>There have been some VERY good suggestions for research in Va.Don't >forget >the Va Historical Society(small entrance fee charged if not a member) >and >the Piedmont Genealogical Society research room at the Danville ,VA >library >if your emphasis is Southside Va. My personal opinion ..i find the >state >library to be cumbersome and slow unless you are using micro film.The >state >library also has a computer that links to the LDS computer site(very >helpful).The library has free parking under the library and a snack >bar(a >very good thing) > >Carol in Va> > >