sorry, this was meant for the Vermont list where there has been a long-running discussion regarding town clerks and their response times, etc. to queries relating to "missing links" in their family trees! ----- Original Message ----- From: Peter Vanderbrouk <rpckvv@swbell.net> To: <CT-RIVER-VALLEY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, September 03, 2000 7:11 PM Subject: Town Clerks > This has been an interesting and lengthy discussion. We need to remember > that these folks have current responsibilities. Assisting "flat-landers" in > digging for that lost ancestor may not be at the top of their list! >