In a message dated 11/8/2000 2:17:58 PM Pacific Standard Time, JRB6886 writes: << It is true that there are a lot of different spellings for the same surname. And yes, this is because some members of the family could not read or write. My line, however, was very intelligent. This would be a good time for the rest of you to correct your spelling to FRASER. >> Hurray for Jeff - I love this! Actually, that's the spelling most often met in my family, too. It's GOTTA be right. <grin> Ginny Crawford