Is anyone out there anywhere near Prince Edward Island? I am trying to help a friend who basically knows nothing more than the names of her parents! Her mother came from Prince Edward Island to Utica NY in the early 1900's and she knows her grandmother is buried there. If there is anyone has any information on dealing with Canadian provinces, please advise! Sherrie Wieland swieland@jeffnet.org

Hi- My name is Laurie Hendrix. I have three main lines that I am working on. The Burdick line is my mother's maiden name- I can go back to Robert Burdick, of Rhode Island. Through his descendants I have learned we are related to Heber J. Grant through Rebecca Burdick Winters. I have also found Thomas Burdick, who helped build the Kirtland Temple. I am researching this line for cousins- especially on New York near Ticonderoga and Saratoga- because my husband's family has photos of my great grandfather's brothers and families. The missing link is we don't know how the family got connected on his side, but his mom remembers her mom saying they were related. The key person- is Reverend Aaron Barber Burdick July 4, 1830 in Grafton, NY - April 17, 1911 in Saratoga Springs, NY. He had 2 wives- Dora ? and Cemanda J Bornt March 29, 1841 in Brunswick, NY - April 9, 1929 in Saratoga Springs, NY. I am working one family from Kentucky- with surnames of Hendrix (Hendricks), Richardson, White and Hargraves- all from Jenks and Speedwell, Kentucky The earliest dates are 1901. The majority of my work is in upstate NY and Vermont- with my ex-husband's lines of Simpson, Robinson, Rist, Boomer, Nichols, Waters, and Hilliker as the main lines. -with my husband's lines of Longley (Langlois), St. Cyr, Simpson, Thompson, Johnson, Bevins, Miller, Austin, Andrews and Hilliker as the main lines. The most recent success is finding my husband's grandfather- his second wife died two weeks ago in a town 20 miles away and I noticed the names- He had died in 1980 and my husband never knew him- he had disowned his three children and now we have just reunited with the wife's niece and nephew and their two children. The husband's first children account for 20 people! It has been quite a shock for everyone...and at a sad time, but its great to meet new people. It has opened a door to a name who is now a person- with talents and hobbies never known before! I have been researching from 1975, but I have only started to use the internet- Any pointers- especially how to create a home page- would be appreciated.. Laurie Hendrix in Adams, Massachusetts

Hi I tried to add the Canadian links to my "Favorite Places" by draging the heart and it said I could not drop here. How would you add to your favorite place? Bonnie Ferguson jacboni@aol.com

Hi, One of my "one-stop-shopping" is Cyndi's List. She has THE most excellent links to Canadian research that I have found. She breaks it down by province and you can even find "lists" like USGenWeb for Canadian records/look-ups. Check it out plus don't forget the FHLC for PEI also. This is the "Canadian GenWeb" site at <A HREF="http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/6625/cngenwebe.html">Canada GenWeb Project - English</A> http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/6625/cngenwebe.html Hope it helps! Anne

received your mail, but the mail that I wrote to you was returned. I belive I can get a map form the internet, put would sure love to have pointers for nagatation in SLC ____ Linda Harris 1872 Regents Park Ct Marietta GA 30062 770 578-0105 Researching in eastern NC and VA and southern PA

Jackie, thanks for the reply. I appriciate it. ____ Linda Harris 1872 Regents Park Ct Marietta GA 30062 770 578-0105 Researching in eastern NC and VA and southern PA

Hi, I would like to take this opportunity to discuss the importantce of talking to your ancestors. I remember the conversations, that I paid no attention to, I had with my grandmother sitting on her lap as a little girl (long before child safety seats) and her talking about cousin this and that and etc. When I started doing my genealogy many of these names started to ring a bell. In the middle 70's when I started doing genealogy, after joining the church, I went to talk to several of the family genealogist. One in particular had spent the last 20+ yrs working on my grandfathers line and had many records. The first thing she told me was that she had received no help for other family members even to the point of not receiving birthdates and that if I wanted to work on this family I could find the infomation my self as she had done. My husband, aunt and myself got tin the car and started to leave. As we were leaving she came running out of the house and invited us back in and oppened all of her records for me to see and make notes of. I also went to see my father's aunt, his mothers sister, I did not know much about this family as I lived with my mother 's family most of my life. She and I went to cenentaries, through family records and etc. This again gave me names that would have taked a while to find otherwise. The older generation, I guess that is me now, love to talke to the younger generations about their families and how they lived. If you hve not done this I would strongley suggest that you do so. ____ Linda Harris 1872 Regents Park Ct Marietta GA 30062 770 578-0105 Researching in eastern NC and VA and southern PA

Linda, If you are of limited means or just plain cheap, as I am, there is a Travel Lodge just one block from the FHC. I stayed three days there in March and it is clean and comfortable. I used the bus to find a Deseret Book Store that had the only Missionary Post it Notes, and it was clear across town. The rest of the time I just walked to wherever I wanted to go. Of course I spent the majority of the time in the library and barely came out for meals. Have fun and enjoy the library. Jackie

Annette, I too am a very unorganized person. My computer desk is filled with hard copies of letters from the 10 different lists I subscribe to, not to mention the email from all the distant cousins I have found since subscribing to the many lists. I would very much appreciate receiving an attatchment also. Thanks, Jackie Rose Madden, at MaddJJRose@aol.com

Hi All, I think it is time to shift into the next subject. Talk to all your older-generation relatives (before they're all gone and you're the older generation!) Even a distant relative can be a goldmine of information about your ancestors. This should be a good subject. When I have gone to talk to relatives and get information about other relatives, I take a cassette recorder to set beside us and not be a distraction and a camera to take current pictures. I take a photo album with all the best family pictures I have and sit and talk to the relative while they look thru the pictures. The remember things and tell stories while looking at the pictures which makes it unnecessary to question them so much. There is a great list of questions to get realtives talking on <A HREF="http://www.genrecords.com/forms/InterviewQuestions.pdf"> InterviewQuestions.pdf at www.genrecords.com</A> There are 175 questions and you can select the ones that fit the situation you are in and go from there. How do you get information from your relatives? At http://www.genuki.org.uk/gs/#Genealogy they suggest: Start by talking with and writing to all your kinsfolk with your questions (while they are still alive), and do it soon. Check to find what documents (certificates, letters, newspaper cuttings, family bibles, photograph albums, diaries, etc.) you or they possess. Try to establish as carefully and completely as possible the basic genealogical facts (date and place of birth/baptism, date and place of marriage, and date and place of death/burial) of as many of your near relatives as you can. Do not ignore family legends - but also do not take them as certain to be literally true. Rather, use them as yet another source of guidance for your efforts at finding out the truth about the past. Looking forward to your suggestions. Dianne

I was wondering if I was taking of the list. I haven't received any mail for 2 or 3 days. Love Jeanie <A HREF="Mailto:Wilsongrma@aol.com"> Wilsongrma@aol.com</A>

I agree with you. I have a difficult time keeping organized. So much of the info I have was found on the spur of the moment and written on a scrap of paper. I don't have time these days for research, but occassionally have time to look up a few things here and there. Annette, send me a copy, too. Karen in Ohio

Does anyone out there know how I can get an online schedule of the FEEFHS conference in SLC this September? There was a web site with it on, but I cannot find it. Any help will be appreciated. Joan

Thank you so much for this, it is EXACTLY what I needed this day. Deby Houghton MR ROBERT W HARRIS wrote: > LIFE LESSONS > I've learned that you can't hide a piece of broccoli in a glass > of milk...Age 6 > > I've learned that I like my teacher because she cries when we sing > "Silent > Night". ...Age 7 > > I've learned that when I wave to people in the country, they stop > what they are doing and wave back. ...Age 9 > > I've learned that just when I get my room the way I like it, Mom > makes me clean it up. ...Age 12 > > I've learned that if you want to cheer yourself up, you should > try cheering someone else up. ...Age 13 > > I've learned that although it's hard to admit it, I'm secretly > glad my parents are strict with me. ...Age 15 > > I've learned that silent company is often more healing than words > of advice.....Age 24 > > I've learned that brushing my child's hair is one of life's great > pleasures.....Age 25 > > I've learned that wherever I go, the world's worst drivers have > followed me there. ...Age 29 > > I've learned...that if someone says something unkind about me, I > must live so that no one will believe it. ...Age 39 > > I've learned that there are people who love you dearly but just > don't know how to show it. ...Age 41 > > I've learned that you can make someone's day by simply sending > them a little card. ...Age 44 > > I've learned that the greater a person's sense of guilt, the > greater is his need to cast blame on others. ...Age 45 > > I've learned that children and grandparents are natural allies. > ...Age 46 > > I've learned that singing "Amazing Grace" can lift my spirits for > hours....Age 49 > > I've learned that motel mattresses are better on the side away > from the phone. ...Age 50 > > I've learned that you can tell a lot about a man by the way he > >handles > these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled > Christmas tree lights.....Age 52 > > I've learned that regardless of your relationship with your > parents, you miss them terribly after they die. ...Age 53 > > I've learned that making a living is not the same thing as making > a life....Age 58 > > I've learned that if you want to do something positive for your > children, try to improve your marriage. ...Age 61 > > I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance. > ...Age 62 > > I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catchers > mitt on both hands. You need to be able to throw something back. ... > Age > 64 > > I've learned that if you pursue happiness, it will elude you. But > if you focus on your family, the needs of others, your work, > meeting > new people, and doing the very best you can, happiness will find > you. ...Age 65 > > I've learned that whenever I decide something with kindness, I > usually make the right decision. ...Age 66 > > I've learned that everyone can use a prayer. ...Age 72 > > I've learned that it pays to believe in miracles. And to tell the > truth, I've seen several. ...Age 73 > > I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one. > ...Age 82 > > I've learned that every day you should reach out and touch > someone. People love that human touch--holding hands, a warm hug, or > just a friendly pat on the back. ...Age 85 > > I've learned that I still have a lot to learn. ...Age 92 > > ------- > > ____ > Linda Harris > 1872 Regents Park Ct > Marietta GA 30062 > 770 578-0105 > Researching in eastern NC and VA and southern PA > > ==== GEN-ROOTERS Mailing List ==== > Helping each other is how we find our ancestors. Share information with others researching the same surname. > > listowner questions to AZDEE@aol.com

Lynda, I was looking at my letter I sent you, and I see why you thought Suzanne had 2 husbands. I put a period after Oscar Guy, it should have read Oscar Guy Desjardins. I really appreciate the time and help you are giving me. Thank you so much. Love Jeanie

LIFE LESSONS I've learned that you can't hide a piece of broccoli in a glass of milk...Age 6 I've learned that I like my teacher because she cries when we sing "Silent Night". ...Age 7 I've learned that when I wave to people in the country, they stop what they are doing and wave back. ...Age 9 I've learned that just when I get my room the way I like it, Mom makes me clean it up. ...Age 12 I've learned that if you want to cheer yourself up, you should try cheering someone else up. ...Age 13 I've learned that although it's hard to admit it, I'm secretly glad my parents are strict with me. ...Age 15 I've learned that silent company is often more healing than words of advice.....Age 24 I've learned that brushing my child's hair is one of life's great pleasures.....Age 25 I've learned that wherever I go, the world's worst drivers have followed me there. ...Age 29 I've learned...that if someone says something unkind about me, I must live so that no one will believe it. ...Age 39 I've learned that there are people who love you dearly but just don't know how to show it. ...Age 41 I've learned that you can make someone's day by simply sending them a little card. ...Age 44 I've learned that the greater a person's sense of guilt, the greater is his need to cast blame on others. ...Age 45 I've learned that children and grandparents are natural allies. ...Age 46 I've learned that singing "Amazing Grace" can lift my spirits for hours....Age 49 I've learned that motel mattresses are better on the side away from the phone. ...Age 50 I've learned that you can tell a lot about a man by the way he >handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights.....Age 52 I've learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you miss them terribly after they die. ...Age 53 I've learned that making a living is not the same thing as making a life....Age 58 I've learned that if you want to do something positive for your children, try to improve your marriage. ...Age 61 I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance. ...Age 62 I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catchers mitt on both hands. You need to be able to throw something back. ... Age 64 I've learned that if you pursue happiness, it will elude you. But if you focus on your family, the needs of others, your work, meeting new people, and doing the very best you can, happiness will find you. ...Age 65 I've learned that whenever I decide something with kindness, I usually make the right decision. ...Age 66 I've learned that everyone can use a prayer. ...Age 72 I've learned that it pays to believe in miracles. And to tell the truth, I've seen several. ...Age 73 I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one. ...Age 82 I've learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. People love that human touch--holding hands, a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back. ...Age 85 I've learned that I still have a lot to learn. ...Age 92 ------- ____ Linda Harris 1872 Regents Park Ct Marietta GA 30062 770 578-0105 Researching in eastern NC and VA and southern PA

this came accross my email from another list. ANYWAY People are unreasonable, illogical and self-centered. Love them anyway. If you do good, people will accuse you of selfish ulterior motives. Do good anyway. If you are successful, you will win false friends and true enemies. Succeed anyway. Honesty and frankness make you vulnerable. Be honest and frank anyway. The good you do today will be forgoten tomorrow. Do good anyway. The biggest people with the biggest ideas can be shot down by the smallest people with the smallest minds. Think big anyway. People favor underdogsm, but follow only top dogs. Fight for some underdogs anyway. What you spend years building may be destroyed overnight. Build anyway. Give the world the best you have and you'll get kicked in the teeth. Give the world the best you've got anyway. ____ Linda Harris 1872 Regents Park Ct Marietta GA 30062 770 578-0105 Researching in eastern NC and VA and southern PA

I saw a lot of good stuff on research logs and am looking forward to getting some of them from you guys, so do forget or let me down. Now here is the other shoe that no one dropped, how do you keep track of research no the WEB. I have though of putting sheet together that tells me where I have been and what I have found but the questions is what should it contain and how do you keep it? Some say they use index cards so they can be easily rearranged. Others have mentioned keeping a log of searches. Do you keep notes so you know what is there? And how are you ever sure you have looked over page information and you are sure there is no information there? I have thought of signing the guest books but I never seem to get a reply from the list owner. Has anyone email the list owner to ask if information is there and how successful have you been with this. Do you always leave a query on the page and is it worth the time to do this. I have seen some pages with 2 year old queries and I have to ask if anyone has had a reply or uses them. Come on out with the good stuff list Jim in Phoenix

In a message dated 8/12/98 9:39:02 AM US Mountain Standard Time, Wilsongrma@aol.com writes: << Lynda, I have family from Montreal. I have a cousin, his name is Albert Ladouceur. His mother was my mother's sister. His mother died when he was 2. He came to see my mother about 8 years ago and wanted to know if my mother had pictures of his mother (after his father died they got rid of any pictures of her). My mother had one that I know she gave him, but since she died I found a lot of them. Him by himself and him with his mother and grandparents. I have tried to find him for 4 years. >> Jeannie, I took a minute and looked in <A HREF="http://canada411.sympatico.ca/"> Canada411</A> . I found a listing for Claude Berube, 2634 Rue View, Montreal (514)236-9254. There were no other listings that matched your other names exactly but there were others listed in Montreal. I would be tr\hrilled to see your people listed in the phone book. I posted this to the list so others might learn of this little research tool if they have overlooked it in the past. Jim in Phoenix

Here are the sites I have and use most often. http://www.ohiohistory.org/resource/database ; http://www.ancestry.com/ssdi/advanced.htm and http://members.aol.com/terryann2/fhcinal4.htm Hope these are new ones to you also.