In reply to [email protected] re. Mercer Co. history - My mother's family was from Mercer Co........ Her maiden name was Bjork (my grandfather emigrated from Sweden) and she and her brothers and sisters attended a school near Princeton named Carper School. They actually lived in Oney Gap, which I understand still exists. During my mother's day, there was a post office there. My grandmother's family name was Ratliff and I still have distant cousins, etc., in the area. I am interested in knowing more about the Carper School - does it still exist, where located, can I get old records. Etc. I wondered it there might be some info on the school in the books you have. Sorry to be so long winded. Thanks again in advance for any info you might locate. You can reply to list or to tree062539aol.com (Joanne E.)