Hi list members! I got this from the Ancestry.com newsletter today. This database will be free for 10 days...Happy hunting! Vicky Agee ======================================================= DATABASE OF THE DAY (Free for 10 Days!) <<<>>><<<>>><<<>>><<<>>><<<>>><<<>>><<<>>><<<>>><<<>>> ======================================================= Alleghany County, Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1896 Located along the border of West Virginia, Alleghany County, Virginia was formed in 1822. This collection of birth information for county residents was compiled from microfilm copies of the original records. Researchers will find the name of child, date of birth, race, sex, parents' names, and other useful information. The database covers the years 1853-1896, with the exception of 1861-64, 1868-69, 1875, 1879-81, and 1891. Page numbers refer to the original document containing the record. With nearly 3,300 records, this can be a valuable source of information for researchers of Virginian ancestors. Bibliography: Fridley, Beth. "Alleghany Co., Virginia Birth Records, 1853-1896." Orem, UT: Ancestry, Inc., 1999. To search this database, go to: http://www.ancestry.com/ancestry/search/3681.htm