As many of you know, Mary McKenzie's home was destroyed by fire recently. Mary, over the years, has volunteered many hours with the Macoupin County, IL Genealogy Society. She has also spent hours helping others with their Macoupin County research. If you have time please send Sam and Mary McKenzie a Merry Christmas or Happy New Year's card. Sam and Mary McKenzie PO Box 43 Livingston, IL 62058 Following is from Cindy Leonard on Friday, December 10, 1999, After having lunch with Sam & Mary today, I can truly say how proud I am to know all the people who so graciously have stepped up as genealogy pals & sent money, stamps, gift cards, etc. Sam & Mary are in awe of the volume of mail arriving daily. They are now in the process of looking for a place to stay during the next months as they begin to build their home again. Today they were so excited because they found their wedding album & some of the pictures were unscathed. The other day they found Sam's wedding ring; more genealogy papers; just the things you don't always think about." Thanks for your help. Kathie Mirabella