On Feb 5, 2009, at 12:48 PM James wrote: > NOTE: It appears "GERMANNA" has become a profit center, with > exclusivity, > for selected persons > too benefit from information not available to general public. James: The Germanna Foundation has always been a member-based organization. Its source of funds are from membership dues and donations from a long history of donors of time, money and knowledge. There are no "selected persons" about it. It is a public organization only in terms of making our existence known to the many thousands of people who descend from this group of German families. So, you can be part of the solution by contributing to the group effort. I really don't see that there is a problem at all. The mailing list to which you are complaining is a rootsweb list and is not associated, officially, with the Germanna Foundation proper, though naturally the two overlap in terms of postings and membership. Hope this helps explain things a little further. Crig

James; I have been 'stuck' on George W. Yager born about 1808 in Pennsylvania. He married Barbara Carpenter/Zimmerman. Some of his 10 children ended up in Shelby Co.,Indiana. I would appreciate any info you might have on him. Of course there was more than one George W. Yager. Thank you. Janice

Well, la-di-dah. Don't be so rude, James. You don't have to read it, just delete it. This is all new to me, and I have enjoyed reading every word. Please, keep it going. Debby -----Original Message----- From: germanna_colonies-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:germanna_colonies-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of james Sent: Thursday, February 05, 2009 12:37 PM To: germanna_colonies@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [GERMANNA] Can I talk now? Recently, there has been a lot of xtraneous, not on subject verbage being bandied about. This DNA jibberish wastes a lot of space. NOTE: It appears "GERMANNA" has become a profit center, with exclusivity, for selected persons too benefit from information not available to general public. I have it easy. ALL my ancestors were from the basic GERMANNA families. That satisfies my curiosity JAMES ( CARPENTER, AYLOR ,UTZ, WEAVER, CRIGLER, KEMPER, LEATHERS, YAGER, ETC, ETC.) PEZZARO ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to GERMANNA_COLONIES-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

---- RockCatt@aol.com wrote: > Does anyone know what the value of 1 pound Sterling in 2009 would be > compared to the value in 1714? I'm just curious as to what money would be worth > today. Barb, This is something with which I have worked continually over the years. It is very difficult to be exact in the subject. First from 1601-1816, one pound sterling was equal to about 3.87 troy ounces of sterling silver. Secondly, from review of various articles on line, it appears that one pound sterling in 1714 is around $2500 dollars today. There are thousands of articles at google regarding this. At Google I entered: pound sterling in 1714 purchasing power compared to 2008 I got more information than I could digest or wanted to attempt to digest. When a younger son, a daughter, or a widow was left 10 lbs per annum as a living back in the 17 hundreds, that was a considerable bit--$25,000. Of course as most folks rarely saw a farthing, those 10 lbs could equal much more in comparsion. People talking in pounds sterling were definitely among the better off as most folks never saw a farthing. When a peppercorn was the annual rent for hundreds of acres of land in Maryland and Virginia in the 1700s, take the value of a peppercorn today and compare it to the rent of crop land in Maryland and Virginia today. That might give a better idea.

Recently, there has been a lot of xtraneous, not on subject verbage being bandied about. This DNA jibberish wastes a lot of space. NOTE: It appears "GERMANNA" has become a profit center, with exclusivity, for selected persons too benefit from information not available to general public. I have it easy. ALL my ancestors were from the basic GERMANNA families. That satisfies my curiosity JAMES ( CARPENTER, AYLOR ,UTZ, WEAVER, CRIGLER, KEMPER, LEATHERS, YAGER, ETC, ETC.) PEZZARO

Okay, for anyone ready to take the plunge into the world of DNA genealogy there is now a Germanna DNA Project with FTDNA. http://germanna.org/dnaproject The Group Administrator is Corlee Ann Morris cmorris575@att.net This could prove to be quite interesting.

Court records Greenbrier Co., VA 1783 -- witnesses in jury trials were paid 25 pounds of tobacco per day. In 1798, the tax on one horse was 9 pence and in 1799 it was changed form LBS/Shillings/Pence to Dollars and Cents where tax on a horse was 12 cents. Take care. Marilyn -----Original Message----- From: Craig Kilby <persisto@earthlink.net> To: germanna_colonies@rootsweb.com Sent: Thu, 5 Feb 2009 7:45 am Subject: [GERMANNA] Measuring Worth Then and Now It is a rather quixotic venture to compare values and currencies between "then" and "now", but two esteemed economists take a stab at on their web site http://measuringworth.com/ I used this as a source in my recent article on two bachelor brothers of Lancaster County who freed their 44 slaves in 1856 and sent them to Liberia, and also furnished them with $15,000 for supplies upon their arrival. The value of the slaves and the $15,000 came out to be roughly $800,000 in today's money. It is therefore no surprise that there were no witnesses to their respective wills and it ended up in chancery court--but not because of this. Rather, it was because between the two of them, they left FIVE wills and it was, of all things, the real estate that could not be sorted out. As to currency in the colonies. The Pound sterling was worth roughly 75% of what it was worth in England. But, coinage in those days was actually based on the value of metal from which it was minted. You could chop up a coin in "x" amount of pieces and put a value on that. Or just melt it down. Coinage and currency were rare commodities in the colonies, which is why things were so often valued in pounds of tobacco. That, of course, was worth what it would fetch in England at any given time. And, why almost everything was done on credit and also why so many people ended up broke. Instead of banks, there were tobacco warehouses where the factors kept ledgers of who owed what to whom. This is a very interesting topic and there are quite possibly some good articles written on it. If not, I should write one. (That of course would take a long time.) I only write this in terms of things I know off the top of my head from various research. So, please don't take me as any sort of authority on this topic. I only just enough to be dangerous. Craig Kilby ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to GERMANNA_COLONIES-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Thank you, Craig, and everyone else that answered my query! This has helped greatly to put things in perspective for me. And, yes, this would be a great article, you better get going!! Barb Price In a message dated 2/5/2009 07:46:06 Pacific Standard Time, persisto@earthlink.net writes: It is a rather quixotic venture to compare values and currencies between "then" and "now", but two esteemed economists take a stab at on their web site http://measuringworth.com/ I used this as a source in my recent article on two bachelor brothers of Lancaster County who freed their 44 slaves in 1856 and sent them to Liberia, and also furnished them with $15,000 for supplies upon their arrival. The value of the slaves and the $15,000 came out to be roughly $800,000 in today's money. It is therefore no surprise that there were no witnesses to their respective wills and it ended up in chancery court--but not because of this. Rather, it was because between the two of them, they left FIVE wills and it was, of all things, the real estate that could not be sorted out. As to currency in the colonies. The Pound sterling was worth roughly 75% of what it was worth in England. But, coinage in those days was actually based on the value of metal from which it was minted. You could chop up a coin in "x" amount of pieces and put a value on that. Or just melt it down. Coinage and currency were rare commodities in the colonies, which is why things were so often valued in pounds of tobacco. That, of course, was worth what it would fetch in England at any given time. And, why almost everything was done on credit and also why so many people ended up broke. Instead of banks, there were tobacco warehouses where the factors kept ledgers of who owed what to whom. This is a very interesting topic and there are quite possibly some good articles written on it. If not, I should write one. (That of course would take a long time.) I only write this in terms of things I know off the top of my head from various research. So, please don't take me as any sort of authority on this topic. I only just enough to be dangerous. Craig Kilby ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to GERMANNA_COLONIES-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message **************Great Deals on Dell Laptops. Starting at $499. (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1217883258x1201191827/aol?redir=http://ad.doubleclick. net/clk;211531132;33070124;e)

On Feb 5, 2009, at 1:48 AM, "Michael L. Oddenino" <oddlaw@pacbell.net> wrote: > > Craig, can you talk now? Michael: This, coming from the web master, blabber-mouth and auctioneer extraordinaire of the Germanna Foundation? My mother says I was born talking. What's your excuse? And don't worry, I never run out of material! Craig

It is a rather quixotic venture to compare values and currencies between "then" and "now", but two esteemed economists take a stab at on their web site http://measuringworth.com/ I used this as a source in my recent article on two bachelor brothers of Lancaster County who freed their 44 slaves in 1856 and sent them to Liberia, and also furnished them with $15,000 for supplies upon their arrival. The value of the slaves and the $15,000 came out to be roughly $800,000 in today's money. It is therefore no surprise that there were no witnesses to their respective wills and it ended up in chancery court--but not because of this. Rather, it was because between the two of them, they left FIVE wills and it was, of all things, the real estate that could not be sorted out. As to currency in the colonies. The Pound sterling was worth roughly 75% of what it was worth in England. But, coinage in those days was actually based on the value of metal from which it was minted. You could chop up a coin in "x" amount of pieces and put a value on that. Or just melt it down. Coinage and currency were rare commodities in the colonies, which is why things were so often valued in pounds of tobacco. That, of course, was worth what it would fetch in England at any given time. And, why almost everything was done on credit and also why so many people ended up broke. Instead of banks, there were tobacco warehouses where the factors kept ledgers of who owed what to whom. This is a very interesting topic and there are quite possibly some good articles written on it. If not, I should write one. (That of course would take a long time.) I only write this in terms of things I know off the top of my head from various research. So, please don't take me as any sort of authority on this topic. I only just enough to be dangerous. Craig Kilby

To suggest that "Germanna has become a profit center, with exclusivity for selected persons" could not be farther from the truth. If you do not have an interest in the Germanna Foundation then there is no reason for anyone to get agitated. If one is interested in the Germanna Foundation and helping the organization grow and fulfill the mission of honoring our ancestors then one would be anxious to find ways to help rather than make complaints. Many volunteers put in an inordinate amount of time to help the Germanna Foundation provide valuable information and services to people with an interest in Germanna. As with any organization there are fixed costs that must be met. In Germanna's case there are fixed costs associated with the Visitor Center, there are fixed costs associated with maintaining Salubria (the storm last year caused many $$$ worth of damage that had to be paid for somehow), just maintaining a website incurs fixed costs, etc., etc. etc. To suggest that Germanna is a "profit center" can only reflect the deep well of ignorance from which one is drawing. There are no profits being made at Germanna in fact it is only because of the generous donations of a few that Germanna is able to keep its doors open. If someone finds a $30 annual membership fee to be a burden, then don't become a member. Of course, the dues paid by members is what allows Germanna to meet its many fixed costs. People who don't help support the costs of running Germanna are still able to benefit from much information on the website and the content that is available to members is a small reward for their generosity in supporting Germanna. If the definition of "selected persons'' is the general public that benefits from Germanna's public website offerings, the library at the Visitor Center, the maintenance of historic Salubria, and the genealogy books published by Germanna and available to all at a fraction of the costs incurred by the authors and Germanna, okay then, Germanna is for the benefit of "selected persons." Also, DNA information is interesting to many people doing genealogy work and the discussions here can be illuminating for those who want to learn more about DNA and its use in genealogy. That is hardly jibberish. So if one doesn't care about the Germanna Foundation and its volunteer efforts to promote information and activities related to Germanna, rest assured that no one is going to compel anyone to care, much less participate. One of the amazing aspects of the Germanna Foundation is the wealth of offerings for those interested in Germanna and it is all made possible by many hours of volunteer work and generous donations by those who do care. Okay, so don't pay the small nominal dues to help out, don't volunteer time to help out, don't write interesting historical materials for others, just complain and do nothing. I'm sure your ancestors will be very proud. james wrote: > Recently, there has been a lot of xtraneous, not on subject verbage being > bandied about. > > This DNA jibberish wastes a lot of space. > > NOTE: It appears "GERMANNA" has become a profit center, with exclusivity, > for selected persons > too benefit from information not available to general public. > > I have it easy. ALL my ancestors were from the basic GERMANNA families. > That satisfies my curiosity > > JAMES ( CARPENTER, AYLOR ,UTZ, WEAVER, CRIGLER, KEMPER, LEATHERS, YAGER, > ETC, ETC.) PEZZARO > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to GERMANNA_COLONIES-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > >

In my index to the Garr Genealogy I find an Amanda Melvina Eliza Garr but no Amanda Jane Garr. Also, she is not married to a Stephen Hitt. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rhonda L. Cowan" <rlc.family@verizon.net> To: <germanna_colonies@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, February 04, 2009 9:29 PM Subject: Re: [GERMANNA] GEDCOMS-What You Need To Do >I have a question? Is the Gar Genealogy book one of the Germanna books? > I suspect one of the ancestor's that I am looking for is Amanda Jane Garr > married to Stephen Robert Hitt. > > Rhonda Cowan > > -----Original Message----- > From: germanna_colonies-bounces@rootsweb.com > [mailto:germanna_colonies-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Sandra Cowan > Sent: Monday, January 26, 2009 10:13 AM > To: germanna_colonies@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [GERMANNA] GEDCOMS-What You Need To Do > > Hi Sarge > > I will probably not submit a GEDCOM but I would like my database to be > consistent. My husband's mother's family were Garrs and are pretty well > covered in the Gar Genealogy book. I have found errors in the book but oh > well. I use Brother's Keeper and it is easy to find and change locations > and to capitalise the surname. I am interested in the format for > locations. I do mailings for two non-profits and our post office during > the > last few years has insisted " no comma or periods " so I have been > trained. > Recently, I have been using " Podunk Whatever Co VA" but since the > majority > of my database is not consistent I am willing to change. I use 04 March > 1900 for the date and probably would not change but Brother's Keeper will > change my lazy entry of 03/04/1900 to my preferred method. > > I have been researching for about five years and agree with Peggy as my > first few years were sloppy and I am still not as observant as I should > be. I need to go back and look up lots of counties to add to city and > state. I have used "cut and paste" and am now paying for my laziness. > Even > my one hand typing is no excuse. My database only has 5200 entries. If I > was a faster typist, I could add thousands of name that I have received > from > fellow researchers. I also try to verify names before I add them to my > database. I am amazed at the willingness of researchers to help and share > their information. Thanks to everyone. > > I also noticed that everyone of my sentences begin with "I" , sorry > > Thanks > Sandy Cowan > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > GERMANNA_COLONIES-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without > the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > GERMANNA_COLONIES-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without > the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > >

My ancestors are Sarah "Sally" WEAVER b 1728-1737 d. 1789 Fauquier Co., Va. and Thomas PORTER b c 1734 England d. 1799 Fauquier. Sarah was not mentioned in Tilman WEAVER's will, but there is evidence that she received her share of property before Tilman's will was written. Thomas PORTER's brother Samuel PORTER m Eva WEAVER, daughter of Tilman. Germanna literature includes the purchase of property by Thomas and Samuel PORTER. Another's mitochondrial DNA test "proved" that Sarah WEAVER was the daughter of Anna Elisabeth CUNTZE, wife of Tilman WEAVER. Is this enough to acclaim Sarah as the daughter of Tilman WEAVER? Will Sarah now be included as a daughter of Tilman in Germanna listings? _http://www.worldfamilies.net/mtdna/u5/mats.html_ (http://www.w orldfamilies.net/mtdna/u5/mats.html) U276 Anna Catherine Reinschmidt (dau of Martin) b. 1686 Siegen, Lower Wilden, Prussia; d. 1714 Germantown, Fauquier, Virginia; m. Jost (Joseph) Cuntze (Kuntze) Anna Elisabeth Cuntze, b. 23 Dec 1708 Niederndorf, Nassau-Siegen, Westfalen; d. c 1780 Virginia; m. Tillman Weaver (Weber) Sarah Weaver, b. c1735 VA; d. c1773 VA; m. Thomas Porter Hannah Elizabeth Porter, b. 1752 VA; d. 1789 Fauquier Co., VA; m. Thomas Jackman Hannah Elizabeth "Fanny" Jackman, b. c1770 Mercer Co., Kentucky; m. Sampson Wilhoite Elizabeth Wilhite, b. 13 Feb 1901 Mercer Co., KY; d. 01 Oct 1868 Rocheport, Boone Co., Missouri; m. Reuben Elliott Cynthia Ann Elliott, b. c1820 Rocheport, Boone, MO; m. Robert Overton Pulliam Martha Ann Pulliam, b. 5 Jan 1840 MO; d. 26 Dec 1861 Holt Co., MO; m. George W. Jester Julia Elizabeth Jester, b. 08 Jul 1859 Holt Co., MO; d. 08 Jun 1898 Dallas, Dallas, Texas; m. Hugh Smith Coonce Clara Bertha Coonce, b. 05 Nov 1889 Sedalia, Pettis, MO; d. 10 Sep 1964 Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California Will ABSTRACT I have an abstract from Gott's "Abstracts of Fanquier Co VA", to wit: Pages 184-185: Thomas Porter (Will) "of Parish of Hamilton" Date: 10 May 1799 Son: Eli - 150 acres, part of the Tract whereon I now live - one feather bed & furniture - livestock - 1/2 pewter and 1/2 pot iron. Dau.: Betty Porter - 100 acres, the remainder of the Tract whereon I now life - Negro - Livestock. Married children: Hannah Jackman, Sarah Scott, John Porter, William, Thomas, Charles and Edwin - to have what has been given them already. Children: Hannah Jackman, Sarah Scott, William, Thomas, Charles, Betty, Eli and John Porter deceased, his heirs - remainder of estate, up to L100, if there is more "Edwin shall come in for a proportion of that balance." Servants: Jack, Will, and Sam - my wearing clothes. Excrs: Sons, William Thomas and Edwin Signed: Thomas Porter Wit.: Wily Roy Proved: 24 June 1799, by c. of Wiley Roy. William, Thomas, and Edwin Porter made c. and with Samuel Porter and Martin Porter their security in bond for $10,000, granted cert. for obtaining a probate. Charlene REEDS-EBELING Genealogical Direct Lines: DAD'S SIDE: REEDS, PORTER, WEAVER(Tilman), RICHARDSON, BOWLING (Group 7), WOOD, ISRAEL, CRAIG, LAIRD, HACKLEY, BALL, CORBIN, ELTONHEAD, TAYLOE, WILLIAMSON, UNDERWOOD, KEENE, WITHERS, MAUZY, CONYERS, WITHERS, KEENE, DUNCAN (Joseph and Lydia-VA), SHIPPEY, MOTT, PIGG, BELL (Stone Church and Roger-Orange Co., Va), BEARD/BAIRD, CARTER (Giles and Theodorick line), WEBB, WADDILL, MICHAUX, CUNNINGHAM---VA --Plus WHITE, HAGERTY, FLATLEY--Green Bay MOMS SIDE: CORNWELL (NY), ANSCHICKS, BECKER, STEDMAN, REITZ, BUTZ, KNAUSS, DIEHL, PATTERMAN, THULL, MEHAN, ROMIG, CARL, SIEGFRIED **************Stay up to date on the latest news - from sports scores to stocks and so much more. (http://aol.com?ncid=emlcntaolcom00000022)

I could be wrong about this....... This is assuming you are correct on the volume of tobacco required in 1714 to equal one pd sterling .... My NC tobacco farming roots coming out here....I would estimate the current value of 250 pds of unprocessed dried tobacco as being worth over $450.00 US (about a $1.85 per pd in today's money) I think the current value of the British pound or pound sterling is about $1.44 US.... So, If my logic, and your number of pds tobacco required is correct, inflation has took it's toll. On Thu, Feb 5, 2009 at 1:49 AM, Larry Hallauer <hallauer@tampabay.rr.com>wrote: > RE: Does anyone know what the value of 1 pound Sterling in 2009 would be > compared to the value in 1714? <SNIP> Also, in 1714, how many pounds of > tobacco would be worth 1 pound Sterling? I think it's 250 lbs of tobacco, > but I'm not sure. Thanks! Barb Price > -- Fred Duncan 136 Kirk Adams Road Angier, North Carolina 27501

RE: Does anyone know what the value of 1 pound Sterling in 2009 would be compared to the value in 1714? <SNIP> Also, in 1714, how many pounds of tobacco would be worth 1 pound Sterling? I think it's 250 lbs of tobacco, but I'm not sure. Thanks! Barb Price - - - - - Hi Barb, Do you know that one pound in the American colonies was not worth as much as one pound Sterling? I came across that tidbit and was surprised. I made a note of it (and the source) but it may take me some time to find it. Seems like it was in an article telling about some of the inequalities of English subjects. leading up to the Revolution. Jean

Does anyone know what the value of 1 pound Sterling in 2009 would be compared to the value in 1714? I'm just curious as to what money would be worth today. It's interesting when you're reading deeds and wills, you wonder about the cost of things then and the value of the money compared to today's prices! Also, in 1714, how many pounds of tobacco would be worth 1 pound Sterling? I think it's 250lbs of tobacco, but I'm not sure. Thanks! Barb Price **************Great Deals on Dell Laptops. Starting at $499. (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1217883258x1201191827/aol?redir=http://ad.doubleclick. net/clk;211531132;33070124;e)

I have a question? Is the Gar Genealogy book one of the Germanna books? I suspect one of the ancestor's that I am looking for is Amanda Jane Garr married to Stephen Robert Hitt. Rhonda Cowan -----Original Message----- From: germanna_colonies-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:germanna_colonies-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Sandra Cowan Sent: Monday, January 26, 2009 10:13 AM To: germanna_colonies@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [GERMANNA] GEDCOMS-What You Need To Do Hi Sarge I will probably not submit a GEDCOM but I would like my database to be consistent. My husband's mother's family were Garrs and are pretty well covered in the Gar Genealogy book. I have found errors in the book but oh well. I use Brother's Keeper and it is easy to find and change locations and to capitalise the surname. I am interested in the format for locations. I do mailings for two non-profits and our post office during the last few years has insisted " no comma or periods " so I have been trained. Recently, I have been using " Podunk Whatever Co VA" but since the majority of my database is not consistent I am willing to change. I use 04 March 1900 for the date and probably would not change but Brother's Keeper will change my lazy entry of 03/04/1900 to my preferred method. I have been researching for about five years and agree with Peggy as my first few years were sloppy and I am still not as observant as I should be. I need to go back and look up lots of counties to add to city and state. I have used "cut and paste" and am now paying for my laziness. Even my one hand typing is no excuse. My database only has 5200 entries. If I was a faster typist, I could add thousands of name that I have received from fellow researchers. I also try to verify names before I add them to my database. I am amazed at the willingness of researchers to help and share their information. Thanks to everyone. I also noticed that everyone of my sentences begin with "I" , sorry Thanks Sandy Cowan ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to GERMANNA_COLONIES-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

I know that this has been in the works for about a year to bring Sgt George out as a speaker at the Reunion and Historical Conference - we've only spoken on the phone, so I look forward to meeting him as well over some Virginia BBQ! --- On Wed, 2/4/09, RockCatt@aol.com <RockCatt@aol.com> wrote: From: RockCatt@aol.com <RockCatt@aol.com> Subject: Re: [GERMANNA] Sgt. George to Speak at Germanna? To: germanna_colonies@rootsweb.com Date: Wednesday, February 4, 2009, 6:25 PM I, too, am thrilled to finally put a face to an email post!!! You, too, Craig, I haven't had the pleasure of meeting you in person either. The Historical Conference and Reunion is, indeed, shaping up to be quite an event, or events, actually! Of course, I'm biased being part of the Foundation and all! I think that we will have something for everyone as we have presentations on research techniques and how-to's, along with lectures on German Town, the Little Fork Colony and the mysteries of the ship Oliver and it's passengers by John B. He definitely has my curiousity piqued. Keep checking the Germanna Foundation website at: _www.germanna.org_ (http://www.germanna.org) for the latest!! Barb Price PS--Yes, a sharp axe is a good thing and I'll bring it with me! In a message dated 2/4/2009 15:09:59 Pacific Standard Time, persisto@earthlink.net writes: At long last! We finally get to meet the ubiquitous Sgt. George in person and interrogate him. Is water boarding legal for civilian organizations? (his resume says he is trained interrogator, let's see how well we can learn from him.) Seriously, this is a really fantastic addition to what seems to be shaping up as "how to" in genealogical and historical research tips. This is an interesting new twist to past reunions, but I for one find it very interesting (of course I am one of the presenters so I might be biased--but having said that, I too always like to sharpen my axe...by which in Midwest lingo means hone your skills. Although axes do have other purposes and should always be kept very sharp.) I for one cannot wait. Craig Kilby ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to GERMANNA_COLONIES-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message **************Great Deals on Dell Laptops. Starting at $499. (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1217883258x1201191827/aol?redir=http://ad.doubleclick. net/clk;211531132;33070124;e) ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to GERMANNA_COLONIES-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

I, too, am thrilled to finally put a face to an email post!!! You, too, Craig, I haven't had the pleasure of meeting you in person either. The Historical Conference and Reunion is, indeed, shaping up to be quite an event, or events, actually! Of course, I'm biased being part of the Foundation and all! I think that we will have something for everyone as we have presentations on research techniques and how-to's, along with lectures on German Town, the Little Fork Colony and the mysteries of the ship Oliver and it's passengers by John B. He definitely has my curiousity piqued. Keep checking the Germanna Foundation website at: _www.germanna.org_ (http://www.germanna.org) for the latest!! Barb Price PS--Yes, a sharp axe is a good thing and I'll bring it with me! In a message dated 2/4/2009 15:09:59 Pacific Standard Time, persisto@earthlink.net writes: At long last! We finally get to meet the ubiquitous Sgt. George in person and interrogate him. Is water boarding legal for civilian organizations? (his resume says he is trained interrogator, let's see how well we can learn from him.) Seriously, this is a really fantastic addition to what seems to be shaping up as "how to" in genealogical and historical research tips. This is an interesting new twist to past reunions, but I for one find it very interesting (of course I am one of the presenters so I might be biased--but having said that, I too always like to sharpen my axe...by which in Midwest lingo means hone your skills. Although axes do have other purposes and should always be kept very sharp.) I for one cannot wait. Craig Kilby ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to GERMANNA_COLONIES-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message **************Great Deals on Dell Laptops. Starting at $499. (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1217883258x1201191827/aol?redir=http://ad.doubleclick. net/clk;211531132;33070124;e)

At long last! We finally get to meet the ubiquitous Sgt. George in person and interrogate him. Is water boarding legal for civilian organizations? (his resume says he is trained interrogator, let's see how well we can learn from him.) Seriously, this is a really fantastic addition to what seems to be shaping up as "how to" in genealogical and historical research tips. This is an interesting new twist to past reunions, but I for one find it very interesting (of course I am one of the presenters so I might be biased--but having said that, I too always like to sharpen my axe...by which in Midwest lingo means hone your skills. Although axes do have other purposes and should always be kept very sharp.) I for one cannot wait. Craig Kilby