This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: moskowitz Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/JW.2ADI/2173.1.2 Message Board Post: Thank you so much, Elaine. This is very useful. When you have a chance, could you let me know more about the "Public Records Index" you refer to? When does it date from, how is it assembled, etc.? Sorry for my ignorance. Again, thank you for helping me in this endeavor.