Hi Jim, and thanks for the advice. Those hours will be something I need to remember. I have been to Rural Cemetery on several occasions and have taken pictures of my ancestors' stones. I've also been to the library several times and that's how I found, or rather Paul Cyr the genealogy section director found, that there was another Lavare child named Lavinia. My little mini-vacation won't be strictly in New Bedford. I also plan to go to Westport and Fairhaven and will also stop in at Little Compton, RI, on my way home. I only live 90 miles away in CT but I can never seem to find the time to get to New Bedford. Now I'll have 4 whole days and I plan to make the most of it. Karen Flanders Eddy