Hi List, The following exerpt is from Dear Myrtle's daily genealogy column regarding submissions to the JC Church of LDS. This is pretty clear, so everybody, post your genealogies to the LDS database; and check to see if any of your missing links are there. I've found several. The source of the posted information will also be listed with an address where you can write to your long-lost "cousin." Happy Hunting, Katherine White-Duke http://www.dreamwater.com/wylchild/tree/wyltree.html "You will recall last month that I asked you to make a push to computerize the rest of your direct-line ancestry (grandparents, great-grandparents, etc.), filling in the collateral lines (cousins, spouses, children) as you run across the information. For culminating activities, may I suggest that you:" "1. Create a GEDCOM file of your genealogy data and send the floppy disk to the LDS Family History Library in Salt Lake. Use the following address:" Family History Department Ancestral File Submissions 50 East North Temple Salt Lake City, Utah 84150 "We want YOUR data to be added to the next edition of the ANCESTRAL FILE(tm) which is the huge CD-ROM pedigree database available at the over 3,200 local Family History Centers that are equipped with Family Search Computers. You'll also want to upload the GEDCOM file at www.familysearch.org so that your family history will be available through the new Resource Data File on CD and soon to be released at FamilySearch online." "This is also a good way to ensure there are copies of your genealogy elsewhere in the universe in preparation for Y2K." "During the creation of your GEDCOM file you will be asked to include your name/address and phone number. (Just follow the directions under HELP in your genealogy program, or check the manual!) PLEASE add your e-mail address in the extra address line. For example, dearmyrtle@aol.com" "This increases the avenues for communication with your distant and here-to-fore unknown cousins who may find your data in the CD-ROM collection. When you DO get a response, you will be able to exchange photocopies of documents that support your lineage claims and add names the cousin may have traced that you are unaware of at this point. OF COURSE, it will be easy to retrieve the documents, since you have them all neatly filed away in the top-loading archival sheet protectors!" Katherine White-Duke http://www.dreamwater.com/wylchild/tree/wyltree.html