I just wanted to let you all know, I so much appreciate the response on the WFT lookups. You all were so sweet.! AND GUESS WHAT!!!! They were MY Moore and KIZER'S.. Well, Borderland has made another sale...Monday I will be on the phone to them!!! Again, This is the type of thing that makes me glad, you are all my friends. Marcia Moore Collins

The URL for switchboard is: http://www.switchboard.com/bin/cgiqa.dll?MG= EV1982@aol.com wrote: > > Somebody posted a message a few days ago about a reverse lookup by switchboard > where you can type in a phone # and it will give you the listing. Can someone > resubmit the proper address for that. > > Thanks, > Steve > > ==== GenTips Mailing List ==== > If you need to unsubscribe to GenTips email the command: > unsubscribe > To: > GenTips-L-REQUEST@rootsweb.com > DON'T send it to GenTips-L that won't work!

Hello, Is there anyone on this list who was WFT vol 14, or vol 2 who would give me some info from one of these. There is a tree number on each vol. that has info that I am excited by. I have volumes 8-12 and number 15..I will gladly trade lookups! Thank you Marcia Moore Collins

I recieved my g-grandfathers pension file yesterday. It included the following: An Act Granting pensions to certain enlisted men,soldiers,and officers who served in the Civil War and the War with Mexico. be it enacted by the senate and house of representatives of the united states of America in congress assembled: That any person who served ninety days or more in the military or naval service of the United States during the late civil war, or sixty days in the war with Mexico, and has been honorably discharged therefrom, and who has reached the age of sixty-two years or over,shall, upon making proof of such facts according to such rules and regulations as the Secretary of the Interior may provide, be placed upon the pension roll, and be entitled to receive a pension as follows: In case such person has reached the age of sixty-two years, twelve dollars a month; seventy years, fifteen dollars a month; seventy-five years or over, twenty dollars per month; and such pension shall commence from the date of the filing of the application in the Bureau of Pensions after the passage and approval of this Act: provided, that persioners who are sixty-two years of age or over, and who are now receiving pensions under existing laws, or whose claims are pending in the Bureau of Pensions may, by application to the Commissioner of Pensions, in such form as he may prescribe, receive the benefits of this Act; and nothing herein contained shall prevent any pensioner or person entitled to a pension from prosecuting his claim and receiving a pension under any other general or special act: provided, that no person shall receive a pension under any other law at the same time or for the same period that he is receiving a pension under the provisions of this Act; provided further, that no person who is now receiving or shall hereafter receive a greater pension under any other general or special law than he would be entitled, to receive under the provisions herein shall be pensionable under this act. Sec. 2 That rank in the service shall not be considered in applications filed hereunder. Sec. 3 That no pension attorney,claim agent,or other person shall be entitled to receive any compensation for services rendered in presenting any claim to th Bureau of Pensions, or securing any pension under this Act. APPROVED: February 6, 1907. My G-Grandmother continued to receive his pension for 13 more years after his death. Gordo

Gen Tippers, I have been enjoying the genealogy chat sessions, especially those with Myrtle, who is so knowledgeable, at the ancestry Web chat site, so I wanted to share part of next week's schedule with you. You don't need any special chat program though you may use IChat if you wish. The chat room is open 24 hours a day, but hosted chats are mostly afternoon and evening. http:/chat.ancestry.com All times listed are E.S.T. Tuesday 6/30/98 2 pm: Ye Olde Comers, US New England Chat Room 3 pm: Chat with Diane, US New England Chat Room 9 pm: US Revolutionary War with Julia, History Chat Room 10 pm: Beginners with Cindy, Basic Research Chat Room 10 pm: FOW Family Origins for Windows with FOWbruce, Vendors Showcase 10 pm: unhosted chat, General Genealogy Chat Room 11 pm: Using LDS FHCenters with DearMYRTLE Midnight: unhosted chat in Scandinavia Chat Room Wednesday 7/1/98 11 am: Chat Users Help Desk with DearMYRTLE 9 pm: The Mystery of GEDCOMs, Software Chat Room 9 pm: Germany/EEurope/Russia, with Carol, Janet & Susanne, GER/EE/R Chat Room 10 pm: unhosted chat, General Genealogy Chat Room 11 pm: Chat Users Help Desk with DearMYRTLE Midnight: unhosted chat Internet for Genealogists Thursday 7/2/98 9-11 pm: Beginners with Barb, Basic Research Chat Room 9 pm: Italian with Mary and Anna, Mediterranean Chat Room 10 pm: unhosted chat in General Genealogy Chat Room 11 pm: Getting Organized with DearMYRTLE Midnight: unhosted chat in the Native American Chat Room Midnight: unhosted chat in the Publishing Chat Room Midnight: unhosted chat in the Middle East Chat Room Enjoy! Elizabeth

A few days I came across and article on the Internet re "bad" genealogies - i.e., those which have proven to be less than accurate - many of which were written years ago. One of the names included was Virkus. A cousin told me she was planning to purchase a fairly expensive book by Virkus and I warned her about what I had read. Unfortunately I can't find the article to back up my warning? Anyone know where I can find it again? And this time I will bookmark it! Thanks Judy Hamby

Hello.. I read your article on naming patterns with interest. I posted to GenPol and asked if anyone knew of Austrian/Polish naming patterns...No Replies. So,,,do you know of somewhere I could look this up? Thanks......Mary

Steve, I don't know if this is the phone index you are looking for, but this is one that I have used: The Ultimate Phone Index, I think it is called. <http://www.theultimates.com/white/> Good luck in your research. Ken Coolidge

Somebody posted a message a few days ago about a reverse lookup by switchboard where you can type in a phone # and it will give you the listing. Can someone resubmit the proper address for that. Thanks, Steve

Karen, You said it SO WELL! :-) OmahaMom@aol.com wrote: > > Look for the records of a county in the courthouse that had jurisdiction at > the time of the event (the parent county). Because many records were recorded > into books, there wouldn't be a way of taking records from just one area of > the county over to the new county. > > There can be some exceptions for finding things in the parent county. > Marriage records may have occurred over the county line if one county seat was > closer than the parent county seat. So look not in the new or in the parent > county, but in the surrounding original counties if you've got someone whose > marriage you can't find. (This may even occur in a different state, if you're > looking at a county that is a border county.) > > Karen > > ==== GenTips Mailing List ==== > Support online research! Donate to the RootsWeb Genealogical Project! See more information at: > http://www.rootsweb.com

Hi Marcia! I'd research in Clark Cco. :-) marcia collins wrote: > > This leads to MY question George and all, > > If, for instance, you find your people in Clark CO. AR. in ,just say 1850, > but that part of Clark CO. becomes Ouchita county in 1855, What county would > the records from 1850 reside in? Clark, or Ouchita? > Thanks > Marcia Moore Collins

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In a message dated 6/27/98 11:50:44 AM, you wrote: <<Have seen some of the questions in here about civil war pensions. My question is . Did everyone that served get a pension or?? Any input would be greatly appreciated. >> Prior to the Civil War a soldier was often eligible for land because of service, so it would be safe to say that most Revolutionary War soldiers qualified in some way for some amount land, based on military service. Clearly only a portion of those who qualified actually claimed the land. At some points in time it was legal to sell you bounty land prior to claiming it. Not so for the Civil War, bounties (a signing bonus) where paid in cash, part at enlistment the rest at discharge. Civil War military pensions where for invalids, widows and minor children. I have seen applications based on poverty but only combined with the inability to work. Who applied for military pensions? Surprisingly many more ex-soldiers or their spouse applied than you might expect. The reason is simple, most people arrived at old age in ill health. When your 65 and all bent over you are often unable to work. Even if the soldier did not apply during his life time his widow had the option of applying after his death for a Widows Pension. It is important to remember this is before Social Security. Good luck in your search, one step at a time, backwards. Ralph Komives RalphK@aol.com http://members.aol.com/RalphK/DocumentSearch.html Document Searches in Washington, D.C. Area and Annapolis, MD. Problem searches and Common Names a specialty. Research at: DAR Library, National Archives, Library of Congress, MD State Archives

One thing about genealogy, it's forcing me to learn more about history or at least remember what i forgot. Just found out i have a g grandfather that was a civil war soldier. Am assuming he served in Pa where he was born and lived. (assuming, not a good thing) Have seen some of the questions in here about civil war pensions. My question is . Did everyone that served get a pension or?? Any input would be greatly appreciated. lila

Is there a link for sample African American Crests or sample crests according to the last names?

Wondered if anyone knew the genealogical background of the first name 'Thurl'. Haven't heard this name too often myself and was curious of its origin. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks to all! Cheryl

Can anyone give me a link to a page so that I may look at sample crest/logos to use for our family reunion t-shirts? >

Cathi, There is a SOMERSET in ORANGE county, VA. ... and a SOMERSET BEACH in KING GEORGE COUNTY, VA. Hope this helps. Dick Schweiss dicks@sttl.uswest.net ICQ# 4273914 cathi curry wrote: > > I am looking for information on a location in Virginia called Summerset > or Sommerset. I tried looking it up on the mapping information but it > was not there. I am specifically looking for information on William > Carter Childress who was allegedly half Cherokee and a member of the > church in this town. The church burnt down and all records were lost. > He was born around 1866 and he had a son named Houstan. Any leads would > be appreciated. Cathi > > ==== GenTips Mailing List ==== > Support online research! Donate to the RootsWeb Genealogical Project! See more information at: > http://www.rootsweb.com

I am looking for information on a location in Virginia called Summerset or Sommerset. I tried looking it up on the mapping information but it was not there. I am specifically looking for information on William Carter Childress who was allegedly half Cherokee and a member of the church in this town. The church burnt down and all records were lost. He was born around 1866 and he had a son named Houstan. Any leads would be appreciated. Cathi

Hi! If anyone out there lives near Jacksonville, TX, you might want to attend the Ancestor Swap Meet this weekend. We will be there vending and would love to see you! Stop by and say hello! June 27 1998 - Jacksonville TX Ancestor Swap-Meet sponsored by Cherokee County Genealogical Society, 9:00am to 5:00pm, Norman Activity Center, 526 East Commerce. Lectures: “Cherokee Co Ghost Towns” by Bernard Mayfield; “Little Known Sources” by Elizabeth Nitschke Hicks. Pre-registration bef 13 Jun $15-person or $25-couple; $20-person after 13 Jun 1998. Limited to first 300 registrants. Area cemetery tour follows Swap-Meet. All persons (attending or not) encouraged to send surname lists, ancestor charts, family group sheets, GEDCOM files which will be placed in society archives after the event. CCGS, Box 1332, Jacksonville TX 75766-1332. Info: Ida Lee Edmiston (903) 586-9067; Harold Acker (903) 586-8750; Gordon Bennett (903) 586-9067. Tracey Converse Genealogy Records Service The Internet's One Stop Shop for Quality Genealogy Products <http://www.genrecords.com/>http://www.genrecords.com Stop by and download our FREE genealogy forms online!!! **************************************************************************** **** Listowner of GenTips, GenChat, GenSwap, ISBELL, BROOME, COBB, CONVERSE, DAWSON, ISBELL, MAYFIELD, McCLAIN, NESBIT, RABURN, RYE **************************************************************************** ****