What is it in the Blanchard blood that makes everyone so hyper-sensitive? If the traditionalists in the group are so easely offended by contradictory research, they ought not to be involved in a Blanchard RESEARCH group dedicated to turning up all (even new!) evidence. Keep the attacks out of this and let your research speak for you. Ross Andrews Manassas, VA At 02:54 PM 2/10/98 -0500, you wrote: > > I personally, Bruce W. Aho of New Ipswich NH , take offense in >Mr. Chandlers sarcastic attitude toward our family history as it is best >known. > I believe that of the thousands of Blanchards who have done the >best to trace their lineage and genealogy, we deserve a little more respect >for the passed down history that we hold dear. > I suggest before Mr. Chandler decides to criticize so severely >such a treasured past that many of us Blanchard's share, that he should >find his evidence and proof in the Contrary of the present best knowledge. > I also detest someone making a campaign out of trying to discredit >something that someone else holds dear for perhaps the wrong reasons. > Insulting is an easy thing to do. > One should be more careful not to give future reason for one to have >to eat crow and insert foot possibly. In most of these files, I think a humble >and scholastic approach is better served, than offending the thousands and >thousands of the descendants that now reside here in America of Thomas >and Pierre John Blanchard. > I would like to know what Mr. Chandler is smoking to refute history >that is shared of such a large group. > Mr. Chandler, have you looked at the old maps of France in the area >where the Blanchard Estate ( Manor-Castle) was located, and noticed that >on very old maps, it is called "Blanch land, and the waters between the Channel >Islands were called the "Straits of Blanchard."..Hmmmm. coincidence? What about >John Calvin's stay at the Blanchard residence, and their subsequent conversion. > The evidence mounts. > Perhaps it was in liquid form, I apologize. > > Bruce William Aho > PS some of us hold secrets that are yet to be revieled on this list, >for reasons of present reserch. Keep your foot handy, Mr. Chandler. > > >