Dear Joyce, I have found the Procat reader invaluable. Through it I have found not only one of my ancestors, in the early 1800s but his service records as well. Once I made the initial finding, by typing in his name and place of birth and approx date, Procat gave me his regiment. I then hired a professional researcher who was very reasonable and efficient. I suggest you use Procat for your initial search, since you can do it at home, and be sure of exactly which pieces you are looking for. Use the 'search the catalogue' box. Best of all, it is free! I am sending the front page of the Procat in my next email so all listers can copy and use it .If you want the name of the researcher, let me know Dorothy in Dunedin NZ ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joyce Armstrong" <nojarms@myallcoast.net.au> To: <ENG-NORTH-YORKS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, March 29, 2003 4:56 PM Subject: [N'Yorks] PRO & Carlisle Castle research C>