Steven, Since others seem to be taking advantage of your expertise, I'm going to throw you some other questions. Rather than asking you privately, I thought maybe your answers would be of interest to several on the list. As many of you know, Steven's pet project is marking the graves of Confederate soldiers who served with his great-great uncle, right, Steven? Since I lost all my older e-mails, I don't have the exact details of the Mississippi regiment they served in. For the information of those of you on the list, the markers are free from the federal government, the Veteran's Administration. Even for the Rebs who served in the Confederacy. The only requirement is that the man has to have had an honorable discharge (can't have deserted.) The instructions and the application form are available on the VA website, to be downloaded as PDF. It works perfectly, and the form prints out looking like an original. If the soldier's remains cannot be pinpointed (for example, if he died on the battlefield but there is no cemetery there), then you can request a memorial marker to be placed there or in the soldier's home cemetery. With Steven's coaching, a descendant of one of "my" Cavalrymen obtained a free memorial marker for her ancestor, to be placed in the family cemetery in Montgomery County, Texas; she will place it and have the dedication in a couple of weeks. If any of you want to see a photo of the marker, you can go on my main history page on Barrett Branches and click on the name of Peter B. Irvine. The marker is down toward the bottom of the page. Thanks for your help, Steven! Karen Lawless is thrilled to have the marker. Which brings me to this: I am "fixin'" to fill out the forms to obtain a marker for David Albert Barrett, who was the twin brother of my great-grandmother, Amanda Barrett, wife of James Marion McCan. "Uncle Dave" is buried in the Barrett/Burroughs/Jenkins/Connor Cemetery in Madison County, just behind James M. and Amanda Barrett McCan, two rows back. His grave is unmarked; but the grave was pointed out to me by Mr. J. E. Winborn on New Year's Day, 1976. His wife's grave is marked, but the stone is in several pieces and is lying on the ground, nearly unreadable. This has previously been mentioned on the List. I don't see any problem proving service, but I would like to ask a few questions, Steven. First, the form says that the marker has to be delivered to a "business." I assume that this is to make sure that it's delivered to an address of someone who is there all day long during business hours, right? Ok, what do you normally do about this? What if we don't have a friend in business at Madisonville? The owner or manager of the "business" has to sign. Second, it asks your relationship to the deceased. I am not next-of-kin, I'm "other," which means that I'll have to tell what "other" I am. Should I put that I am the "family historian" or something like that? Or, should I have one of Uncle Dave's descendants sign the form rather than me? Last, you have to have someone from the cemetery sign the form stating that it is Ok for the stone to be placed there. Is this an absolutely rigid requirement? What about rural cemeteries with no cemetery association? Do you have to go to the county commissioner over that precinct for a signature, or what? Steven, I know you, yourself, always order the style of stone that is laid on the ground flat, and that you have your friends in the Sons of Confederate Veterans lay it in place for you; but, what if you want the upright stone? Do you have to get a monument company to install it in a solid base, or what? If so, do you have any idea what it would cost? I might add that, from what I can figure out, all Confederate Vets get the Southern Cross of Honor on their stones, right? What if you specify a different emblem, will they do it, or must you have only the Cross of Honor? I apologize to the List for being so long winded, but I really feel that it's important to honor those Confederate vets whose resting places we can identify. We (my generation) are going to be the last, surely, with any knowledge of these unmarked graves. Of course, we should also consider placing Confederate markers on graves of vets who are buried with a marker but with no CSA designation. Last, let me amend this to include ALL Civil War vets. My husband's great-grandfather fought for the Union army, out of Barren County, Kentucky. We know what cemetery he was buried in, in Minnesota, but the records of the grave site have been lost due to a fire. He would be a good candidate for a memorial marker, right, Steven? Thanks, Steven, for your expertise! Karen Hett

I have a question and wasn't sure if there was an answer. Recently one of mom's sisters Ora Gertrude Barrett Gunn's grandchildren (Pam Boline) found me and has many questions due to she knew nothing of her grandmother's side. I have been looking for information on Aunt's Ora's family for some time and am very excited to find a new cousin although very sorrowful over the circumstances that led her to me. Her father James Ray Gunn, a first cousin I never got to meet died 4/4/2004 and she was trying to find where her grandmother was from for the death certificate and found an old posting I had made. Pam's sister Debbie has a friend named Barrett who is the brother to the Barrett who owns Intel and asked if they were related to us. Apparently this man speaks to Debbie about out of state Barrett reunions. If any of this sounds familiar will you please let me know so I can help her find the answer. I am in the process of scanning pictures to her and introducing a whole new family to her and if anyone has anything to add let me know and I will send her addy to you. Take care and have a wonderful weekend Deb

Janet, I certainly owe him one for the pictures of Poplar Grove Cemetery ,the final resting place of my gtreat-grandparents, Miles Barrett and Lula Irby.Thanks again, Steven. As ever, a grateful cousin,Gaye

In a message dated 4/8/04 7:18:59 PM Pacific Daylight Time, GayeHall@cs.com writes: > Hello Cousins, I. too, am interested in Susie Mitchell Barrett Gaye, I have put excerpt from her diary on the website if you would like to read it. Steven was kind enough to share it with us. He has donated some great stuff to our website, He is the best!!! Hugs, Janet

Sheryn, I have some information on Quitman, I wasn't sure if anyone had answered you on this. His parents were Jesse George Barrett and Sally Parelee Austin, He was born 8/23/1928 Prentiss,Ms and died 4/10/1988. Take Care Deb ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ross Welburn" <welburn@earthlink.net> To: <BARRETT-REUBEN-SC-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, March 28, 2004 2:03 PM Subject: [Barrett-Reuben-SC] Question > Has anyone ever found a Talmadge Quitman Barrett (or Quitman Talmadge), > born about 1910-1920 apx.? I would like to know where he fits into our > Barretts. > > His son called my brother and asked him if he knew. The call was based > on similarity of names as the caller, Gary Lynn Barrett, telephoned Gary > Leon Barrett. Turns out they are the same age, 57 yrs. > > We are remodeling, yes construction!!! So my genealogy is put away for > awhile and my search on Ancestry.com did not reveal anything new on > these names. > > Any answers would be appreciated! Thank you. > > Sheryn Barrett Welburn > > > > > ==== BARRETT-REUBEN-SC Mailing List ==== > Please tell your Barrett Relatives online about our list....we would all love to meet more cousins!!! > > ============================== > Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration > Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237 >

Hello Cousins, I. too, am interested in Susie Mitchell Barrett. She was married to my greatgrandfather's brother, Richard Stancil Barrett. If you don't mind, please share with me so I can have an insight into the life they had.Thank you, Gaye Did anyone ever find data on Ben Fuller, the second husband of Francis Louise Barrett?? He supposedly was a town marshal/ deputy sheriff of Boyle, MS and was shot and killed abt. 2-3 years after his marriage to Fannie Lou.(!915-1920)?? Again, I thank you.

Thanks Janet and Steven. I did not realize you had the original. Gerry

Thanks Gerry and Steven, Steven I forwarded your message to her or him. hugs, Janet

Janet, I do not know where to find the original but I have a copy which I will send. I will contact A. Rollins. Gerry

I received this today. I am sure they would love a reply. All my stuff is packed away right now. Hugs, JAnet ARollins@mobilecountyhealth.org Susie Mitchell Barrett was my great grandmother. Do you have any idea who has her diary and how I might get a copy? My grandmother was Nannie Elizabeth, her oldest daughter. My mother was a year older than Grandmother Susie's youngest, Mamie. Mother and Mamie died within a few months of each other.

To A. Rollins.... I have that original copy of Susie's diary. I'll send you a .pdf file off-line. Susie is my great-aunt and sister to my great-grandfather, William James Mitchell. If you're interested, I have extensive Mitchell files that may be of interest to you. R/Steven ........................................... S T E V E N M I T C H E L L -----Original Message----- From: CHenry8604@aol.com [mailto:CHenry8604@aol.com] Sent: Thursday, April 08, 2004 5:29 PM To: BARRETT-REUBEN-SC-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [Barrett-Reuben-SC] Susie Mitchell Barrett I received this today. I am sure they would love a reply. All my stuff is packed away right now. Hugs, JAnet ARollins@mobilecountyhealth.org Susie Mitchell Barrett was my great grandmother. Do you have any idea who has her diary and how I might get a copy? My grandmother was Nannie Elizabeth, her oldest daughter. My mother was a year older than Grandmother Susie's youngest, Mamie. Mother and Mamie died within a few months of each other. ==== BARRETT-REUBEN-SC Mailing List ==== Barrett Surname DNA Project http://www.flash.net/~parino/barrett-family-dna-project.htm ============================== Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237

Jack, My Barrett line also left SC and migrated to GA. So, I'd like that information also if possible. Thanks, Carl Barrett ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jack Wright" <jlwright@hal-pc.org> To: <BARRETT-REUBEN-SC-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, April 08, 2004 11:21 AM Subject: RE: [Barrett-Reuben-SC] Barrett Migration > Janet, > I have that information. I will have to look it up and send it to you. > Dede and I are on our way to the volunteer Luncheon given by M. D. > Anderson Cancer Center for all of their volunteers. > > Yours in Christ > Jack > > -----Original Message----- > From: CHenry8604@aol.com [mailto:CHenry8604@aol.com] > Sent: Thursday, April 08, 2004 10:14 AM > To: BARRETT-REUBEN-SC-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: [Barrett-Reuben-SC] Barrett Migration > > Hello, > Can anyone tell me which Barrett's migrated with which when they left > SC? > Particuarly those who went to Georgia. Which ones if any traveled with > John > Barrett? > Hugs, > Janet > > > ==== BARRETT-REUBEN-SC Mailing List ==== > Barrett Surname DNA Project > http://www.flash.net/~parino/barrett-family-dna-project.htm > > ============================== > Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration > Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237 > > > ==== BARRETT-REUBEN-SC Mailing List ==== > Please tell your Barrett Relatives online about our list....we would all love to meet more cousins!!! > > ============================== > Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration > Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237 >

Jack, I have taken hal-pac off the list and added global. I hope thats what you wanted since I see this came from Hal-pac Hugs, Janet p.s. sounds like a great day!! Tell Dede I said hello please, and I hope we all can get together again soon.

Hello, Can anyone tell me which Barrett's migrated with which when they left SC? Particuarly those who went to Georgia. Which ones if any traveled with John Barrett? Hugs, Janet

Janet, I have that information. I will have to look it up and send it to you. Dede and I are on our way to the volunteer Luncheon given by M. D. Anderson Cancer Center for all of their volunteers. Yours in Christ Jack -----Original Message----- From: CHenry8604@aol.com [mailto:CHenry8604@aol.com] Sent: Thursday, April 08, 2004 10:14 AM To: BARRETT-REUBEN-SC-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [Barrett-Reuben-SC] Barrett Migration Hello, Can anyone tell me which Barrett's migrated with which when they left SC? Particuarly those who went to Georgia. Which ones if any traveled with John Barrett? Hugs, Janet ==== BARRETT-REUBEN-SC Mailing List ==== Barrett Surname DNA Project http://www.flash.net/~parino/barrett-family-dna-project.htm ============================== Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237

Jim, Thanks for sharing!! See now we know a little more about each other and what we all have in common. My idea of a fav night would also be curling up with some butterpecan ice cream and watching the history channel!!! Hugs, Janet

Well, I NEVER participate in these things. but what the hey. You all have certainly been forthcoming with info about yourselves (in the best sense), so consider this my "catching up" 1. What time is it? 10:35 PM EDT 2. Name as it appears on birth certificate: James Horace Stafford Jr. 3. Nicknames: Jim (that's pretty boring, isn't it?) 4. Number of candles on your last birthday cake? 50 5. Pets: 1 dog, 3 cats, 6 fish. 6. Hair color: Brown to start, but the neighborhood is going silver 7. Piercing: Not me, no way. 8. Eye color: Green 8a. Birthplace? Gallatin, TN 9. Hometown: Prospect Heights, IL 10.Town you live in: Miami, FL 11. Favorite foods: Many - Mexican, Italian, good old "comfort food" 12. Ever been to Africa: Not yet 13. Been toilet papering: Oh yes. 14. Love someone so much it made you cry? Yes 15. Been in a car accident? Yes. but not for many years 15a. Run out of gas? Yes 15b. Run out of gas more than once? Yes, yes, yes. 16. Croutons or bacon bits? Feta cheese? 17. Favorite day of the week? Saturday! 18. Favorite restaurant? Many, but Ortanique in Coral Gables for special occasions 19. Favorite flower? Orchids 20. Favorite sport to watch? Baseball, as long as it involves the Cubs 21. Favorite drinks? Coffee and its many varieties 22. Favorite ice cream flavor? Butter Pecan 23. Disney or Warner Bros? Neither 24. Favorite fast food restaurant? Wendy's 25. What color is your bedroom carpet? Tile (this is Miami.) 26. How many times did you fail your driver's test? Once. 27. Before this one, from whom did you get your last e-mail? Some *!&@%$ spammer 28. Which store would you choose to max out your credit card? Amazon 29. What do you do most often when you are bored? Do something interesting? 30. Most annoying thing people say to me? "It's not my job!" 31. What kind of computer do you have? A beige-colored box (Next time, a Mac!) 32. Who will respond to this email the quickest? My mom 33. Who is the person you sent this to that is least likely to respond? Not sure 34. Favorite TV shows? 6 Feet Under, Carnivale, The Sopranos, Iron Chef 34a. What is your favorite TV network? HBO, History Channel 35. Last person you went out to dinner with? My wife and son 36. Ford or Chevy? Depends - but Chevy. 37. What are you listening to right now? Leo Kottke, "6 & 12 String Guitar" 39. Favorite historical figure? Robert Johnson 40. Favorite state? New Mexico 41. Book you're reading now? "Shakey: a Biography of Neil Young" by Jimmy McDonough 42. Favorite way to spend a Thursday evening? Sleeping 43. Your mentor? Hmmm, different people at different times. 44. Morning person or night person? Morning (see #21) 45. What's your dream job? Something involving ridiculously large sums of money and little actual effort on my part. 46. File Cabinet or Boxes? Both 47. Time you finished this email? 10:57 PM EDT

Actually, I think anything you capture with Print Screen goes to your Clipboard and will copy/paste into any program- to Word and save as a Word file, or to any graphics program to save as a jpeg or bitmap. It truly is a very handy little trick for capturing graphics or anything visual. Jean On Mon, 5 Apr 2004 17:23:40 -0500 "Donna Dixon" <donnadixs@comcast.net> writes: > A great trick to uses just found it. > TO CAPTURE A SCREEN SHOT: > When the program is in the state which you want to capture > visually, > press the PrtScn key (normally near the top of the keyboard, near > the > number pad). Then click the "Start" button, pick "Programs" then > "Accessories" then "Paint" Select "Paste" from the "Edit" menu and > say > "Yes" to the question about "Would you like the bitmap enlarged?". > Or to > make it faster put the Paint program in your Task bar located at > the > bottom of Windows by the clock and then just click on it. > > Hope this helps you sometime. > > > ==== BARRETT-REUBEN-SC Mailing List ==== > If you wish to unsubscribe from this list, > send only the word UNSUBSCRIBE to > TXMADISO-L-REQUEST@ROOTSWEB.COM or > TXMADISO-D-REQUEST@ROOTSWEB.COM > if you are on the Digest list. > > ============================== > Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration > Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237 > > >

Donna, Thanks for the tip!! Hugs, Janet

A great trick to uses just found it. TO CAPTURE A SCREEN SHOT: When the program is in the state which you want to capture visually, press the PrtScn key (normally near the top of the keyboard, near the number pad). Then click the "Start" button, pick "Programs" then "Accessories" then "Paint" Select "Paste" from the "Edit" menu and say "Yes" to the question about "Would you like the bitmap enlarged?". Or to make it faster put the Paint program in your Task bar located at the bottom of Windows by the clock and then just click on it. Hope this helps you sometime.