Our research note for the month discusses how to find and use various kinds of directories -- city, rural and patrons -- in order to find clues for your ancestors. It can be found at http://www.parkbooks.com/Html/res_dirs.html Other notes for those interested in Minnesota research can be found at http://www.parkbooks.com/Html/research.html Enjoy! Mary Mary Bakeman [email protected] Park Genealogical Books http://www.parkbooks.com/