Carole,

I've worked with the King William County tax lists, and there, the tax commissioners included a column on the land tax records that indicated the distance and direction of the property from the county courthouse. I've used those markers to help determine neighbors. It may not be as precise as you may want, but it may be the best alternative.

Good luck,

Edward Ragan






On Jul 13, 2012, at 3:09 PM, Carole D. Bryant wrote:

> Thank you very much !
> Very helpful !
> 
> However, I notice that about 1787 names on the tax lists are roughly  
> alphabetized, which seems to destroy the idea of easily determining neighbors.  
> Guess the researcher would have to look through the entire list and sort 
> people  by dates. Sometimes the names are hard enough to read !
> 
> Your input and help is greatly appreciated,
>    Carole
> 


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