Hi All: Just wanted to thank ELLEN for posting her response to our List, in response to an query from Julia Moss, I believe. No matter how many times we see and read questions asked and info/responses posted pertaining to "Newbie's" on the List, it seems they all serve as a reminder/refresher to us one and all. Each one of us were just beginners @ one time and it IS very confusing/frustrating and overwhelming when you first begin to search....and sometimes the same applies no matter how long you've been at this! I only wish that I knew of a site where I could post my own story of how the wonderful volunteers on the internet provided information of over 750 of my COSTELLO ancestors....and much to my joy....LIVING cousins, too...and we are communicating with each other and sharing our joys of continuing discoveries. So-o-o-o-o, Hope springs eternal..and DO NOT GIVE UP...EVER!! That proverbial rainbow CAN land right in your own lap!! Best of luck to all fellow Fianna List-ers in their (our) continuing searches!! Beth COSTELLO Nikles [email protected] Pennsylvania, USA :-) Researching: COSTELLO, SHANLEY, QUILTER, CARNEY, MURPHY, DEVINE