Hi: If one is searching the internet using google.com - the messages in the message boards and mail lists at rootsweb are not found by google. To search through all the messages on the message boards at rootsweb one needs to go to the rootsweb homepage (rootsweb.com) and scan down and click on Message Boards Homepage - the "Search All Message Boards" box will then pop up. And, If anyone knows how to search through all the mail list messages at rootsweb.com - let us know. Regards Nan 71532.734@compuserve.com