I came across the following site on another list. It explains how to do a genealogical search at an LDS Family History Library or on their beta Familysearch.com site. Using an FHL is probably the only way some of us can research our ancestors because we live so far away from where they originated and and where they settled. I drive over an hour and across two mountain summits to get to the one closest to me. During the winter I don't go much because of the snow but the weather is great now and I have ordered films from County Mayo, and Yonkers, NY and can't wait to see them next week. So, here is the helpful site. Hope you all find it useful. http://www1.familysearch.org/sg/how-to.html Pat (Patraigin) Connors, California Siochain Leat (peace be with you)