papers published prior to 1880 but I didn't know there were so many available, most of the earlier papers didn't survive. I guess I am not too old to learn. Thanks Jerry and Teressa -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of [email protected] Sent: Saturday, August 30, 2008 9:17 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [TNSMITH] old newspaper's _http://www.tennessee.gov/tsla/history/newspapers/paper-c.htm#Carthage_ (http://www.tennessee.gov/tsla/history/newspapers/paper-c.htm#Carthage) This is a listing of what the Tennessee State Library & Archives has on microfilm. They start as early as 1808. My third great grandfather placed a ad in the 1808 edition saying his wife had left his bed and board for no good reason and he would no longer be responsible for her debts. He named two children in the same ad which has been helpful in later genealogical research. John In a message dated 8/30/2008 7:30:07 A.M. Central Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: Thanks Jerry that does help. Judy ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jerry Harvill" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, August 29, 2008 7:17 PM Subject: Re: [TNSMITH] old newspaper's > Judy, > > I have worked for newspapers for the last 30 years. What I have found > is that most newspapers begin around 1882-1888, there where a few > papers around before that time period. > > As far as microfilm copies of earlier papers some of the earlier > editions are hit or miss weather they could find them to microfilm. > > The Carthage Courier according to the website started in 1913 > http://carthagecourier.com/aboutus.html > > Nashville archive my hold some other earlier papers that didn't > survive. > > Hope this helps > > Thanks > > Jerry and Teressa > > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] > [mailto:[email protected]] > On > Behalf Of Judy Bell > Sent: Friday, August 29, 2008 4:01 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: [TNSMITH] old newspaper's > > > Are there any newspapers that might have infomation on Smith Co families > as > early as 1850, 60, or 70? Judy > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message **************It's only a deal if it's where you want to go. Find your travel deal here. (http://information.travel.aol.com/deals?ncid=aoltrv00050000000047) ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message