I, too, was able to go to the Allen Co. library several years ago when I lived in Ohio...amazing collections and nice people to help. I also used their "mail in " research service and got some help. My husband even found some things on his immigrant ancestors...great place...Mayann, Ft. Myers, FL [email protected] "Land of the free BECAUSE of the brave" ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com