This is in to reply to the question should I pay the cost for this service. I have been outspoken about the services in a negative manner. While I have good reason, I will correct a statement that I made that the 1930 census isn't there and someone corrected me. It is there I just didn't scoll down far enough. The part showing doesn't identify it as the index which is for the states with indexes. It is also very fast and more accommadating than the other census they have available. Now the part I like is the articles and the library that you have access to. I am particular interested in how to articles or quick tips, for instance how to tract down women, that present a problem for researchers, since their names change. I have used their census more the any of the other available parts and those sections will only be helpful to the person who lived for instance in Oklahoma or California, which maybe extensive, while my area of research West Virginia or South Carolina maybe limited and will still take a trip to those state archives or court houses. Thanks for allowing me to correct myself. The ancestry.com has good points, each individual would have to determine that by the 14 day free trial, but by all means you have to cancel your subscription at the end of 14 days or they bill you for a year, without further notice. pat