This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: mmcraig Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.saintlawrence/16476.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Sometimes you can get good results by using the SOUNDEX system for searching. Many sites have that feature and I have found it helpful. Also, you may know that when searching back before the 1900's you may find a name spelled several different ways. A lot of times it was spelled the way the person writing it, heard it. Marilyn Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.