I agree with you Ray. This list is interesting even if you had no particular interest in the subject matter before. The same cannot be said for the other list where other people's lookup requests and subsequent discussions of same are totally boring. Debby in sunny Weymouth ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ray Collins" > Sorry to disagree with you but no way. > > The Dorset Life list covers general Dorset issues and although much less > busy than the family history lists it generates far better quality > discussions. > > I don't want to see it swamped with endless "will SKS look up ......" > requests which to a great extent is what has happened with the others. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.788 / Virus Database: 533 - Release Date: 01/11/2004

Some time back, I did ask on the DORSET list if anyone was aware of a Susan VALENCE born about 1810 that was the likely spelling of one of my great great grandmothers and mother of Elizabeth Ann BAKER. I received some quick and prompt responses - e.g. Susan VALENS born in 1810 Wyke Regis appeared to fit the bill. However, now I'm stuck with another name i.e. MABB or MABBE. Of course with the variations game, other spellings of VALENCE are VALLANCE & VALLENCE. Susan (daughter of James VALENCE & Margaret MABBE). Now, where am I going to find the time to research the MABB family tree. Isn't this never ending search for fresh new old names exciting. But, isn't determining what village life was like for the folks just as rewarding. But, for many I'm sure Dorset Life was no bed of roses. Brian Zelley