Jennifer, No, I received my middle name from my Mother's maiden name. What part of the country is your family from? Richard ______________________________ In a message dated 12/15/02 10:51:40 PM Eastern Standard Time, carterj114@msn.com writes: << Dear Richard, You don't happen to come from a long line of Richard Mitchell's, do you? Have been searching for proof of my grandfather, Richard Gano Mitchell for a long time without much success. Thought I'd take a chance that you might be a key. Thanks so much. Hope you're having a wonderful holiday season. Merry Christmas, Richard. Sincerely, Jennifer Mitchell Alexander >>