Elaine, you're right, it did take me a long time. I'd venture a guess at maybe 6 hours, including writing down the families I was interested in. I checked on that same topic, and ordered 2 films for soundex L200 (Lease) for West Virginia for 1910. And of course there was no Maryland index, so if I decide to do Frederick County, it's back to the drawing board. Thanks again for your help, and keep in touch. Kathy