Presently, I cannot remember if this new list type has been announced on this list, but I am sure that it will be a welcome and well-used resource. GA-CENSUS-LOOKUP-L@rootsweb.com There is a list for each state! Jennifer Sherwood Braswell jensgen@iol10.com 1. All lists are : : XX-CENSUS-LOOKUP-L-request@rootsweb.com : XX-CENSUS-LOOKUP-D-request@rootsweb.com : : : The XX is to be removed and the two letter abbreviation for the state : you are looking in added in its place. : : Examples: : : MI-CENSUS-LOOKUP-L-request@rootsweb.com : : CA-CENSUS-LOOKUP-L-request@rootsweb.com : : IL-CENSUS-LOOKUP-L-request@rootsweb.com : : : 2. So, send an email to the one of your choice (make sure to have the : state). Put NOTHING in the subject line. In the body of the email : write only: : : subscribe : : Then send it on :) : : 3. POSTING to the new census lists: : A. Send it to XX-CENSUS-LOOKUP-L@rootsweb.com (supply the two letter state : code for the XX again) : : B: Subject line MUST have the following: : County/Year/Surname : : Example: Saginaw/1850/Smith : : : C: In the body of the email: : : List whom you are looking for. : Supply as much information as you can. : Birthplace, ages, occupation, etc. : : D: Mail it on! : : That's it folks :) : : Please feel free to forward this to anyone you feel may be interested in : joining. Of course the more people we have the more help we will be for each : other. Please keep in mind that we are only a few days old and if your : lookup request is not answered, try again in a week or two. Some of the : state lists have already reached over 150 subscribers <G> Others have not : been "advertised" as much and have fewer members. Hang in there and don't : get discouraged if your not answered right away, these lists will be a great : asset to our research after we reach the people and let them know that these : lists are available. I am encouraging everyone to send this email to their : surname and county mailing lists as well as to our cousins. Finally, If you : have the material to help a fellow researcher, please use it. Thanks, Kelly : Kellygirl3398@mpinet.net : Guidelines for posting to the lists: : Established 11 October 2000 : : EMAIL SUBJECT LINES: : COUNTY,YEAR,SURNAME : : NO FLAMING or you will be unsubbed without notice. By this I mean not only : being rude or mean to each other but there will be NO and I do mean NO : debating here about the Census Projects. This list is for everyone who wants : to research. : : NO General requests such as "all Smiths in all counties" : Be specific, Name the County, Family you are looking for and also the year. : Try to supply as much info as possible. : : LIMIT your requests to ONE PER CENSUS YEAR and SURNAME : : My Mama taught me that Thank you and Please are always nice too :) : from: Kelly