In a message dated 99-06-08 09:22:31 EDT, you write: << Until you can see the original records yourself you probably should record both sets of facts AND to whom those "facts" can be attributed. You MAY be able to resolve this. Then again you may never be able to resolve this conflict and it will just get added to the pile of other conflicts of data that are stored as "HISTORY". >> Yes, Terry....We can add our Sylvanus Seaman to that pile of "HISTORY". Will probably never get him out of Illinois! Even though we have secondary information stating he was born in Fairfield, Herkimer co, NY. However, when we get ready to make that trip...we could pick you up along the way. How does that sound. Mary