Don’t take “the courthouse burned” to mean that every record before that point in time was destroyed.
It might be that in reality, records from some offices survived, some offices’ records were not completely destroyed, etc. In some cases, records might have been “re-recorded” after the fire. There may also be state or federal records that provide similar information. Ask around.Local library may know. State archives or historical library may know. Locals from the area may know. Local historical or genealogical society may know.
Also remember that there may be state or federal records that could answer your question as well. Newspapers are also helpful in cases of burned counties as well.
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