In a message dated 7/25/2004 9:12:44 PM Eastern Standard Time, NealByrge@aol.com writes: I don't know the rules either. Afew years ago I wrote a letter to Lake Shores Hospital. At that time a lady Mrs McReynolds was the record keeper. She even called me and wanted to know if I would be interested in some other people with the same sur-name. She sent me a copy of all their records. I think my family kept that hospital in bussniess during the early 1900s. I have a niece who works there, I'll ask her what the current policy is. Neal, Don't worry... I think my uncle kept them in buisness too... :-) um... when you find out the rules please let us know. :-) Melinda