>>Paul, this has gone in all directions from my request that access be allowed to the Surry loose papers until I'm not sure it is related. All I asked is that the papers be made available to someone such as Bunny & Steve<< Note: These "loose papers" are public records which probably will have to be photographed in the presence of the County Court personell and not removed from the courthouse.. After the copies are made the originals should be filed properly in the Clerks Office.. The local Historical Society could index the names contained and make copies available to the public. The index and page numbers could be put on line so interested researchers could order copies of pages of interest or have a local researcher transcribe the information.. Just a suggestion.. G. Lee Hearl Authentic Appalachian Storyteller Abingdon, Va.