Hi Linda, here what I have and didn't know that I had two on them. Kay & Larry Davidson E-mail Address(es): ldkd@verizon.net Larry and Kay E-mail Address(es): ld.kd@verizon.net Notice a period between the d & k on the bottom address. I'm not sure which is right at this point. Chuck

They are moving and will be back on-line after the move. Mary B. At 05:31 AM 3/8/01 EST, you wrote: >Does anyone know how to reach Kay and Larry? I have tried the last 2 email >addresses I have and they come back as invalid. Sorry to post here, but >don't know how else to reach them. >Linda Valdez > > >==== DAVIDSON Mailing List ==== >DAVIDSON - DAVISON - DAVISSON Web Page >http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~genea/davidson.html > > >

Does anyone know how to reach Kay and Larry? I have tried the last 2 email addresses I have and they come back as invalid. Sorry to post here, but don't know how else to reach them. Linda Valdez

Thanks for sending this link. I went there and didn't really think anything would be found but....The scan found that I had 10 infected files. Eight of them were temp. Internet files which affected a system file. Thanks to this site I found out about this problem and got it fixed. ----- Original Message ----- From: "John B. Lisle" <jbl@tqsi.com> To: <DAVIDSON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, March 04, 2001 2:16 PM Subject: Re: [DAVIDSON-L] more about Viruses > Joan, > > You are correct (usually). However, many of us do send private email and > that is where is the real problem comes up. > > I said usually because some nasty virus can get spread indirectly "through" > the list. Some of them look in your mail and send the viruses off to > everyone you have received mail from. Even if the receipt was through a > list. However, I am only familiar with this behavior when it hits someone > using Outlook or Outlook Express. > > john. > > At 01:31 PM 2001-03-04 -0800, you wrote: > >Thanks for this post...I ran the program and was very pleased to see I > >have no viruses on my system! However, I was under the impression that > >the rootsweb lists are set up so viruses cannot be transferred via them. > > > >Joanie > > > >"posum@vzinet.com" wrote: > > > > > > I Received this from John L. thought you might want to read and act or > > re-act. > > > > > > > > > > > > I had seen many recommendations recently for a free web-based anti-virus > > > service www.antivirus.com . They have a service called HouseCall for > > > PCs. I suggest that you try it out, even if you are using a commercial > > > product. > > > > > >==== DAVIDSON Mailing List ==== > >DAVIDSON - DAVISON - DAVISSON Web Page > >http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~genea/davidson.html > > > ==== DAVIDSON Mailing List ==== > DAVIDSON - DAVISON - DAVISSON Web Page > http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~genea/davidson.html > >

You will find, Vermont and New York Davison/Davidson families at this site: http://genweb.whipple.org/index/sur0009.html

Joan, You are correct (usually). However, many of us do send private email and that is where is the real problem comes up. I said usually because some nasty virus can get spread indirectly "through" the list. Some of them look in your mail and send the viruses off to everyone you have received mail from. Even if the receipt was through a list. However, I am only familiar with this behavior when it hits someone using Outlook or Outlook Express. john. At 01:31 PM 2001-03-04 -0800, you wrote: >Thanks for this post...I ran the program and was very pleased to see I >have no viruses on my system! However, I was under the impression that >the rootsweb lists are set up so viruses cannot be transferred via them. > >Joanie > >"posum@vzinet.com" wrote: > > > > I Received this from John L. thought you might want to read and act or > re-act. > > > > > > > I had seen many recommendations recently for a free web-based anti-virus > > service www.antivirus.com . They have a service called HouseCall for > > PCs. I suggest that you try it out, even if you are using a commercial > > product. > > >==== DAVIDSON Mailing List ==== >DAVIDSON - DAVISON - DAVISSON Web Page >http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~genea/davidson.html

Thanks for this post...I ran the program and was very pleased to see I have no viruses on my system! However, I was under the impression that the rootsweb lists are set up so viruses cannot be transferred via them. Joanie "posum@vzinet.com" wrote: > > I Received this from John L. thought you might want to read and act or re-act. > > I had seen many recommendations recently for a free web-based anti-virus > service www.antivirus.com . They have a service called HouseCall for > PCs. I suggest that you try it out, even if you are using a commercial > product.

I Received this from John L. thought you might want to read and act or re-act. Mary B. From: john. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Please excuse this off-topic post; however, during this past week, I have been pummelled with viruses attached to data sent to me by several people, some from people on this list. If I am getting them, then that means that others of you are probably also getting viruses or have them and are spreading them, and most may not know it is even happening. If you are using your PC for business or for keeping important personal records or for maintaining your family history, you need to be vigilant about viruses. I had seen many recommendations recently for a free web-based anti-virus service www.antivirus.com . They have a service called HouseCall for PCs. I suggest that you try it out, even if you are using a commercial product. I use Norton AV, and it seems to do a good job. I keep my signatures up to date, etc. But, after receiving several infections this past week, I decided to try out this service, just to make sure that nothing has gotten through... I would like to report that I have tried HouseCall, and it found 11 viruses on my PC, some that had been resident since 1998! Most of them were harmless, but it did find some serious ones. This seems to be a safe, convenient, and free means of keeping your PC clean. It does not replace having one of the Anti-Virus software packages as they check files as you receive them. But you have to keep their signatures up to date so you are being protected from the latest infections. john.

This must be William Ellis: 1850 LAWRENCE COUNTY ARKANSAS Dw #74 Richwood's Twp Davidson William E. 33 m Kentucky Davidson Drucilla C. 32 f Kentucky Davidson Mary F. 11 f Davidson Westil H. 07 Wilson Isaac 20 m Mary B. At 10:30 AM 2/28/01 -0800, you wrote: >Thanks Don for the info on the records. I am trying to tie >a child to William Ellis DAVIDSON born about 1816 in >Barren County, KY. His headstone at Hills Chapel Cemetery, Izard Co. >Arkansas has the Masonic Emblem. >He died May 19, 1857 and an inventory of his estate was >ordered July 14, 1857. > >William Ellis DAVIDSON was married to Drucilla C. Hill >Sept. 13, 1838. I'm hoping to find a daughter Isabelle born >about 1855 in Arkansas, also a son Westal and daughter >Mary F. > >I wasn't sure whether the records would show family >members names. Thanks! I am anxiously awaiting a >response from Lodges in Arkansas. > >For Barbara NORKUS there was a W.B. DAVIDSON >on the roster for Allen Lodge No. 24, Glasgow, Barren >County, Kentuck in 1852 >W. B. Davidson, Allen Lodge No. 24 (1852) > >Thanks Again Don!! > >Cecil Jones > > > >==== DAVIDSON Mailing List ==== >DAVIDSON - DAVISON - DAVISSON Web Page >http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~genea/davidson.html > > >

Barbara, While I don't think it would be unique to Davidsons, it is not all that unusual for a grandfather, father and son to be Masons. I am aware of many such instances and such is the case with myself, my father and my son. However, about the only objective research value that I can think of is that if one finds a Masonic symbol on a grave marker (or other evidence of membership), then there is perhaps a greater probability of the ancestor or descendent also being a member of the fraternity. My guess is that such would also be the case of about almost any fraternity, and it certainly could turn out to be a useful clue. JD

My Davidson was William C., not B. Davidson. He was born in SC on March 9, 1817. His father was James Davidson and his brothers were Jesse and George. Barbara

Lynne, He was born in 1854 in Scotland (probably Glasgow; but not confirmed). He immigrated to the US about 1870ish as a young boy. We don't really know much more than that until he's confirmed in Ratcliff, AR, in 1891 when his son was born. He died in 1906 in Indian Territory in a small river town called Tamaha. Got a connection? Barbara DAVIDSON Norkus

Cecil, Yes, thanks for letting me know about the W. B. Davidson in Kentucky on the 1852 Masonic roster. However, mine wasn't born until 1854 and was born in Scotland. I'm hoping that being a Mason was a family tradition! If you see another W. B. in a lodge at a later date, I would love to know. Thanks, again. Barbara DAVIDSON Norkus

BARBARA: Where was your William B. Davidson from? Lynne

Dear Cecil: Unfortunately, I think that the Arkansas Grand Lodge lost some records in a fire several years ago. If that is the case with your inquiry, perhaps a check of the newspapers in the area of the cemetery might disclose an obit that could list the name of the Lodge that performed a Masonic funeral. If so, their minutes for that date could give you some other leads. We were checking out some information for two ladies seeking to join our Eastern Star Chapter a few years ago. In that case, both the Lodge and Grand Lodge had lost records in a fire. We were able to find some older men in the Lodge who recalled the relative and were thus able to obtain the necessary certification for the young women. You might inquire at the Scottish Rite, York Rite or Shrine National Headquarters about whether or not he was a member of those organizations. If so, they could provide the name of his Lodge, which might have been in another State or country. Let me know if you need their addresses. Keep digging. Don Davidson Los Alamos, New Mexico USA

In a message dated 2/28/2001 3:28:57 AM Mountain Standard Time, AnnaG1938@aol.com writes: > Dear Anna: Please see my response today to JDPastMaster's reply to your question. You might contact the Clan Davidson Society to see what they might have on your relatives. David G. Chagnon, Clan Davidson Society (USA); 7004 Barberry Dr.; North Little Rock, AR 72118. Other addresses: Ellen Payne Odom Genealogy Library The Moultrie Public Library P. O. Box 2828 Moultrie, GA 31776-2828 Roy Connor Sheppard, PGM, Grand Secretary Grand Lodge of Florida, F. & A. M. P. O. Box 1020; Jacksonville, FL 32201 Tel: 904-354-2339 Email: <grsec@glflmasons.org> James E. Underwood, PGM, Grand Secretary Grand Lodge of Georgia, F. & A. M. 811 Mulberry; Macon, GA 31201-6779 Tel: 478-742-1475 mail: <grand.lodge@juno.com> By the way, you can reach almost every Grand Lodge in the world on the Internet by checking <www.freemasonry.org> My personal experience was to verify the Chicago Masonic membership of my wife's grandfather through the Grand Lodge of Illinois. We received his full name, birth and death dates, birth and death places, occupation and dates of membership, as well as the address of the local Lodge that he had joined. This enabled us to correct some earlier data that we had obtained for him. Since he died in 1926, no living family members knew anything about his membership. We can now check out some deceased female family members who joined the Order of the Eastern Star on his Masonic membership. I hope that this helps. Regards, Don Davidson Los Alamos, New Mexico USA

To supplement the earlier remarks by "JDPastMaster," the Secretary of every local Masonic Lodge should have a copy of a book listing most of the Lodges around the world. These are organized by the location and the Lodge name, but unfortunately cannot provide an address for each local Lodge. That information must come from the Grand Lodge. However, the names and addresses of the Grand Secretaries in every State, Province and country are also included. Inquirers should be aware that most Grand Secretaries do not have a large staff and the records, especially the oldest ones, may not be computerized. Thus, a hand search for member information may be necessary. In some cases, records may have been destroyed (e.g., by fire, flood, etc.). Local Lodge records, if available, can often provide some personal information, such as addresses, spouse, children, occupation, etc. Because of the personal nature of some information, it may not be possible to obtain a copy of the actual petition for membership. In many countries, especially in England and Scotland, Masonic records go back some 400 years, so they can be an excellent resource. I will be glad to advise anyone who needs assistance in obtaining information on Masonic relatives. It is probable that other fraternal organizations could furnish similar information on their members. Don Davidson Los Alamos, New Mexico, USA

Thanks Don for the info on the records. I am trying to tie a child to William Ellis DAVIDSON born about 1816 in Barren County, KY. His headstone at Hills Chapel Cemetery, Izard Co. Arkansas has the Masonic Emblem. He died May 19, 1857 and an inventory of his estate was ordered July 14, 1857. William Ellis DAVIDSON was married to Drucilla C. Hill Sept. 13, 1838. I'm hoping to find a daughter Isabelle born about 1855 in Arkansas, also a son Westal and daughter Mary F. I wasn't sure whether the records would show family members names. Thanks! I am anxiously awaiting a response from Lodges in Arkansas. For Barbara NORKUS there was a W.B. DAVIDSON on the roster for Allen Lodge No. 24, Glasgow, Barren County, Kentuck in 1852 W. B. Davidson, Allen Lodge No. 24 (1852) Thanks Again Don!! Cecil Jones

I just wanted everyone to know that the Masons have given me the only piece of good information on my ggrandfather. We knew his name was William B. Davidson and, because his only son's name was Benjamin, we assumed his initial 'B.' stood for that. However, the Masons sent me a list of his offices held in his I.T. Lodge #8, with a statement that ... "this is the only information I have on William Bell Davidson"! Wow! Now I had a clue! However, that was 2 years ago and I still have no more information on him. Oh, well. The Masons were a lot of help, though. Barbara DAVIDSON Norkus

General information regarding researching Masonic Lodge membership: First, the "Grand Lodge" is the state-level coordinating body for all of the subordinate Lodges for a single state if you are researching "Blue Lodge" Masonic Membership (i. e. A.F. & A.M. or F. & A.M). There is no official national body for those foundation aspects of Masonry. Each state's Grand Lodge is always the first place to begin the search. There can be other bodies such as Prince Hall Grand Lodges. Secondly, if the Grand Lodge finds the name, number and city for the actual subordinate Lodge that the man belonged to, then a letter to the Secretary of that local Lodge may yield more details on the former member. Unfortunately, if the member has moved out of state from his original membership and has not transferred his membership to the new residence, it is rather easy to lose track of him. However, if Masonic Funeral Services (usually conducted after the regular religious funeral service), then the "new" state's Grand Lodge should have a record of that fact since all inter-state communications are supposed to go through the Grand Lodges and not Lodge to Lodge in different states. If there is a record that the Masonic member was also a member of an "appendant body" to Masonry, such as the Scottish Rite, the York Rite (Chapter, Council & Commandry or Knights Templar) or Shrine, then these organizations all have national offices. The Scottish Rite is divided into the Southern and Northern Jurisdictions, but that still is easier to track than having to check each of the individual states. Hope this helps. JD