In a message dated 8/18/99 11:51:47 AM, kellyk7r3k6@msn.com writes: << I am sure there are people on this list researching the name Kelly/Kelley and I also realize their are allot of them out there, I was just hoping some one could make a connection, maybe someday, I quess patience is a virtue. >> I have been searching the internet for about two years and find that throwing surnames out there doesn't work ie, message boards, maillists, etc., but then I have common names also. One thing that has worked for me, is lookup offers.....notice I said "OFFERS"? Many people just think that they should post on a list for a lookup, expecting someone to just do it for them. Politeness does count by the way, and if someone does find some info for you, make sure you let them know how appreciative you are. Research is a lot more than sitting at a keyboard and expecting someone else to do your work; search state and county sites for any info such as census, death, marriages, lookups, etc. Also expect to spend some money for records, phone calls, and such. I guess that's all for now. Eileen