Hi John, For a longer answer, one needs to distinguish between original OPR records and Index entries. FamilySearch.org enables one to search different types of sources, one of which is the IGI. The IGI is an index of selected sources, one of which is the OPRs. Although the majority of OPR baptism and marriage records have been extracted to the IGI, it is not complete. This may explain Jack's finding of OPRs via Scotlandspeople which he didn't find via the IGI, although that can also arise from search strategy. It may also work in reverse. As for any secondary source, the IGI is also subject to occasional TRANSCRIPTION ERRORS. One should not simply rely on the data from the IGI, rather, one should use the source information to access the the original record. Not only can one check for transcription errors, but there is often useful ADDITIONAL INFORMATION on the original record. (Many IGI records are extracted from patron contributions, or LDS procedural files, which cannot be checked against original sources. In such cases, one needs to be careful not to rely too heavily on the data.) Whether you access an image of an original OPR record via Scotlandspeople or an LDS microfilm, it is exactly the same record. There may be some differences in the quality of the reproduction, but in any case, it will be an image of the original handwritten entry in the parish register. Regards, Bruce __________________ The short answer is yes. I have found OPR entries at ScotlandsPeople that were not available from FamilySearch.org. Whether that happens for everyone, I could not say. Jack Butler -----Original Message----- From: sct-wigtownshire-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:sct-wigtownshire-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of John Dunn Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2007 10:19 AM To: Wigtown List posting Subject: [WIG LIST] Scotlandpeople pre1855 Data Hi Folks I tried the sundaymail coupon and enjoyed my visit to Scotlandspeople...the post 8155 data was very helpful. Now that I am considering more time on their site I was wondering if the pre-1855 data is any different than what the LDS website has? Thanks John in Canada