PRESERVING THE COUNTY’S OLDEST RECORDS Three vital record books from the early years of Ochiltree County have been chosen for preservation efforts. Two of the books date from the early decades of the 20th century, while the other stretches all the way back to 1889. Pictured with the three books to be preserved are members of the Ochiltree County Clerk’s office: from left, deputy county clerks Sandra Limas, Dyani Lozano, and Jeri Ann McGarraugh, and county clerk Cassi Laxton.
Ochiltree County Commissioners approved a plan Monday to preserve a trio of vital records books.
Two of the books are birth-and-death records covering the early decades of the 20 th century. The third is a marriage record book that covers dates from 1889 to 1917.
Ochiltree County Clerk Cassi Laxton said record books are handwritten, and state law mandates those records must be maintained and can’t b…
