Sorry Laurie, You must not know much about research, which is what genealogy is all about. Personally I asked about information about family members in the 1920's and 30's, was contacted by an unknown distant relative who sent me 25 years of research, including old photos, birth certificates, census, etc. As for your cut-off date of 1901, I have a copy of a 1920 U.S. Federal Census in my files - that I received through the lists, I might add. There are some of us, fairly new at this, who cannot begin our journey back in the 1800's. We have asked for assistance, and I have received more than I ever dreamed possible and met some relatives along the way. That's what we are searching for, our roots. I hope you don't take this personal, but I thought it might help you to a better understanding of why us amateur researchers use the lists the way we do. Bill McCrary