"When scanning and saving images, always scan the original image at a high resolution and save it as a .bmp or .tif. This will ensure that you always have a high quality image. If the original is saved as a .jpg (poorer quality, but small file size), and you later want to include the image in a book, you will need to rescan it at the higher quality." "Golden rule for data entering locations: enter the location as it existed at the time of the event, then add the current location in your note field. Such as "now in Effingham County, Illinois". This enables the researcher to search in the correct jurisdiction for records. It also leaves good trails for anyone you share your genealogical data with. Linda Effingham County Mailing List Administrator