It appears that few people who post messages on this site have ever hear of, or tried to use, the LDS FamilySearch resource - www.familysearch.com About 1/3rd of posted requests for RUSSELL ancestors information could easily be found by the requestor, using this LDS web site. Simply select the SEARCH option in the top header to access the vast range of search options. Although the standard "All Resources" search option is adequate for many searches, I recommend use of the IGI (International Genealogical Index) option for more in-depth search and ease of navigation - and that's the one I save in "Favorites" for quick access. The use of the form is pretty straightforward; simply enter all the information you know, or suspect, and initiate a search. If the search result list is too long, it usually provides the clues you need to narrow your search by going back to the original search screen and changing the search data entry. CHILD SEARCH Finding children using this form IS NOT intuitive. Leave all name boxes on the left blank. On the right, enter the father's given name and surname. Enter ONLY the mother's given name for a first try. (Since many Birth/Christening records DO NOT include the mother's maiden-name, those records will be excluded from search results if you include the m.s.) Leave the EVENT box set at "All" DO NOT enter YEAR SPAN or YEAR for a starting search - may be useful later to narrow you search Select the appropriate locations in the bottom boxes, but only specify what you are sure is correct. When in doubt, leave it set for the broadest search. Initial SEARCH. This search provides a listing of all children born to any couple with names matching your entry and location. Click any name on the list to view the entire detail record. Hope this helps many on this site and reduces posting of requests for data that's right at your fingertips. James RUSSELL CLARK