Hi, Tony; You do need help, and I suggest your first stop be at the nearest Church of Latterday Saints, Genealogy Library. There should be one not too far from your home. There they have a computer and assistance to getting started. A file in their computer lists all the names in that have been researched not only by their members, but by many of us who are all welcome to use their library because what we find that is not already in their files, can be added IF WE choose to submit our findngs...and many many do because it is such a great source. There is also an online source, but when I checked for my background that I knew had been entered by a second cousin, I didn't find what I needed, so it doesn't all get to the computer source. I have no idea where you are, but the main library for the church is in Salt Lake, and it IS FANTASTIC. I've been doing this for some 40 years, and it is infectious as hobbies go. Blessings on your search, and one more thing...NO they do not pressure you to become a church member. Ellen At 10:52 PM 7/13/99 -0400, you wrote: >To Whom It May Concern, > >Hello. My name is Tony Lee Durmon. I am a twenty-five year old Caucasian >male who is very interested in family history. I have absolutely no clue >as to what decent I belong. My paternal grandmother's maiden name is >"Thornell." Her mother's maiden name is "Reed." My mother's maiden name >is "Peninger," and her mother's maiden name was "Strickland." I also know >that her Mother's maiden name was "Harrold," although I'm not sure of the >spelling. I know very little about the descent of my mother's side of the >family. However, I've been able to trace my father's maternal >grandparents and great-grandparents back to Arkansas. (Alleene, Arkansas) >I know that my great, great grandfather's name was Will Reed. I have >visited the community cemetery in Alleene, Arkansas, and I also know that >my great, great, great grandfather is buried there, also I am not sure of >his name. > >In short, I need help! I am not sure what assistance you may be able to >offer, but any would be appreciated. Please let me know what obligations >I might incur from your assistance. I will be happy to fulfill any >requirements if you can be of some assistance. > >Thank You So Very Much, > >Tony Lee Durmon > > > Ellen Hokanson, 714 Wooding St. Aberdeen, Wa. 98520-3235 Phone 360-532-5387 e-mail ehokan@techline.com or ehokan@wishkah.techline.com If you cannot get rid of the family skeleton, you may as well make it dance" George Bernard Shaw