Okay, I can't stand it. Does it tell the relatives of the James boys? My Dad and his mother both told us about them visiting, but I always dismissed it as a "granny story", still will until I find some proof. I do know my gr grandfather was from MO, and married in Fannin county in 1873. That I can back up. Do you know the who the relatives were? Wish I could travel to Fannin co., but they won't let Epileptics have a driver's license. Getting someone to take me is almost impossible. My curiousity is up and running now! Peggy ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Philip Adams" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2007 9:35 PM Subject: Re: [TXFANNIN] Probate Records > Have fun. The greatest thing is, per my mother, all of the records burned > when the courthouse burned. NO SUCH LUCK. All of the civil & criminal > records are still there. :) > Fannin is a wonderful part of Texas history. > All of the way from Davey Crockett naming Honey Grove to my GGGGrandaddy > naming of Hawkins Prairie. Lots of History. Quantrell's wintering of his > troops, Jesse and Frank visiting relatives in Fannin co., Yankees trying > to > invade from Indian Territory, all of the people who are from Fannin co., > who > have influenced our country, Mr. Sam, GOD BLESS HIM and so many others. We > are all lucky to say we are descendents or heirs to Fannin co, Texas. > > John Philip Adams > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] > On Behalf Of Suzie Henderson > Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2007 9:26 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [TXFANNIN] Probate Records > > Sorry, I don't remember. If I heard it, it was probably first name only. > I did get a message on my voice mail that the WILL let me go dig > through the mystery box. I'll see if i can get a full name for you and > check on Mr. Higgenbothem for Kristi. > > Suzie > > On 9/27/07, John Philip Adams <[email protected]> wrote: >> What is the name of the lady at the Courthouse? I think she is related to > my >> family. I hope she is not upset with me saying that! :) >> >> John Philip Adams >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: [email protected] >> [mailto:[email protected]] >> On Behalf Of Kristi >> Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2007 4:50 PM >> To: [email protected] >> Subject: Re: [TXFANNIN] Probate Records >> >> Suzie: >> >> Actually I had forgotten to check the Family History Library (LDS) and >> they do have some Fannin County probate records on microfilm. One set >> is from 1838-1888 and is described as probate court minutes. The other >> is an index to probate packets, 1838-1904. So I assume that is pretty >> much what is at the courthouse, although I am not sure what probate >> court minutes are. I will order the films and check for my guy. Don't >> know why I didn't think of it, good thing you mentioned that the >> original books were microfilmed. Thanks again. >> >> Kristi >> >> Suzie Henderson wrote: >> > There is not an online index [yet]. I was just at the courthouse...20 >> > minutes ago...digging through the probate minutes. Here's how it works. >> > >> > Book #1 is everything from 1838 to 1904 [I think that's the span] These >> are >> > on large pages with a handwritten list in alphabetical sections (but >> > not >> > within the section]. If the name is found there, they list on what >> > pages >> > that case is mentioned. Then you go to the "real" book and check those >> page >> > numbers. The contents of the pages are a typewritten version of the >> > originals which are in a "box downstairs". >> > >> > The typewritten version is actually a printout of the microfilms of the >> > original books. That way individuals can take the books apart >> > themselves >> and >> > make copies and put the books back together without risking the "Real" >> Books >> > to damage by the public. It works pretty well and they are very nice. >> > >> > In addition, there is another book which pre-dates Book One. It has the >> same >> > information (because it was the original Book 1. It does not cite pages >> but >> > cites the file number and box number of the "box downstairs". Sometimes >> > these cases are ONLY found in the original book as the records were > never >> > actually typed up, I guess. >> > >> > They WILL go downstairs and bring the original file up from >> > "downstairs" >> and >> > let you copy it or whatever. YOU can't go "downstairs". >> > >> > There was a box that the woman could not get down off the top shelf and >> was >> > going to have to get some big hunky man to get it down for her. They > will >> > call me when I can get to the files I need. SO...i will be going back >> > to >> the >> > courthouse and can check that probate record for you. >> > Not sure when this is all happening but I suspect in the next few >> > weeks. >> > >> > They do charge $1 per page for the copies and that can add up fast. > Today >> I >> > copied two files from "downstairs" which was a total of 27 pages >> > (ouch). >> > >> > Suzie >> > >> > On 9/19/07, Kristi <[email protected]> wrote: >> > >> >> Does anyone know if there is an index of probate records for Fannin >> >> County? Looking for the estate of Alexander Middleton Higginbotham, >> >> died 1869-1870. >> >> >> >> Thanks, >> >> Kristi >> >> >> >> ------------------------------- >> >> 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 >> >> >> ------------------------------- >> 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

Joseph Walter James was my Great Grandfather. His Daughter was Eula lee James. Her mother was a Nancy Crane. Her sister's married the Fogles, Pearson's and Keene's. Joseph's dad was a either ML James, born in Clearwater Missouri, St. Genevieve CO. or Coldwater Mississippi. He died at Camp Chase, a yankee POW camp in 1864. We have a small discrepancy on information from a reporting Great aunt, who did not like the Pearson's, James's, Cranes, or many other folks from what I can figure out. I am not sure where ML was born, but his wife was either a Solomon, who was a Wyandotte Indian or a Solomon, who was Jewish in Ms., depending upon source data. According to my brother, this fits the James's M.O. on whom and where they came from. I have a couple of books that reference Frank and Jesse in Fannin co., with Quantrell's troops and other books that said they visited in Fannin and Hunt with relatives. They attended revivals and other family gatherings. Since I haven't found a bunch of other James's in Fannin, I guess that makes us the relatives. John Philip Adams -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Peggy Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2007 10:15 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [TXFANNIN] Probate Records Okay, I can't stand it. Does it tell the relatives of the James boys? My Dad and his mother both told us about them visiting, but I always dismissed it as a "granny story", still will until I find some proof. I do know my gr grandfather was from MO, and married in Fannin county in 1873. That I can back up. Do you know the who the relatives were? Wish I could travel to Fannin co., but they won't let Epileptics have a driver's license. Getting someone to take me is almost impossible. My curiousity is up and running now! Peggy ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Philip Adams" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2007 9:35 PM Subject: Re: [TXFANNIN] Probate Records > Have fun. The greatest thing is, per my mother, all of the records burned > when the courthouse burned. NO SUCH LUCK. All of the civil & criminal > records are still there. :) > Fannin is a wonderful part of Texas history. > All of the way from Davey Crockett naming Honey Grove to my GGGGrandaddy > naming of Hawkins Prairie. Lots of History. Quantrell's wintering of his > troops, Jesse and Frank visiting relatives in Fannin co., Yankees trying > to > invade from Indian Territory, all of the people who are from Fannin co., > who > have influenced our country, Mr. Sam, GOD BLESS HIM and so many others. We > are all lucky to say we are descendents or heirs to Fannin co, Texas. > > John Philip Adams > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] > On Behalf Of Suzie Henderson > Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2007 9:26 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [TXFANNIN] Probate Records > > Sorry, I don't remember. If I heard it, it was probably first name only. > I did get a message on my voice mail that the WILL let me go dig > through the mystery box. I'll see if i can get a full name for you and > check on Mr. Higgenbothem for Kristi. > > Suzie > > On 9/27/07, John Philip Adams <[email protected]> wrote: >> What is the name of the lady at the Courthouse? I think she is related to > my >> family. I hope she is not upset with me saying that! :) >> >> John Philip Adams >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: [email protected] >> [mailto:[email protected]] >> On Behalf Of Kristi >> Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2007 4:50 PM >> To: [email protected] >> Subject: Re: [TXFANNIN] Probate Records >> >> Suzie: >> >> Actually I had forgotten to check the Family History Library (LDS) and >> they do have some Fannin County probate records on microfilm. One set >> is from 1838-1888 and is described as probate court minutes. The other >> is an index to probate packets, 1838-1904. So I assume that is pretty >> much what is at the courthouse, although I am not sure what probate >> court minutes are. I will order the films and check for my guy. Don't >> know why I didn't think of it, good thing you mentioned that the >> original books were microfilmed. Thanks again. >> >> Kristi >> >> Suzie Henderson wrote: >> > There is not an online index [yet]. I was just at the courthouse...20 >> > minutes ago...digging through the probate minutes. Here's how it works. >> > >> > Book #1 is everything from 1838 to 1904 [I think that's the span] These >> are >> > on large pages with a handwritten list in alphabetical sections (but >> > not >> > within the section]. If the name is found there, they list on what >> > pages >> > that case is mentioned. Then you go to the "real" book and check those >> page >> > numbers. The contents of the pages are a typewritten version of the >> > originals which are in a "box downstairs". >> > >> > The typewritten version is actually a printout of the microfilms of the >> > original books. That way individuals can take the books apart >> > themselves >> and >> > make copies and put the books back together without risking the "Real" >> Books >> > to damage by the public. It works pretty well and they are very nice. >> > >> > In addition, there is another book which pre-dates Book One. It has the >> same >> > information (because it was the original Book 1. It does not cite pages >> but >> > cites the file number and box number of the "box downstairs". Sometimes >> > these cases are ONLY found in the original book as the records were > never >> > actually typed up, I guess. >> > >> > They WILL go downstairs and bring the original file up from >> > "downstairs" >> and >> > let you copy it or whatever. YOU can't go "downstairs". >> > >> > There was a box that the woman could not get down off the top shelf and >> was >> > going to have to get some big hunky man to get it down for her. They > will >> > call me when I can get to the files I need. SO...i will be going back >> > to >> the >> > courthouse and can check that probate record for you. >> > Not sure when this is all happening but I suspect in the next few >> > weeks. >> > >> > They do charge $1 per page for the copies and that can add up fast. > Today >> I >> > copied two files from "downstairs" which was a total of 27 pages >> > (ouch). >> > >> > Suzie >> > >> > On 9/19/07, Kristi <[email protected]> wrote: >> > >> >> Does anyone know if there is an index of probate records for Fannin >> >> County? Looking for the estate of Alexander Middleton Higginbotham, >> >> died 1869-1870. >> >> >> >> Thanks, >> >> Kristi >> >> >> >> ------------------------------- >> >> 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 >> >> >> ------------------------------- >> 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 ------------------------------- 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

Well Peggy, where do you live? I still have living relatives in Bonham, Ector and Savoy. I don't go back very often and usually on the weekend, but I do go. Connie in Keller, TX -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Peggy Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2007 10:15 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [TXFANNIN] Probate Records Okay, I can't stand it. Does it tell the relatives of the James boys? My Dad and his mother both told us about them visiting, but I always dismissed it as a "granny story", still will until I find some proof. I do know my gr grandfather was from MO, and married in Fannin county in 1873. That I can back up. Do you know the who the relatives were? Wish I could travel to Fannin co., but they won't let Epileptics have a driver's license. Getting someone to take me is almost impossible. My curiousity is up and running now! Peggy ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Philip Adams" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2007 9:35 PM Subject: Re: [TXFANNIN] Probate Records > Have fun. The greatest thing is, per my mother, all of the records burned > when the courthouse burned. NO SUCH LUCK. All of the civil & criminal > records are still there. :) > Fannin is a wonderful part of Texas history. > All of the way from Davey Crockett naming Honey Grove to my GGGGrandaddy > naming of Hawkins Prairie. Lots of History. Quantrell's wintering of his > troops, Jesse and Frank visiting relatives in Fannin co., Yankees trying > to > invade from Indian Territory, all of the people who are from Fannin co., > who > have influenced our country, Mr. Sam, GOD BLESS HIM and so many others. We > are all lucky to say we are descendents or heirs to Fannin co, Texas. > > John Philip Adams > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] > On Behalf Of Suzie Henderson > Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2007 9:26 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [TXFANNIN] Probate Records > > Sorry, I don't remember. If I heard it, it was probably first name only. > I did get a message on my voice mail that the WILL let me go dig > through the mystery box. I'll see if i can get a full name for you and > check on Mr. Higgenbothem for Kristi. > > Suzie > > On 9/27/07, John Philip Adams <[email protected]> wrote: >> What is the name of the lady at the Courthouse? I think she is related to > my >> family. I hope she is not upset with me saying that! :) >> >> John Philip Adams >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: [email protected] >> [mailto:[email protected]] >> On Behalf Of Kristi >> Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2007 4:50 PM >> To: [email protected] >> Subject: Re: [TXFANNIN] Probate Records >> >> Suzie: >> >> Actually I had forgotten to check the Family History Library (LDS) and >> they do have some Fannin County probate records on microfilm. One set >> is from 1838-1888 and is described as probate court minutes. The other >> is an index to probate packets, 1838-1904. So I assume that is pretty >> much what is at the courthouse, although I am not sure what probate >> court minutes are. I will order the films and check for my guy. Don't >> know why I didn't think of it, good thing you mentioned that the >> original books were microfilmed. Thanks again. >> >> Kristi >> >> Suzie Henderson wrote: >> > There is not an online index [yet]. I was just at the courthouse...20 >> > minutes ago...digging through the probate minutes. Here's how it works. >> > >> > Book #1 is everything from 1838 to 1904 [I think that's the span] These >> are >> > on large pages with a handwritten list in alphabetical sections (but >> > not >> > within the section]. If the name is found there, they list on what >> > pages >> > that case is mentioned. Then you go to the "real" book and check those >> page >> > numbers. The contents of the pages are a typewritten version of the >> > originals which are in a "box downstairs". >> > >> > The typewritten version is actually a printout of the microfilms of the >> > original books. That way individuals can take the books apart >> > themselves >> and >> > make copies and put the books back together without risking the "Real" >> Books >> > to damage by the public. It works pretty well and they are very nice. >> > >> > In addition, there is another book which pre-dates Book One. It has the >> same >> > information (because it was the original Book 1. It does not cite pages >> but >> > cites the file number and box number of the "box downstairs". Sometimes >> > these cases are ONLY found in the original book as the records were > never >> > actually typed up, I guess. >> > >> > They WILL go downstairs and bring the original file up from >> > "downstairs" >> and >> > let you copy it or whatever. YOU can't go "downstairs". >> > >> > There was a box that the woman could not get down off the top shelf and >> was >> > going to have to get some big hunky man to get it down for her. They > will >> > call me when I can get to the files I need. SO...i will be going back >> > to >> the >> > courthouse and can check that probate record for you. >> > Not sure when this is all happening but I suspect in the next few >> > weeks. >> > >> > They do charge $1 per page for the copies and that can add up fast. > Today >> I >> > copied two files from "downstairs" which was a total of 27 pages >> > (ouch). >> > >> > Suzie >> > >> > On 9/19/07, Kristi <[email protected]> wrote: >> > >> >> Does anyone know if there is an index of probate records for Fannin >> >> County? Looking for the estate of Alexander Middleton Higginbotham, >> >> died 1869-1870. >> >> >> >> Thanks, >> >> Kristi >> >> >> >> ------------------------------- >> >> 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 >> >> >> ------------------------------- >> 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 ------------------------------- 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

John and Peggy, Thought I'd toss in my two cents worth of information on your quest for infor about Quantrill's men and the James gang. I don't have the specific newspaper clippings with me on my current Texas trip, but both the Denison and Sherman papers have some small snippets about the James an Dalton gangs being in Texas. They probably did visit relatives in Fannin County area; however, I have no infor confirming that. Members of Quantrill's Raiders certainly did have family ties in Fannin and Grayson Counties. In 1881, a Henry Clay Crenshaw killed the first Kansas City police officer slain in the line of duty. Crenshaw was a nephew of Virginia E.M. Crenshaw Boone, wife of Joseph R. Boone. Virginia and Joe Boone lived in Orangeville area of Fannin County. Virginia had a sister and a brother who also lived in Fannin and Grayson Counties and said to have supplied food to members of Quantrill's Raiders. Supposed Henry Clay Crenshaw (my 1st cousin 4 times removed) and his fellow Quantrill's Raiders, murdered a man named Henrick Wilhelm Winkler aka William Winkler in an area that was then known as Winkler Hills (now bottom of Lake Fannin). Their reason for murdering him was because William, a German immigrant, had been conscripted in to the Missouri (union) Home Guard at St. Louis. He was one of the Germans who mistakenly opened fire upon a court house in St. Louis when they heard thunder but thought it was the Confederate cannons attacking the city. In that incident some relatives of members of Quantrill's Raiders had been killed. To put relationships in perspective, Virginia E.M. Crenshaw and Joe Boone are my maternal ggg-grandparents. Henrick Wilhelm Winkler aka William Winkler is another of maternal my ggg-grandfathers. That means that Henry Clay Crenshaw, my 1st cousin 4 times removed murdered or help murder one of my ggg-grandfathers. One of Joe and Virginia's grandsons (John E.A. Blanton) married Margaret Keller (my gg-grandparents). Margaret, part Cherokee, had an aunt named Sarah Sturdivant (part Cherokee) who is said to have married a member of the Dalton family. It is said that Margaret had a sister brother-in-law who hid Jesse James and a member of the Dalton gang in their barn for about two weeks. A posse supposedly was supposedly camped out in front of the farm for about two weeks, waiting for James and the Dalton man to surface. This would have been in the Pecan Gap area. The story goes that each night, after supper, when a daughter "slopped the hogs" she left the slop bucket near the barn. The bucket contained a false bottom where food was hidden for Jessie James and Dalton man to eat. I've been able to document the courthouse incident in St. Louis but have not been able to prove beyond some doubt all of the other described events. I have never been able to prove marriage of a Sarah Sturdivant (part Cherokee) to one of the Dalton's. Virginia Crenshaw's ancestral lines include sharing two g-however-many grandfathers with George Washington. Ruth Hasten Walsh -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]On Behalf Of Peggy Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2007 11:15 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [TXFANNIN] Probate Records Okay, I can't stand it. Does it tell the relatives of the James boys? My Dad and his mother both told us about them visiting, but I always dismissed it as a "granny story", still will until I find some proof. I do know my gr grandfather was from MO, and married in Fannin county in 1873. That I can back up. Do you know the who the relatives were? Wish I could travel to Fannin co., but they won't let Epileptics have a driver's license. Getting someone to take me is almost impossible. My curiousity is up and running now! Peggy ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Philip Adams" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2007 9:35 PM Subject: Re: [TXFANNIN] Probate Records > Have fun. The greatest thing is, per my mother, all of the records burned > when the courthouse burned. NO SUCH LUCK. All of the civil & criminal > records are still there. :) > Fannin is a wonderful part of Texas history. > All of the way from Davey Crockett naming Honey Grove to my GGGGrandaddy > naming of Hawkins Prairie. Lots of History. Quantrell's wintering of his > troops, Jesse and Frank visiting relatives in Fannin co., Yankees trying > to > invade from Indian Territory, all of the people who are from Fannin co., > who > have influenced our country, Mr. Sam, GOD BLESS HIM and so many others. We > are all lucky to say we are descendents or heirs to Fannin co, Texas. > > John Philip Adams > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] > On Behalf Of Suzie Henderson > Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2007 9:26 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [TXFANNIN] Probate Records > > Sorry, I don't remember. If I heard it, it was probably first name only. > I did get a message on my voice mail that the WILL let me go dig > through the mystery box. I'll see if i can get a full name for you and > check on Mr. Higgenbothem for Kristi. > > Suzie > > On 9/27/07, John Philip Adams <[email protected]> wrote: >> What is the name of the lady at the Courthouse? I think she is related to > my >> family. I hope she is not upset with me saying that! :) >> >> John Philip Adams >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: [email protected] >> [mailto:[email protected]] >> On Behalf Of Kristi >> Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2007 4:50 PM >> To: [email protected] >> Subject: Re: [TXFANNIN] Probate Records >> >> Suzie: >> >> Actually I had forgotten to check the Family History Library (LDS) and >> they do have some Fannin County probate records on microfilm. One set >> is from 1838-1888 and is described as probate court minutes. The other >> is an index to probate packets, 1838-1904. So I assume that is pretty >> much what is at the courthouse, although I am not sure what probate >> court minutes are. I will order the films and check for my guy. Don't >> know why I didn't think of it, good thing you mentioned that the >> original books were microfilmed. Thanks again. >> >> Kristi >> >> Suzie Henderson wrote: >> > There is not an online index [yet]. I was just at the courthouse...20 >> > minutes ago...digging through the probate minutes. Here's how it works. >> > >> > Book #1 is everything from 1838 to 1904 [I think that's the span] These >> are >> > on large pages with a handwritten list in alphabetical sections (but >> > not >> > within the section]. If the name is found there, they list on what >> > pages >> > that case is mentioned. Then you go to the "real" book and check those >> page >> > numbers. The contents of the pages are a typewritten version of the >> > originals which are in a "box downstairs". >> > >> > The typewritten version is actually a printout of the microfilms of the >> > original books. That way individuals can take the books apart >> > themselves >> and >> > make copies and put the books back together without risking the "Real" >> Books >> > to damage by the public. It works pretty well and they are very nice. >> > >> > In addition, there is another book which pre-dates Book One. It has the >> same >> > information (because it was the original Book 1. It does not cite pages >> but >> > cites the file number and box number of the "box downstairs". Sometimes >> > these cases are ONLY found in the original book as the records were > never >> > actually typed up, I guess. >> > >> > They WILL go downstairs and bring the original file up from >> > "downstairs" >> and >> > let you copy it or whatever. YOU can't go "downstairs". >> > >> > There was a box that the woman could not get down off the top shelf and >> was >> > going to have to get some big hunky man to get it down for her. They > will >> > call me when I can get to the files I need. SO...i will be going back >> > to >> the >> > courthouse and can check that probate record for you. >> > Not sure when this is all happening but I suspect in the next few >> > weeks. >> > >> > They do charge $1 per page for the copies and that can add up fast. > Today >> I >> > copied two files from "downstairs" which was a total of 27 pages >> > (ouch). >> > >> > Suzie >> > >> > On 9/19/07, Kristi <[email protected]> wrote: >> > >> >> Does anyone know if there is an index of probate records for Fannin >> >> County? Looking for the estate of Alexander Middleton Higginbotham, >> >> died 1869-1870. >> >> >> >> Thanks, >> >> Kristi >> >> >> >> ------------------------------- >> >> 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 >> >> >> ------------------------------- >> 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 ------------------------------- 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