If the list owner has no objection, I'd like to suggest that inclusion of dates in a query will greatly increase the likelihood of a response. Even a circa (c) or about (abt) date is very helpful to those who might try to determine if there could be a connection. Tom Aiken In a message dated 3/25/2005 11:17:46 AM Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: This is my first posting too. I have just begun to research my Shaw's---Henry County Indiana, Ohio, North Carolina I think and then Ireland or Scotland or England. I will keep this and if I find out anything that would help will do so. Barb Tom and Barb Young [email protected] On Mar 24, 2005, at 4:41 PM, Sue wrote: Hi list, This is my first time of posting. My SHAW'S came from Nottingham and Derby so any one who as them from these places please get in touch. Sue (mother a SHAW)