You might have to register as a 'guest' but (I think) it would be worth it. Here's some free databases to try for those who are researching their UK roots. 1880 US Federal Census (images, every name index) - Free Index ` http://content.ancestry.com/iexec/?htx=List&dbid=6742&offerid=0%3a7858%3a0 http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/census/uk/default.aspx 1881 England Census Free Index ` http://content.ancestry.com/iexec/?htx=List&dbid=7572&offerid=0%3a7858%3a0 1881 Wales Census Free Index ` http://content.ancestry.com/iexec/?htx=List&dbid=8059&offerid=0%3a7858%3a0 1881 Isle of Man Census Free Index ` http://content.ancestry.com/iexec/?htx=List&dbid=8061&offerid=0%3a7858%3a0 1881 Channel Islands Census Free Index ` http://content.ancestry.com/iexec/?htx=List&dbid=8063&offerid=0%3a7858%3a0 England & Wales, FreeBMD Birth Index: 1837-1983 ` http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8912 England & Wales, FreeBMD Death Index: 1837-1983 ` http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8914 England & Wales, FreeBMD Marriage Index: 1837-1983 ` http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8913 Jacquie