Robert: Your subject line, "Searching for the Powells" is an example of what I've been vainly trying to change to be more specific as above. Digest members rarely read the messages unless the subject line has more information about the message, i.e., the whole name, city, state, etc. Just stating "Searching for the Powells" says nothing because that's what this site is doing...searching for Powells. If I were you, I would try again with the subject line above; maybe you will find info on your ancestors from a digest member who matches your family. Good luck hunting. Jo-Ann Seitzinger