Hi all, Just wanted to say, welcome, to the brand new Russia-L mailing list. It may take a few days to get this list going. Just to let you know, I do not mind if you post information to this list. Anything that may be helpful or interesting. Your messages does not have to be just questions. Occasionally it is a good idea to post the surnames you are working on. Believe it or not, my Russian ancestors name is Bell. Francis B. Bell, born January 1845. He is my gggrandfather. My great aunt (who is 83) used to live with him, but due to her health, she has not been able to give me extensive info on him. I know he grew up in St. Petersburg and then immigrated to Schuylkill Co., PA. I know he was in the Grier City area, and also Tuscarora. He owned an inn in Delano, Pa. he married Anna Hefner, who also listed her place of birth as Russia. Any info on these surnames would be appreciated. Carol