Folks, When I announced an expanded Surname List, I hadn't expected such an expression of appreciation. I received many messages of thanks. Several folks reminded me of dead links, misspellings and a gross error in a text-based descendant list. With so many tasks, checking for dead links has taken a back seat to others jobs. I have devoted the past week to getting this surname resources back up to speed. I'd like to call your attention to the four pages that I have been working on: 1. Catawba County Surname Research http://www.rootsweb.com/~nccatawb/ccgsfam.htm This page has been neglected as a result my inattention as well as the disappearance of some previously valuable sites. The surname resource page is reserved for specific single-surname histories and web page links on same. I have created some descendant lists from my database which I offer "as-is." If you have any surnames you would like submitted to the list, please let me know. Please also let me know immediately if you find any dead links or errors. In addition to dead links on the surname resource page, here are some actions I have taken: COBB/COBBS Family Genealogy (Mike Cobb) / Not found - link removed. CLINE/KLEIN family of Sebastian CLINE (John S. Yoder, II) / Not found - link removed. Can someone supply a CLINE family tree? HEFFNER Family Association - Kenneth William 'Ken' HEFFNER passed away in San Antonio, Texas on September 24, 2002. He was born in Rodersville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania on May 21, 1930. Ken was the HEFFNER Family Association Historian until he took ill in 2001. I'm sure he will be dearly missed by his family and the genealogical community who have shared and benefited from his genealogy works. - link removed. If anyone has a HEFNER/HEFFNER/HEAVNER site, or information they care to share, please let me know. HETRICK/HEDRICK, John H.- Descendants (Shirley Susan Head Daveshwar ) / Not found - link removed. KELLER, Jacob Family (Arthur Victor Keller) / Not found - link removed. -------------------- 2. Catawba County Resource Center http://www.rootsweb.com/~nccatawb/search.htm I have tried to list major research topics. Some URLs on this web site are external links. Again, if you know of additional helpful links or you spot an error, please let me know. -------------------- Several folks wanted to have their surname listing added. Perhaps I failed to identify the Catawba County, NCGenWeb page options. If all you want is your choice of surname listed, this is for you. 3. Catawba County Surname Listing http://www.rootsweb.com/~nccatawb/surnames.htm This page was last revised 17 Mar 1998. Why? Because I guess nobody knew it was there. I will be happy to reactivate this page if folks want to be listed as a surname reseacher. -------------------- 4. Western NC Family Histories outside of Catawba County http://www.rootsweb.com/~nccatawb/link06.htm This page was added as a catch-all to accommodate folks who focus on an area or surname beyond the Catawba Valley. If anyone can suggest additions or corrections, write me. ------------------------ Each of these four pages has incorporated a feedback section. Your message to me will be given priority as long as the subject matter of your post is cued to the message subject I have inserted. I'll try not to let these get so out-of -date if you help me. To establish the trail, The Catawba Co. NCGenWeb page is http://www.rootsweb.com/~nccatawba/index.htm A new heading has been added: BASIC CATAWBA SURNAME HELP http://www.rootsweb.com/~nccatawb/surnhelp.htm The four options, above, are listed on that page. I'll be happy to receive any comments, Regards, --Derick