In a message dated 8/27/1999 7:52:44 PM Mountain Daylight Time, bwhiz@mindspring.com writes: << Carolyn: The opinion expressed herein is my own and does not reflect the opinion of serious genealogists. I just saw the note posted by the researcher and she is 100% correct. However, it is very expensive and time consuming to get into all of the documents. I find that on anything other than my own direct line, a notation of "Information found>>>>>>>whereever, unverified". Like the stuff I gave you from the Great Book of Sykes. Just put unverified informaton from Book Compiled by Henry Colyer Sykes "Arthur & Samson Sikes of Stewart Count, Tennessee 1794-1871/About 1791-1825)" I can even give you page numbers if you want. My direct line is a different story. I want wills, census, estate settlement, death certificates, marriage records, etc. I want to smell the mold on the document. But on all the incidental relatives to me word of mouth is way cool. That way when you pass on the info the person receiving it will know its not verified. Marsha Dear Marsha, Thanks for your opinion and tips. Makes sense to me! My sister-in-law has a copy of the Sikes/Sykes Book, so that will be a help to me. Thanks for offering your help, too. Carolyn