This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jewelsmac Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.general/22216.6.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I agree, it can be very frustrating. Scotlands people is an excellent resource, but its not free- you must buy credits and use them to view documents. Like others have said, watch out for the spelling and be as precise as possible with dates to cut down un unnecessary viewing. Hope that helps Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.