This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3AC.2ACE/1519 Message Board Post: Just wanted to let everyone know that we are now beginning work on Patrick County Heritage Book Volume 2. As you know, Patrick was part of Pittsylvania County until 1777 when Henry County was formed. There are many of you whose families qualify for this book. May 20, 2005 is the deadline. Here are our guidelines: Pioneer Story: If you had an ancestor in Patrick County before 1840, you can have a 500 word story and 1 picture free. Family Story: If are a descendant of a Patrick Countian, currently live in Patrick County, are a past resident of Patrick County, was born and raised in Patrick County, you qualify for a free 500 word story and 1 picture free. Veterans: Anyone who is a veteran or whose ancestor was a Veteran, may submit a free 100 word story and 1 picture. Topical Stories: Churches 100+ years of age: 500 words and 1 picture free Churches less than 100 years of age, and all other topical stories (schools, organizations, governmental officials, weather, folklore, recipes, mills, businesses no longer in business, etc.) - 250 words and 1 picture free Picture Collage: We will accept loose pictures for the picture collage at the end of the book. They must be labeled on the back with your name, and complete mailing address. Do not send us your originals. Stories must be typed, doublespaced. We plan to have the brochures out in February if not sooner. You can mail your stories to Patrick County Heritage Book, P.O. Box 1016, Stuart, VA 24171. Sorry, we do not accept stories via e-mail. If you have any questions, you mail call 276-251-8356, or e-mail: [email protected], [email protected], and [email protected] We'll be glad to answer your questions. The book will be $60 picked up in Stuart, and $68 shipped anywhere in the U.S. As many of you may know that purchased our Volume 1, it's packed full of family genealogies of people who have Patrick County ties. Alpha Hiatt, Chairman Patrick County Heritage Book Volumes 1 & 2