Hello folks! First, I wanted to apologize for the confusion the other night. I sent out a message [subject: Roll Call] that I never got a copy of. Then I got messages in duplicate. I assumed everyone was having the same problem - you know what they say about assuming! - and it took me awhile to figure out that it was my mail server. My apologies to all! I know this information was posted a long time ago, but I've had inquiries lately and thought this might be helpful. Happy hunting! Melissa Bailey Duggins -- To Request Copies Of Vital Records Or Wills: Raleigh Co. Clerk's Office 215 Main St. Beckley, WV 25801 (304)255-9100 $2.00 per certified copy; For uncertified copies the charge is $1.50 for first two pages and $1.00 per additional page. This fee was current as of 5 Feb. 1999. When requesting a record it is especially helpful if you have the Volume and Page Number. The miniumum amount of information you must give for the clerks to look is the name of the person and the year of the event. Try to give as much information as you have - the clerks will not conduct a general search to find your ancestor. It would also be helpful if you include a return self-addressed stamped envelope with your request. -- -- Research At The Public Library Raleigh Co. Public Library Main Branch 221 N. Kanawha St. Beckley, WV 25801 (304)255-0511 The Raleigh Co. Library has an excellent collection of books for Raleigh and surrounding counties. There is not a staff specifically for genealogy, however. The Reference Department can help you with general questions though. There are also records on microfilm and microfiche. Most notable includes the Smith-Riffe Collection. There is a reader in the Genealogy room and also behind the Reference desk. Copies for microfilm and microfiche are .10 per copy. Copies from books from the regular copy machine are .20 per copy. There are currently three computer terminals with Internet access. Library Hours: Monday - Thursday: 9am to 8pm Friday: 9am to 5pm Saturday: 9am to 5pm Sunday: 1pm to 5pm *Library is closed on Sundays between Memorial Day and Labor Day. -- -- Genealogy Society Of Fayette & Raleigh Counties Membership to the Society is $8.00 per year for an individual membership. The Society publishes a quarterly newsletter, "News Notes" which is included in your membership. To Apply For Membership: Genealogy Society of Fayette & Raleigh Counties PO Box 68 Oak Hill, WV 25901-0068 --