Welcome to the Allchin list! This list was started on 6 May 2001 and it already has two subscribers. I expect more subscribers to join up in the next few weeks. Spread the word! I will report back on the number of subscribers as the list expands. All the Allchin spelling variations are welcome. One aim of this list is to help subscribers identify spelling variations and perhaps prove the links between different branches of the family. Is it worth posting interests yet? ~~ Yes, even though the number of subscribers is low. All the list messages are archived and are available for browsing. The Allchin rootsweb page is at http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/surname/a/allchin.html and the list archives can be found linked towards the bottom of the page. Living people - important ~~ don't post details of living people (particularly addresses, telephone numbers). The archives are open to the public and can be accessed by anyone. If you aren't sure if someone in your tree is still living or not, use a 100-year closure and don't post details of any event from later than 1901! Best wishes & Happy Allchin hunting -- Stephen Jones, -- Eng-Surrey, Allchin & Orchin listowner -- steve@dorsetcoast.fsnet.co.uk -- www.melcombe.freeserve.co.uk