Currently we are looking at several genealogy databases trying to merge them into one central file. It appears that "us" Crumleys are using a variety of programs and some have their data in a word processor format. The conversion of these different formats has slowed the process down somewhat. The data which is text has to be input to a genealogy software. However, we are now working on a massive Central file which initially will include all Ken's, Paul's and my data. We'll subsequently add to that file. Once that is complete, a test site will be constructed, and after some debugging of the central file it will be reformatted to something that all of us can read. Hopefully we can then make inquires into the central database for correcting problem areas in your own personal file. There will be a process of validation for any necessary corrections. This is a "labor of love" so please bear with us during this formative process. We do sleep and eat and some even wor... wor... work. It is so hard for some of us to pronounce that word now. In the meantime, a database of 1850 Crumleys has been constructed that does NOT use a genealogy program, but rather uses a Microsoft Works data base application. Most of you probably have this application program on your computers. You may not realize this since it is bundled in with a spreadsheet, address book, word processor etc. If you would like an e-mail of this file to see if you can open it (double click on the attachment) please send Ken an e-mail directly, outside the bulletin board, and he will attach this 1850 Crumley file in an e-mail to you. His e-mail is <[email protected]> If you have additions to the 1850 database please forward to Ken the additions using the identical format that is in the database. Paul Nichols is to be thanked for the idea and first set of Crumleys for the 1850 database file. This is a valuable tool for researchers. You can sort the Crumleys in the 1850 census by state, county, age, first name, etc. If you're looking for someone who should have been counted in 1850, you'll love this database. The Klez virus is very active and costly to get rid of in a hard drive. If you have not updated your anti-virus program and run a scan with the update, please do so immediately. If you do not have an anti-virus program that is current please do not open any attachments unless you know the sender and have specifically requested that person to send it to you. The Klez is very rampant across the country. Regards, Jerry