Let me put a ditto on this - I HATE it when I'm searching for information - and come across someone's web site and see that they've taken my info (more likely than not - PARTS of my info without giving adequate disclaimer, etc.) that I've used to base a theory on, or a lead that I'm searching out but haven't proven yet, but they state it as FACT. I HATE THAT!!! Case in point - I've been doing some search on the Doty thing, and have done some correspondence with the Mayflower Society, as well as obtained some records to try to follow through on the descendants on a potential line for our Hannah - and I *thought* the only place I'd posted this information was here - but I found a person had posted it on their site (it was obviously my information - same typos and everything) - and claimed it as their own research, and stated it as fact. Totally hacks me off. Needless to say, I jet off a somewhat angry email to people when I find that. I think we all should when we come across stuff like this. Back to the connection on Reuben and potential siblings - I've read quite a few wills, deeds, etc., that connect them - I've got to dig it out - but being very early move, chances are it will be some time before I come across that particular box with that particular file. If it's something you really want to see - will you nag me? I'm trying to fit in a little bit of research here and there, but life has been somewhat nutty, and I have to remind even myself to follow through on stuff that I'm supposed to do. Oh, and btw, here's my new contact information: Mrs. Dina McBride 15224 NW Sweetgale Lane Portland, OR 97229 Same email address - sorry if you tried to reach me by email the 2 days that my modem was rejecting email - a little boo boo on the part of AT&T. The email address still works, in fact there are a couple of them: [email protected] [email protected] Blessings, dina -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Sunday, January 05, 2003 9:25 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Barrett-Reuben-SC] Reuben Barrett Query Posts Jim, Yes there has been proof found that Nancy Baarrett Barton is in fact the sister of Reuben and Arthur. A letter was found by one of her grandchildren or great grandchildren who mentions "Uncle Reuben" or a granchild of Reuben who mentions "Aunt Nancy Barton" or something like that. I have been trying to get a transcription of the letter. Iwill post it on the site if i can ever get permission for it. I believe it was Karen who told me about it. Maybe she can clarify it, but you know how she is, she won't state a fact unless she is positive that it is true. As far as Hannah's maiden name being "Doty" what I always do is put a "?" behind the name. I do not know of anyone who has found any proof of her last name either. What gets me is when someone uses my name to state me as a source on false information. I think I found someones file once who said you were a source that had proof that William Barrett was the father of Reuben Barrett, then when I asked you about it you knew nothing about it. I agree we all should set an example for new genealogists and how they should document their facts and sources. When I first started genealogy my mentor was very hard on me about finding "solid proof" before ever stating any facts. It is something I always try to stick to. (if not she will yell at me -haha) And I hope that if anyone ever finds any errors on the website that you will let me know. Janet ==== BARRETT-REUBEN-SC Mailing List ==== Reuben Barrett Family Website http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barrettbranches Look For your Reuben Barrett Ancestor Page Here ============================== To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237