The LDS Church maintains Family History Centers are almost all of their churches. If you have never visited one of the FHC I would recommend that you go take a look. Do call first as there are usually restricted hours as the libraries are staffed by volunteers - both members of the LDS Church and volunteers within the community who are knowledgeable about genealogy research. There are various resource materials at each library. The one here in Traverse City, Michigan has information in particular on Michigan and the surrounding counties on "permanent loan". In addition to this information there are D.A.R. Indexes and a variety of other indexes. There are computers with a huge database of information. Many FERGUS listings are posted on various CD's and microfiche. And, there are listings of microfilms available for rental ($3.50 for ea. - for a 4 wk. period of use) - all U.S. census records, deeds, marriage records, etc. and listings of microfilms available for other countries. Before my first trip there (just last January) I was hesitant to walk in to an unfamiliar place doing an unfamiliar task - but once inside the door I was met by friendly volunteers who even instructed me on how to use their computers, CD's and microfilms. Now, I stay until the light are turned off and I walk out with the last volunteer. I recommend taking a visit - and if you do, please post back to the list on your experience, and your FERGUS findings! Cynthia http://www.familytreemaker.com/links/c/c-family-history-centers.html crussell@traversecity.com FERGUS Website http://www.traverse.net/people/crussell/fergus_family.htm FERGUS Newsgroup FERGUS-L@rootsweb.com Rootsweb Archives: http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl