Ray, I appreciate your posting of this "primer on genealogical research." It is an excellent piece of writing, and full of useful information. Sandy and Doug, how about archiving Ray's letter somewhere on the HUNTList web page? Billy _______________ William R. Briggs San Angelo, TX Email > WRBriggs@gte.net Home Page > http://home1.gte.net/wrbriggs/index.htm