Someone will tell you some appropriate information, I'm sure, but what I would suggest is that everyone give you their own favorite tip. My most productive tip suggestion is, believe it or not, Ask others for suggestions... Some things that others have suggested have never crossed my mind, but it is amazing how much good people have done me! And believe me when I say this is no cop out. I am no dope and have untangled some of the knottiest problems through reasoning alone, based on paltry data. Still... Ask others for suggestions... Vince Sunsitter@aol.com wrote: > Hi > I'm new to this list and fairly new to genealogy. Does anyone know of any > short courses or informative lectures on genealogy in the area? I'd > appreciate hearing from someone. Thanks..........Audrey