An elderly aunt of mine once said that "in the old days" renters moved every year to get a clean, freshly painted apartment in New York City. ----- Original Message ----- From: Fiona Jones To: nynewyor@rootsweb.com Sent: Sunday, September 23, 2007 7:24 PM Subject: [NYNEWYOR] street directories Hi, Would anyone know if there are any street directories for NY around 1942? I would like to find out who the homeowner was at 6 Amsterdam Avenue, NY. This was the address given for James McKinney on his WWII draft card but he isn't there on the 1930 census. Thanks, Fiona. Jim Garrity, List Administrator jimgarrity@earthlink.net ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NYNEWYOR-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Thank you so much Nina - it all helps a lot. I don't have a lot of experience with research in NY - so it's all a little confusing at first. Fiona. IGP County Down Coordinator http://www.rootsweb.com/~nirdow2/ -----Original Message----- From: nynewyor-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:nynewyor-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Nina Harkey Sent: Sunday, September 23, 2007 10:23 PM To: nynewyor@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [NYNEWYOR] street directories 1931 McKinney Jas 6 Amst av I discovered that entry over at www.ancestry.com (NY Directories) I also came across this which you may already have WW1 draft registration (see below) This seems to be the correct James McKinney as he once again (as in his WW2 registration) names Cavanagh as his closest *person*. Again, the address for him and Cavanagh is the same. Possibly if you do a comprehensive search for Catherine (Mrs John I imagine) and John Cavanagh you may be able to find James McKinney with them/her? World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 Name:James McKinney City:Manhattan County:New York State:New York Address: 137 W 63rd St NYC Birth Date:25 1883 Race:White Roll:1766128 DraftBoard:121 Age: 34 Occupation: Stationary Firstman Nearest Relative: Mrs. John Cavanagh (friend) 137 W 63rd St NYC Height/Build: medium / medium Color of Eyes/Hair: blue / brown Signature: yes In 1910 John and Catherine Cavanagh live on E 52nd, married 3 years, no children. No James McKinney either. She was born abt 1876, NJ, parents Ireland John is a salesman of groceries. Looks like 1920 they are on W 113th. No James (maybe my theory was wrong after all <g>) John is now listed as a chauffeur, self employed. No children and now it says Catherine b. in Ireland. This is of course assuming I have the right couple here but the info matches very closely between 1910 and 1920 (ages) No trace in 1930 of either, maybe need to play with bizarre spellings. For directories, best I could find were the holdings at the NY State Library in Albany but there must be NYC Directories at the NYC Library or on film or fiche. Someone here must know the answer to that. http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/genealogy/citydir.htm NEW YORK, NY City Directory 1665, 1786 -1787, 1789 -1860/61 (fiche) There are two sets of microfilm: A) 1786 -1787, 1789 - 1924/25, 1931, 1933/34; B) 1861 -1901/02 NEW YORK, NY Telephone Books 1912 - 1915, 1934 - 1974, 1976 - 1987, (film) Hope this helps, Nina ----- Original Message ----- From: Fiona Jones To: nynewyor@rootsweb.com Sent: Sunday, September 23, 2007 9:33 PM Subject: Re: [NYNEWYOR] street directories 1931 McKinney Jas 6 Amst av Thank you Nina - I wonder why he wasn't on the 1930 census then? Interesting! IS this information on-line anywhere? I would be interested to track James McKinney over the next few years to see if he was still at Amsterdam Ave. Fiona. IGP County Down Coordinator http://www.rootsweb.com/~nirdow2/ -----Original Message----- From: nynewyor-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:nynewyor-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Nina Harkey Sent: Sunday, September 23, 2007 8:46 PM To: nynewyor@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [NYNEWYOR] street directories 1931 McKinney Jas 6 Amst av In the New York City Directories: New York, City Directories Name:james mckinney Title:Manhattan and Bronx Residential Directory 1931 Year:1931 City:Manhattan Book Section:M Page:658 Source:Manhattan and Bronx Residential Directory 1931. New York City NY: Manhattan & Bronx Directory Publishing Co., 1931. McKinney Jas 6 Amst av Nina Jim Garrity, List Administrator jimgarrity@earthlink.net ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NYNEWYOR-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

I discovered that entry over at www.ancestry.com (NY Directories) I also came across this which you may already have WW1 draft registration (see below) This seems to be the correct James McKinney as he once again (as in his WW2 registration) names Cavanagh as his closest *person*. Again, the address for him and Cavanagh is the same. Possibly if you do a comprehensive search for Catherine (Mrs John I imagine) and John Cavanagh you may be able to find James McKinney with them/her? World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 Name:James McKinney City:Manhattan County:New York State:New York Address: 137 W 63rd St NYC Birth Date:25 1883 Race:White Roll:1766128 DraftBoard:121 Age: 34 Occupation: Stationary Firstman Nearest Relative: Mrs. John Cavanagh (friend) 137 W 63rd St NYC Height/Build: medium / medium Color of Eyes/Hair: blue / brown Signature: yes In 1910 John and Catherine Cavanagh live on E 52nd, married 3 years, no children. No James McKinney either. She was born abt 1876, NJ, parents Ireland John is a salesman of groceries. Looks like 1920 they are on W 113th. No James (maybe my theory was wrong after all <g>) John is now listed as a chauffeur, self employed. No children and now it says Catherine b. in Ireland. This is of course assuming I have the right couple here but the info matches very closely between 1910 and 1920 (ages) No trace in 1930 of either, maybe need to play with bizarre spellings. For directories, best I could find were the holdings at the NY State Library in Albany but there must be NYC Directories at the NYC Library or on film or fiche. Someone here must know the answer to that. http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/genealogy/citydir.htm NEW YORK, NY City Directory 1665, 1786 -1787, 1789 -1860/61 (fiche) There are two sets of microfilm: A) 1786 -1787, 1789 - 1924/25, 1931, 1933/34; B) 1861 -1901/02 NEW YORK, NY Telephone Books 1912 - 1915, 1934 - 1974, 1976 - 1987, (film) Hope this helps, Nina ----- Original Message ----- From: Fiona Jones To: nynewyor@rootsweb.com Sent: Sunday, September 23, 2007 9:33 PM Subject: Re: [NYNEWYOR] street directories 1931 McKinney Jas 6 Amst av Thank you Nina - I wonder why he wasn't on the 1930 census then? Interesting! IS this information on-line anywhere? I would be interested to track James McKinney over the next few years to see if he was still at Amsterdam Ave. Fiona. IGP County Down Coordinator http://www.rootsweb.com/~nirdow2/ -----Original Message----- From: nynewyor-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:nynewyor-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Nina Harkey Sent: Sunday, September 23, 2007 8:46 PM To: nynewyor@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [NYNEWYOR] street directories 1931 McKinney Jas 6 Amst av In the New York City Directories: New York, City Directories Name:james mckinney Title:Manhattan and Bronx Residential Directory 1931 Year:1931 City:Manhattan Book Section:M Page:658 Source:Manhattan and Bronx Residential Directory 1931. New York City NY: Manhattan & Bronx Directory Publishing Co., 1931. McKinney Jas 6 Amst av Nina

Thank you Nina - I wonder why he wasn't on the 1930 census then? Interesting! IS this information on-line anywhere? I would be interested to track James McKinney over the next few years to see if he was still at Amsterdam Ave. Fiona. IGP County Down Coordinator http://www.rootsweb.com/~nirdow2/ -----Original Message----- From: nynewyor-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:nynewyor-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Nina Harkey Sent: Sunday, September 23, 2007 8:46 PM To: nynewyor@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [NYNEWYOR] street directories 1931 McKinney Jas 6 Amst av In the New York City Directories: New York, City Directories Name:james mckinney Title:Manhattan and Bronx Residential Directory 1931 Year:1931 City:Manhattan Book Section:M Page:658 Source:Manhattan and Bronx Residential Directory 1931. New York City NY: Manhattan & Bronx Directory Publishing Co., 1931. McKinney Jas 6 Amst av Nina ----- Original Message ----- From: Fiona Jones To: nynewyor@rootsweb.com Sent: Sunday, September 23, 2007 8:24 PM Subject: [NYNEWYOR] street directories Hi, Would anyone know if there are any street directories for NY around 1942? I would like to find out who the homeowner was at 6 Amsterdam Avenue, NY. This was the address given for James McKinney on his WWII draft card but he isn't there on the 1930 census. Thanks, Fiona. Jim Garrity, List Administrator jimgarrity@earthlink.net ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NYNEWYOR-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message Jim Garrity, List Administrator jimgarrity@earthlink.net ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NYNEWYOR-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

In the New York City Directories: New York, City Directories Name:james mckinney Title:Manhattan and Bronx Residential Directory 1931 Year:1931 City:Manhattan Book Section:M Page:658 Source:Manhattan and Bronx Residential Directory 1931. New York City NY: Manhattan & Bronx Directory Publishing Co., 1931. McKinney Jas 6 Amst av Nina ----- Original Message ----- From: Fiona Jones To: nynewyor@rootsweb.com Sent: Sunday, September 23, 2007 8:24 PM Subject: [NYNEWYOR] street directories Hi, Would anyone know if there are any street directories for NY around 1942? I would like to find out who the homeowner was at 6 Amsterdam Avenue, NY. This was the address given for James McKinney on his WWII draft card but he isn't there on the 1930 census. Thanks, Fiona. Jim Garrity, List Administrator jimgarrity@earthlink.net ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NYNEWYOR-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Hi, Would anyone know if there are any street directories for NY around 1942? I would like to find out who the homeowner was at 6 Amsterdam Avenue, NY. This was the address given for James McKinney on his WWII draft card but he isn't there on the 1930 census. Thanks, Fiona.

Debbi, I'm sorry that was the wrong map site I sent; it wasn't supposed to be a shopping site. I've got to run, but I'll try to find the one I was thinking of later. There are tons of old maps on-line for free. Trying googling something like: +map +manhattan +1875..1900 and see what that turns up. A quick search found me this 1886 map: http://www.brorson.com/maps/NYC/LowerManhattan_1886/LowerManhattan_1886_Leve l1.html Juliann -----Original Message----- From: J Hansen [mailto:jrsh9999@earthlink.net] Sent: Sunday, September 23, 2007 11:41 AM To: 'nynewyor@rootsweb.com' Subject: RE: [NYNEWYOR] West 49th Street Debbi, I've collected a few sites with historical photos and/or tidbit histories around NYC. Maybe what you're looking for is on of these: http://www.nyc-architecture.com/ http://www.forgotten-ny.com/index.html This site has historical NYC maps: http://www.everythingnyc.com/noname1.html This site tells you how you can view on mf or purchase tax photos of buildings in NYC. "Between 1939 and 1941, the city photographed every house and building in the five Boroughs. Copies of these unique images are now available for purchase." http://www.nyc.gov/html/records/html/taxphotos/home.shtml Hope this helps. Juliann On Sat, 22 Sep 2007, Debbi Powell wrote: > Hi > > I have found one of my ancestors on the 1880 census living at 505 (I think?) on 'West 49th Street'. Is there anywhere on the internet where I could view a map and maybe some pictures of this street taken around 1880's. > > Thank you for your help > > Debbi No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.488 / Virus Database: 269.13.28/1023 - Release Date: 9/22/2007 1:27 PM

I signed up too but have not done anything with it yet.? After I signed up, I thought I should see what other people think and if they have?had any bad experiences?with it.? Oringinally, I thought it might be a way to have my family contribute information that they can't seem to get to me.? They might think it is a fun way to do it and I can gather more information for my records. Lynn -----Original Message----- From: Sue Maxwell <suemaxwell@comcast.net> To: nynewyor@rootsweb.com Sent: Sat, 22 Sep 2007 2:29 pm Subject: Re: [NYNEWYOR] Geni family tree I signed up, but I think it is just a way of putting your family on line, maybe like rootweb. I doubt that I will use it- I can't ever remember what the site said when I first read about it. Have to go back and look, have been so busy. Sue ----- Original Message ----- From: <lhfodor@aim.com> To: <nynewyor@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, September 22, 2007 12:10 PM Subject: Re: [NYNEWYOR] Geni family tree >I don't know. > Lynn > > > -----Original Message----- > From: sadiegirl06@comcast.net > To: nynewyor@rootsweb.com > Sent: Fri, 21 Sep 2007 8:27 pm > Subject: Re: [NYNEWYOR] Geni family tree > > > > It looks just like "family Link". Do you know if they are connected? > Joan > > -------------- Original message -------------- > From: lhfodor@aim.com > >> >> There was an article regarding a website called Geni where people can go >> and >> fill in their family tree and invite other relatives to add to it.? Has >> anyone > >> on the lists gone to this website?? What do you think about it?? Thanks. >> >> Lynn >> >> ________________________________________________________________________ >> Check Out the new free AIM(R) Mail -- Unlimited storage and >> industry-leading >> spam and email virus protection. >> Jim Garrity, List Administrator >> jimgarrity@earthlink.net >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >> NYNEWYOR-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the >> quotes > in >> the subject and the body of the message > Jim Garrity, List Administrator > jimgarrity@earthlink.net > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > NYNEWYOR-request@rootsweb.com > with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body > of > the message > > > ________________________________________________________________________ > Check Out the new free AIM(R) Mail -- Unlimited storage and > industry-leading spam and email virus protection. > Jim Garrity, List Administrator > jimgarrity@earthlink.net > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > NYNEWYOR-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > Jim Garrity, List Administrator jimgarrity@earthlink.net ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NYNEWYOR-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ________________________________________________________________________ Check Out the new free AIM(R) Mail -- Unlimited storage and industry-leading spam and email virus protection.

Debbi, I've collected a few sites with historical photos and/or tidbit histories around NYC. Maybe what you're looking for is on of these: http://www.nyc-architecture.com/ http://www.forgotten-ny.com/index.html This site has historical NYC maps: http://www.everythingnyc.com/noname1.html This site tells you how you can view on mf or purchase tax photos of buildings in NYC. "Between 1939 and 1941, the city photographed every house and building in the five Boroughs. Copies of these unique images are now available for purchase." http://www.nyc.gov/html/records/html/taxphotos/home.shtml Hope this helps. Juliann On Sat, 22 Sep 2007, Debbi Powell wrote: > Hi > > I have found one of my ancestors on the 1880 census living at 505 (I think?) on 'West 49th Street'. Is there anywhere on the internet where I could view a map and maybe some pictures of this street taken around 1880's. > > Thank you for your help > > Debbi No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.488 / Virus Database: 269.13.28/1023 - Release Date: 9/22/2007 1:27 PM

Debbi- I just found a photo of your church on the web; however it is not what must have been the old church; it's obviously been rebuilt in a very modern style. Must have burnt down at some point. Email me if you want the new photo. It's on 2nd Ave at 2nd St. Kelly..Manhattan > Date: Sat, 22 Sep 2007 13:30:14 +0100 > From: debbipowell@btinternet.com > To: NYNEWYOR@rootsweb.com > Subject: [NYNEWYOR] Nativity Church-44 Second Ave > > Hi > > I have found that one of my ancestors was married at Nativity Church, 44 Second Avenue, New York in 1878. I was wondering if anybody knows of anywhere on the internet where I could view any pictures of the church taken at about the same time as they where married. > > Thank you for your help > > Debbi > Jim Garrity, List Administrator > jimgarrity@earthlink.net > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NYNEWYOR-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message _________________________________________________________________ Kick back and relax with hot games and cool activities at the Messenger Café. http://www.cafemessenger.com?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_SeptWLtagline

Hi Debbi- This church is still open at the same address. I would call them; maybe they have a bulletin they can send that has the church photo. Kelly > Date: Sat, 22 Sep 2007 13:30:14 +0100 > From: debbipowell@btinternet.com > To: NYNEWYOR@rootsweb.com > Subject: [NYNEWYOR] Nativity Church-44 Second Ave > > Hi > > I have found that one of my ancestors was married at Nativity Church, 44 Second Avenue, New York in 1878. I was wondering if anybody knows of anywhere on the internet where I could view any pictures of the church taken at about the same time as they where married. > > Thank you for your help > > Debbi > Jim Garrity, List Administrator > jimgarrity@earthlink.net > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NYNEWYOR-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message _________________________________________________________________ Kick back and relax with hot games and cool activities at the Messenger Café. http://www.cafemessenger.com?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_SeptWLtagline

I seem to recall that the NYC Municipal Archives has a collection of every building in the city taken around the turn of the century. There was a good deal of discussion about it on this list about 5-7 years ago and then I unsubscribed for awhile. Anyway, prints of those photos were available at that time for about $25, as I recall. Maureen ----- Original Message ----- From: Nina Harkey To: nynewyor@rootsweb.com Sent: Sunday, September 23, 2007 2:02 AM Subject: Re: [NYNEWYOR] West 49th Street That address (505) would be on 49th (obviously) and between 10th and 11th Av I believe, there used to be a wireless internet cafe at 500 W 49th, not sure if it is there anymore. Nina ----- Original Message ----- From: Patricia Tidmarsh To: nynewyor@rootsweb.com Sent: Sunday, September 23, 2007 2:43 AM Subject: Re: [NYNEWYOR] West 49th Street Debbi- New York Public Library has a picture collection which might be online. The NY Municipal Archives on Chambers Street might have pictures, but less likely to be online. On Sat, 22 Sep 2007, Debbi Powell wrote: > Hi > > I have found one of my ancestors on the 1880 census living at 505 (I think?) on 'West 49th Street'. Is there anywhere on the internet where I could view a map and maybe some pictures of this street taken around 1880's. > > Thank you for your help > > Debbi > Jim Garrity, List Administrator > jimgarrity@earthlink.net > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NYNEWYOR-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > Jim Garrity, List Administrator jimgarrity@earthlink.net ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NYNEWYOR-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message Jim Garrity, List Administrator jimgarrity@earthlink.net ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NYNEWYOR-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

That address (505) would be on 49th (obviously) and between 10th and 11th Av I believe, there used to be a wireless internet cafe at 500 W 49th, not sure if it is there anymore. Nina ----- Original Message ----- From: Patricia Tidmarsh To: nynewyor@rootsweb.com Sent: Sunday, September 23, 2007 2:43 AM Subject: Re: [NYNEWYOR] West 49th Street Debbi- New York Public Library has a picture collection which might be online. The NY Municipal Archives on Chambers Street might have pictures, but less likely to be online. On Sat, 22 Sep 2007, Debbi Powell wrote: > Hi > > I have found one of my ancestors on the 1880 census living at 505 (I think?) on 'West 49th Street'. Is there anywhere on the internet where I could view a map and maybe some pictures of this street taken around 1880's. > > Thank you for your help > > Debbi > Jim Garrity, List Administrator > jimgarrity@earthlink.net > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NYNEWYOR-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > Jim Garrity, List Administrator jimgarrity@earthlink.net ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NYNEWYOR-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Debbi- New York Public Library has a picture collection which might be online. The NY Municipal Archives on Chambers Street might have pictures, but less likely to be online. On Sat, 22 Sep 2007, Debbi Powell wrote: > Hi > > I have found one of my ancestors on the 1880 census living at 505 (I think?) on 'West 49th Street'. Is there anywhere on the internet where I could view a map and maybe some pictures of this street taken around 1880's. > > Thank you for your help > > Debbi > Jim Garrity, List Administrator > jimgarrity@earthlink.net > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NYNEWYOR-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

Hello all, can anyone tell me what the earliest years available at the library is for birth records? I have looked there before but never searched further back than 1930 yet. I need far earlier births now. Nina

I'm searching for cousins, Morris and Mark - both born in England in about 1920 and 1922 but moved to America with their parents, Simon (a twin) and Marion/Miriam. Simon was born in 1894 in NY and his wife's maiden name is believed to be O'Neil. She was born in either Ireland or England. In about 1926, a girl was added to the family - Rachel - and, by then, the family was living in New York. Later, the boys were known as Moe and Mickey and the girl, Rita (I think!). I believe she sang on cruise liners and was known as Peggy O'Neil. Moe was last heard of in Riverdale, New York. Mickey, it is believed, had five children and was last heard of in Chicago, Rita's last known residence was Manhattan. Are these names and other details familiar to anyone, please? Myra Waddell. (Adelaide, South Australia)

I don't know. Lynn -----Original Message----- From: sadiegirl06@comcast.net To: nynewyor@rootsweb.com Sent: Fri, 21 Sep 2007 8:27 pm Subject: Re: [NYNEWYOR] Geni family tree It looks just like "family Link". Do you know if they are connected? Joan -------------- Original message -------------- From: lhfodor@aim.com > > There was an article regarding a website called Geni where people can go and > fill in their family tree and invite other relatives to add to it.? Has anyone > on the lists gone to this website?? What do you think about it?? Thanks. > > Lynn > > ________________________________________________________________________ > Check Out the new free AIM(R) Mail -- Unlimited storage and industry-leading > spam and email virus protection. > Jim Garrity, List Administrator > jimgarrity@earthlink.net > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > NYNEWYOR-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in > the subject and the body of the message Jim Garrity, List Administrator jimgarrity@earthlink.net ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NYNEWYOR-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ________________________________________________________________________ Check Out the new free AIM(R) Mail -- Unlimited storage and industry-leading spam and email virus protection.

Hi I have found one of my ancestors on the 1880 census living at 505 (I think?) on 'West 49th Street'. Is there anywhere on the internet where I could view a map and maybe some pictures of this street taken around 1880's. Thank you for your help Debbi

Hi I have found that one of my ancestors was married at Nativity Church, 44 Second Avenue, New York in 1878. I was wondering if anybody knows of anywhere on the internet where I could view any pictures of the church taken at about the same time as they where married. Thank you for your help Debbi

Hello All All I can say is check it out for yourself at the following. http://www.geni.com http://www.gene.com/company/about_us Or look up Geni Family Tree on Google. Thank you until we talk again, peace be with you and yours Theodore R. VonBartheld ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- It looks just like "family Link". Do you know if they are connected? Joan ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: lhfodor@aim.com There was an article regarding a website called Geni where people can go and fill in their family tree and invite other relatives to add to it.? Has anyone on the lists gone to this website?? What do you think about it?? Thanks. Lynn ______________________________________________________________________