Robin, I haven't had a lot of luck tracing any of my lines. Even in America. Most of my finds have been, Either dumb luck or obits. My Blackburns are stuck in England. My lambs in Illionis. My Johns line in Ohio. My Edmonds, Kuntz and Adams i only one name in each. And my Adams was adopted. But i will figure it out. But i have had some success. I met my cousin Rick in person. I had a missing piece for the Stocker family. I have been in contact with relatives i never knew i had. In answer to your question, No it's not easier. But family is fun and rewarding. Mark Johns