Brookes-Smith, Joan, comp. 1976. Master Index: Virginia Surveys and Grants, 1774-1791. Frankfort, Ky.: Kentucky Historical Society.

Note: the following information was included in the booklet The Early History of Orangeburg, Mason County, Kentucky, published for the Bicentennial Celebration of that community held August 31 ~ September 1, 1996. These are excellent resources for genealogical research into families from eastern Mason, western Lewis, and northern Fleming counties.

Bibliography and References

The following is a list of resource materials consulted in the preparation of the early history of Williamsburgh/Orangeburg. The list notes sources not specifically cited in the article, which are included as a service to those who may wish to conduct further research.

In addition to those listed, additional unpublished records of the Orangeburg area in the possession of Edith Phillips Ryan and of the Mason County Historical Society Museum proved invaluable.

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