I just discovered that the surname I was searching (ROPER) is really ROSSER. The double s (ss) is written in the old style on many records and appears to be (pe). Some of you who can't find any Roper info might want to re-check your records and make sure you have the right surname. I will be unsubscribing from this list and subscribing to the ROSSER list. <g> Thanks to fall for your help. Lewis