I tried several, dealing with late 19th/early 20th century databases, such as the WWI Civilian Draft Registrations and the Vietnam Casualty Index; these two at least gave me full details. Then just for fun I tried a couple of the Revolutionary War databases, but only for an indication of whether my surnames had any hits. I went no further. I've just tried the Abstract of Graves of Revolutionary Patriots, and got the same message as you, Ted. Not a very good way of advertising, if you ask me! PSW Ted Pack wrote: > > I clicked on the link. > I selected "Abstract of Graves of Revolutionary Patriots", one of the > data bases. > I entered "Payne" in the search engine. > I got 22 hits. > When I clicked on "View Search Results" I got the message > "The Database you requested is available only to members." > > So, until you try to see anything, it looks open; at least the DB on > Revolutionary War graves. > > Peter Wyant, which data base did you use, just out of curiosity?