This is the message I got from Nalora and with her permission, forwarded bits and pieces to you. > Jacque, > > My intent was never to make your list yet another place where I was forced to leave. I honestly do not understand why I get attacked, but it seems as soon as I open my mouth, someone begins to seeth with hatred for me. I have cried about this all night, that once again, I am forced to leave in order to preserve my sanity. > > I honestly was just getting excited about helping people again!!! I thought, wow, I can do this and not get slammed! Then I say "Squaw man" GOOD HEAVENS anyone who has read any thing in Oklahoma History KNOWS this is what white men who married into the tribes were called. > > I honestly only had ONE GOAL in mind when I joined ANY Okie list...I wanted to Help people find their kin in Oklahoma. It is, in my opinion the most CONFUSING place to do genealogical research without a guide through it, and yet it reaps the most rewards! What a colorful history we have here in this wonderful state. I cheer when I drive down a highway and see the big signs: Entering the Chickasaw Nation; Leaving Sak Fox Nation; Entering the Absentee Shawnee Nation... this is the richest genealogy anyone will ever find, in my opinion...people just need help to strike the mother-lode. > I will send you the O'Beirne list when it is done. I am done with the Choctaws, working on the Chickasaws > now. It will be on my page eventually, and I hope to be able to scan all the pics and put them up someday as well. > I am really sorry this happened. Nalora is a nice person who loves doing research and helping people find their ancestors. Jacque