I've been watching the messages about the Soundex coding software, so I thought I would forward the following information. If you want to quickly convert a surname to the Soundex code while you are online, you can go to: <A HREF="http://www.nara.gov/genealogy/soundex/soundex.html">The Soundex Machine</A> OR http://www.nara.gov/genealogy/soundex/soundex.html There are many sites where you can download a converter program. Here is just one that seems to be a good one. <A HREF="http://www.tdrake.demon.co.uk/soundex1.exe">ShowSoundEx program information</A> OR http://www.tdrake.demon.co.uk/soundex1.exe Hope this helps someone. Heather