I would be interested in knowing if you have come across the surname of FERNANDES as this is where my uncles were born and my greatgreat grandfather was suppose to keep books for a mine which we do not know the name of. his full name is John Joseph Fernandes he was from the Azores and could read and write from what I am told. Most of his children were born in Hawkinsville but some in French Gulch. thank you for any help you may have, Linda ___________________________________________________________________ Get the Internet just the way you want it. Free software, free e-mail, and free Internet access for a month! Try Juno Web: http://dl.www.juno.com/dynoget/tagj.