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Thank you for the timely reminder Leslie, I am sure that in the New Year there will be a lot of people venturing into the unknown territory of family history research. In the UK we have had an excellent series recently on BBC television 'Who do you think you are?' this has created even more interest in family history and using the internet as a research tool. Very different to 34 years ago when my husband John Fruer Bridges and I, as a newly engaged couple, decided to look into his roots (having found a whole lot of Bridges' Headstones under the Yew trees in the churchyard of his home town in Suffolk). Via my own web site I have been contacted in the last fortnight by someone looking for 'Francis Bridges' as noted in the 1881 Census. I have been able to tell her that indeed 'Fruer Bridges' was a half-brother to my husband's grandfather and whilst she has been able to bring me up to the present day with that branch of the Bridges family - I have been able to take her back to the 1400's. So we are delighted to discover another cousin ;-) There is no doubt that the internet has made this hobby easier and more accessible to all - but we do still need to do some 'hands on' research too. So with the UK holidays coming up for Christmas and New Year, we shall be taking time out to visit the Suffolk Record Office and we hope, the Norwich Record Office for some more digging around our roots. The URL for the BBC TV family history information is http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/familyhistory/index.shtml Happy Christmas and a very happy, healthy New Year to you. Best regards, Pat ... Every time I find an ancestor - I have to find two more! The Suffolk Surnames List - Plus a whole lot of Suffolk information at www.suffolksurnames.plus.com - Is your Suffolk Surname Listed ??? AVG7-Pro anti-virus updated daily > With Christmas upon us in only 2 days and with the celebrations of > several other religious holidays being so close date-wise, we will > soon be seeing many new subscribers to the list. These people will > also be putting queries on the message boards. They will, undoubtedly, > make many mistakes. We were all newbies once, and I (for one) wrote > many a query before I got the hang of things... like surnames being put > in capital letters, for example.> > Some of the newbies may even be new to genealogy. And, unfortunately, > some of them will expect that they can find all of their families' > information on the internet.> > So, we'd all better be patient and help them learn. One of them might > even end up being your (or my) very own BRIDGES cousin!> > MERRY CHRISTMAS! > Leslie Bridges Kohler

Thanks for the reminder, Leslie - and I am still making mistakes! Merry Christmas, all.

Hello Everyone, With Christmas upon us in only 2 days and with the celebrations of several other religious holidays being so close date-wise, we will soon be seeing many new subscribers to the list. These people will also be putting queries on the message boards. They will, undoubtedly, make many mistakes. We were all newbies once, and I (for one) wrote many a query before I got the hang of things... like surnames being put in capital letters, for example. Some of the newbies may even be new to genealogy. And, unfortunately, some of them will expect that they can find all of their families' information on the internet. So, we'd all better be patient and help them learn. One of them might even end up being your (or my) very own BRIDGES cousin! MERRY CHRISTMAS! Leslie Bridges Kohler

Hello List Is there anyone out there reading that is or knows a descendant of Wardlaw Bridges? He was born in Carroll County, GA, I believe, and his parent were James M. & Mary Matilda Presley BRIDGES. I found him on the 1870 and 1880 census in northern Louisiana. If any one knows a descendant of his I would like it very much if you would contact me. Graham Bridges GGGrandson of James M. Bridges

Morning All, While looking through a book titled, "Missouri General Assembly, 1812-1976", I found these BRIDGES who had served as Senators and/or Representatives at the state level. BRIDGES, Harry W. Rep. for Cape Girardeau County 1915 and 1917 BRIDGES, Lucius L. Rep. for eastern Pettis County 1887 BRIDGES, Stephen R. Sen. for the 18th District 1883 and 1885 These BRIDGES are not mine, but maybe the info will help someone here. Leslie (Bridges) Kohler

From: Joe Williams <joemax@charter.net> Wed 5:53 PM Subject: Solomon Family Letters To: SOLOMON-L@rootsweb.com I have some old SOLOMON Family Letters posted on the Franklin Co., NC website. Among the surnames mentioned are: Brinkley, Bridges, Brown, Bryant, Burgess, Collins, Crocker, Denby, Drake, Finch, Gee, Gordon, Haywood, Hudgins, Hutchins, Judd, Johnson, Lewis, McCraw, Powell, SOLOMON, Sutherland, Williams, and Welch. I hope this will be of help to someone. If you would like to discuss any of this further, e-mail me at joemax@charter.net Thanks, Joe Max Williams The letters are posted at the following site: http://www.rootsweb.com/~ncfrankl/FamilyHistory/solomon1.html -- http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/w/i/l/Joe-M-Williams/index.html http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=joewilliam Listowner: TN-SOUTHCENTRAL

cemlet, I am very sorry for what you and your wife are going through. I will be praying for both of you. Sincerely, Velma

My wife Elizabeth Emlet (Bridges) is on her death bed and will be in heaven soon. ----- Original Message ----- From: <Daebridges@aol.com> To: <BRIDGES-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, November 27, 2004 7:36 PM Subject: [BRIDGES-L] CHANGE OF E-MAIL ADDRESS > All my distant cousins and those with DNA matches. My new e-mail address > is > now changed to bcbridges@netscape.com. > > >

All my distant cousins and those with DNA matches. My new e-mail address is now changed to bcbridges@netscape.com.

I am thankful for all the family and friends that I have found in my genealogy research. Have a happy and safe holiday. www.small-stuff.com/THANKSGIVING Julia

And we are very thankful for you Julia. You keep us going. Jeannie -----Original Message----- From: JULIAFWOOD@aol.com [mailto:JULIAFWOOD@aol.com] Sent: Wednesday, November 24, 2004 9:41 AM To: BRIDGES-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [BRIDGES-L] HAPPY THANKSGIVING I am thankful for all the family and friends that I have found in my genealogy research. Have a happy and safe holiday. www.small-stuff.com/THANKSGIVING Julia

If she wants to be on the Bridges list, she will have to subscribe. Julia In a message dated 11/19/2004 7:21:50 PM Central Standard Time, DHBrid@aol.com writes: Julia and Bridges' researchers: Wanda Thompson has found it necessary to change her email address. Please make the change to your address book. Thanks. Wanda Thompson: bobbity@hotmail

Looking for information about my great, great grandparents. William & Matilda Bridges of Fannin County, Georgia. I do not know when they were born, but must have been before 1845. My great grandmother was Malissie, the youngest of 10 children. She must have been born about 1865. Their three sons were John, Marion and Thomas. The seven daughters were Gloria, Ann, Sarah, Mandy, Caroline, Dollie and Malissie Jane. Malissie Jane worked in the home of Mr & Mrs Bradly since she was 14 and two years later they asked her to accompany them when they moved to Alamosa, Co. She met William Lane, from Ireland, while in Alamosa and married him. Their daughter Lizzie was born August 5, 1883 in Alamosa, Co. Right before age 10 she was sent to Georgia to live with her Grandparents. Her Grandpa William Bridges died about 1898. I would love to have any information about the family. June Robinson Denver, Co violetjune@comcast.net

Searching for the parents of Riley Bridges b.1824 in Butts County Ga, d. in Hamilton County, Fl. Riley married Mary Elizabeth Melvin in 1846 in Upson County, Ga. There children were; John b. 1850, Ga, Willianson b. 1852, Ga,Martha b. 1855 Ga, Emiline b. 1858, Ga,Nancy b. 1859 Ga, Obadiah b. 1863 Fl, Riley b.1863 Fl, Eva b. 1867 Fl. Emiline was my GGrandmother. She married John M. Allen. Will share information. Thanks Margie in Sebastian, FL

Julia and Bridges' researchers: Wanda Thompson's change of email address is as follows: bobbity@hotmail.com The <.com> was left off!!! Thanks!

Julia and Bridges' researchers: Wanda Thompson has found it necessary to change her email address. Please make the change to your address book. Thanks. Wanda Thompson: bobbity@hotmail

Robert, yours is in the color Yellow. The last result in Group one. Julia In a message dated 10/30/2004 1:00:02 AM Central Daylight Time, Daebridges@aol.com writes: Julia, I dont have colors on my chart. Could you tell me what group I am in. Thank you Robert Bridges group B0001 test B15443. daebridges@aol.com

Robert We are the first nine on the list. Graham ----- Original Message ----- From: <Daebridges@aol.com> To: <BRIDGES-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, October 30, 2004 12:59 AM Subject: Re: [BRIDGES-L] DNA Results are in for Isle of Wight line > Julia, I dont have colors on my chart. Could you tell me what group I am > in. > Thank you > Robert Bridges group B0001 test B15443. daebridges@aol.com > > >

Julia, I dont have colors on my chart. Could you tell me what group I am in. Thank you Robert Bridges group B0001 test B15443. daebridges@aol.com