Hi All, I just had to add my two cents. The Internet is just another tool for the genealogist, if used as such it can assist you in your hunts. By chance, and in response to queries I sent out, I have found a 2nd cousin, [I did confirm this with legal documents], I've corresponded with other shirt-tail relatives and made some fine personal connections to collaterals and even someone who lives in a home once owned by my third great grandfather. But these are personal connections and make genealogy come alive. As for documentation, nothing beats, beating the bushes, meaning order the pension files from NARA, get the Naturalization papers, read the old newspapers, go to the courthouse, go to the graveyards. Been there, done that, and its GREAT!! Best of luck [or should I say hard work] to all. ;-) Alice in AZ