In a message dated 5/11/01 10:30:44 AM, CASHKILBY@aol.com writes: << QUESTION: Original Marriage bonds. Where are these? Are they still kept at the counties? The archives has various transcripts of marriages, but I've never really asked if they also have the originals. Does anyone know? Craig >> Hi Craig and List, The Archives used to allow patrons to see the actual bonds, but they have discontinued that process. The bonds have been microfilmed and can be accessed through that medium. The same is true for pay vouchers which North Carolina isssued for its citizens who served in the Revolutionary War or for those who provided services or supplies. All are now microfilmed, to keep the actual records from being gradually eroded by constant handling. Best regards, John Fox Winston Salem, NC