> From Donna: > Brenda will have to look at it on Monday, but in my 1850 census index, I > don't show a Pirkle at 171: I show Ambers (Ambrose) at 497, Elihah at 1117, > Nathaniel at 477 and William at 373. snip snip snip. Thanks for the help. This goes to show that there are still people out there that believe in helping others. So many times I get the response"look it up for yourself, I did". I have only been on this list a short time and it is the most helpful and friendliest one that I have found. I hope that I will be able to contribute something in the future. Thanks, Brian Shay