A reminder that message boards do exist for Czech and Bohemian posts in general and specifically in Minnesota, Nebraska and Illinois. http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec?htx=board&r=rw&p=topics.ethnic.czech http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec?htx=board&r=rw&p=topics.ethnic.ilczech http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec?htx=board&r=rw&p=topics.ethnic.mnczech http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec?htx=board&r=rw&p=topics.ethnic.ilbohemian http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec?htx=board&r=rw&p=topics.ethnic.mnbohemian http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec?htx=board&r=rw&p=topics.ethnic.neczech Mailing lists live in real time and then are archived at Rootsweb where they can be searched for information or browsed in general. The Message Boards offer a static message system, you leave a message and then return when you wish to see if there has been a response. There are mailing lists providing instant notice about posts to your favorite boards. Be sure to use both methods for your genealogy search. Also be sure to check out your surnames at http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~elainetmaddox/ Good luck! Elaine