In a message dated 10/15/98 2:24:01 AM, you wrote: >I think that it would be a big help if we could consolidate our efforts by >combining all of our files into one big file. Good idea, but how can we make that a practical application for as many people as possible? Some genealogy programs can't handle massive files. I wonder if several merged Casey County researchers' files would overload even the really good programs. I don't remember my program limits, but my mother's program can read only about 2,500 names in each file. That's why I split our databases into two files: one for Casey County (dad's side of family) and one for her side of the family. My Casey County file has about 1,700 names: mainly Goode and Wethington but lots of affiliated lines such as Montgomery, Carrico, Clements, Wheatley, Speaks. I'm trying to design a genealogy web site and having fits trying to decide how best to present my research. Eventually I will do this. Also do you have a way to mark what researcher did which part of the file? That way people can contact someone if they want more information and the individual researchers all get the credit that is due. Or should we put our name and address in the notes field of each of our people? Don't have time to edit down my file this week, but next week I have a few days off and may be able to work on your request. Paula Wethington Rose