For the record, folks, I am not averse to changing or annotating the records I have transcribed and uploaded to the county site at usgenweb. I've done this in the past upon request. Almost always it comes down to handwriting that could be interpreted more than one way. It is the nature of people to make mistakes and handwriting can often be interpreted more than one way. I like the approach Rootsweb takes with its volunteer donated databases. Rootsweb has a 'post it' note feature where you can indicate an interest in a surname or offer further detail. I donated the Gouverneur Herald 'births, deaths, and marriages' to that site and have seen some cases where people have attached notes to some entries. My highest concern there is that people will change email addresses when they change internet providers and often leave a broken trail behind. I will now and then post notes recommending that people get one of the major free accounts (hotmail or yahoo) for example that are likely to be around for years to come. As you change internet providers, your email address remains the same. When you change providers, there is no requirement that you use their email address (ex. my provider now is Verizon but I've never used a Verizon email address). The church records transcriptions are not a primary source but can provide valuable clues. As much as possible, you want to visit courthouses, churches, town historians, and your oldest living relatives for good info. The best stuff is that which concurs with other independent sources. Russ Sprague Kensington, Maryland