Hi, Many (maybe even many, many) months ago I came across a reference to a resource that was roughly translated into "family books". I understand that these are available at many archives, and essentially are pedigrees of given families, often going back centuries. I believe that they were produced by parish priests. What I need to know is the actualy German name for these resources. So, if anyone out there knows what I am talking about, and knows the correct name, would you please email same to me, directly, at franalm@yahoo.com Please don't write and ask me for more information, as I have given all I can remember, and only wish I had more to give. Many thanks for any assistance. Frances Almstrom franalm@yahoo.com Tucson, Arizona __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Thousands of Stores. Millions of Products. All in one place. Yahoo! Shopping: http://shopping.yahoo.com