Hi Guys Sorry about this folks but I need to clarify and remind you of the generally accepted protocols for look ups on Rootsweb, just in case we (I) start to get swamped. If somebody posts a message to the community at large and another Lister feels the urge to do so, there is no problem of the Lister doing the look-ups voluntarily - it may be that the Lister has an interest in the research, family, name, whatever or they're just at a loose end looking for something to do. Similarly, if a Lister comes across a snippet of information, like the Arabin references in the Wagner Wills, and they feel the urge to do so and have a recollection that another Lister has an interest in a name, the Lister may feel it appropriate to make the information available through HWE or send it directly to the original researcher, as I did with Shirley. Again, if a Lister has come across a new source of information, has bought a new book, CDRom, whatever, and they offer to do look ups that is up to them, they are then obliged to deal with as many requests as are generated. Be warned, the last offer I made generated over 90 requests in 10 days. Asking individuals to do name searches creates problems. For a start it generates an expectation which may not be fulfilled. Secondly, with Huguenot names and the wide range of variations, the search may take some time to go through all the names. Thirdly, asking people, especially pro researchers like myself, to do look-ups is even more difficult because whilst we are doing them voluntarily, we are not earning any money. Don't get me wrong guys, if the interest takes me or if I have a new CDRom, book or whatever, I may do that but it IS voluntarily. One Rootsweb site I belong to has a very clear policy which reflects all of the above. Broadly, post general requests and see what happens, if you want to offer to do look-ups that's great but be aware that you may be swamped but asking people to do look ups is difficult and is, for me, really not on. If you want a number of look-ups undertaking or a number of name variations, you should really email or write to the Hug Soc in London. If the request is a simple one, they will deal with it as soon as they can, if not they will pass it on to their Research Officer who will charge you a commercial rate for the work. Alternatively, email me privately and I'll let you know how much it would cost for a quicker, professional look up at the Hug Soc Library. Regards Tony Fuller