The following was sent on another mailing I belong. It is completely searchable. I found several articles on one of my husband's ancestors, including his obituary. Anyone with ties to this area might find it worth checking out. Connie "The New York Times" is online free until 15 Dec 2003, and then it will be gone. This isn't just the index, but every page, with most very readible!  You might be able to find NJ information, obituaries, etc. It has the complete New York Times, (including the classified) from 1851-2001! It works like this: First, go to --http://riversideregionallibrary.org/ Second, click on "ProQuest Historical New York Times" Third, use the guest password here, which is: welcome Fourth, click on "ProQuest Historical New York Times" again. Fifth, you are now on the search screen -- try it! Enjoy! Connie Cotterill Schumaker Schumaker4@aol.com Keep genealogy free! Volunteer "Practice random acts of kindness"......