I am forwarding this message. Sorry so far behind everything. Just picking up mail so I will not lose it. My statements are the same as Larrys. Thought someone might be interested in this project. --------------------- Forwarded message: From: [email protected] (Stephens, Larry V) Sender: [email protected] (SuperList of Genealogy Lists) Reply-to: [email protected] (Stephens, Larry V) To: [email protected] Date: 97-11-24 08:21:39 EST I received this from a subscriber. It appeared on GENMTD-L. Because of the subject matter I'm forwarding it to all of you. This may be a great opportunity for some public relations for genealogy. Please take it at face value. I have not verified this person's credentials and do not know them. It's a FWIW/FYI message from me. ALSO, DON'T SEND ME THE INFO. PLEASE SEND IT TO THE ADDRESS SHOWN ON THE MESSAGE: [email protected] ============== >Hello all -- > >I'm working on an article about genealogy for Reader's Digest focusing >on the added power the internet has provided for genealogy >enthusiasts. > >Hence I'm looking for some unusual, entertaining stories and anecdotes >about people whose searches have turned up surprising, interesting, >awesome, humorous, mind-boggling, stunning -- even life-changing -- >figures in their or other peoples' pasts. > >Further, are there any societies, organizations or central clearing >points that keep track of how many people in the U.S. are engaged in >the hobby of tracking down forbears and the results of their efforts? > >Many thanks. -- Ola [email protected] >(Fax: 203.938.4083]