All, I just completed writing a new computer program for the genealogy community. It is intended to assist you in determing a full surname from only a part of the surname. This software is intended for use when you have a partial surname from a document that is hard to read or a partial surname from reading a tombstone or cemetery marker. When you put in the characters you can figure out, then click Search, the program will create a list of matching surnames. I call this program "Surname Findit", and would be interested in your feedback. This program is brand new as of today. As a matter of fact, I just completed it and would like the folks on the Allegany County list to have a first look at it. The software can be downloaded at: http://mattcombs.webs.com/sfmain.html I am a 1986 graduate of Frostburg State University with a degree in Computer Science, and I have been interested in genealogy and computers for many years. I hope you enjoy using the software. I look forward to hearing your comments (both good and bad). Matt Combs Lewisville, NC _________________________________________________________________ Rediscover Hotmail®: Get quick friend updates right in your inbox. http://windowslive.com/RediscoverHotmail?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_HM_Rediscover_Updates1_042009