Howdy all from the message board administrator: The new message boards are up... BE SURE AND CAREFULLY READ THE RULES FOR POSTING BEFORE YOU POST ON THEM. You MUST register with Ancestry.com to use the boards that were once GenConnect. (it does not cost to register or use boards) RULES PER ANCESTRY.COM Message board use is subject to the Ancestry.com Terms & Conditions listed here: http://www.ancestry.com/legal/terms.htm (READ THIS) Messages must NOT be posted that include: a copyright infringement -- for additional information, http://www.myfamilyinc.com/about_us/copyright.htm offensive or malicious material, a commercial, fee for service, or advertising message. Messages should not be posted that are: inappropriate for the scope of the board as indicated by the board title, (examples of "inappropriate" posts include: a posting to the SMITH surname board, which makes no mention of any SMITH connection, or a post to a US, regional, or international board without reference to the location), a "seeking information" (query) type message with a non-query (data) menu category selection. Surname Box: Only surnames (last names) should be listed in the Surname Box, and each should be separated by a comma. The Surname Box is used to index the surnames in your message and is not to be used for listing surnames not included in the message text. Categories (drop down menu): Use this menu to select from a list of data types. Data categories (non-query) should only be selected when you are posting actual data and not queries about data. For example, a query about a will is still a query. The menu items for wills should not be selected for queries. If you have any questions then contact me at howdycuzin@aol.com and I will be more than happy to help. Warm Regards, Traci