Hello Sandra, Kathy, and Marsha, and all- Thanks much for your help - Sandra, I'm glad you knew about the Cofrin ARC closing from Sun 17th-30th; a researcher friend I was planning to meet there didn't know that I guess - so I'll plan to be there first week of Sept. And thanks Sandra and Marsha for the hours open of various places and how the systems work - I was wondering more about the Oconto Falls Library rather than the Farnsworth, because in the US Library Directory, the Oconto Falls Library states that History is a special interest - so they must have some sort of collection. I will be contacting Pierre's while in Green Bay, - my very special cousin Quentin in DePere - he has Pierre Auto, Marsha - his father Gabe, (deceased) was a genealogist who went to Belgium, and met relatives- he started a kind of exchange visit tradition. Yes, indeed, Nelson was a close relative -My mother was Grace Pierre, daughter of Jules and Marie,who were the Postmaster (and Asst. Postmaster) of Brussels for over 40 years.) Nelson was the son of Frank, Jules' brother. For all who might be doing related lines, I have, (and will do look-ups in- HISTORICAL AND GENEALOGICAL INFORMATION ON OUR BELGIAN ANCESTORS by Joseph J. Pierre and Mary A. Pierre, 2nd ed. 1976 The History contains an account of the 1850's Immigration to Wisconsin - many families individuals and details of life are recounted.( One of my future projects will be to index this book.) The genealogy sections (including charts and lots of pictures) are on: 1. Pierre and DeKeyser 2. Leroy and Mott 3. LeGrave and Meunier 4. Reince and Gerard 5. Pierre and LeGrave 6. Pierre Pedigree to 1734 If anyone would like information, I'd be glad to furnish it if I can - but it will probably have to wait until my return (Sept. 5th) If you e-mail me, I will post your request on my bulletin board so I don't lose you! Marsha, you are posted already, and I'll try to copy some stuff for you. I'll probably still pester you for information once again before I leave! Kathy, I did understand that you are willing to do cleaning and photos - NOT repair!! I have some graves in mind - I have not been able to get good photos of.. The grounds and graves of Evergreen are beautifully kept from what I've seen - this trip I'll also go to the Cath. Cemetery. Sorry to make this a group letter, and not mail each of you individually- Sam, my Maine Coon cat has taken to bringing me chipmunks for pet-presents - I now have two scared little guys chirping to be free, but I can't coax them out! And gotta find those airline tickets! Best regards to all, Joann