I couldn't begin to list all the surnames listed in the ILGenExchange's Biographies section. They currently have 1211 Total Biographies for 684 Distinct Surnames and 211 historical accounts posted. So if you are interesting, you can view these biographies and historical accounts at: http://www.genexchange.org/state.cfm?state=il Good luck with your research and I hope you find some of your ancestors here. Joanne Abby - National Coordinator GenExchange - http://www.genexchange.org USGenExchange - http://www.genexchange.org/us.cfm ILGenExchange - http://www.genexchange.org/state.cfm?state=il _________________________________________________ Help keep genealogy free... volunteer at the GenExchange Adopt a ILGenExchange County: http://www.genexchange.org/counties.cfm?state=il