Elaine, I am from the Garland, TX area. It Is. only about 20 miles from here to McKinney. I know about the LDS centers in Richardson and Plano. I also plan to check the libraries in Garland and Plano for the census, as I was told that is the best bet as the LDS centers have to order the census for a fee and the library is free. I have only been in Genealogy research for about 5 months and have really enjoyed it. Even if I never find everything I am looking for I have sure met a lot of very nice people, like yourself, that are always ready to help in anyway they can. I have made some very good friends that I feel certain will go far beyond the genealogy. I have also found a few relative that I did not know I had. I have only purchased on book on genealogy thus far and it is for genealogy online as thus far all my research has been on the internet. I am in the process of checking out other genealogy book to determine what would be a good one or two to have. I have the Family Tree Maker software to keep my records, but I have also considered trying to find paper charts to use as the software can only do a single page at a time. Once again thanks very much for your thoughtful and I will certainly heed it. Thanks, Tom