Craig~Good man, good idea. I'll happily contribute my Akers data from southern Illinoi ca 1830, as nobody else seems to be tracking this line, and then they move right to California ca 1910. For you to be willing to organize some of this stuff; it's too good to turn down, and a clearly logical approach to the research. As for people getting hung up on others "stealing" their research; it is public record, but I don't much like people passing my work off as their own. When I choose to share my findings for the public good, I accept that it becomes everybody's. Giving credit where credit is due, when possible, is a good idea, though. As I live in NY state I can contribute from my county, if there is anything here (Seneca County). If there is anything in adjoining counties that should be gathered I can try to get it? Cayuga, Wayne, Ontario. Let me know~Joni