There are countless sites online to provide whatever you're looking for, e.g. go to google.com and enter "fincastle colonial architecture" and over 700 links pop up. Also, try entering "fincastle history" or "Virginia colonial customs" and other combinations; you'll get all sorts of links to check out. [By the way, you can enter phrases like "reynolds botetourt wills" or "surname" deeds, etc. and get a fast start to all sorts of data bases.] Sites with links to good resources: http://www.lva.lib.va.us/siteindex/siteindex.htm This is Library of VA index to all their archives & manuscripts, many of which are available online. Take a look at their Virginian Historical Index to see photos of colonial houses, mills, bridges, etc. Another great site for Americana is http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/mdbquery.html Joanne [email protected] wrote: Hello Could someone please give me an example of the architechture of the homes in the Fincastle area about 1760-1770 ? My ancestors lived there until it became part of Washington,VA. Also, could someone give me an example of the lifestyle there, the usage of slaves, and crops. I would appreciate it. Rebecca R. Snyder Bradley Desendant and Geneologist Keep our History Alive If only our ancestors would have realized their importance Surnames Bradley, Rider, Fickle, Lillard, Vance, Brubaker, Howery, Roe and Reynolds Counties of Interest Old Rag Mountain Area of Culpeper County,Va, Washington,Va, Madison,VA, Warren,Iowa,Eddysville, Iowa ==== VABOTETO Mailing List ==== The Second Sunday of each month will be set aside for a "Brick Wall" Roll Call. Please use the surname in the subject line, and tell us as much as possible about the person you are looking for.Good luck with your research. --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Win a $20,000 Career Makeover at Yahoo! HotJobs