I hope to visit the Washington County courthouse in Abingdon in the near future to get copies of various marriage and estate papers. Could someone who has visited the courthouse recently pass along tips for success? For example: 1. Is there a walkup window or desk where I can request a copy and leave with it the same day? 2. If so, what is the cost? 3. Will I be receiving a copy of the original document or a copy of an abstract? 4. For marriage records or estate papers, is it sufficient for me to have the year of the event or are month and date needed too? 5. I understand the Historical Society of Washington County has a good selection of reference books, family histories and records abstracts. Would I be better off starting there rather than going to the courthouse? Comments or suggestions about any or all of these questions would be greatly appreciated. Dick Felts Gainesville, GA