My great grandmother Eliza Jane (ARMSTRONG) Rylance had twin sons in 1871. They both died before they were a year old, cause of death listed as 'teething'. My aunt (EJ's granddaughter) was pregnant with twin sons in 1949 when she fell down a flight of stairs and miscarried. Linda Hamid In rainy Roseville, California

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Armstrong, Snider, Allen, Chase, Grady, Bennet Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/kQB.2ACIB/2521 Message Board Post: Looking for infomation about ancestors for L. B. "Billy Armstrong aka Lyman B. Armstrong born 14 Nov. 1871 d. Nov. 1932. It is said that he left home (wherever that was) at age 9 (about 1880) when his stepmother sent him to get a bucket of water. Instead, he hopped on a horse and headed west. He worked with cowboys and in saloons and ended up in Haigler, NE. He married Lela May Snider 6 June, 1894 in Haigler & worked in the mercantile business with J. E. Allen, M. M. Chase, James Grady, and George Bennet. He purchased the store from George Bennet in 1908, which then was affectionately thought of as the Armstrong General Merchandise Store. They had two daughters, Mamie and Dulcy. Any information about this family would be welcome! Thanks!

Have you checked out the NEGenweb sites?? I don't know what county Haigler NE is in, but you could find out at the NEGenWeb site I have had excellent sucdess in obtaining Obits, Biographies, and other documents on various ancestors who homesteaded in Eastern Nebr after the Civil war.. There were several Armstrong families in Eastern Nebraska during the time you are interested in perhaps your L.B. Armstrong ran away to a relatives home?? Regards John D Armstrong A Nebraska Native, removed to snowless Alaska rdswatkins@MSN.COM wrote: >This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > >Surnames: Armstrong, Snider, Allen, Chase, Grady, Bennet >Classification: Query > >Message Board URL: > >http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/kQB.2ACIB/2521 > >Message Board Post: > >Looking for infomation about ancestors for L. B. "Billy Armstrong aka Lyman B. Armstrong born 14 Nov. 1871 d. Nov. 1932. >It is said that he left home (wherever that was) at age 9 (about 1880) when his stepmother sent him to get a bucket of water. Instead, he hopped on a horse and headed west. He worked with cowboys and in saloons and ended up in Haigler, NE. >He married Lela May Snider 6 June, 1894 in Haigler & worked in the mercantile business with J. E. Allen, M. M. Chase, James Grady, and George Bennet. He purchased the store from George Bennet in 1908, which then was affectionately thought of as the Armstrong General Merchandise Store. >They had two daughters, Mamie and Dulcy. >Any information about this family would be welcome! Thanks! > > > >

Of our Armstrong family my father has had 4 sets of twins. 2 of each. My brother has a set of twin girls, I had a set of twin girls, My daughter had a set of twin boys and my sister's son had a set of twin boys. At this point in time my father has 6 great grandsons all under the age of 18 months. The poor granddaughters are out numbered. Pat Tatom

Vicki, The Cyber Party was a great event! You could eat all you wanted without a tummy ache and drink all you wanted without a hangover! It was great to liven up a dull winter night. If we have another one, you will probably find me crawling in a pile of crawfish hulls with a smile on my face! love, Fount PS, I found some spicy cajun crawfish at Walmart and have been buying them out and yesterday I looked on the box and they were made in China!!! How did they copy the red hot cajun seasoning so good? Who would have thought it? ----- Original Message ----- From: Vicki Showers <walleye1@netins.net> To: <ARMSTRONG-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, November 12, 2002 6:02 PM Subject: Fw: [ARMSTRONG-L] Are our A*s still safe? > Fount, we were just talking about a cyber party and remembering the first > one. If you recall you were found late that nite in the corner, rolling in > crab shells!!!. Sounds like parts of FL are getting hit this afternoon. Hope > this finds you still ok. Love Vicki NW Iowa > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Fount Armstrong" <farmstrong3@cfl.rr.com> > To: <ARMSTRONG-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Tuesday, November 12, 2002 8:44 AM > Subject: Re: [ARMSTRONG-L] Are our A*s still safe? > > > > Hello Clemi! > > > > We moved from where the storms were in the Knoxville area in the nick of > > time and are living in sunny FL and happy to be back on the "A" list and > > seeing it's still the same caring, chatting list. > > Fount > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: Clemi <clemi@chipshot.net> > > To: <ARMSTRONG-L@rootsweb.com> > > Sent: Monday, November 11, 2002 11:17 PM > > Subject: [ARMSTRONG-L] Are our A*s still safe? > > > > > > > Hello A*s ... > > > Please, if any of our Armstrongs have been in harm's way with the > horrible > > weather and are > > > alright, do check in. > > > > > > If you know of any directly affected, let us know what you've heard. > > > > > > These storms have been so wide spread, I've been worrying. > > > > > > Take care, > > > clemi > > > > > > > > > > > >

I'm an Armstrong by birth and my twin boys will be celebrating their 6th birthday next week. Patty

I'm an Armstrong and have a brother and sister who are twins b/ 1965...we also have great uncles who were born in 1870. 95 yrs between our twins... Pattie

Clemi and all, We did have several subscribers in the GA and TN area.. and sadly, if they need help, they probably have no way to communicate to us at present... There have been a couple email addresses that were or have been "bouncing" but the reasons given do not necessarily indicate a disaster... then again...................??? I would hope and pray that none of our Armstrong List or family if you will, were effected, but as wide of path as those twisters have cut, it's reasonably certain that some of our family were effected... Sincerely, John D in Snowless, Alaska Clemi wrote: >Well A*s ... >Not many have reported in concerning their well-being. > >If you wish to see where all the storms hit, go here: > >http://www.nytimes.com/pages/national/nationalspecial/ > >Then click on the area on the near right which says "Graphic Tracking Twisters on Their >Lethal Paths" > >The number of tornadoes has risen from 69 to 88. > >Still worried, >clemi > > > >

Bob, I notice your Daughter-in-law Christine was a Glenn... is she related to any Glenn's in the Iowa, Missouri region?? Sincerely, John D in Snowless Wasilla Alaska Robert E. Armstrong wrote: >We have twin grandchildren, a boy and a girl. Keith Nicholas Armstrong and >Kylee Nicole Armstrong, born to my second son and his wife, Kevin Michael >Armstrong and Christine Janice (Glenn) Armstrong. Keith and Kylee were born >Oct 14, 1997 in Houston, and live with their parents at the Air Base in >Anchorage Alaska. >The first twins we know of in our 9 generations of American Armstrongs. >Sincerely, >Bob Armstrong >in Houston, TX > >cborges wrote: > > > >>I'm an Armstrong by birth and my twin boys will be celebrating their 6th >>birthday next week. >> >>Patty >> >> > >-- >~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > Robert E. Armstrong, DVM, MS, author of two new > mystery/thrillers, CANIS - ISBN: 0-595-14703-8 > and INDEX OF SUSPICION - ISBN: 0-595-20485-6 > Writer's Showcase is an imprint of iUniverse, Inc. > http://www.neosoft.com/~bob-nita/Canis_Welcome.htm > or http://www.neosoft.com/~bob-nita/INDEX_Welcome.htm >~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > > > > >

Well A*s ... Not many have reported in concerning their well-being. If you wish to see where all the storms hit, go here: http://www.nytimes.com/pages/national/nationalspecial/ Then click on the area on the near right which says "Graphic Tracking Twisters on Their Lethal Paths" The number of tornadoes has risen from 69 to 88. Still worried, clemi

Fount, we were just talking about a cyber party and remembering the first one. If you recall you were found late that nite in the corner, rolling in crab shells!!!. Sounds like parts of FL are getting hit this afternoon. Hope this finds you still ok. Love Vicki NW Iowa ----- Original Message ----- From: "Fount Armstrong" <farmstrong3@cfl.rr.com> To: <ARMSTRONG-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, November 12, 2002 8:44 AM Subject: Re: [ARMSTRONG-L] Are our A*s still safe? > Hello Clemi! > > We moved from where the storms were in the Knoxville area in the nick of > time and are living in sunny FL and happy to be back on the "A" list and > seeing it's still the same caring, chatting list. > Fount > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Clemi <clemi@chipshot.net> > To: <ARMSTRONG-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Monday, November 11, 2002 11:17 PM > Subject: [ARMSTRONG-L] Are our A*s still safe? > > > > Hello A*s ... > > Please, if any of our Armstrongs have been in harm's way with the horrible > weather and are > > alright, do check in. > > > > If you know of any directly affected, let us know what you've heard. > > > > These storms have been so wide spread, I've been worrying. > > > > Take care, > > clemi > > > > > >

Thats the same thing that I was wondering with such a huge area of distruction. Vicki NW Iowa ----- Original Message ----- From: "Clemi" <clemi@chipshot.net> To: <ARMSTRONG-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, November 11, 2002 10:17 PM Subject: [ARMSTRONG-L] Are our A*s still safe? > Hello A*s ... > Please, if any of our Armstrongs have been in harm's way with the horrible weather and are > alright, do check in. > > If you know of any directly affected, let us know what you've heard. > > These storms have been so wide spread, I've been worrying. > > Take care, > clemi >

Dear cousins, Thanks for the great kindness from all but I do need to clarify that I was just passing on the story about hydroplaning with your cruise control on. Gosh, how lucky to have such caring people; almost wished I deserved the wonderful thoughts I got from so many of you. On another note, my 18 year old daughter (who is physically fine now) was the victim of a hit and run a few weeks ago. I never realized the trauma the victim goes through because that "someone" left them in their crumpled car without knowing if they were alive or dead. Anyone ever have to deal with that before? Diana in Oklahoma

Hello Clemi! We moved from where the storms were in the Knoxville area in the nick of time and are living in sunny FL and happy to be back on the "A" list and seeing it's still the same caring, chatting list. Fount ----- Original Message ----- From: Clemi <clemi@chipshot.net> To: <ARMSTRONG-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, November 11, 2002 11:17 PM Subject: [ARMSTRONG-L] Are our A*s still safe? > Hello A*s ... > Please, if any of our Armstrongs have been in harm's way with the horrible weather and are > alright, do check in. > > If you know of any directly affected, let us know what you've heard. > > These storms have been so wide spread, I've been worrying. > > Take care, > clemi > >

Mary and List, Which ever way this discussion could go, you may want to refer to the archives... I recall quite awhile back, on one of the "Armstrong traits" discussions, there were several people who had Twins in their Armstrong lines... There are no twins, in my Armstrong line, at least none that we've discovered (yet)..! However, my wife is the daughter of an identical twin... and so as our son's wives bacame pregnant, we always wondered (hoped).... Our last grand daughter born 8/8/02 was big enough to be two.... at 9 lbs and 2 oz... Sincerely, John D Wasilla, Alaska LITMAR@aol.com wrote: ><PRE>Anyone care to comment on the numbers of twins in Armstrong line? Mary > > > >

Hi Janet, Here is what I have on William, brother of James. 1) Archibald Armsrong - married Ann 2) John Armstrong - married Mary Springer 3) William Armstrong (brother to James), born January 16, 1767, died April 25, 1835. Married Jane Little. William Died during an operation for cancer, age 68. Will dated Oct. 12, 1829, gives 210 acres to son Samuel. William and Jane are buried at Red Clay Creek Church, Delaware. Children of William and Jane Little: 1) John 2) Samuel 3) Amanda 4) Duffield 5) Margaret 6) Archibald, twin, died at birth 7) William, twin of Archibald. I have more details for the above. Although I have personally not verifed the above, it's probably a good starting point to come up with verification. Hope this Helps, Steve A.

Hello A*s ... Please, if any of our Armstrongs have been in harm's way with the horrible weather and are alright, do check in. If you know of any directly affected, let us know what you've heard. These storms have been so wide spread, I've been worrying. Take care, clemi

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/kQB.2ACIB/1279.1294.2 Message Board Post: I have just transcribed a newspaper article about the Parrett reunion which took place near Washington CH in about 1885-90 Many of your names are listed. I thought you might enjoy. Marcia >From a newspaper clipping in David Parrett's scrapbook. Date range 1885-1890 The scrapbook is now owned by Marcia Loudon - jloudon@nc.rr.com PARRETT'S REUNION An Immense Family Without Black Sheep. A Reporter Visits The Family Assembly and Takes Notes. A Brief Sketch of their Origin "How d'ye do, sir. How, maybe you don't recollect me, but I think when I tell you of a little circumstance you'll know who I am." "All right sir, go ahead, but I don't know you now." "Well, sir, twenty-seven years ago this month you came to my house and wanted to buy my horse for a price that I didn't think was enough and I wouldn't sell him to you. Remember?" "No, sir, I don't." "Don't? Well, don't you recollect that you came to my house and stayed all night and kept on trying to get that horse. Don't you remember George Parrett." "Oh, ha, ha. I ought to recollect you. Why tarnation yes, I remember all about that time, you wouldn't sell me the either. Well, how are you any how?" S'pose you're going to the reunion." This was the first intimation the reporter had, upon entering a car on the Ohio Southern railroad at Washington, that he had gotten into a whole nest of Parrett. George Parrett, one of the old stock, was trying to impress Uncle Elijah Parrett, of this city, that he ought to remember him, and amid all there was a ceaseless din of voices in salutation of relatives. All were on their way to Parrett's Crossing, a little station six miles from Washington, where the annual reunion of the Parrett family was to take place on Thursday. The reporter was naturally impelled along with the rest and at about eight o'clock was dumped out at the crossing, where a bevy of ruddy faced girls were assembled to welcome the carload of Parretts. They probably didn't expect a reporter of else they would not have appeared so anxious. Anyhow the reporter got off with the rest and was soon being hailed on every side. "How do you do, Mr. Parrett?" "I don't know you, but suppose you are a Parrett, and s! o how d'ye do." Had not Mr. Mack Parrett been with us to indicate our identity we don't know but what not a few of the Parrett family of the gentler sex would have been embaracing one of the Parrett's who had not yet been with them. Anyhow, we went to the Parrett reunion, and it was a glorious affair. There were nearly two hundred of the Parrett race present, and a study of their faces was a pleasant occupation of the reporter all day. The oldest surviving patriarchs of the name were there with their proud carriage and manly bearing, yet beneath it all could be seen the teetering and weakness which creeping age brought forth. There were present the matrons of the younger generation, looking prim and neat in their summer silks and best bonnets. Smiles of gratification fitted across their faces, and nothing could excel the extreme pleasure they must certainly have felt. Then there was present the younger generation, the children's' children, all of them handsome and modest looking boys and girls. The Parrett family ought to be proud of the fifth generation that is accounted for at this reunion. They are the younger ones and not another so large a crowd in the three counties of Pickaway, Fayette, and Ross will average up a more handsome of well-developed generation. The re-union took place the large and beautiful grove of Mr. Joseph Parrett, a short distance from the railroad station and easily accessible by the turnpikes. Upon the ground was erected a suitable platform for the speaker and music, while all around were scattered substantial seats, and a little further away were high tables, upon which was spread a mighty load of good things, well prepared. An organ was placed on the stage for the purpose of furnishing music. The morning train brought to the station fifty-two Parretts from the vicinity of Greenfield and Salem. These were soon reinforced by the arrival of carriage load after carriage load of the family, who drove into the grove from their homes in the immediate neighborhood. The forenoon was entirely taken up by handshaking and recognition of all hands. A new arrival would enter the grove and immediately be taken in hand by a member of the committee who piloted him or her around through the crowd introducing to all and finally conducting them to a pleasant seat with the rest. The early arrivals were mostly of the younger generations, with the exception of Uncle Elijah and his good wife, from Circleville, who got there early. Along about ten o'clock the faces of the middle aged began to wear wistful expressions and their gaze would be frequently turned steadily up and down he road leading to the grove. Evidently the throng would not be happy it there were no more arrivals. Somethin! g was lacking to complete the family gathering, and there was much uneasiness. Soon, however, a vehicle drove into the ground and there was a general hum of gratification as the tall and dignified form of Eli Parrett, one of the landmarks, was seen alighting. He straightened himself up briskly, gazed around for a moment, and then that self-satisfied and broad smile, which is so characteristic of the Parrett family, broke out all over his visage and he immediately set about had-shaking he whole company. The quota was not yet full, however, and until the arrival of the other patriarch, good natured old Captain Jon Parrett, of Good Hope, Fayette c., who came in about half-past eleven and immediately set everybody humming with good humor and jollity. At noon luncheon was served upon the rude but comfortably constructed tables, and a general "falling to" was executed. Of the coalition served it is not necessary to delight upon. It was furnished by the Parrett family and everythin! g likely to temper and strengthen a delicate, appetite, such as reporters generally possess, was amply provided. After dinner the real pleasure of the reunion took place. At one o'clock Mr. Stawder Parrett, the President of the reunion committee called the talkative family together, asked them to be seated, and proceeded to announce the program. Little Maude Allen, of Springfield, one of the relatives sang very sweetly an appropriate song, which elicited much applause, after which two other little children sang a comic duet. Rev. R. Roe, the old family minister then offered up a feeling and eloquent prayer for the family and neighbors. Mr. Eli Parrett, the oldest representative of the name present, was then called upon and spoke for a short time. He recounted some of the reminiscences of the family, their successes and battles in life, gave some sterling advice to the younger generations and closed by wishing them all health and happiness. Captain John Parrett, or "John, the cheerful," he should be called, was called. He spoke in a delightful mood for a while and got the entire family in the best of humor. Mr. Joseph Hidy, of the Washington Register, then read an address, which was brimful of good things and was highly appreciated. After this the speaking became of a general character and as the crowd felt disposed they called for the Hon. D I. Worthington and Madison Pavey, both congressional candidates, mingled with the crowd and were called to the platform. Both gentlemen spoke in a happy vein, both wished they were of the Parrett family, and both we are sure, wanted all their votes at the primaries. Both gentlemen are well liked by the Parretts and their friends and they will no doubt experience much uneasiness in choosing between them. Rev. Williams, pastor of the M. E. church, of Jeffersonville, a fine little gentleman with good pulpit ability, also spoke and blessed the munificence and Christian spirit of the family. His remarks were perhaps the most eloquent of all and were also quite timely. Other impromptu speaking was indulged in and the entire afternoon was well spent. Strawder Parrett was re-elected President of the society by acclamation and in accepting the position he read an intelligent and scholarly address prepared for the occasion, in which the originals of he family were reverently reviewed. The origin of the Parrett family in America dates back to the year 1740, when Frederick Parrett left his home in Switzerland and braved the dangers of the great deep to seek his fortune in the great new world. Arriving in America he cast about and married an English! lady of good birth. By this marriage they had borne to them nine children, of whom the majority were boys. These children all grew to manhood and womanhood, married and grew large families which spread all over the county, a goodly number of them coming to Ohio and settling in the counties of Ross, Fayette and Pickaway. The are universally frugal and for the most part have succeeded well in life, providing for their progeny ample of the world's goods. The names of those who attended the reunion are as follows: S J Parrett, S A Parrett, frank Parrett, T A Rodgers, Albina A Rodgers, W M L Parrett, Ina A Rodgers, A F Parrett, Jessie M Parrett, Geo F Parrett, Mary A Parrett, of South Salem; Jesse P Thomas, Mary. Henry Parrett, Peter J. Parrett, Henry L Parrett, M. T. Parrett, Mrs. E. S. Parrett, Anna M. Parrett, Maattie J Parrett, Callie J Parrett, John Parrett, Sophie Parrett, Florence Parrett, W A Parrett, Lizzie B Parrett, Blanch Parrett, Arthur Parrett, Maude Parrett, Jos Harper, Alice Harper, F. F. Parrett, Lucy Parrett, Chas A Parrett, Ruth M. Parrett, John Ware, A N Ware, W. J. Parrett of Lyndon; A. L Wilson, Kate D. Wilson, Cora Wilson, Minnie Wilson, Maude E. Wilson, Wm Ware, Elizabeth Ware, Benny Sloane, Thomas Murray, Margaret Murray, Geo E. Murray, Chas. W. Murray, Henry L. Parrett, Emil Kerr, T. C. Kerri, of Greenfield; Adam Nabergall, Eilza Nabergall, Emma King, C. W. Crosby, John R. Parrett, Hallie Parrett, of Good Hope; Elijah Parrett, Mary T. Parrett, Mack Parrett, ! Joe A Parrett, Circleville; Mrs. Leah Allen, Frank L. Parrett, Stella J. Parrett, R S Sutherland, Hannah Sotherland, John B Parrett, Alice Parrett, Alex Parrett, Lew Parrett, Eli Parrett, Mart McCoy, Anna McCoy T. F. Parrett, Mrs. Mary B Parrett, Fannie B, Carrie G, Harry C and T F Parrett, Jr, L.H. Parrett, Mrs. LH Parrett, Inez, Bessie and Harry Parret, James Welton, Carolin W Welton, Maude and Mertie Welton, Cyrus R Parrett, Lizzie Parrett, Ch,as W, Lillie M, Leroy and Clarence Parrett, John A Parrett, Amy, Stella, and Al Clouser, of Washington CH; John A Parrett, Emma and Mary Parrett, Solomon Saum, Samantha Saum, Sarah Parrett, Simon Saum, Laura B and Arthur Saum, Clayton C. Parrett, D. W. Kesler, Tena Kessler, Homer, Harry and Edit Kessler, Augustus Parrett, Reyburn Kirk, W B Kirk, Ada and Dora Kirk, JF Parrett, Mary A Parrett, Jessie and Susie Welton, Mary C Boyd, Elmer T Boyd, Minnie A Straley, of Parrett's Crossing; Jos Hamer, Elisabeth and Medie Hamer, Jas Fent, J! ohn B Fent, Eli Smith, Menerva, Bella, Bertie, Herman and Lulu Smith, J. T. Davis, Mattie V Davis, Mary S. Parrett, Henry Kirk, Elmira Kirk, Flora, Trane C, Georgie and Lucy P Kirk, J. P Popejoy and Mrs. J. P.Popejoy, ES Parrett, Nettie Parrett, Earl and George Parrett, of Jeffersonville; Mrs. J. W. Morris, Ada B and Ray P Coffeeville, of Kansas; Geo B, Amelia, Gertude, Blanche, Harley, Noyes and Dio Parrett, Fannie Crow, Flora Harrison,, Ed A Parrett, Mary Parrett, Seth E Parrett, Jennie Parrett, Bennie Parrett, Helen and Robert Parrett, of Madison Mills; Russell Parrett, Monte Parrett, Homer, Bertie, Blanche, Albert and BH Parrett, Nancy Parrett, Cora and May Parrett, John M Allen, Jane Allen, Elden Allen or Heglers; J Parrett Allen, Mr. CCD Allen and daughter May of Springfield; W. A. Allemang, of New Holland. By accurate count there were one hundred and ninty-nine of the Parretts and their blood relatives present. The most of them were Parretts, however, and those who answered to other names still bore the marks of the family. A registry book was kept open and all those in attendance, both of the family and visitors, were asked to register their names. At six o'clock in the evening the party broke up and returned to their several homes, happy and contented.

Glad to hear you are safe and sound at least physically. I had a wreck a couple of years ago and it makes you a little spooky. Take it easy. Patti ----- Original Message ----- From: <OneLdyBear@aol.com> To: <ARMSTRONG-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, November 09, 2002 10:57 PM Subject: [ARMSTRONG-L] Non-Gen; safety tip > Received this story and thought some could profit by it and > perhaps save some loved one by passing it on. > Diana > ========================================== > I had a wreck a couple of weeks ago and totaled our Lincoln Town Car. > I hydroplaned on Hwy. 35 between Gladewater & Kilgore. I was not hurt, > just emotionally rattled! I know the Lord was with me. > > I learned a lesson I'd like to pass on to you. You may know this > already but the highway patrolman told me that you should never drive > in the rain with your cruise control on. He said if you did and hydroplaned > (which I did) that when your tires were off the road, your car would > accelerate to a high rate of speed (which it did). You don't have much, if > any control when you hydroplane, but you are totally in the hands of God > when the car accelerates. I took off like I was in an airplane. I'm so > thankful > I made it through that ordeal. Please pass the word around about not using > cruise control when the pavement is wet or icy. The highway patrolman said > this should be on the sun-visor with the warning about air-bags. > > The only person I've found out who knew this (besides the patrolman) was > a man who had a similar accident and totaled his car. This has made me > wonder if this is not why so many of our young people are dying in accidents. > Be careful out there! Love & God Bless. > _____________________________________________________________ >

Ben, I never saw your message about the books you bought in England, which contain info about Armstrongs. If there's an index, and if you have the time, would you please check to see if there's a Henry ARMSTRONG in it, b 1791 @Oblong, Dutchess Co., NY, d 1878 @ Owego, Tioga Co., NY? This is the gentleman that I've been trying to chase down for over 20 years now, and although I've finally learned something about him, I'd like to have as many sources as possible. I have a question for you, if you don't mind: I've been on the Armstrong list for several years now, but have never subscribed to Armstong GEN-Only. Would you recomment that I do subscribe to it, as well? Is there a lot of actual genealogy there? (I guess I'll always really line the A* list, but somehow, until very recently, I haven't found any other A*s that I have a connection with.) Hoping to hear from you! Regards, Barbara in MO (but originallly from NYC)