Listers -- I would like to request that all SURNAMES be written in capital letters. I notice this isn't always happening lately. I hope this isn't regarded as niggling on my part. One of our list guidelines (#2) does say this -- "SURNAMES should be written in capital letters, both in the subject line and in the actual messages. Reason: This makes the names more noticeable and lets others know quickly if any names in your message are of interest to them." And while I have your attention (hopefully, I do....), it's always a good idea to provide specific details in your list posts. That is, mention not only the surname(s) you are interested in but also -- and this is important -- the location (at least the country) and the time period as well. The HWE list is concerned with research in all of continental Europe as well as the UK and Ireland. That's a lot of territory and the same surname(s) could be anywhere within it. Let us know specifically where yours were. And the time frame -- could be anytime from 1500's onward -- so please let us know which time period is relevent to you. Another one of our list guidelines (#3) mentions this subject. All our list guidelines, by the way, are on the website at http://www.island.net/~andreav/index.html in The Basics section. And, also by the way, I am still looking for a volunteer who would be willing to update the guidelines in French. Please contact me off-list if you can assist. Thanks for your attention and cooperation, everyone. Andrea (as list concierge)