I too would be more than willing to help out. So whoever is in charge please advise on what is needed. I know putting out a publication like this takes a lot of time and effort but there seems to be enough people willing to help, including myself to make this happen and not be such a burden on the few. Putting it on-line seems to be the way to go if possible. Please let me know what I can do to help. Charles Clark ----- Original Message ----- From: "Wanda Sawtelle" <wm343@bellsouth.net> To: <almarion@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, November 05, 2006 8:39 AM Subject: Re: [ALMARION] Genealogical Soc. Marion Co. > When I started searching for my family roots, I was thrilled to learn > there > was such a publication as the Marion County Tracts and I found so much > helpful information there. It looks like the Genealogical Society has > fallen on hard times. There is a LOT of work that goes into gathering > information, publication, etc. > Now that we know that help is needed --- let's show our appreciation > for > the years of valuable service and ask what we can do to help. My > experience > is limited. I don't live in Marion County but am willing to offer a couple > of days a month to come and help. > Anybody else? > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Charles Clark" <tclark@midsouth.rr.com> > To: <almarion@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Saturday, November 04, 2006 10:27 PM > Subject: Re: [ALMARION] Genealogical Soc. Marion Co. > > >>I was going to join Marion Tracks but just did not get around to it, now I >> am glad. I was there a few months ago and noticed the absence of any >> current >> issues at the library which is why I hesitated joining. >> My question to Mr. Brown would be why people were not refunded the money >> paid for something they did not receive? What were the paid dues used >> for? >> He could have explained, along with refund, the lack of funds to publish >> instead of having you go to all the trouble and time just to get an >> answer. >> He could have also at that time asked for input or suggestions, a little >> late at this point. >> >> Actually, the responsible and sensible way to handle would have been to >> have >> addressed and asked for help as soon as they were in need, long before it >> got to this point. >> >> The fact money was taken for something not provided and the apparent lack >> of >> concern in responding to inquires in a timely manner does not say much >> for >> the current publishers. It is a shame since so much time and energy went >> into starting and maintaining a valued service for Marion County. >> >> I would definitely have demanded a refund before now if I had subscribed. >> They can come up with all the reasons they want but nothing excuses the >> manner in which this was handled, period. They should be ashamed of >> themselves. >> >> This would be a great story for the local papers. >> >> Charles Clark >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Wayne and Peggy Horton" <wphor@sbcglobal.net> >> To: <almarion@rootsweb.com> >> Sent: Wednesday, November 01, 2006 11:58 PM >> Subject: Re: [ALMARION] Genealogical Soc. Marion Co. >> >> >>> I, too, joined the Marion County Genealogical Society last January and >>> the >>> only thing I have received is my canceled check. On May 24, I wrote to >>> inquire about the publication "Tracks" -- (see the May and June, >>> ALMARION >>> mailing list archives at http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index). >>> Several >>> others wrote me with the same complaint -- some had belonged for 2 or 3 >>> years and had never received a single publication from the Society. >>> Someone sent me the name and address of the President and I wrote, >>> asking >>> for information. >>> >>> Finally on June 16 I received the following from Randy Brown: >>> >>> "We are attempting to catch up on our Tracks publication, but our >>> resources are limited due to a decline in membership and the rising >>> costs >>> of publication. We have the Spring issue of 2005 ready, and should be >>> mailing it soon. We may have to go to a bi-annual publication as >>> opposed >>> to a quarterly publication of the tracks. I apologize for the delay, we >>> just don't have the funds necessary to continue to publish and mail. We >>> are working on finding alternate means of funding our publication. Any >>> suggestions or input would be appreciated. >>> >>> "Thank you for your patience. >>> >>> Randy Brown >>> President/Editor" >>> >>> I don't know if anyone has received the Spring 2005 issue, but it does >>> not take much effort to send an e-mail to the ALMARION list to keep >>> members posted on the status of publications. To date, we have not >>> received further notice about any publication or anything to do with the >>> Society. The publications are the main benefit for those who join >>> different Genealogical Societies and live too far to attend meetings. >>> >>> It is understandable membership is declining when those of us who live >>> out of state are ignored -- I shall not be joining again. >>> >>> Peggy >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> blkcat_1969s@yahoo.com wrote: >>> This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. >>> >>> http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/RS.2ADE/1320 >>> >>> Message Board Post: >>> >>> Does anyone know if this society is still in existence? I sent them a ck >>> 08\01\06 to join for (1) yr no response , ck not returned, followed up >>> by >>> a SASE , 30 days later still no response. >>> ------------------------------- >>> >>> ------------------------------- >>> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >>> ALMARION-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the >>> quotes in the subject and the body of the message >> >> >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >> ALMARION-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the >> quotes in the subject and the body of the message >> >> >> -- >> No virus found in this incoming message. >> Checked by AVG Free Edition. >> Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.13.27/517 - Release Date: >> 11/3/2006 >> > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > ALMARION-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Thank you Linda for your response, I have all so heard from another researcher and she gave me some real good information all so as to why they are badly behind in responding to members and potential members.I did send a SASE, but looks like I will do it again and address it to The president of the society. It is cheaper than trying to put a stop payment on the ck. Good luck to all who have all so done it in good faith. Pam ----- Original Message ----- From: "Linda Beasley-Vida" <vida_l@sbcglobal.net> To: <almarion@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, October 31, 2006 9:03 PM Subject: Re: [ALMARION] Genealogical Soc. Marion Co. >I suggest you write, snail mail to the Marion Co Gen Society, and ask them. >I also sent money in 2004, did not receive my tracks until 2005, and then I >only got two of them. > The President for the Marion Co Gen Society is Randy Brown(from the last > information I have), The Treasurer is also Randy Brown, Membership chair > person is a Carol White. > Address is P.O. BOX 1527 Winfield, AL 35594. > The $15.00 is suppose to include four issues of the QUARTERLY, I,,,, to > date have received two issues only. > It is very disappointing to me, as I sent the money in faith and then was > let down. > Regards, > Linda Beasley-Vida > > blkcat_1969s@yahoo.com wrote: > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Classification: Query > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/RS.2ADE/1320 > > Message Board Post: > > Does anyone know if this society is still in existence? I sent them a ck > 08\01\06 to join for (1) yr no response , ck not returned, followed up by > a SASE , 30 days later still no response. I used the current address on > the Marion Co. Web site. Most of my ancestors are from that area. Please > help. > Thank you. > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > ALMARION-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > > GENEALOGY: Gathering facts and > breathing life into all who have gone before and restore the memories. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > ALMARION-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

HI Pam, I have Cardens also! From Bear Creek. Some of the others are: Mann, Godsey, Hallmark, Nichols, Rayburn, Bean, Coon, Fikes, Lawrence; I am from the Cochran Clan. I was born in Hackleburg. I know some of the family intermarried with the Stidhams and Burlesons (I am a little fuzzy on which ones) . Barbara > Hi Barbara, Most of my ancestors are from Marion/Franklin Co's. The > following are the main connections with a few which I haven't made a full > connection with just yet. > main Surnames: Mason/Files /Patterson /McNatt / Stidham/Stillman / > Burleson > /Carden. Some that I am trying to connect are: Hittle / Baker /Ferguson. > What Surnames are you looking for? Of course there are a lot more mostly > from the female married lines. Let me know if I can be of any help to you. > > Pam > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <Auntiwise65@clas.net> > To: <ALMARION-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Tuesday, October 31, 2006 12:13 PM > Subject: Re: [ALMARION] Genealogical Soc. Marion Co. > > >> This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. >> >> Classification: Query >> >> Message Board URL: >> >> http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/RS.2ADE/1320.1 >> >> Message Board Post: >> >> Pam, I don't know if the Society is operating or not, sorry. >> I just wanted to ask what families you were related to in >> Marion Co.? >> >> Most of my recent ancestors were from there also. >> >> Barbara >> >> >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >> ALMARION-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the >> quotes in the subject and the body of the message >> > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > ALMARION-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > >

Hi Barbara, Most of my ancestors are from Marion/Franklin Co's. The following are the main connections with a few which I haven't made a full connection with just yet. main Surnames: Mason/Files /Patterson /McNatt / Stidham/Stillman / Burleson /Carden. Some that I am trying to connect are: Hittle / Baker /Ferguson. What Surnames are you looking for? Of course there are a lot more mostly from the female married lines. Let me know if I can be of any help to you. Pam ----- Original Message ----- From: <Auntiwise65@clas.net> To: <ALMARION-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, October 31, 2006 12:13 PM Subject: Re: [ALMARION] Genealogical Soc. Marion Co. > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Classification: Query > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/RS.2ADE/1320.1 > > Message Board Post: > > Pam, I don't know if the Society is operating or not, sorry. > I just wanted to ask what families you were related to in > Marion Co.? > > Most of my recent ancestors were from there also. > > Barbara > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > ALMARION-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

Jimmy, thanks for posting this link. Do you know if they perhaps have their archives online? :) Yes, I would like to see all the "old" records. Barbara ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jimmy Thompson" <jimthomp@sonic.net> To: <almarion@rootsweb.com>; "'Wanda Sawtelle'" <wm343@bellsouth.net> Sent: Sunday, November 05, 2006 10:42 AM Subject: Re: [ALMARION] Genealogical Soc. Marion Co. > Actually, they're already online. > > http://www.rootsweb.com/~almarion/mcgs.htm > > Looks as if someone has been taking care of the page. There's new things > put > on occasionally. > > It's a good webpage, but there is more work that could be done. > > -----Original Message----- > From: almarion-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:almarion-bounces@rootsweb.com] > On Behalf Of Barbara Mitchell > Sent: Sunday, November 05, 2006 7:21 AM > To: Wanda Sawtelle; almarion@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [ALMARION] Genealogical Soc. Marion Co. > > Wanda you certainly are on the right track. I live out of state now, but > perhaps sometime soon I could find some way to support the group. It > would > be great if someone could get this Society online? > Barbara > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Wanda Sawtelle" <wm343@bellsouth.net> > To: <almarion@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Sunday, November 05, 2006 8:39 AM > Subject: Re: [ALMARION] Genealogical Soc. Marion Co. > > >> When I started searching for my family roots, I was thrilled to learn >> there >> was such a publication as the Marion County Tracts and I found so much >> helpful information there. It looks like the Genealogical Society has >> fallen on hard times. There is a LOT of work that goes into gathering >> information, publication, etc. >> Now that we know that help is needed --- let's show our appreciation >> for >> the years of valuable service and ask what we can do to help. My >> experience >> is limited. I don't live in Marion County but am willing to offer a >> couple >> of days a month to come and help. >> Anybody else? >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Charles Clark" <tclark@midsouth.rr.com> >> To: <almarion@rootsweb.com> >> Sent: Saturday, November 04, 2006 10:27 PM >> Subject: Re: [ALMARION] Genealogical Soc. Marion Co. >> >> >>>I was going to join Marion Tracks but just did not get around to it, now >>>I >>> am glad. I was there a few months ago and noticed the absence of any >>> current >>> issues at the library which is why I hesitated joining. >>> My question to Mr. Brown would be why people were not refunded the money >>> paid for something they did not receive? What were the paid dues used >>> for? >>> He could have explained, along with refund, the lack of funds to publish >>> instead of having you go to all the trouble and time just to get an >>> answer. >>> He could have also at that time asked for input or suggestions, a little >>> late at this point. >>> >>> Actually, the responsible and sensible way to handle would have been to >>> have >>> addressed and asked for help as soon as they were in need, long before >>> it >>> got to this point. >>> >>> The fact money was taken for something not provided and the apparent >>> lack >>> of >>> concern in responding to inquires in a timely manner does not say much >>> for >>> the current publishers. It is a shame since so much time and energy went >>> into starting and maintaining a valued service for Marion County. >>> >>> I would definitely have demanded a refund before now if I had >>> subscribed. >>> They can come up with all the reasons they want but nothing excuses the >>> manner in which this was handled, period. They should be ashamed of >>> themselves. >>> >>> This would be a great story for the local papers. >>> >>> Charles Clark >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: "Wayne and Peggy Horton" <wphor@sbcglobal.net> >>> To: <almarion@rootsweb.com> >>> Sent: Wednesday, November 01, 2006 11:58 PM >>> Subject: Re: [ALMARION] Genealogical Soc. Marion Co. >>> >>> >>>> I, too, joined the Marion County Genealogical Society last January and >>>> the >>>> only thing I have received is my canceled check. On May 24, I wrote to >>>> inquire about the publication "Tracks" -- (see the May and June, >>>> ALMARION >>>> mailing list archives at http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index). >>>> Several >>>> others wrote me with the same complaint -- some had belonged for 2 or 3 >>>> years and had never received a single publication from the Society. >>>> Someone sent me the name and address of the President and I wrote, >>>> asking >>>> for information. >>>> >>>> Finally on June 16 I received the following from Randy Brown: >>>> >>>> "We are attempting to catch up on our Tracks publication, but our >>>> resources are limited due to a decline in membership and the rising >>>> costs >>>> of publication. We have the Spring issue of 2005 ready, and should be >>>> mailing it soon. We may have to go to a bi-annual publication as >>>> opposed >>>> to a quarterly publication of the tracks. I apologize for the delay, >>>> we >>>> just don't have the funds necessary to continue to publish and mail. >>>> We >>>> are working on finding alternate means of funding our publication. Any >>>> suggestions or input would be appreciated. >>>> >>>> "Thank you for your patience. >>>> >>>> Randy Brown >>>> President/Editor" >>>> >>>> I don't know if anyone has received the Spring 2005 issue, but it does >>>> not take much effort to send an e-mail to the ALMARION list to keep >>>> members posted on the status of publications. To date, we have not >>>> received further notice about any publication or anything to do with >>>> the >>>> Society. The publications are the main benefit for those who join >>>> different Genealogical Societies and live too far to attend meetings. >>>> >>>> It is understandable membership is declining when those of us who live >>>> out of state are ignored -- I shall not be joining again. >>>> >>>> Peggy >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> blkcat_1969s@yahoo.com wrote: >>>> This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. >>>> >>>> http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/RS.2ADE/1320 >>>> >>>> Message Board Post: >>>> >>>> Does anyone know if this society is still in existence? I sent them a >>>> ck >>>> 08\01\06 to join for (1) yr no response , ck not returned, followed up >>>> by >>>> a SASE , 30 days later still no response. >>>> ------------------------------- >>>> >>>> ------------------------------- >>>> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >>>> ALMARION-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the >>>> quotes in the subject and the body of the message >>> >>> >>> ------------------------------- >>> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >>> ALMARION-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the >>> quotes in the subject and the body of the message >>> >>> >>> -- >>> No virus found in this incoming message. >>> Checked by AVG Free Edition. >>> Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.13.27/517 - Release Date: >>> 11/3/2006 >>> >> >> >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >> ALMARION-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the >> quotes in the subject and the body of the message >> >> > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > ALMARION-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes > in the subject and the body of the message > > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > ALMARION-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > >

I was born in Marian County, AL. I would love to be able to help out. -----Original Message----- From: almarion-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:almarion-bounces@rootsweb.com]On Behalf Of Wanda Sawtelle Sent: Sunday, November 05, 2006 8:40 AM To: almarion@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [ALMARION] Genealogical Soc. Marion Co. When I started searching for my family roots, I was thrilled to learn there was such a publication as the Marion County Tracts and I found so much helpful information there. It looks like the Genealogical Society has fallen on hard times. There is a LOT of work that goes into gathering information, publication, etc. Now that we know that help is needed --- let's show our appreciation for the years of valuable service and ask what we can do to help. My experience is limited. I don't live in Marion County but am willing to offer a couple of days a month to come and help. Anybody else? ----- Original Message ----- From: "Charles Clark" <tclark@midsouth.rr.com> To: <almarion@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, November 04, 2006 10:27 PM Subject: Re: [ALMARION] Genealogical Soc. Marion Co. >I was going to join Marion Tracks but just did not get around to it, now I > am glad. I was there a few months ago and noticed the absence of any > current > issues at the library which is why I hesitated joining. > My question to Mr. Brown would be why people were not refunded the money > paid for something they did not receive? What were the paid dues used for? > He could have explained, along with refund, the lack of funds to publish > instead of having you go to all the trouble and time just to get an > answer. > He could have also at that time asked for input or suggestions, a little > late at this point. > > Actually, the responsible and sensible way to handle would have been to > have > addressed and asked for help as soon as they were in need, long before it > got to this point. > > The fact money was taken for something not provided and the apparent lack > of > concern in responding to inquires in a timely manner does not say much for > the current publishers. It is a shame since so much time and energy went > into starting and maintaining a valued service for Marion County. > > I would definitely have demanded a refund before now if I had subscribed. > They can come up with all the reasons they want but nothing excuses the > manner in which this was handled, period. They should be ashamed of > themselves. > > This would be a great story for the local papers. > > Charles Clark > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Wayne and Peggy Horton" <wphor@sbcglobal.net> > To: <almarion@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Wednesday, November 01, 2006 11:58 PM > Subject: Re: [ALMARION] Genealogical Soc. Marion Co. > > >> I, too, joined the Marion County Genealogical Society last January and >> the >> only thing I have received is my canceled check. On May 24, I wrote to >> inquire about the publication "Tracks" -- (see the May and June, ALMARION >> mailing list archives at http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index). Several >> others wrote me with the same complaint -- some had belonged for 2 or 3 >> years and had never received a single publication from the Society. >> Someone sent me the name and address of the President and I wrote, asking >> for information. >> >> Finally on June 16 I received the following from Randy Brown: >> >> "We are attempting to catch up on our Tracks publication, but our >> resources are limited due to a decline in membership and the rising costs >> of publication. We have the Spring issue of 2005 ready, and should be >> mailing it soon. We may have to go to a bi-annual publication as opposed >> to a quarterly publication of the tracks. I apologize for the delay, we >> just don't have the funds necessary to continue to publish and mail. We >> are working on finding alternate means of funding our publication. Any >> suggestions or input would be appreciated. >> >> "Thank you for your patience. >> >> Randy Brown >> President/Editor" >> >> I don't know if anyone has received the Spring 2005 issue, but it does >> not take much effort to send an e-mail to the ALMARION list to keep >> members posted on the status of publications. To date, we have not >> received further notice about any publication or anything to do with the >> Society. The publications are the main benefit for those who join >> different Genealogical Societies and live too far to attend meetings. >> >> It is understandable membership is declining when those of us who live >> out of state are ignored -- I shall not be joining again. >> >> Peggy >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> blkcat_1969s@yahoo.com wrote: >> This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. >> >> http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/RS.2ADE/1320 >> >> Message Board Post: >> >> Does anyone know if this society is still in existence? I sent them a ck >> 08\01\06 to join for (1) yr no response , ck not returned, followed up by >> a SASE , 30 days later still no response. >> ------------------------------- >> >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >> ALMARION-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the >> quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > ALMARION-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.13.27/517 - Release Date: 11/3/2006 > ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ALMARION-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

I don't know what the restrains are for the size of each state's web site the ROOTSWEB server, but I would think that what you see is all they have ready to put online. It's not easy to put family information online these days, even if the information is a hundred years old. The only thing I have left is some photos of a few of the families in the early days of Brilliant/Boston. -----Original Message----- From: almarion-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:almarion-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Barbara Mitchell Sent: Sunday, November 05, 2006 8:51 AM To: almarion@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [ALMARION] Genealogical Soc. Marion Co. Jimmy, thanks for posting this link. Do you know if they perhaps have their archives online? :) Yes, I would like to see all the "old" records. Barbara ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jimmy Thompson" <jimthomp@sonic.net> To: <almarion@rootsweb.com>; "'Wanda Sawtelle'" <wm343@bellsouth.net> Sent: Sunday, November 05, 2006 10:42 AM Subject: Re: [ALMARION] Genealogical Soc. Marion Co. > Actually, they're already online. > > http://www.rootsweb.com/~almarion/mcgs.htm > > Looks as if someone has been taking care of the page. There's new things > put > on occasionally. > > It's a good webpage, but there is more work that could be done. > > -----Original Message----- > From: almarion-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:almarion-bounces@rootsweb.com] > On Behalf Of Barbara Mitchell > Sent: Sunday, November 05, 2006 7:21 AM > To: Wanda Sawtelle; almarion@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [ALMARION] Genealogical Soc. Marion Co. > > Wanda you certainly are on the right track. I live out of state now, but > perhaps sometime soon I could find some way to support the group. It > would > be great if someone could get this Society online? > Barbara > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Wanda Sawtelle" <wm343@bellsouth.net> > To: <almarion@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Sunday, November 05, 2006 8:39 AM > Subject: Re: [ALMARION] Genealogical Soc. Marion Co. > > >> When I started searching for my family roots, I was thrilled to learn >> there >> was such a publication as the Marion County Tracts and I found so much >> helpful information there. It looks like the Genealogical Society has >> fallen on hard times. There is a LOT of work that goes into gathering >> information, publication, etc. >> Now that we know that help is needed --- let's show our appreciation >> for >> the years of valuable service and ask what we can do to help. My >> experience >> is limited. I don't live in Marion County but am willing to offer a >> couple >> of days a month to come and help. >> Anybody else? >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Charles Clark" <tclark@midsouth.rr.com> >> To: <almarion@rootsweb.com> >> Sent: Saturday, November 04, 2006 10:27 PM >> Subject: Re: [ALMARION] Genealogical Soc. Marion Co. >> >> >>>I was going to join Marion Tracks but just did not get around to it, now >>>I >>> am glad. I was there a few months ago and noticed the absence of any >>> current >>> issues at the library which is why I hesitated joining. >>> My question to Mr. Brown would be why people were not refunded the money >>> paid for something they did not receive? What were the paid dues used >>> for? >>> He could have explained, along with refund, the lack of funds to publish >>> instead of having you go to all the trouble and time just to get an >>> answer. >>> He could have also at that time asked for input or suggestions, a little >>> late at this point. >>> >>> Actually, the responsible and sensible way to handle would have been to >>> have >>> addressed and asked for help as soon as they were in need, long before >>> it >>> got to this point. >>> >>> The fact money was taken for something not provided and the apparent >>> lack >>> of >>> concern in responding to inquires in a timely manner does not say much >>> for >>> the current publishers. It is a shame since so much time and energy went >>> into starting and maintaining a valued service for Marion County. >>> >>> I would definitely have demanded a refund before now if I had >>> subscribed. >>> They can come up with all the reasons they want but nothing excuses the >>> manner in which this was handled, period. They should be ashamed of >>> themselves. >>> >>> This would be a great story for the local papers. >>> >>> Charles Clark >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: "Wayne and Peggy Horton" <wphor@sbcglobal.net> >>> To: <almarion@rootsweb.com> >>> Sent: Wednesday, November 01, 2006 11:58 PM >>> Subject: Re: [ALMARION] Genealogical Soc. Marion Co. >>> >>> >>>> I, too, joined the Marion County Genealogical Society last January and >>>> the >>>> only thing I have received is my canceled check. On May 24, I wrote to >>>> inquire about the publication "Tracks" -- (see the May and June, >>>> ALMARION >>>> mailing list archives at http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index). >>>> Several >>>> others wrote me with the same complaint -- some had belonged for 2 or 3 >>>> years and had never received a single publication from the Society. >>>> Someone sent me the name and address of the President and I wrote, >>>> asking >>>> for information. >>>> >>>> Finally on June 16 I received the following from Randy Brown: >>>> >>>> "We are attempting to catch up on our Tracks publication, but our >>>> resources are limited due to a decline in membership and the rising >>>> costs >>>> of publication. We have the Spring issue of 2005 ready, and should be >>>> mailing it soon. We may have to go to a bi-annual publication as >>>> opposed >>>> to a quarterly publication of the tracks. I apologize for the delay, >>>> we >>>> just don't have the funds necessary to continue to publish and mail. >>>> We >>>> are working on finding alternate means of funding our publication. Any >>>> suggestions or input would be appreciated. >>>> >>>> "Thank you for your patience. >>>> >>>> Randy Brown >>>> President/Editor" >>>> >>>> I don't know if anyone has received the Spring 2005 issue, but it does >>>> not take much effort to send an e-mail to the ALMARION list to keep >>>> members posted on the status of publications. To date, we have not >>>> received further notice about any publication or anything to do with >>>> the >>>> Society. The publications are the main benefit for those who join >>>> different Genealogical Societies and live too far to attend meetings. >>>> >>>> It is understandable membership is declining when those of us who live >>>> out of state are ignored -- I shall not be joining again. >>>> >>>> Peggy >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> blkcat_1969s@yahoo.com wrote: >>>> This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. >>>> >>>> http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/RS.2ADE/1320 >>>> >>>> Message Board Post: >>>> >>>> Does anyone know if this society is still in existence? I sent them a >>>> ck >>>> 08\01\06 to join for (1) yr no response , ck not returned, followed up >>>> by >>>> a SASE , 30 days later still no response. >>>> ------------------------------- >>>> >>>> ------------------------------- >>>> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >>>> ALMARION-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the >>>> quotes in the subject and the body of the message >>> >>> >>> ------------------------------- >>> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >>> ALMARION-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the >>> quotes in the subject and the body of the message >>> >>> >>> -- >>> No virus found in this incoming message. >>> Checked by AVG Free Edition. >>> Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.13.27/517 - Release Date: >>> 11/3/2006 >>> >> >> >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >> ALMARION-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the >> quotes in the subject and the body of the message >> >> > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > ALMARION-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes > in the subject and the body of the message > > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > ALMARION-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ALMARION-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Wanda you certainly are on the right track. I live out of state now, but perhaps sometime soon I could find some way to support the group. It would be great if someone could get this Society online? Barbara ----- Original Message ----- From: "Wanda Sawtelle" <wm343@bellsouth.net> To: <almarion@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, November 05, 2006 8:39 AM Subject: Re: [ALMARION] Genealogical Soc. Marion Co. > When I started searching for my family roots, I was thrilled to learn > there > was such a publication as the Marion County Tracts and I found so much > helpful information there. It looks like the Genealogical Society has > fallen on hard times. There is a LOT of work that goes into gathering > information, publication, etc. > Now that we know that help is needed --- let's show our appreciation > for > the years of valuable service and ask what we can do to help. My > experience > is limited. I don't live in Marion County but am willing to offer a couple > of days a month to come and help. > Anybody else? > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Charles Clark" <tclark@midsouth.rr.com> > To: <almarion@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Saturday, November 04, 2006 10:27 PM > Subject: Re: [ALMARION] Genealogical Soc. Marion Co. > > >>I was going to join Marion Tracks but just did not get around to it, now I >> am glad. I was there a few months ago and noticed the absence of any >> current >> issues at the library which is why I hesitated joining. >> My question to Mr. Brown would be why people were not refunded the money >> paid for something they did not receive? What were the paid dues used >> for? >> He could have explained, along with refund, the lack of funds to publish >> instead of having you go to all the trouble and time just to get an >> answer. >> He could have also at that time asked for input or suggestions, a little >> late at this point. >> >> Actually, the responsible and sensible way to handle would have been to >> have >> addressed and asked for help as soon as they were in need, long before it >> got to this point. >> >> The fact money was taken for something not provided and the apparent lack >> of >> concern in responding to inquires in a timely manner does not say much >> for >> the current publishers. It is a shame since so much time and energy went >> into starting and maintaining a valued service for Marion County. >> >> I would definitely have demanded a refund before now if I had subscribed. >> They can come up with all the reasons they want but nothing excuses the >> manner in which this was handled, period. They should be ashamed of >> themselves. >> >> This would be a great story for the local papers. >> >> Charles Clark >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Wayne and Peggy Horton" <wphor@sbcglobal.net> >> To: <almarion@rootsweb.com> >> Sent: Wednesday, November 01, 2006 11:58 PM >> Subject: Re: [ALMARION] Genealogical Soc. Marion Co. >> >> >>> I, too, joined the Marion County Genealogical Society last January and >>> the >>> only thing I have received is my canceled check. On May 24, I wrote to >>> inquire about the publication "Tracks" -- (see the May and June, >>> ALMARION >>> mailing list archives at http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index). >>> Several >>> others wrote me with the same complaint -- some had belonged for 2 or 3 >>> years and had never received a single publication from the Society. >>> Someone sent me the name and address of the President and I wrote, >>> asking >>> for information. >>> >>> Finally on June 16 I received the following from Randy Brown: >>> >>> "We are attempting to catch up on our Tracks publication, but our >>> resources are limited due to a decline in membership and the rising >>> costs >>> of publication. We have the Spring issue of 2005 ready, and should be >>> mailing it soon. We may have to go to a bi-annual publication as >>> opposed >>> to a quarterly publication of the tracks. I apologize for the delay, we >>> just don't have the funds necessary to continue to publish and mail. We >>> are working on finding alternate means of funding our publication. Any >>> suggestions or input would be appreciated. >>> >>> "Thank you for your patience. >>> >>> Randy Brown >>> President/Editor" >>> >>> I don't know if anyone has received the Spring 2005 issue, but it does >>> not take much effort to send an e-mail to the ALMARION list to keep >>> members posted on the status of publications. To date, we have not >>> received further notice about any publication or anything to do with the >>> Society. The publications are the main benefit for those who join >>> different Genealogical Societies and live too far to attend meetings. >>> >>> It is understandable membership is declining when those of us who live >>> out of state are ignored -- I shall not be joining again. >>> >>> Peggy >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> blkcat_1969s@yahoo.com wrote: >>> This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. >>> >>> http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/RS.2ADE/1320 >>> >>> Message Board Post: >>> >>> Does anyone know if this society is still in existence? I sent them a ck >>> 08\01\06 to join for (1) yr no response , ck not returned, followed up >>> by >>> a SASE , 30 days later still no response. >>> ------------------------------- >>> >>> ------------------------------- >>> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >>> ALMARION-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the >>> quotes in the subject and the body of the message >> >> >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >> ALMARION-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the >> quotes in the subject and the body of the message >> >> >> -- >> No virus found in this incoming message. >> Checked by AVG Free Edition. >> Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.13.27/517 - Release Date: >> 11/3/2006 >> > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > ALMARION-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > >

Actually, they're already online. http://www.rootsweb.com/~almarion/mcgs.htm Looks as if someone has been taking care of the page. There's new things put on occasionally. It's a good webpage, but there is more work that could be done. -----Original Message----- From: almarion-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:almarion-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Barbara Mitchell Sent: Sunday, November 05, 2006 7:21 AM To: Wanda Sawtelle; almarion@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [ALMARION] Genealogical Soc. Marion Co. Wanda you certainly are on the right track. I live out of state now, but perhaps sometime soon I could find some way to support the group. It would be great if someone could get this Society online? Barbara ----- Original Message ----- From: "Wanda Sawtelle" <wm343@bellsouth.net> To: <almarion@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, November 05, 2006 8:39 AM Subject: Re: [ALMARION] Genealogical Soc. Marion Co. > When I started searching for my family roots, I was thrilled to learn > there > was such a publication as the Marion County Tracts and I found so much > helpful information there. It looks like the Genealogical Society has > fallen on hard times. There is a LOT of work that goes into gathering > information, publication, etc. > Now that we know that help is needed --- let's show our appreciation > for > the years of valuable service and ask what we can do to help. My > experience > is limited. I don't live in Marion County but am willing to offer a couple > of days a month to come and help. > Anybody else? > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Charles Clark" <tclark@midsouth.rr.com> > To: <almarion@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Saturday, November 04, 2006 10:27 PM > Subject: Re: [ALMARION] Genealogical Soc. Marion Co. > > >>I was going to join Marion Tracks but just did not get around to it, now I >> am glad. I was there a few months ago and noticed the absence of any >> current >> issues at the library which is why I hesitated joining. >> My question to Mr. Brown would be why people were not refunded the money >> paid for something they did not receive? What were the paid dues used >> for? >> He could have explained, along with refund, the lack of funds to publish >> instead of having you go to all the trouble and time just to get an >> answer. >> He could have also at that time asked for input or suggestions, a little >> late at this point. >> >> Actually, the responsible and sensible way to handle would have been to >> have >> addressed and asked for help as soon as they were in need, long before it >> got to this point. >> >> The fact money was taken for something not provided and the apparent lack >> of >> concern in responding to inquires in a timely manner does not say much >> for >> the current publishers. It is a shame since so much time and energy went >> into starting and maintaining a valued service for Marion County. >> >> I would definitely have demanded a refund before now if I had subscribed. >> They can come up with all the reasons they want but nothing excuses the >> manner in which this was handled, period. They should be ashamed of >> themselves. >> >> This would be a great story for the local papers. >> >> Charles Clark >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Wayne and Peggy Horton" <wphor@sbcglobal.net> >> To: <almarion@rootsweb.com> >> Sent: Wednesday, November 01, 2006 11:58 PM >> Subject: Re: [ALMARION] Genealogical Soc. Marion Co. >> >> >>> I, too, joined the Marion County Genealogical Society last January and >>> the >>> only thing I have received is my canceled check. On May 24, I wrote to >>> inquire about the publication "Tracks" -- (see the May and June, >>> ALMARION >>> mailing list archives at http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index). >>> Several >>> others wrote me with the same complaint -- some had belonged for 2 or 3 >>> years and had never received a single publication from the Society. >>> Someone sent me the name and address of the President and I wrote, >>> asking >>> for information. >>> >>> Finally on June 16 I received the following from Randy Brown: >>> >>> "We are attempting to catch up on our Tracks publication, but our >>> resources are limited due to a decline in membership and the rising >>> costs >>> of publication. We have the Spring issue of 2005 ready, and should be >>> mailing it soon. We may have to go to a bi-annual publication as >>> opposed >>> to a quarterly publication of the tracks. I apologize for the delay, we >>> just don't have the funds necessary to continue to publish and mail. We >>> are working on finding alternate means of funding our publication. Any >>> suggestions or input would be appreciated. >>> >>> "Thank you for your patience. >>> >>> Randy Brown >>> President/Editor" >>> >>> I don't know if anyone has received the Spring 2005 issue, but it does >>> not take much effort to send an e-mail to the ALMARION list to keep >>> members posted on the status of publications. To date, we have not >>> received further notice about any publication or anything to do with the >>> Society. The publications are the main benefit for those who join >>> different Genealogical Societies and live too far to attend meetings. >>> >>> It is understandable membership is declining when those of us who live >>> out of state are ignored -- I shall not be joining again. >>> >>> Peggy >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> blkcat_1969s@yahoo.com wrote: >>> This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. >>> >>> http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/RS.2ADE/1320 >>> >>> Message Board Post: >>> >>> Does anyone know if this society is still in existence? I sent them a ck >>> 08\01\06 to join for (1) yr no response , ck not returned, followed up >>> by >>> a SASE , 30 days later still no response. >>> ------------------------------- >>> >>> ------------------------------- >>> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >>> ALMARION-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the >>> quotes in the subject and the body of the message >> >> >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >> ALMARION-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the >> quotes in the subject and the body of the message >> >> >> -- >> No virus found in this incoming message. >> Checked by AVG Free Edition. >> Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.13.27/517 - Release Date: >> 11/3/2006 >> > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > ALMARION-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ALMARION-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

When I started searching for my family roots, I was thrilled to learn there was such a publication as the Marion County Tracts and I found so much helpful information there. It looks like the Genealogical Society has fallen on hard times. There is a LOT of work that goes into gathering information, publication, etc. Now that we know that help is needed --- let's show our appreciation for the years of valuable service and ask what we can do to help. My experience is limited. I don't live in Marion County but am willing to offer a couple of days a month to come and help. Anybody else? ----- Original Message ----- From: "Charles Clark" <tclark@midsouth.rr.com> To: <almarion@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, November 04, 2006 10:27 PM Subject: Re: [ALMARION] Genealogical Soc. Marion Co. >I was going to join Marion Tracks but just did not get around to it, now I > am glad. I was there a few months ago and noticed the absence of any > current > issues at the library which is why I hesitated joining. > My question to Mr. Brown would be why people were not refunded the money > paid for something they did not receive? What were the paid dues used for? > He could have explained, along with refund, the lack of funds to publish > instead of having you go to all the trouble and time just to get an > answer. > He could have also at that time asked for input or suggestions, a little > late at this point. > > Actually, the responsible and sensible way to handle would have been to > have > addressed and asked for help as soon as they were in need, long before it > got to this point. > > The fact money was taken for something not provided and the apparent lack > of > concern in responding to inquires in a timely manner does not say much for > the current publishers. It is a shame since so much time and energy went > into starting and maintaining a valued service for Marion County. > > I would definitely have demanded a refund before now if I had subscribed. > They can come up with all the reasons they want but nothing excuses the > manner in which this was handled, period. They should be ashamed of > themselves. > > This would be a great story for the local papers. > > Charles Clark > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Wayne and Peggy Horton" <wphor@sbcglobal.net> > To: <almarion@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Wednesday, November 01, 2006 11:58 PM > Subject: Re: [ALMARION] Genealogical Soc. Marion Co. > > >> I, too, joined the Marion County Genealogical Society last January and >> the >> only thing I have received is my canceled check. On May 24, I wrote to >> inquire about the publication "Tracks" -- (see the May and June, ALMARION >> mailing list archives at http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index). Several >> others wrote me with the same complaint -- some had belonged for 2 or 3 >> years and had never received a single publication from the Society. >> Someone sent me the name and address of the President and I wrote, asking >> for information. >> >> Finally on June 16 I received the following from Randy Brown: >> >> "We are attempting to catch up on our Tracks publication, but our >> resources are limited due to a decline in membership and the rising costs >> of publication. We have the Spring issue of 2005 ready, and should be >> mailing it soon. We may have to go to a bi-annual publication as opposed >> to a quarterly publication of the tracks. I apologize for the delay, we >> just don't have the funds necessary to continue to publish and mail. We >> are working on finding alternate means of funding our publication. Any >> suggestions or input would be appreciated. >> >> "Thank you for your patience. >> >> Randy Brown >> President/Editor" >> >> I don't know if anyone has received the Spring 2005 issue, but it does >> not take much effort to send an e-mail to the ALMARION list to keep >> members posted on the status of publications. To date, we have not >> received further notice about any publication or anything to do with the >> Society. The publications are the main benefit for those who join >> different Genealogical Societies and live too far to attend meetings. >> >> It is understandable membership is declining when those of us who live >> out of state are ignored -- I shall not be joining again. >> >> Peggy >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> blkcat_1969s@yahoo.com wrote: >> This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. >> >> http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/RS.2ADE/1320 >> >> Message Board Post: >> >> Does anyone know if this society is still in existence? I sent them a ck >> 08\01\06 to join for (1) yr no response , ck not returned, followed up by >> a SASE , 30 days later still no response. >> ------------------------------- >> >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >> ALMARION-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the >> quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > ALMARION-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.13.27/517 - Release Date: 11/3/2006 >

I was going to join Marion Tracks but just did not get around to it, now I am glad. I was there a few months ago and noticed the absence of any current issues at the library which is why I hesitated joining. My question to Mr. Brown would be why people were not refunded the money paid for something they did not receive? What were the paid dues used for? He could have explained, along with refund, the lack of funds to publish instead of having you go to all the trouble and time just to get an answer. He could have also at that time asked for input or suggestions, a little late at this point. Actually, the responsible and sensible way to handle would have been to have addressed and asked for help as soon as they were in need, long before it got to this point. The fact money was taken for something not provided and the apparent lack of concern in responding to inquires in a timely manner does not say much for the current publishers. It is a shame since so much time and energy went into starting and maintaining a valued service for Marion County. I would definitely have demanded a refund before now if I had subscribed. They can come up with all the reasons they want but nothing excuses the manner in which this was handled, period. They should be ashamed of themselves. This would be a great story for the local papers. Charles Clark ----- Original Message ----- From: "Wayne and Peggy Horton" <wphor@sbcglobal.net> To: <almarion@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, November 01, 2006 11:58 PM Subject: Re: [ALMARION] Genealogical Soc. Marion Co. > I, too, joined the Marion County Genealogical Society last January and the > only thing I have received is my canceled check. On May 24, I wrote to > inquire about the publication "Tracks" -- (see the May and June, ALMARION > mailing list archives at http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index). Several > others wrote me with the same complaint -- some had belonged for 2 or 3 > years and had never received a single publication from the Society. > Someone sent me the name and address of the President and I wrote, asking > for information. > > Finally on June 16 I received the following from Randy Brown: > > "We are attempting to catch up on our Tracks publication, but our > resources are limited due to a decline in membership and the rising costs > of publication. We have the Spring issue of 2005 ready, and should be > mailing it soon. We may have to go to a bi-annual publication as opposed > to a quarterly publication of the tracks. I apologize for the delay, we > just don't have the funds necessary to continue to publish and mail. We > are working on finding alternate means of funding our publication. Any > suggestions or input would be appreciated. > > "Thank you for your patience. > > Randy Brown > President/Editor" > > I don't know if anyone has received the Spring 2005 issue, but it does > not take much effort to send an e-mail to the ALMARION list to keep > members posted on the status of publications. To date, we have not > received further notice about any publication or anything to do with the > Society. The publications are the main benefit for those who join > different Genealogical Societies and live too far to attend meetings. > > It is understandable membership is declining when those of us who live > out of state are ignored -- I shall not be joining again. > > Peggy > > > > > > > > > > blkcat_1969s@yahoo.com wrote: > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/RS.2ADE/1320 > > Message Board Post: > > Does anyone know if this society is still in existence? I sent them a ck > 08\01\06 to join for (1) yr no response , ck not returned, followed up by > a SASE , 30 days later still no response. > ------------------------------- > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > ALMARION-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message

I, too, joined the Marion County Genealogical Society last January and the only thing I have received is my canceled check. On May 24, I wrote to inquire about the publication "Tracks" -- (see the May and June, ALMARION mailing list archives at http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index). Several others wrote me with the same complaint -- some had belonged for 2 or 3 years and had never received a single publication from the Society. Someone sent me the name and address of the President and I wrote, asking for information. Finally on June 16 I received the following from Randy Brown: "We are attempting to catch up on our Tracks publication, but our resources are limited due to a decline in membership and the rising costs of publication. We have the Spring issue of 2005 ready, and should be mailing it soon. We may have to go to a bi-annual publication as opposed to a quarterly publication of the tracks. I apologize for the delay, we just don't have the funds necessary to continue to publish and mail. We are working on finding alternate means of funding our publication. Any suggestions or input would be appreciated. "Thank you for your patience. Randy Brown President/Editor" I don't know if anyone has received the Spring 2005 issue, but it does not take much effort to send an e-mail to the ALMARION list to keep members posted on the status of publications. To date, we have not received further notice about any publication or anything to do with the Society. The publications are the main benefit for those who join different Genealogical Societies and live too far to attend meetings. It is understandable membership is declining when those of us who live out of state are ignored -- I shall not be joining again. Peggy blkcat_1969s@yahoo.com wrote: This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/RS.2ADE/1320 Message Board Post: Does anyone know if this society is still in existence? I sent them a ck 08\01\06 to join for (1) yr no response , ck not returned, followed up by a SASE , 30 days later still no response. -------------------------------

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/RS.2ADE/1320.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: i was just informed that the tracks have not been published since the summer of 2005!!!

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/RS.2ADE/1321 Message Board Post: I am looking for information on my great-grandfather William Carroll Reed born 1852 location unknown, died 1941 in Marion Co. (Brillant area). Any inforamtion on his ancestors would be appreciated. James South jesouth@aol.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/RS.2ADE/1320.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Marion County Marion Genealogical Soc. Marion County Genealogical Society PO Drawer 1527 Winfield, AL 35594 Meetings: First Monday of each month (except July and September and Mondays that fall on holidays), 7 pm at the Winfield Public Library, 185 Ashwood Drive, Winfield, AL. President: Randy Brown Vice President: Ethelwyn Langston Membership Chairman: Carol White Corresponding Secretary: Jimmie Lou Clinton Dues are $15 annually which includes receipt of the quarterly issues of "Tracks." Submissions of genealogical research pertaining to Marion County, Alabama, the surrounding counties and states is coveted and appreciated. Go to the Marion County Genealogical Society Application Form

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/RS.2ADE/1316.1.1 Message Board Post: Julie did you get the pics that i emailed to you??

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Sexton,McWhirter, Hallmark, Worthy, Miles, Cox,White,Berryhill Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/RS.2ADE/1320.1.1 Message Board Post: yes it is still exist. they meet once a month at the library in Winfield.

Pam, Why don't you go online and see if you can bring it up. Most counties if they have an active Genealogical Soc. have an online address. Try the Historical Soc. and see if there isn't a link to the Gen. Soc. I live in Macon Co. NC and we have both linked to each other. I know you must be frustrated to not hear anything. Abigail Banks Dennison Franklin, NC FAYETTE FAMILIES: QUINN MORTON STANFORD BROWN ----- Original Message ----- From: <Auntiwise65@clas.net> To: <ALMARION-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, October 31, 2006 1:13 PM Subject: Re: [ALMARION] Genealogical Soc. Marion Co. > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Classification: Query > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/RS.2ADE/1320.1 > > Message Board Post: > > Pam, I don't know if the Society is operating or not, sorry. > I just wanted to ask what families you were related to in > Marion Co.? > > Most of my recent ancestors were from there also. > > Barbara > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ALMARION-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

They published three issues in 2005 and none in 2006. You are not alone in being frustrated. I reluctantly gave up and did not renew for 2006. I was in Winfield this past weekend for my family reunion and learned that they've had a couple of deaths among their committee members and another has been elected to city council and doesn't have time to help. However, this has been a continual problem -- not solely one of recent making. I am an editor. I've offered to help with their Tracks publication several times over the years and have not even had the courtesy of a reply. One of my family members is owed three years worth of issues. He's contacted them (including at least one phone conversation) several times with no results. Needless to say, he's another unhappy camper. In my opinion, they should discontinue accepting membership dues (and refund the ones not honored) until they know they can produce the promised product. It's a matter of ethics. On the plus side, if you are fortunate enough to be able to visit the Winfield Public Library, you will find an excellent genealogical collection for which the Marion Co. Genealogical Society can proudly take credit. Monya Fayette Co. AL list manager ASTON surname list manager MUSGROVE surname list manager THOMPSON surname list manager Researching: ANDERSON, ANDERSEN (Norway), ASTON, BISHOP, DODSON, FYLLINGSNES (Norway), GRANT, HARRIS, HOWELL, JORDAN, LESLIE, McDILL, McDONALD, MILLIGAN, MORTON, MUSGROVE, OWEN, PEDEN, SOUTH, STANFORD, THOMPSON, WEAVER and WEBSTER On Oct 31, 2006, at 10:03 PM, Linda Beasley-Vida wrote: > I suggest you write, snail mail to the Marion Co Gen Society, and ask > them. I also sent money in 2004, did not receive my tracks until 2005, > and then I only got two of them. > The President for the Marion Co Gen Society is Randy Brown(from the > last information I have), The Treasurer is also Randy Brown, > Membership chair person is a Carol White. > Address is P.O. BOX 1527 Winfield, AL 35594. > The $15.00 is suppose to include four issues of the QUARTERLY, I,,,, > to date have received two issues only. > It is very disappointing to me, as I sent the money in faith and > then was let down. > Regards, > Linda Beasley-Vida > > blkcat_1969s@yahoo.com wrote: > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Classification: Query > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/RS.2ADE/1320 > > Message Board Post: > > Does anyone know if this society is still in existence? I sent them a > ck 08\01\06 to join for (1) yr no response , ck not returned, followed > up by a SASE , 30 days later still no response. I used the current > address on the Marion Co. Web site. Most of my ancestors are from that > area. Please help. > Thank you. > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > ALMARION-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > > GENEALOGY: Gathering facts and > breathing life into all who have gone before and restore the memories. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > ALMARION-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

I suggest you write, snail mail to the Marion Co Gen Society, and ask them. I also sent money in 2004, did not receive my tracks until 2005, and then I only got two of them. The President for the Marion Co Gen Society is Randy Brown(from the last information I have), The Treasurer is also Randy Brown, Membership chair person is a Carol White. Address is P.O. BOX 1527 Winfield, AL 35594. The $15.00 is suppose to include four issues of the QUARTERLY, I,,,, to date have received two issues only. It is very disappointing to me, as I sent the money in faith and then was let down. Regards, Linda Beasley-Vida blkcat_1969s@yahoo.com wrote: This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/RS.2ADE/1320 Message Board Post: Does anyone know if this society is still in existence? I sent them a ck 08\01\06 to join for (1) yr no response , ck not returned, followed up by a SASE , 30 days later still no response. I used the current address on the Marion Co. Web site. Most of my ancestors are from that area. Please help. Thank you. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ALMARION-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message GENEALOGY: Gathering facts and breathing life into all who have gone before and restore the memories.