Some or maybe one of these sites might prove beneficial in researching. In the land patent records I found a relative I had all but given up on in OH, found him in IA, another was lost in IN and found in NE. Not all states are listed, at this time. Future reference might come in handy. http://usgenweb.org/ A volunteer effort covering every state & county in the USA. Committed to free genealogy access for everyone. Site is chocked full of great info. http://www.glorecords.blm.gov/ Search US General Land Office Records and print a copy of the actual instrument that conveyed the land to your ancestors. http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/ This site allows you to search and view newspaper pages from 1880-1922 and find information about American newspapers published between 1690-present. http://www.davidrumsey.com/index.html View historical maps to place your ancestors as they migrated. Look up early lot and block maps for old ownership records you find in your family history. http://www.archives.gov/genealogy/ Resources for Genealogists and Family Historians from all sources within the federal government. http://aad.archives.gov/aad/ Searchable Do You Need Genealogy Software Of the free programs, Legacy and PAF (personal ancestral file) both get rave reviews from their users. Ellis _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Powerful Free email with security by Microsoft. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/171222986/direct/01/