Yes, I too would like a copy of the History of Louisa County. I have seen a copy in the Ellen Payne Odum Genealogical Library in Moultrie, Georgia. Will the information about ordering be posted on the Valouisa Digest? Hubert Vernon Synan

I'm not sure how this works, but if a printing company prints this book, then don't they have a copyright for the next ? years. I think since the book is only 500+ pages long, why couldn't it be copied and put on line at Louisa County site. We would not have to have permission to do this, since the copyright has run out. I would be willing to copy at least 100 pages myself -- if someone would send me the book to copy -- and I'll be there would be five others -- or ten that would copy 50 - 100 pages and then it would be there free for all to look up. Am I being too naive? Dee Randall

Regarding the below message, please note that [email protected] list said there were 100 additional pages inserted in his copy. Now, I don't know if this makes it 625 pp. or not. Dee Randall ----- Original Message ----- From: Adrianne <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: November 30, 1999 6:59 PM Subject: [VALOUISA-L] Printing the "History of Louisa County Virginia" book .... > You pay only for the copies you order. Your cost will be between > $.05-.04/page, depending on the quantity you order and the paper you request > (we have both 50-lb. white and > 60-lb. soft white available, both acid-free), plus between $5.95-6.95 each > for archival-quality hardcover bindings. Soft cover is available at > .50-1.00 > each. Delivery time is 6-10 weeks. > > Laura Bjorklund, Acquisitions Director > HIGGINSON BOOK COMPANY > > > By the figures above from the the number of pages in the book, 525 the cost > of the book will be about $26.25 plus the cover. > > Thanks to the list member who checked with the family and found that the > path is clear from us to get our own copies made. > > I am ready to move on this, I doubt that enough books will be found for > everybody and who knows how many could be sold to others not aware of the > existence of it. > ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ > > I will need a copy of the book if someone will share.... for us to get it > copied. > ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ > > I have these names that want books right now: > > Adrianne Hopkins [email protected] > Jeannine Jackson [email protected] > > Carolyn Irvine [email protected] > > Jan Stark [email protected] > > Peggy Hill [email protected] > > > > Let me hear from you ASAP to get your name on the list! > > Adrianne Hopkins > > ______________________________

Goodness! What a response on the Malcolm Harris book! FYI, The Table of Contents has I. Political History II. Military History III. Highways and Homes IV. Churches and Parishes and Ministers V. Educational and VI. Appendix which has marriages, genealogical notes on selected families, bibliography and an index of names mentioned throughout the book. For Kathryn, there is almost a page of Overtons in the index. There are entries from the early 1700s through the mid to late 1800s, and a few later dates on some individuals. Many names are only on a military roster, a marriage bond, list of tithes, etc. I'm in the process of answering nearly 20 requests so far -- be patient if yours is one of them. Ethel Smith

Hi! At first I thought all the history book excitement was about the book "Louisa and Louisa County" by Pattie Gordon Cooke, until I read the author's name was Malcom Harris. So, there are two books out there on the "olde days" of Louisa County. The 128 page book by Pattie Cooke, subtitled "Images of America" is chock full of neat old photos. It's a well done work and I do have my name on the list for the Harris copy also. Mrs. Cooke is a current member of the Louisa County Historical Society. The address there of the Hist. Soc. is Box 1172, Louisa, Va. 23093. I bought a copy for myself and one for my brother on a family history research trip there last month. Ken Thompson.

Please include me among the group who would purchase a copy of M. Harris' book on Louisa County. Thank you. Bart Hinkle, 5773 Huntonwood Drive, Broad Run, VA 20137

What looks like the "new pages" are numbered such as 255A, 255B, 255C inserted between pages 255 and 256 - which would make them additional pages. The book also has 7 pages before page numbered 1 (including introduction and table of contents) and then runs through page numbered 525.

ADRIAN, I would a like a copy of the book also. i use to use the one at the willard library in evansville,indiana where i grew up. the last copy i saw was in the virginia state library(5-10 years ago)-i was looking for it and someone had just used it and a copy of the nuckolls family history which i also was looking for,i always wondered if i missed a family member by 5 minutes. MARTY DENNY 6705 TRANSYLVANIA AVE PROSPECT,KY40059

Dear Ken and others, I did not know about Patty's other two books as mentioned in Ken's note: Ken Thompson wrote: > Hi! At first I thought all the history book excitement was about the > book "Louisa and Louisa County" by Pattie Gordon Cooke, until I read the > author's name was Malcom Harris. So, there are two books out there on > the "olde days" of Louisa County. > > The 128 page book by Pattie Cooke, subtitled "Images of America" is > chock full of neat old photos. It's a well done work and I do have my > name on the list for the Harris copy also. > > Mrs. Cooke is a current member of the Louisa County Historical Society. > The address there of the Hist. Soc. is Box 1172, Louisa, Va. 23093. > > I bought a copy for myself and one for my brother on a family history > research trip there last month. Ken Thompson. > > I am very glad to know about Patty's book as I own another of her books: Wartime Letters of Louisa County, Virginia: the Cooke Family Papers 1859-1866. I have loved it as it contains letters written among the family members of Anderson, Carter, and Hawkins who were living in Louisa County during the period mentioned....they are my people....thanks a million for mentioning her other two books, Ken! Marsha in Wv

I am very surprised at the number of people that want copies of this book. I think we are approaching 50 so far. What I am almost sure we will need a copy of the book, although I haven't confirmed it yet with HIGGINSON. I hope someone with the 1963 release will consider a loan just in case we need it. When I hear from the book company, I'll let everyone know. I don't plan on handling the orders personally, that you will do individually through HIGGINSON. I just am trying to put the deal together and needed to know if there was a real interest in the project to move ahead. This is exciting. I hope to tell you more tomorrow. Keep emailing me with your interest, the more the better to get this thing done! Thanks Adrianne

Please drop me from your rolls. George M Heil

You pay only for the copies you order. Your cost will be between $.05-.04/page, depending on the quantity you order and the paper you request (we have both 50-lb. white and 60-lb. soft white available, both acid-free), plus between $5.95-6.95 each for archival-quality hardcover bindings. Soft cover is available at .50-1.00 each. Delivery time is 6-10 weeks. Laura Bjorklund, Acquisitions Director HIGGINSON BOOK COMPANY By the figures above from the the number of pages in the book, 525 the cost of the book will be about $26.25 plus the cover. Thanks to the list member who checked with the family and found that the path is clear from us to get our own copies made. I am ready to move on this, I doubt that enough books will be found for everybody and who knows how many could be sold to others not aware of the existence of it. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ I will need a copy of the book if someone will share.... for us to get it copied. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ I have these names that want books right now: Adrianne Hopkins [email protected] Jeannine Jackson [email protected] Carolyn Irvine [email protected] Jan Stark [email protected] Peggy Hill [email protected] Let me hear from you ASAP to get your name on the list! Adrianne Hopkins

Please add me to your list for a copy of the History. Thanks. Mildred Wright "Mickey" Fournier PO Box 1967, Lake City, FL 32056 [email protected] [email protected]

Would someone who has a copy of the History of Louisa County, VA, please explain what it contains? Does it include references to specific families in the County? I may be interested in purchasing a copy if it contains references to OVERTONs to whom I am kin. Kathryn ============================================================ Researching these families in the Southeast: COX, CROUT, HENRY, HILL, KELLY/KHELE, LAWRENCE, LITCHFIELD, MAULDIN, NELSON, OVERTON, TAYLOR, UZZELL, WEST. Also, AMBROSE, BALCH, HOUGH, STARKEY, PRINCE, TERRELL. And these families in Maine: LAWRENCE, WEST ============================================================

I would like a copy of this book, too. Do we mail a check or use a credit card? ~Virginia Thomson-Baldwin [email protected] In a message dated 11/30/1999 2:10:57 PM, [email protected] writes: << You pay only for the copies you order. Your cost will be between $.05-.04/page, depending on the quantity you order and the paper you request (we have both 50-lb. white and 60-lb. soft white available, both acid-free), plus between $5.95-6.95 each for archival-quality hardcover bindings. Soft cover is available at .50-1.00 each. Delivery time is 6-10 weeks. Laura Bjorklund, Acquisitions Director HIGGINSON BOOK COMPANY By the figures above from the the number of pages in the book, 525 the cost of the book will be about $26.25 plus the cover. Thanks to the list member who checked with the family and found that the path is clear from us to get our own copies made. I am ready to move on this, I doubt that enough books will be found for everybody and who knows how many could be sold to others not aware of the existence of it. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ I will need a copy of the book if someone will share.... for us to get it copied. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ I have these names that want books right now: Adrianne Hopkins [email protected] Jeannine Jackson [email protected] Carolyn Irvine [email protected] Jan Stark [email protected] Peggy Hill [email protected] Let me hear from you ASAP to get your name on the list! Adrianne Hopkins >>

I have placed a call and the lady is checking for copies. I have told her we need as many as she can locate. I'll let you know where I hear back from her. Adrianne Hopkins Atlanta, GA PS Thanks Don for sharing this information. -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, November 30, 1999 9:47 AM To: [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: Re: [VALOUISA-L] ANSWER TO: "History of Louisa County" p. 145 -Branham I purchased a copy of "History of Louisa County" from Virginia Book Company, Berryville, VA 22611 about 15 years ago. It was then advertised in their cateloge Don Dickenson

Allen County Public Library in Ft. Wayne IN.has the book "History of Louisa County". It is not circulated. One might find a copy is some of the other geneological libraries. J. Ray Young

I would like a copy of the Louisa History by Malcolm Harris.

About getting it reprinted - you might think about a paper back edition. Cheaper probably. Pat Snyder

To the interested list members, Author: Harris, Malcolm Hart Title: History of Louisa County, Virginia Publisher: Dietz Press Year: 1963 525 pages ______________________________ I called Dietz Press this morning. They said this was a private printing and was not distributed by them. [Dr.] Harris' last known address was in 1953, P.O. Box West Point VA. I checked some death records online and found that he died: SSN/FEIN: 229-60-1586 Last Name: HARRIS First Name: MALCOLM Date of Death: 04-00-1984 Date of Birth: 12-25-1896 Zip Code: 23181 Age at Death: 87 Last Residence: WEST POINT VA State Where SSN Issued: VIRGINIA I then called the Copyright office and was given the web site: www.loc.gov/copyright this site has searchable indexes for copyrights renewed from the year of 1978 forward. Since he published this book in 1963 and the operator told me that his copyright would have been good until 1991 I checked the to see if it was renewed. It wasn't. It appears the family must not have chosen to renew copyright of his book. If someone has access to a newspaper and can locate an obit for Dr. Harris, we can contact a next of kin, if there is one, to see if books are available. If that doesn't work then we can ask the Louisa County Historical Society to do a reprint. Lastly we can form a group and reprint the book ourselves for cost. I know the HIGGINSON book company does reprints for nominal fee. It depends on the paper choice and the cover, etc. Can we have a little discussion on this, I for one would like to have a copy of the book. Regards, Adrianne Hopkins Atlanta, GA