NEVER MIND!! The guy was asking about our local records [our county probate office burned in 1890]. He asked about the federal census and local records in the same sentence. I was the one confused with his questions... DUH!!!!! Ok, now that I've had my brain f*rt for the day.......... Thanks, all, for the help and for not thinking I was STU PID!!! [see newbies, you CAN ask anything and not be considered dumb!!!] Many Thanks!! Lanita I trace my family history so I will know who to blame.