Re-Tim's message------ I've been on this list for less than a month so I doubt I could be considered an "insider." As far as I know, I've never personally met any of the persons on the list. First, I want to thank Patrick Anderson for operating this list and also the Hooker site. You are providing a great service to all of us with Hooker ancestors. In the brief time that I have been on the list I have communicated with some people who have been able to provide me with some information on my line. I also believe that I have been able to help several people on their lines. In addition, I have attempted, hopefully with some success, to correct some of the faulty assumptions that have been made in the past (and even now) regarding early family connections in the North Carolina and Georgia Hookers. So if we can help each other and also clarify the family record, then I think this list serves an excellent purpose. Kyle