Jim That information sure helps. I agree that information from the NEHGR is quite trustworthy. So I will accept the 1972 article as clarifying the two Mary Sawtells and make copious notes in my database. Now another question... how do you get copies of the NEHGR? They do not have them here in MN, that I am aware, and I am uncertain where to find them. I know I can subscribe now, but that doesn't give me the back issues. Or does it give you access to them online or something? Thanks for the advice and the clarifiction. Jo Hogle

Jo, There are a number of options for access to the New England Historic Genealogical Society Register. 1. Become an NEHGS member Main page http://www.newenglandancestors.org/ Membership page https://www.newenglandancestors.org/membership/join/Default.asp An individual Research membership is $75 per year - you receive printed copies of new issues of the Register and get internet access to the Register back issues (1847-1984) and a number of other databases through the website. I'm an NEHGS member and use the website daily. 2. NEHG Register (1847-1984) on CD ROM (9 CDs) can be purchased from the NEHGS Store http://www.newenglandancestors.org/store/ It's also not cheap, I think at least $200. 3. Minnesota Resources Look on the internet for genealogical libraries, Genealogical Societies, Historical Societies and Public Libraries in your area. In a quick check, I see the following have the NEHG Register on CD ROM or in paper form: A) Minnesota Genealogical Society in Golden Valley, MN. http://mngs.org/index.html B) Minnesota Historical Society in St. Paul, MN. http://www.mnhs.org/index.htm There are likely other sources in Minnesota. 4. Check with your local Public Library Many public libraries now have HeritageQuest access FREE for patrons (access through the internet from your home PC with your library card account). Many libraries also have Ancestry Plus access FREE through internet PCs in the library. HQ does not have the Register and I do not know if Ancestry Plus has the Register or not, but these are both valuable resources, possibly available to you for FREE. I have made great use of Inter-Library loan from my public library and through my state's library system. NEHG Register may not be available through inter-library loan, but your library may be able to request photocopies of specific articles at a modest cost. I hope these ideas are of some help, Jim