Jan Bates, You asked for advice about Family Tree Maker. I have bought new version after new version. Now, I have Version 5.0. Also, I have bought over 30 of the very expensive CDs. I HAVE NEVER FOUND A SINGLE ANCESTOR WITH THEM.. Also, the data is not proved, anyway. As more CDs come out, more junk is entered on the CDs. Since you have the program, I advise that you use it to record your own family information. It is good to make fancy charts of your family. I have proved 42 ancestors to the SAR. The best way to research is to find documents and to work with reliable books. Start with your parents and carefully work back in time, proving each step. In my humble opinion, Family Tree Maker has a lot of money hungry people. If you have unlimited funds to throw away, go ahead. ametts@juno.com ___________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com/getjuno.html or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]