This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Robinson Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3cDBAIB/8238.2.1.1 Message Board Post: You don't have to pay to do this. On rootsweb.com click on family trees. At left you can put in first and last names and click on "GO" It will show the name you are searching for on various people's trees. They may or may not be the "right" john doe. By clicking on the names it will take you into the family trees of that person who posted them Up at the top in gray and white will be the name of the submitter. It will have the email address and name of who submitted that particular tree. Down at the bottom it sometimes has their snail mail address. I have hooked up with people researching my line in this way. Remember though that sometimes people have different dates, places etc. But it is helpful as you may get several generations, place names and other info that can expand your search. Good Luck!