This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: JeanMyers60 Surnames: Myers Classification: birth Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.counties.preston/2772/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am looking for the birth record for my great grandfather, John Myers, born 1824 or 1825 in Preston County. I was told that the records were burned in the courthouse during the Civil War. Is there any alternative location to find records this old? 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.