Is anyone on this list researching the WRENFROW or RENFRO or ARMSTRONG I would like to connect with anyone who has a Jane ARMSTRONG in their data base who would have been old enough to marry in 1800 to a Joshua WRENFROW OR RENFRO. The only clues to locations I have the ability to share is their daughter Elizabeth was born about 1820 in Lawrence Co., AR (the portion that is Sharp County today). A son John B.D. was born about 1808 in MO (In following the history of and the development of the counties - this could have been anywhere along the South East portion of the state including were Oregon County is today, possible the original New Madrid District that was originally where Lawrence County AR is now.) I have NO additional clues - any suggestions?? Kathleen Burnett

The August 15 TD, which we received by mail today, says that Evelyn Flippo has stated the books should be ready in time for the Powhatan Pearlfest, scheduled for Sept. 29. There will be an announcement as to when and where books and submitted photos can be picked up. A suggestion -- when we get our books, let's see what we can add either to others' submissions or our own. Additional information could either be posted on the Lawrence Co. Genweb site, if the webmasters so desire, or submitted as messages to this list. I'd like to give a public thank-you to Evelyn and all others who have worked so very hard on this very challenging project! Betty Snow snow2@erols.com c_family wrote: > > To any of you who are interested. The Times Dispatch which is the Lawrence county newpaper published in Walnut Ridge > weekly is online every week. The site is www.thetd.com > Tammy > > ============================== > Ancestry.com Genealogical Databases > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/rwlist2.asp > Search over 2500 databases with one easy query!

I certainly hope that we can our books soon. It has been nearly three years since my check was cashed and I am about to the point of wanting my money back. Nancy Matthews nlmatthews@insolwwb.net Nancy's Lawrence County Corner (Arkansas) http://www.insolwwb.net/~nlmatthews/nancy1st.htm Genealogy Society of Craighead County Arkansas http://www.insolwwb.net/~nlmatthews/newsletter.htm

on 8/19/01 4:10 PM, Dale H. McMasters at dalemc@insolwwb.net wrote: > Hear! Hear! Yes, let us know what is going on with this project. It is so > frustrating not to hear anything. I understand them having to quit one > publisher and go with another and how this could and did slow the project > down. What I do not understand is whoever is in charge not letting us know > the status periodically. > > Does anyone out there know the status?????? > > Dale McMasters > "A people who takes no pride in the noble achievements of remote ancestors > will never achieve anything worthy to be remembered with pride of remote > descendants." Lord Macaulay > > > > ============================== > Visit Ancestry's Library - The best collection of family history > learning and how-to articles on the Internet. > http://www.ancestry.com/learn/library > From this week's edition of the Times Dispatch (Walnut Ridge) LawCo. Family History books expected in fall The long-awaited Lawrence County Family History books are now at the publisher and expected to be completed in time for the Powhatan Pearlfest, scheduled for Sept. 29. The history books, a project of the Lawrence County Historial Society, were expected to be available much sooner but were delayed by setbacks.

Dear List Friends, It has come to our attention, for the last 3 years, that there is a website that has a great deal of errors and non documented information concerning the EPHRIAM SHARP and related families. This is the Ephriam Sharp line for which Sharp County, Arkansas was named. So, to be fair and to try to correct some of the errors we cousins are offering a very abbrevated chart from John, Ephriam and William's father, down. Of course, it is only a skelton version and we did not include the notations, doucmentation, histories and proof of material, that would have taken up a lot of pages. We have researched 30+ years on this line. We have it back to late 1600's but only want to show the descedancy from John to Ephriam and William who came to Arkansas. We are very willing to offer documentation upon request. The book that we intend to publish contains well over 500 pages at this time. So, you will understand the shorter version. Over the last few years we have received correspondances, telephone calls and e-mails asking to include certain material in this book. It is so often another line......because on the website is incorrect information. I would like to clear that up. Two line of SHARP's came early to the Sharp, Lawrence, Randolph and so on area. One was our line through John, by Ephriam and William H. Sharp. ANOTHER WAS THE SOLOMON SHARP LINE. They are not the same line and have no connection as far back as the late 1600's. Our line was from Indiana, before that Pennsylvania and so on. The particluar website that has the incorrect information shows that Ephriam is part of the Solomon Sharp line AND THAT IS NOT CORRECT. We have requested a correction.....none has been forthcoming in 3 years of requests. Yesterday was a particluarly sad day....an 84 year old lady called me and wanted to include her family in the book. She was sure, due to this particluar website, that her line was off Ephriam. But after visiting with her I realized she was from the Solomon Sharp line. This happens many times a month. I only hope this will help someone to get it correct. I will gladly offer documentation to the correct facts. We try to be purest with our research. Without proper documentation it is not added to our material. That is all we have to offer as Historical Reconstucionist. We are not perfect and are willing to discuss any problem you may find in out material. It would be so helpful if others held the same standards. See attachment below. Descendants of John Sharp Generation No. 1 1. JOHN3 SHARP (ISAAC2, WILLIAM1) was born July 26, 1779 in Waynesburg, Greene County, Pennslyvania, and died January 30, 1846 in Decatur County, Indiana. He married (1) ELIZABETH A. ELSTON September 30, 1797 in Augusta, Virginia, daughter of JOHN ELSTON and RUTH. She was born March 08, 1776 in New Jersey, and died January 30, 1819 in Hamilton County, Ohio. He married (2) MARGARET ARMSTRONG September 17, 1829 in Butler County, Ohio. She was born September 17, 1809, and died April 06, 1837 in Decatur County, Indiana. He married (3) NANCY YOUNG November 15, 1837 in Decatur, Indiana. She was born in Decatur County, Indiana. Children of JOHN SHARP and ELIZABETH ELSTON are: i. MARY4 SHARP, b. October 26, 1798, Green County, Pennsylvania. ii. ISAAC SHARP, b. August 13, 1800, Green County, Pennsylvania; d. September 15, 1839, Decatur, Indiana, USA; m. SARA ROZZEL, 1826, Butler County, Ohio; b. November 28, 1807; d. September 22, 1854, Westport, Decatur County, Indiana. iii. JOHN ELSTON JACKSON SHARP, b. May 08, 1802, Greene County, Pennsylvania; d. March 29, 1891, Westport, Decatur County, Indiana; m. (1) SUSANNAH ARMSTRONG, March 14, 1824, Butler County, Ohio; b. August 22, 1799, Ohio; d. 1842, Decatur County, Indiana, USA; m. (2) SARAH ARMSTRONG, August 29, 1843, Decatur Co. Indiana; b. 1826, Indiana; d. Abt. 1858, Decatur County, Indiana; m. (3) SARAH ELLEN MITCHELL, Abt. 1865, Decatur, Indiana, USA; b. November 02, 1831, Kentucky. iv. THOMAS SHARP, b. February 20, 1804, Ohio; d. Ohio; m. UNITY. v. SAMUEL SHARP, b. May 05, 1806, Butler County, Ohio; d. October 06, 1887, Sand Creek, Decatur County, Indiana; m. ELIZABETH MARY VANETTA MCCOTTER, June 20, 1830, Decatur Co., Indiana; b. February 23, 1811, Pennsylvania; d. June 16, 1890, Sand Creek, Decatur County, Indiana. vi. CHARLOTTE SHARP, b. January 04, 1808, Butler County, Ohio. vii. SIMEON SHARP, b. January 10, 1810, Butler County, Ohio; d. March 21, 1879, Decatur, Indiana; m. (1) MARY LATSHAW, Abt. 1829; b. July 22, 1812; d. May 18, 1843, Westport, Decatur, Indiana, USA; m. (2) SARAH M. TRIMBLE, August 02, 1843, Decatur Co., Indiana; b. November 20, 1819, Virginia; d. April 05, 1853, Decatur Co., Indiana; m. (3) MARGARET, Aft. 1853, Decatur Co., Indiana; b. 1813, Virginia. viii. ABDILLA SHARP, b. October 10, 1813, Butler County, Ohio; d. June 19, 1897, Ziff, Wayne County, Illinois; m. ELIZABETH LATSHAW, November 18, 1832, Butler County, Ohio, USA; b. March 29, 1814, Pennsylvania, USA; d. January 27, 1889, Ziff, Wayne County, Illinois, USA. ix. EPHRIAM SHARP, b. July 30, 1815, Butler County, Ohio, USA; d. November 17, 1898, Strawberry, Lawrence County, Arkansas; m. (1) MARGARET STEVENS, October 29, 1834, Decatur, Indiana; b. Abt. 1816, Ohio; d. July 1853, Evening Shade, Sharp, Arkansas; m. (2) MALINDA ELIZA MURPHY, January 08, 1854, Lawrence County,Arkansas; b. Abt. 1819, Arkansas; d. January 13, 1857, Lawrence County,Arkansas, USA; m. (3) ELVINA GODWIN, July 19, 1858, Lawrence County, Arkansas, USA; b. December 01, 1832, Illinois; d. December 18, 1872, Lawrence County, Arkansas, USA; m. (4) NANCY CROOM SMITH, April 27, 1873, Lawrence County, Arkansas, USA; b. March 1843; d. November 07, 1898, Strawberry, Lawrence County, Arkansas. x. WILLIAM H. SHARP, b. June 17, 1817, Hamilton County, Ohio; d. 1867, Evening Shade, Sharp, Arkansas; m. (1) CATHERINE BARNES, April 13, 1837, Decatur Co., Indiana; b. 1819, Butler County, Ohio; d. 1855, Independence County, Arkansas; m. (2) LOUISA C. DOUGLAS, September 13, 1857, Lawrence County, Arkansas; b. Abt. 1833, Tennessee; d. 1864, Lawrence County, Arkansas. Children of JOHN SHARP and MARGARET ARMSTRONG are: xi. JAMES4 SHARP, b. June 13, 1830, Decatur County,Indiana; d. January 17, 1833, Decatur County, Indiana. xii. DAVID SHARP, b. February 29, 1832, Decatur County, Indiana; d. Indiana. xiii. SOLOMON SHARP, b. February 29, 1832, Decatur County, Indiana; d. August 02, 1891, Fugit Township, Decatur Co., Indiana; m. (1) MARY DAVIDSON, October 07, 1856, Decatur Co.,Indiana; b. May 12, 1834; d. April 20, 1860, Fugit Township Decatur Co., Indiana; m. (2) MARY A. HART, January 07, 1862, Decatur Co. Indiana; b. May 1831; d. June 16, 1862, Fugi Township ,Decatur Co., Indiana; m. (3) MARIANNA MANNAMAN MILLER, December 14, 1865, Decatur Co. Indiana; b. October 22, 1836, Decatur County, Indiana; d. 1914, Decatur Co. Indiana. Child of JOHN SHARP and NANCY YOUNG is: xiv. JOSEPHINA4 SHARP, b. October 27, 1838, Decatur County, Indiana; m. JOHN T. BELL, May 30, 1870, Boone, Indiana, USA.

Hear! Hear! Yes, let us know what is going on with this project. It is so frustrating not to hear anything. I understand them having to quit one publisher and go with another and how this could and did slow the project down. What I do not understand is whoever is in charge not letting us know the status periodically. Does anyone out there know the status?????? Dale McMasters "A people who takes no pride in the noble achievements of remote ancestors will never achieve anything worthy to be remembered with pride of remote descendants." Lord Macaulay

Hi, Has anyone heard any news about the delivery of the "Lawrence Co. Family History Book"? Maybe there is a member of the Lawrence county Genealogy and Historical Society on this list??? Any news would be good news. I have no idea what is going on. Jeri Helms Fultz -- "but I remain your affectinate cosin untill death." Thank you again Greatgramdpa Davis for those words. Never dreamed I'd get to use em!

To all researchers interested in Native American research: The Genealogy Society of Craighead County, AR will be hosting a seminar September 29, 2001 in Jonesboro, AR. Daniel F. Littlefield, Jr. will be the speaker. The topic will be Indian Research. For complete information click on the following link or write to me personally. If you want flyers to distribute concerning this event please let me know! Or... if you have flyers to pass out, contact me! The following link goes to Craighead County, AR Genealogy Society homepage. There is a link for more Seminar information. http://www.insolwwb.net/~nlmatthews/newsletter.htm Nancy Matthews nlmatthews@insolwwb.net Nancy's Lawrence County Corner (Arkansas) http://www.insolwwb.net/~nlmatthews/nancy1st.htm Genealogy Society of Craighead County Arkansas http://www.insolwwb.net/~nlmatthews/newsletter.htm

Searching for info on a Nelson A Barnett b c1802 in Ga, was in Holmes Cty,Ms in 1850 but have lost track of him about 1855. Jimmy in Ms

You may want to take a look at this site. It is very promising. Dale McMasters "A people who takes no pride in the noble achievements of remote ancestors will never achieve anything worthy to be remembered with pride of remote descendants." Lord Macaulay Announcing* 8/3/01 Today is the debut of the Patriot Lookup Service on the National web site. The purpose of this new service is to assist the General Public by providing DAR Patriot Index information upon request. The service will be staffed by Volunteer Information Specialists (VIS) volunteers coordinated by Rose Mary Patterson (AZ). Current DAR members already have access to the Patriot Index from the Members' Web Site. We are now, for the first time, offering the general public a Patriot Lookup Service directly from our National web site. If you are a member of a genealogy list or forum and would like to share this information with them, please consider using the following announcement: Now Available FREE DAR PATRIOT LOOKUP SERVICE Do you think you have a Revolutionary patriot (male or female) in your family tree? The DAR will search their database of proven Revolutionary patriots free of charge. This service is available at www.dar.org Sincerely, Susan Tillman National Chairman - VIS Committee

Hi In the 1870 census of Randolph County, I found my gggrandfather, Walter BELLAH, age 32 with his wife Melinda, age 32. (making both born around 1838.) My Melinda died by 1875 (time of his 2nd marriage). I know that Melinda McWILLIAMS was my grandmother's grandmother... That's common knowledge in our family. But I haven't been able to go any further back.. There seems to be a a Malina age 11, dau. of Nilson McWILLIAMS, listed in the 1850 Oregon County Census (making this one born in 1839)...I am in the process of getting all of the census printouts from the actual microfilm, the census that I have are on floppy discs and have been trascribed. I'm not sure about any errors made by the transcriptionist... so when I get it I can check the real deal!! I think it's suppose to be Malinda, but don't know for sure! I am needing a lookup for the 1850 Lawrence County Census for McWILLIAMS... in particular, if there are any Melinda/Malindas anywhere, dau. of whomever.. She would need to be about 10-12, I think, just judging from the age she is listed on the 1870 Randolph Co. Census. Does anyone know anything about the above Malina McWILLIAMS or about the Melinda McWILLIAMS who married my Walter BELLAH in Randolph Co? My Walter's son is said to be the Walter BELLAH listed in Oregon County, MO but there have been 6 Walter BELLAHS found, so far...... Would really appreciate a lookup on the 1850 Census, as well as any other help on my McWILLIAMS! Thanks! Lanita in Wichita

I am looking for information on the way these families intersect.  My gggrandfather Joseph Canada was born in either SC or AL in about 1832.  I am looking for his parents, but cannot find them.  Joseph was in Randolph County, Arkansas in 1852, 1860, 1868 and then either died or moved.  He no longer shows up on the Census or any records I could find. I know that he had two children between 1860 and 1868, Mary J. in 1964 , and Leander or Lee in 1868-9.  Joseph married Elizabeth (Betsy) Jane Robinson DEC 1852.  The had 7 children in all, although I can only find 6.  James J. born 1853, Arabella 1855, William R. 1858, General Jackson 1862. Several of the Canada's and Wilson were on the Lawrence County, AR Census and I want to know if any of this sounds familiar to anyone on this page.  Interaction: On the 1860 Randolph County, AR Census Joseph Canada 30 SC Elizabeth J. 30 TN James J 7 AR Arabella 5 William R. 2 On the 1870 Randolph County, AR Census Little Black twp NO JOSEPH CANADA: Just: Eliza J. Canada TN Mary 4 Leander 1 also: Current River Twp Benjamin Wilson 60 GA Moses 22 Hester 20 AR John 15 Nancy Carr 15 AR Domestic Servant Gen Cannaday 9 AR Domestic Servant By 1880: Little Black Twp Anthony C. Gamel 58 SC Elizaabeth J 48 TN -   -     (This is Elizabeth Robinson Canada Gamel) Mary J 15  AR John W  11 James Lee 8 MO SC TN Lucinda  6 Stepchildren- Mary Canada 14 AR -  Tn                    Lee Canada  12 Interaction: In Janes Creek Twp Rheuben Wilson 42 AL Isabel (wife) 28 AR W. Hardee 8 AR Henry Davis 5 Minie Augusta 3 Emily Isabel 1 Mary (cousin) 45 AL John (brother) 23 AR Mollie (sister-in-law) 16 TN General Canada (cousin)  17 AR AL TN John Zemilee (laborer) 19 AR Don Robinson 26 AR Does any of this sound familiar to anybody, please let me know if anyone can tell me the connection between Mary Canada and Joseph Canada.  Or of the connection between the Canadas and Alisons and Robinsons, and the Wilsons and Alison and Canadas and Gamel. Please contact me here or at ckenned3@twcny.rr.com Thanks, Cathleen Kennedy

By popular demand !!! There are 123 subscribers to ARLAWREN-L and 34 subscribers to ARLAWREN-D. There are 252 subscribers to ARRANDOL-L and 53 subscribers to ARRANDOL-D. Subscribers to the "L" suffix receive each individual msg as it is posted. Subscribers to the "D" suffix get a digest version -- several msgs lumped together and sent only once or twice each day. Regards, ///Steve Looney - Listmanager ARLAWREN, ARRANDOL, YARBROUGH///

So sorry to send a blanket e-mail like this, but with more than a thousand e-mails in my in box when I got home from the hospital yesterday, I simply found I could not reply individually. My son, Kent, (God bless this sweet son) sent a note to everyone in my address book about me being in the hospital due to kidney failure. The response from all of you has been tremendous. I've sat here at the computer this morning with tears running down my cheeks as I read over and over how so many of you were praying for me and how you were asking your church to pray for me and it was simply overwhelming. Having "passed through the valley of the shadow of death" I can honestly say I do not believe in miracles, I depend on them. Thank you all for your unselfish response to the cry of one in dire need. Hugs to each, Dale Hinshaw McMasters "A people who takes no pride in the noble achievements of remote ancestors will never achieve anything worthy to be remembered with pride of remote descendants." Lord Macaulay

This hint was on today's ancestry.com: Lanita FAST FACT: SEARCH HINTS--MISSPELLINGS, ABBREVIATIONS, AND INITIALS ==================================================================== Having trouble finding your ancestors in a database? Databases are rather picky creatures; one key letter read wrong by the database creator can throw a huge monkey wrench into your search. Often- confused letters in transcriptions and indexes include: L and S T and F J, G, and Y I and J K and R O and Q P and R U and W In addition, vowels are also frequently misinterpreted. Switching similar-looking letters or vowels in the surnames you are researching can bring surprising results. Another way to overcome misspelled surnames would be to try some advanced searches using only given names, and to include other criteria to narrow it down. The success of this method would naturally depend on the size and nature of the database, but it often works. Given names can present their own difficulties. How often have you seen records listing William as Wm; Thomas as Thos; Robert as Robt; James as Jas; Charles as Chas, etc. And how about initials? Probably quite often. These are possibilities that should not be overlooked when including a given name in your search.

The Top Ten Indicators That You've Become A Gene-Aholic > 10. You introduce your daughter as your descendent. > 9. You've never met any of the people you send e-mail to, even though > you're related. > 8. You can recite your lineage back 8 generations, but can't remember > your > nephew's name. > 7. You have more photographs of dead people than living ones. > 6. You've ever taken a tape recorder and/or notebook to a family > reunion. > 5. You've not only read the latest GEDCOM standard, you understand it! > 4. The local genealogy society borrows books from you! > 3. The only film you've seen in the last year was the 1880 census > index. > 2. More than half of your CD collection is made up of marriage records > or > pedigrees. > 1. Your elusive ancestor has been spotted in more different places than > Elvis! > Heavenly Father is planning a great Family Reunion > ... and we're helping with the invitations! >

This was on ancestry.com's newsletter today.. since they own these mailing lists, I'm assuming that it's okay to send... Lanita SENATOR'S LETTER AND RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT FAMILY HISTORY MONTH ==================================================================== Below is the text from Senator Hatch's letter that was sent to all of the other United States Senators requesting their support for his Family History Resolution to declare October Family History Month every year. Below that is the text of the resolution itself: United States Senate Washington, DC 20510-4402 10 July 2001 Dear Colleague: It is with great enthusiasm that I write to ask you to co-sponsor my resolution that will dedicate the Month of October of each year as "Family History Month." Within the last month some 14,167,329 people researched their family history and 24 million people have used the Web and e-mail to locate or hunt for family or friends with whom they had lost touch. Researching ancestry is a very important component to self-identity. It can lead to long-sought-after family reunions or life saving stories like that of Nancy Andjelich Margraff. Nancy's story, found in the book, "In Search of Our Ancestors," by Megan Smolenyak, helps to illustrate the need for public attention to the important subject of family history. Nancy started showing signs of an illness that afflicted her father who died suddenly at the age of 39. At the time her mother was told that her father had a rare illness that caused a cerebral hemorrhage that killed him. After Nancy learned she had this deadly illness, she began corresponding with the Minister of Health in Zagreb, Croatia. He kindly accepted and distributed informational packets that Nancy put together regarding the diagnosis and treatment of her illness. She disseminated the informational packets to her extended family members, many of whom are alive today because they were identified through family history research that lead to the early diagnosis and treatment of their affliction. At present there are some two thousand five hundred genealogical societies in the United States that represent approximately a million people who belong to these groups. One such group, The Federation of Genealogical Societies, represents around 560 genealogical societies and ultimately at least half a million individuals. There is no doubt that the study of family history is growing in popularity and is an important tool in researching ethnic identity and genetic health concerns. I urge you to join me in supporting the millions of American men and women who have researched their family history by co-sponsoring the "Family History Resolution." For more information on this resolution or to add your name as co-sponsor, please contact Chris Campbell in my office at (202) 224-4412. Sincerely, Orrin G. Hatch United States Senator ____________________________________________________________________ 107th Congress, 1st Session. S. Res. _____ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES Mr. Hatch submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on __________________ RESOLUTION Designating the month of October each year as "Family History Month." Whereas it is the family, striving for a future of opportunity and hope, that reflects our Nation's belief in community, stability, and love; Whereas the family remains an institution of promise, reliance, and encouragement; Whereas we look to the family as an unwavering symbol of constancy that will help us discover a future of prosperity, promise, and potential; Whereas within our Nation's libraries and archives lie the treasured records that detail the history of our Nation, our States, our communities, and our citizens; Whereas individuals from across our Nation and across the world have embarked on a genealogical journey by discovering who their ancestors were and how various forces shaped their past; Whereas an ever-growing number in our Nation and in other nations are collecting, preserving, and sharing genealogies, personal documents, and memorabilia that detail the life and times of families around the world; Whereas 54,000,000 individuals belong to a family where someone in the family has used the Internet to research their family history; Whereas individuals from across our Nation and across the world continue to research their family heritage and its impact upon the history of our Nation and the world; Whereas approximately 60 percent of Americans have expressed an interest in tracing their family history; Whereas the study of family history gives individuals a sense of their heritage and a sense of responsibility in carrying out a legacy that their ancestors began; Whereas as individuals learn about their ancestors who worked so hard and sacrificed so much, their commitment to honor their ancestors memory by doing good is increased; Whereas interest in our personal family history transcends all cultural and religious affiliations; Whereas to encourage family history research, education, and the sharing of knowledge is to renew the commitment to the concept of family and home; and Whereas the involvement of National, State, and local officials in promoting genealogy and in facilitating access to family history records in archives and libraries are important factors in the successful perception of nationwide camaraderie, support, and participation: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Senate --- (1) designates the month of October each year as "Family History Month"; and (2) requests that the President issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe the month with appropriate ceremonies and activities. ____________________________________________________________________ CONTACTING YOUR SENATOR If you haven't had a chance to contact your Senator, please do so. This is a wonderful opportunity for the genealogical community to be recognized for our hard work in preserving our heritage. Let them hear from you! U.S. Senate http://www.senate.gov/contacting/index_by_state.cfm You may also phone the United States Capitol switchboard at (202) 224-3121 and an operator will connect you directly with the Senate office you request. READ MORE ABOUT FAMILY HISTORY MONTH You can read more about the history of Family History Month at: http://www.ancestry.com/library/view/columns/compass/2480.asp How will designating October as Family History Month be helpful to the genealogical community and what can you do locally to celebrate? http://www.ancestry.com/library/view/news/articles/4067.asp More on Family History Month from Dick Eastman: http://www.ancestry.com/library/view/columns/eastman/3999.asp "Five Projects for Family History Month" by George G. 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This was sent on another list, I thought it was too good to just delete!! Lanita The Story Tellers..... We are the chosen. My feelings are in each family there is one who seems called to find the ancestors. To put flesh on their bones and make them live again, to tell the family story and to feel that somehow they know and approve. To me, doing genealogy is not a cold gathering of facts but, instead, breathing life into all who have gone before. We are the story tellers of the tribe. All tribes have one. We have been called as it were by our genes. Those who have gone before cry out to us: Tell our story. So, we do. In finding them, we somehow find ourselves. How many graves have I stood before now and cried? I have lost count. How many times have I told the ancestors you have a wonderful family you would be proud of us? How many times have I walked up to a grave and felt somehow there was love there for me? I cannot say. It goes beyond just documenting facts. It goes to who am I and why do I do the things I do? It goes to seeing a cemetery about to be lost forever to weeds and indifference and saying I can't let this happen. The bones here are bones of my bone and flesh of my flesh. It goes to doing something about it. It goes to pride in what our ancestors were able to accomplish. How they contributed to what we are today. It goes to respecting their hardships and losses, their never giving in or giving up, their resoluteness to go on and build a life for their family. It goes to deep pride that they fought to make and keep us a Nation. It goes to a deep and immense understanding that they were doing it for us. That we might be born who we are. That we might remember them. So we do. With love and caring and scribing each fact of their existence, because we are them and they are us. So, as a scribe called, I tell the story of my family. It is up to that one called in the next generation to answer the call and take their place in the long line of family storytellers. That, is why I do my family genealogy, and that is what calls those young and old to step up and put flesh on the bones. ( Unknown Author )

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN!!!! Guess what!! We can now order the census cd for $20 each for whatever year we want!!! The S-K Publishing Company that you find online that provides all the census for all counties in the nation is found at the below url site... Rather than paying enormous price for the census, you can go straight to the company themselves and order any census cd for just $20... OR some books are just $10.. Go to: http://www.skpub.com/ This is the S-K Publishing Company that you find online that provides all the census for all counties in the nation... They are located here in Wichita. CLICK on GENEALOGY, this will take you to site where you will click on what state you want.... (go ahead and click on MO, then click on OREGON CO.) See that 'wait list' column?.... that needs to be up to 13 before they will scan the census. WHY am I bringing this up? Because I want a cd for 1910 and 1920, and they have to have 13 people on the wait list before they scan... If you are interested, please consider putting your name on the list. SO, if you are interested, in getting any census, please check this site out.. I, of course, am hoping that you will order one of the 2 years that I am interested in, but thought some of the rest might be beneficial to you also. Now you know! Lanita ps: no, I don't have anything to do with them, just passing on the information!

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