<< This came off one of my mailing lists.... what a good idea! "The year 2000 is a Census Year. most of the census will be taken by mail, so after you have filled out your census form why not make a copy of it and file with your important papers. Then your family will not have to wait 70 years to learn about you." >> ______________________________ Better comment about the current census, since 1970 the actual names on the census have been taken out and destroyed. What you keep will be the only information available on Census 2000 Verna I have a friend who works for the census bureau and that is information they were given. Verna Has anyone heard about this. It is the first time I have ever heard that the census will not be able to help US (family researchers) in the future. Marci we may have a new battle to fight. Delores