Everyone, First, let me thank everyone who so willingly helped me get information in order for my research trip to Virginia. I was able to get a great deal of information without wasting any time looking for places, or wondering what was there. I firmly believe that genealogists are some of the most helpful, giving people in the world. RANKING OF RESEARCH SITES I'm certainly not the world's greatest researcher, but here are the sites I found to be the best for my research. 1. The Library of Virginia in Richmond has to rank #1. How I wish I lived within driving distance of that library. Not only is there a great deal of information, but the staff is friendly and extremely helpful. (Incidently, it has a nice snack area with good food.) 2. The Augusta County Courthouse was fantastic. It runs a close second to the LVA. The materials are accessible; the staff is friendly and most helpful. I was able to find family documents that I never dreamed of finding. I wish I had had more time there. 3. The Harrisonburg-Rockingham Historical Society in Harrisonburg is #3 with me. It is not really a big research center, but they have a great deal of genealogical information which is easily accessible. A researcher is pretty much on his or her own there, but he or she has access to everything they have. 4. Bridgewater College genealogical holdings are good. In addition, the archivist, is extremely helpful. There is a separate room there completely full of material on the Brethren. The staff was very kind and helpful, also. Obviously, there were many sites I did not have time to visit, but the above were quite good. RANKING ACCOMMODATIONS 1. We stayed in Harrisonburg, as many of you had suggested. We stayed at the Days Inn. I can recommend it to anyone. The location was perfect, right on the interstate; the rooms were very nice; the place was immaculate; the staff was helpful and friendly, and the price was good. My husband and I got a "September Days" discount card from Days Inn headquarters for senior citizens several months ago. Consequently, we got a good discount on our room, and we went in the "off season," so the prices were lower. If and when I go back to that area, I will certainly stay in the Days Inn there. 2. We ate many of our meals in the Cracker Barrel Restaurant. Man, their food is good. Not only that, but I was able to buy the grandchildren gifts from their "porch." The items are often unique and as inexpensive as a person could hope to find. One last comment on Virginians and people in the Shenandoah Valley.. I always thought Texans were the most friendly people in the United States, and Texans have a reputation for friendliness, but I can tell you that never in my travels anywhere have I found more friendly, helpful people than I did in Virginia and the Shenandoah Valley. I am most proud to say that my ancestors came from that region. Virginia Long Hutson in Lufkin, Texas