Wow. Ask a question and get a book!! I should write this all down for future queries on the board. You Guys are awesome. Dover Library and the NH Historical Library win by a landslide. The NH state Library and the NH Vital records tied for second. Given my time frame, and I'm showing my mother (68) the birthplace of her ancestors for the first time, I'll probably spend all my time on the first two and plan a quick weekend trip(s) as soon as possible. A big thanks to all who answered (I even found a new cousin! Yippee:) ). Extra thanks for the personal histories and the travel/parking suggestions. Your directions will be stapled to my airline tickets. I can't wait to visit the emigrant state for my 1,000 + new ancestors I found this last year. Take care, Colin Brooks