Search the Astoria pages (VFA, Mt. Carmel, 1864 Directory, LIC essay) Hint: Within these lists, names are presented in diverse formats. If your search fails, try searching on the surname alone. Syntax: Searches are NOT case sensitive. Double quotes define phrases. + (plus sign) = phrase/word must be present on page. - (minus sign) = exclude pages using this phrase/word. * (asterisk) = wildcard (at least two letters required at beginning or end of search word).