Dear Listers, I just want to thank all of those nice folks who responded to my query about the city directories in Washington. I received bunches of good places to search and lots of ideas PLUS met Sherry Simpson and found we have friends in common.........so, see, you NEVER know who you are gonna connect with when you lend someone a helping hand!!! Found out where my ancestor IS NOT, so thats also a big help!!! THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Elaine