This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Bettestree Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.washington/4196.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Connie, You might try "Bristol Herald Courier" ~ 320 Bob Morrision Blvd. Bristol VA. Their microfilmed newspapers are available at the Bristol Public Library. This newspaper was founded in 1865. Many obits are on-line from it. And at Abingdon, there is/or was, a weekly paper "Abingdon Virginian" ~ 170 E Main, Abingdon. Bette Researching Minnick/McCauley/ ancestors in WA CO VA Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.