This sounds like the sensible thing to do. Also I forgot on my prior message that I am quite a few lists, some with the name of the list in the subject. On this list I have to bring up the reply to all screen sometimes to see what list it is. I personally would like to see an abbreviation such as FB in the subject so I know what list it is from. Thanks Verdena Veelle Mulino, OR -----Original Message----- From: Harrisonfm@aol.com <Harrisonfm@aol.com> To: Family_Bibles-L@rootsweb.com <Family_Bibles-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Friday, August 20, 1999 7:15 AM Subject: Just a thought >I think they only give the family surname and if the name is one of your >family's surnames, you will contact them personally and give other names, and >perhaps dates, of family members you feel would be in the bible. They will >verify that information and if it is a match, they will make the necessary >arrangements to get the bible to you. Otherwise anyone including bible >collectors could say that it was their family bible and have quite a >collection of old bibles. The idea is to return the bible to the actual >family. >Just a thought. >Carol Jean >