In a message dated 7/7/00 5:01:39 PM Central Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: << Think I'll pay a visit to Gail Borden as soon as possible. City Directories hold alot of possible leads >> Beverly, Gail Borden has the City Directories on micro-film and the Elgin Area Historical Museum has the actual books. I'm not sure what year the Historial Society's collection starts with but I know they have a pretty complete set. Just thought you'd like to know. Becky Higgins Elgin Genealogical Society member