Hi all, After attending a funeral of a mother to a dear friend of mine today, I got to thinking about funerals in other states. In a funeral procession, do vehicles pull over to the side of the road to show respect in your state, or just in Texas? I have also seen folks remove thier caps/hats--just wondering. I have not recieved any money yet for the census, but figure it'll start coming in tomorrow. To date, I have $20 cash on hand, $210 is being sent, & 3 undetermined amounts $$$. Now, which census should I buy first? In my opinion (& you do NOT have to go along with me!!), I think every census year should have some kind of "representation". So far we have: 1820--images should be online in March 1830--transcriptions (by our "Gen-brother/son" ross JONES) have been done & are online. 1840--transcriptions are assigned to me 1850--assigned to Susan BLACK 1860--zip 1870--transcriptions by our "Gen-brother/son" Ray BEAM) 1880--no census, but we have a mortality schedule online by Bob TORBER 1890--all census & special schedules destroyed by fire 1900--nil 1910--nothing 1920--not a thing Here is the approximate cost per census image: 1830 - about 100 pages (about $75) 1840 - about 80 pages (about $60) 1850 - about 170 pages (about $128) 1860 - about 170 pages (about $128) 1870 - about 280 pages (about $210) 1880 - about 320 pages (about $240) 1900 - about 430 pages (about $325) 1910 - about 520 pages (about $390) 1920 - about 500 pages (about $375) http://www.skpub.com/genie/censuscd/ga.html for more information. I was informed that the images will not be indexed, but the transcriptions we have so far are, & I intend for the 1840 to be indexed. I thought we could have another "project" here, if you like. Some of us could take letters A & B, another could take C, another D&E, etc. & index these--if you have access to the materials??? Just an idea. I'll eventually get them done, but we could more folks involved??? I haven't talked with any possible donors yet, but intend to. Some of you have provided some terrific "leads". I hope none of you feel "obligated" to donate to this project. If you are broker than broke (& I KNOW a couple of you are), then please wait until you can afford this. You can always help transcribe a census, add your info to our site, type, get cemetery directions, give your support & love to the rest of us,etc. Our "talents" are many, & all different. Some of you may be able to do all, & some may be just a "Cheerleader". I love you all! Have a sweet week! Momma Walton <><