On the topic of taking but not giving back: I am new to this list - in fact, I've just started researching my ancestors. After reading so many negative e-mails on this particular topic, I am very hesitant to submit further questions. As I stated, I've just begun my research so therefore I really don't have a lot to pass along to anyone. I would LOVE to help someone else out, I just haven't made any connections yet. Please don't get me wrong, I think this list is wonderful, and I have learned a great deal from everyone on this list - especially to those who have responded to me so quickly and willingly. Through each one of you, I've learned about which sites to search, problems that you've encountered & suggestions to correct them, ect... and my favorite - your success stories. I can only hope that some day, I can also be one of those success stories. Please don't be so hard on the "lurkers", it just might be that they are not intentionally being ungrateful - but that they just do not have any info to offer in return. AND, that they "lurk" in order to learn from the wise. Deb from IL