GREAT !  Thanks. Your idea is wise and logical.
However, when you're dealing with poorer folks who weren't land owners  
.........
 
Carole
 
 
 
In a message dated 7/16/2012 9:28:34 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
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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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