This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/CRFBAEB/9.27.30.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Marilyn -- keep in mind that you will find many variations in the spelling of surnames. Have seen Scheer and Scherer for example. Makes it tough. Take care!