For the new subscribers: Our messages are stored in the archives. To search the archives for your ancestors, just use the address below. Type your ancestor's first (given) name in the query box, click on 1998 (there aren't many in 1999). Then, click on "Remit Query." The messages will be rated in the order of the percentage of closest match to the name you have entered (ie. 100% would be a perfect match). As you scroll down the list, you can read the subject and chose the messages you want to read. Click on "Full" if you want to read the entire message. http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl?list=hallman Faith Hutchings Your Listowner/Hostess faith@verdenet.com