Thanks, Mary! Every little piece of info helps! Donelly in Oregon In a message dated 9/21/2007 6:19:18 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, mbakeman@parkbooks.com writes: The b. in a city directory usually means that someone is a boarder (not owner) at that address. If it is an r., they reside/own the property. Mary Mary Bakeman mbakeman@parkbooks.com Park Genealogical Books http://www.parkbooks.com ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com