That was so well said Ro! I personally would like to thank the people who selflessly perform lookups on this list. You provide an invaluable service to all of us, and I can't thank you enough. You guys are awesome! I also couldn't agree more that the smallest bit of information can open doors in your research. Sometimes something as seemingly insignificant as what a relative said in passing, can help tumble that brick wall. Or add meat to the bones of your research. I actually began to bring down my own Cassidy brick wall because of something a relative once said that the family never believed. It took me 15 years of genealogy research before I even thought to pursue that avenue, and wouldn't you know, that was the right road to go down! I also love reading everyone's family stories. Please don't feel shy on this list or intimidated. We're a cyber family and a pretty nice list. The Irish are pretty decent people! (So are New Yorkers!) Remember, the only stupid question is the one you never bother to ask. Even if the question has been asked 15 times - if you don't know the answer, ask! We're always happy to help if we can! Ok, I'm off my soapbox! LOL Take care, Tracy IRISH-NEW-YORK-CITY list admin http://www.irishinnyc.freeservers.com http://www.inyc.freeservers.com