David & Heather: Thanks for the prompt reply. Because you are starting from square one, it's easier to research one couple at a time, starting with your own parents first, then your grandparents Kenneth Davenport and Rose Anna Russel. After you have what you're looking for on them, then branch out to one set of great-grandparents at a time. This makes your project more manageable. Probably the first thing to do, if you haven't already, is obtain both your grandparents' death certificates from the Dept. of Public Health in Montgomery, 205-261-5033. They have birth & death records since 1908. This might possibly give you their parents names & some other information. Then I'd get the application for both their Social Security numbers. There will also be some genealogical information on that such as their parents names, birthplaces, dates, etc. Since you have the number, I think it will only cost $7.50. They are in Baltimore, check the Social Security website for address. Then you might try writing or contacting the Southeast Alabama Genealogical Society, P. O. Box 143, Dothan, Al. 36302. Ask them for the name of the public library in Ozark and see what they have also. Then get their obituary, if you don't already have it, from the local newspaper. The library can tell you where to contact them. If Kenneth & Rose Anna were married in Cullman, try contacting the County Clerk in Cullman County for their marriage records. They're located at 500 2nd Avenue SW, Cullman Al. 36049. Start with the period 1-2 years before their first child was born. These are two good Alabama websites to check out: http://www.rootsweb.com/roots-l/USA/al.html http://segenealogy.com/al.htm This will give you a good start and keep you busy for a while! Then you'll be hooked like the rest of us! Good luck and happy searching! MargoBelle