Thanks Allistair, I am fortunate that I have a small FH center about 10 minutes from where I live. Unfortunately, it is manned by "Volunteers", who by their own admission are not really familiar with the information they have at hand or how to use their resources. So, as a result neither the volunteers nor I know how to decipher the codes used on the IGI. I do know that C is for Christening, M for marriage, etc. but have been unable to get past the fiche's of general info down to the detailed info. Thanks again for always being willing to help me with answers to my questions. gretchen Michigan USA