Hi folks. I am sending this message out to you because it is very important to all of us that use Rootsweb services. We can use them for free, but it cost money to provide these free services. If you can send some financial support to them, you will yourself and many others just like yourself. I have enjoyed working with you and these lists and county home pages for several years now. I have made much more progress in my research through Rootsweb services than I could have ever done on my own. I copied the message below from Rootsweb with the intention of trying to help some. Good luck to all of you in your research. This is very important and I hope all of you take the time to heed it's message: When we launched RootsWeb, we assumed that our users would prefer to support us as much as they were able, in exchange for a site open to all, without banners plastered all over everything and without having resources locked up (as is done at other genealogy sites), available only for fees on the order of $60 per year. Instead, people can support RootsWeb for as little as $12 per year. We thus hoped that a reasonable fraction of our users, perhaps half of them, would support us in some way. And because we expected support from the community, we made promises to projects like USGenWeb that we would freely host them for the good of the Internet genealogy community. We have no intention of reneging on those early promises, but it has been difficult, because the community support we anticipated has not been there. Although people use the site like crazy, fewer than 7% of our users have chipped in to keep things going. The other 93%? Perhaps they're busy, or they're broke, or they won't pay unless they have to, or they don't think RootsWeb is useful. Who knows? But it means that RootsWeb has run at a cash flow loss. In simple terms, Karen Isaacson and Brian Leverich have donated not only their time as system administrators but a substantial part of their personal resources to provide the genealogical community with RootsWeb. The rest of RootsWeb's staff have also made substantial contributions. Because RootsWeb's costs exceed its income, we can't provide all the genealogical facilities we'd like to support. These could include online searchable databases of pension records, census indexes, vital records, or countless other valuable genealogical services that we could easily provide -- if only we could afford the staff to support them. And, ultimately, RootsWeb can't even continue to exist if we don't bring our costs and revenues into balance, something we want to have under control before the transition to non-profit status (as opposed to losing money status) is completed. We are doing what we can to remedy the situation. For instance, we are selling banner advertisements where we can. However, this alone will never provide enough revenue to cover the costs of the unbannered volunteer projects which consume most of RootsWeb's resources yet by their very nature produce no direct revenue, even as they provide invaluable content to the genealogical community. The new communities, from their inception, will be fully supported by advertising. They will be paying their own way. We can shift some of the costs of maintaining the Web, mailing list, GenConnect, and search engine servers onto the new communities, so that the new communities will subsidize a genealogical community that hasn't been supporting itself. Although we have been disappointed in the amount of financial support of the genealogical community, we would like to express our deep gratitude to the writer of the letter above and the other 7% of our users who have helped make RootsWeb available to the whole community. Without their support and encouragement, there would be no RootsWeb. If you would like to join the folks who are making RootsWeb possible and thus help us bring new genealogical data online, freely available to all, please visit: <http://www.rootsweb.com/rootsweb/how-to-subscribe.html> or send e-mail to: [email protected] John and Jan Radford [email protected] Baton Rouge, La

Hi folks. I have received several inqueries about the Heritage books. I really don't know much about them, so I am listing the e-mailaddress for them and their URL. I suggest that you contact them, get on their mailing list and ask them questions. In their mailing list are the contacts you will need to make submissions. [email protected] http://mindspring.com/~awillcut/heritage.htm 205 280-4100 205-280-1607 fax John and Jan Radford [email protected] Baton Rouge, La

Hi folks. I am posting a schedule of the meetings for the County Heritage books. Bullock May 26th, 1:00PM in the Bullock Co Extension meeting room, 902 MLK. Union Springs. Mailing address: bullock Co Heritage book Committee, P.O. Box 242, Union Springs, Al 36089. ($59.00) Deadline for submission is October 31, 1999. Macon Co May 27th, Gomillion Building in Tuskegee, Al 10:00AM. Pike Co. May 26th, 10:00AM Troy Public Library, 300 Three Notch Road, Hwy. 29, Troy, Al 36081 Tallapoosa May 20th &:00PM in Veteran's Center, Alexander City. Mail address: Tallapoosa Heritage Book Committee, P.O. Box 568, Camp Hill, Al 36850. Submission deadline is July 31, 1999. ($59.00) Hope this helps. All of the Counties are submitting lots of queries and surname postings. Keep them comming. John and Jan Radford [email protected] Baton Rouge, La

I am trying to find a connection to the set of ECHOLS that Emma Fort married. I have traced (I think)Emma from childhood through marriage, death of spouse and return home. I would like to contact any ECHOLs relatives or anyone familiar with the family. 1880 Census FORT, NATHAN VOL 14, ED 114, SHEET 12, LINE 43 (ROLL # 21) B, M, 8/1841 (38) SC BEAT #5 COTTON VALLEY, MACON COUNTY, AL MAHALIA W 1842 (38) NC EMMA D 1869 (11) AL CHARLES S 1877 (3) AL 1900 CENSUS ROLL # ECHOLS, AMOUS VOL 38, ED 110, SH 9, LN 35 B, M, 4/1848 52 AL MACON, PCT 4, WARRIOR STAND EMMA W 8/1862 37 M1 4 4 LUCY D 10/1875 24 ELLA D 12/1879 20 ELBERT S 11/1880 19 JOHN S 6/1883 17 1910 CENSUS ECHOLS, AMAND VOL 73, ED 127, SH 2 B, M, 63 MACON EMMA W 43 SUSIE D 19 1920 Census FORT, NATHAN VOL 59, ED 131, SH 3, LN 59 PAGE 151 B, M, 79 SC PCT 5, C V, MACON COUNTY, AL(OWNED LAND) ECHOLS, EMMA D 50 AL (WD)

Looking for descendants of Joseph (Joe or Joby) Cloud and Eliza ?. Lula Cloud (1875-1917) married Nathan Fort Laura Cloud married (1885-1964) Willie Clark Liza Cloud married Eddie Clark Lewis Cloud married Hattie ? Richard Cloud (9/1888) married Dora ? ___________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com/getjuno.html or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]

I ordered an ALEX FORT death certificate and got an ALEX FORD. The information may help some other researcher: Alex Ford B, M Born abt 1855 in GA died 1/10/1935 in Tuskegee (Macon), AL Married to Mary Ella Ford Parents: Claude Ford born in GA I can't make out the mother's name. Katy Mae ? provided the information I hope it helps some one, it was a waste of twelve bucks for me. John Norris Wilson researching WILSON (VA,Perry/Jefferson County, AL)-NORRIS (VA,Perry/Jefferson County, AL) - PATRICK (Perry County, AL) - CLARK (Macon/Jefferson County, AL) - FORT(E) (SC/Macon County, AL/WV) - HALL (Talladega County, AL) - STOREY/STORY (Talladega County, AL) - JOHNSON (Talladega County, AL) - CLOUD (Macon County, AL) - RICHARDSON (VA/AL) surnames. ___________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com/getjuno.html or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]

I am looking for descendants or relatives of Hannah Jane CROWDER born ABT 1868 in AL or SC. She is listed as the mother of Nathan Fort Jr. (1873-1950) and the husband of Nathan Sr. on the death certificate of Nathan Jr. Nathan Jr. is listed with place of birth and death as Macon County, AL. Any information on CROWDER/FORTs in the area would be appreciated. Thank You John Norris Wilson researching WILSON (VA,Perry/Jefferson County, AL)- NORRIS (VA,Perry/Jefferson County, AL) - PATRICK (Perry County, AL) - CLARK (Macon/Jefferson County, AL) - FORT(E) (SC/Macon County, AL/WV) - HALL (Talladega County, AL) - STOREY/STORY (Talladega County, AL) - JOHNSON (Talladega County, AL) - CLOUD (Macon County, AL) - RICHARDSON (VA/AL) surnames. ___________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com/getjuno.html or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]

Dear Genealogical Enthusiast, As you may already know, the Cartographic Research Laboratory at the University of Alabama is compiling an atlas of Alabama cemeteries. Months ago, we sent out a message asking for local experts to review our data. The response has been overwhelming to say the least! We have received so much information that we have extended our original deadline of March 15 to June 15. If you have received a requested county and failed to meet our deadline, you still have plenty of time to submit changes, additions and corrections. If you have not participated in the review process but have an interest in doing so, please email us ([email protected]) with your name, mailing address, and one county of interest to you. We are sorry to have to limit the amount of information we send out, but we are already behind schedule. However, we can send you additional counties after you have reviewed and returned your initial request. And of course, as we are offering this information at no obligation, we would appreciate requests to be of a serious nature only. Though we estimate our atlas to currently be at 600 pages, we still have a great deal of information for some counties and relatively little on others. We would be happy to send you any county that you request, but we are particularly in need of information on the following counties: Baldwin, Barbour, Blount, Bullock, Coffee, Colbert, Crenshaw, Dale, Franklin, Geneva, Greene, Hale, Henry, Houston, Lee, Macon, Monroe, Russell, St. Clair and Tallapoosa. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please email us at [email protected] Please visit the Cartographic Research Lab's website at http://www.as.ua.edu/geography/cart_lab Also, we have a write-up on our cemetery project located at: http://www.as.ua.edu/geography/cart_lab/cemetery.htm Sincerely, Craig Remington Director, Cartographic Research Laboratory ---------------------------------------------- Craig Remington, Director Cartographic Research Laboratory University of Alabama Box 870322 Tuscaloosa, AL 35487 Phone: (205) 348-1536 FAX: (205) 348-2278 Email: [email protected] WWW: http://www.as.ua.edu/geography/cart_lab/

My offer to do free lookups was incorrect. I actually have the 1870 Tallapoosa Co. Census, not Macon. Sorry for the inconvenience. Judy Wills

I goofed. It's not the 1870 Macon Co. Census I have. It is Tallapoosa County. The offer for free lookups still stands if in TPSA. Sorry, Judy Wills

I do not know page, but my ggf & ggm lived in Tuskegee from abt 1856 to 1872 or thereabouts. By abt 1870 he was already living in Washington, D.C., I think. His name was Stephen Madison Bartlett, one time he was shown as Samuel, he went by Madison or S. Madison. He was a doctor, but worked as a druggist/teacher. His wife was Susan Hendree Bartlett. They has 3 kids, son, George, b. 1860, dau. Agnes, b. 1862 or 1864, and dau. Sallie/Sarah, b. 1866. Would appreciate a lookup. Winifred in Houston

I have the 1870 US Census for Macon Co., AL and will look up for free if you know the page number or township. Judy Wills

Looking for ANY info on John Huggins marriage to Adella (Della Ann) Fort in the 1840s. The only info I have is that they were married in Fort Davis, AL, now I believe is called Davisville. Any info at all is appreciated. Also, I have been told that possibly Adella is buried in the Fort Family Cemetery in Cotton Valley. Thanks, Mary Ann Bell

I am searching for information on Wm. GANN and Polly ADAMS, from Dadeville, Tallapoosa Co. Ala. Wm. was born 1829 and Polly born 1831. They had 3 children that I know of. Wiley, born 1863 in Ala. Augusta,b.1861 in Randolph Co. and Roxy, born in 1872 in Macon Co. I find Wm. in 1900 census for Tallapoosa Co. living with his son Wiley in Tallassee. My Family bible records show that he served in Confederate Army, 10th Calvary Co B. I found a Wm and Polly in 1850 , Fayette Co. GA Census. but cannot tie these in with mine, as I do not find them anywhere else in Alabama or Georgia, Any help appreciated. Thanks Pamela J. Woodall Goedel searching for GANN, ADAMS, FOSTER 1800'S AL. & GA. WOODALL late 1700''s GA.

Seeking information about H.C. Irby and Martha "Mattie" Henderson who married in Macon Co.,Al. on 26 Feb.,1865. Martha was beleived born in Ga., H.C. in Lebanon Co. Tn., a Capt. in the Confederacy. They were married by the Rev. Samuel Henderson, relationship unknown.

Ken, Thanks for the warning. Judy Wills

Ken: Small claims won't get you anything but a judgement! How to collect from them is another matter. We are headed to small claims again this month. A faulty roof! However even if we get an award, we will have to file a judgement against something they own . Hense the warnings to pay for products like you got with a credit card and let the credit card company go after them. At least you are not any money! Helene Ken Sartin wrote: > > I am posting this to warn others about problems with Census Microfilm > Expeditors . > > I was lured to order several microfilm copies from this company with > "guarantees" of "speedy delivery" and "low price" . >

I am posting this to warn others about problems with Census Microfilm Expeditors . I was lured to order several microfilm copies from this company with "guarantees" of "speedy delivery" and "low price" . My order was placed in October of 1998 and as of this posting I have not received the order or a refund after numerous contacts with Steven Jensen at this firm . In his occasional replies he repeatedly gave false information to me as to the status of the order and cashed the check when mentioned stopping payment on it ( dumb on my part ) .I have copies of all documents and correspondences for those interested . Complaints have been filed with the Better Business Bureau and the United States Postal Inspectors , they have informed me that even they can't order this company to give a refund , but may seek criminal charges . I guess small claims court is next . If you are seeking genealogy resources......consider my experiences with this "Firm". Thank you , Kenneth Sartin

FH=Family History AF= Ancestral File RF=Reference File FHLC=Family History Library Center FS=Samily Search I have been on the phone the past hour trying to find out what programs/files will be available on the new web-site. I have talked to both the FHL and to FHC Support in order to get some information. Some of the people I talked with said they did not know. Others said that information could not be released at this time. I "hit the jackpot" on my last phone call. I talked to a Brother who was able to answer most of my questions. He was in a meeting last weekand received his information directly from the person who is doing the web-site. These are some of the things he could remember about the beta test. It will have only a few things at first. It will begin with the AF and FHLC. Things will be added. They want see what kind of a response they will have. they want to get a count of the number of people who will use the site. They need this information prior to Gen. Conf. in order to make a final decision about going on-line or not. If they decide to have a permanent FH web site, it will be announced at conference. Hello FH Friends, It's 10:30AM in Utah and I just talked to FHC Support about the new web site not being up. They said it was scheduled to go online today,however,they are having a few problems. Just as soon as these problems are cleared up, you will see it. Just keep watching for it. It still could be today or it might be tomorrow. At any rate it will be this week. They are working very hard to get it online today. He couldn't remember for sure if the following will be in the beta test orin the future, but he said the FHLC will have an Author/Title section (for now it is only on fiche) which is good news. I was excited to hear there will be a Reference File, in the future, where you can add your information to AF. It's format will be different from AF. The great thing about it is the fact that you'll be able to leave your notes/sources there. I was told that you will be able to see bothforms (RF & AF) at the same time. With the exception of a couple of things, all of the FS will be on-line in the future. I hope this information is all correct. My source sounded like he knew the facts. I have been on the phone the past hour trying to find out what programs/files will be available on the new web-site. I have talked to both the FHL and to FHC Support in order to get some information. Some of the people I talked with said they did not know. Others said that information could not be released at this time. I "hit the jackpot" on my last phone call. I talked to a Brother who was able to answer most of my questions. He was in a meeting last weekand received his information directly from the person who is doing the web-site. These are some of the things he could remember about the beta test. It will have only a few things at first. It will begin with the AF and FHLC. Things will be added. They want see what kind of a response they will have. they want to get a count of the number of people who will use the site. They need this information prior to Gen. Conf. in order to make a final decision about going on-line or not. If they decide to have a permanent FH web site, it will be announced at conference. Hello FH Friends, It's 10:30AM in Utah and I just talked to FHC Support about the new web site not being up. They said it was scheduled to go online today,however,they are having a few problems. Just as soon as these problems are cleared up, you will see it. Just keep watching for it. It still could be today or it might be tomorrow. At any rate it will be this week. They are working very hard to get it online today. He couldn't remember for sure if the following will be in the beta test orin the future, but he said the FHLC will have an Author/Title section (for now it is only on fiche) which is good news. I was excited to hear there will be a Reference File, in the future, where you can add your information to AF. It's format will be different from AF. The great thing about it is the fact that you'll be able to leave your notes/sources there. I was told that you will be able to see bothforms (RF & AF) at the same time. With the exception of a couple of things, all of the FS will be on-line in the future. I hope this information is all correct. My source sounded like he knew the facts. I have been on the phone the past hour trying to find out what programs/files will be available on the new web-site. I have talked to both the FHL and to FHC Support in order to get some information. Some of the people I talked with said they did not know. Others said that information could not be released at this time. I "hit the jackpot" on my last phone call. I talked to a Brother who was able to answer most of my questions. He was in a meeting last weekand received his information directly from the person who is doing the web-site. These are some of the things he could remember about the beta test. It will have only a few things at first. It will begin with the AF and FHLC. Things will be added. They want see what kind of a response they will have. they want to get a count of the number of people who will use the site. They need this information prior to General Conference in order to make a final decision about going on-line or not. If they decide to have a permanent FH web site, it will be announced at conference. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx It's 10:30AM in Utah and I just talked to FHC Support about the new web site not being up. They said it was scheduled to go online today,however,they are having a few problems. Just as soon as these problems are cleared up, you will see it. Just keep watching for it. It still could be today or it might be tomorrow. At any rate it will be this week. They are working very hard to get it online today. He couldn't remember for sure if the following will be in the beta test or in the future, but he said the FHLC will have an Author/Title section (for now it is only on fiche) which is good news. I was excited to hear there will be a Reference File, in the future, where you can add your information to AF. It's format will be different from AF. The great thing about it is the fact that you'll be able to leave your notes/sources there. I was told that you will be able to see bothforms (RF & AF) at the same time. With the exception of a couple of things, all of the FS will be on-line in the future. I hope this information is all correct. My source sounded like he knew the facts. Site Address: http://www.familysearch.org (not up yet, but keep checking!

Annette, I wondered what had happened to you. I'm glad to see you are still at it and gaining ground on those elusive ancestors. We are just back from two weeks in Thailand. Pretty country, but not to compare with Alabama......particularly when it comes to drinking the water. The hotel furnished us with a pint of boiled water each daily, but one day I dropped a piece of fruit on the floor and didn't have enough water to wash it off with. Let us count our blessings. Judy Wills