Dear Dan: I debated over writing this and will probably be bombasted for doing so but was that comment truly warranted? I have not been one of Bruce's fans and have gone head-to-head with him in the past but I must admit I have to respect a person (anyone) who puts that much work and determination into his research. I believe that he may be using us as a "sounding board" for discussing his research. Who better that other Carpenter researchers?? It takes another genealogist to appreciate the work and the enthusiaism we feel when we've made a "find"!! I realize that you (and others) may feel that his work does not pertain to you and indeed it may not BUT there may come a time when your own research brings you back to the period of time in discussion today! I'm sure that anyone who's ancestral lines lead there would be grateful to have available the information that Bruce (or any other researcher) has found and examined. Most of us would not even have access to those documents being discussed. May I suggest that those of you that are uninterested merely use your delete button? (I'm sure we all recognize the email address by now!) Thanks in advance for being understanding. A fellow Carpenter researcher............ Patti Clearwater, Florida