Fran Powell's comments are typical of many people. I will give out my information if and when I want to. I work with several herealdric societies as registrars. Many people want to use information obtained from the internet that has no proof. They get out of joint when they are told they will have to do some research on their own. Well, they say, I got this from the internet. That is not the end all of end all. I like to help people, but many of those who want to trade information, really mean I will give them theirs, send them copies and then get no thank you, no information in return and no offer to pay my expenses. Genealogy is hard work. I will help anyone, but I will not let them take advantage of me. People will misuse someone, and then that causes trouble for all. Mary Sue **************It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and advice on AOL Money & Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolprf00030000000001)