Have you written to your State Legislator yet about the law that allows cemeteries to be destroyed? Just in case any of you are thinking, "why write to my state legislator? They won't pay any attention anyway.", I just want to tell everyone that at least some of our legislators DO pay attention. I had a reply from Indiana Senator Ford today, and last week from the office of Tom Saunders, whose aide informed me that Mr. Saunders had called the Department of Natural Resources and the Chairman of the Natural Resources Committee expressing concern regarding the law that allows grave sites to be treated in the manner described in the article. The aide said that Mr. Saunders intends to copy the article and send it to all members of the Natural Resources Study Committee. Some of the members who live far from Indianapolis do not read the Star; however, Tom believes they should be made aware of the law. He is expressing support for the law to be changed. So if you haven't yet writen to your legistlators, PLEASE DO SO TODAY! The more pressure we can put on those who make the laws, the better our chances of getting the laws changed.

Hi all, need urgent responses....what is your understanding of a non-cupative will? What elements are necessary? need definition and source name....cannot find it in dictionary...maybe I am mispelling it. Urgent need. Thanks all friends. Lou

Lou Moses wrote: > need urgent responses....what is your understanding of a non-cupative > will? What elements are necessary? need definition and source > name....cannot find it in dictionary...maybe I am mispelling it. > Urgent need. Thanks all friends. ================ Nuncupative will: an oral will declared or dictated by the Testator in his last sickness before a sufficient number of witness, which will afterwards is put into writing. A will made by the verbal declaration of the Testator, and usually dependent merely on the oral testimony of the witnesses for proof. Citation: Henry Campbell Black, "Black's Law Dictionary" (West Publishing Co., St. Paul, Minn.: 1968) P.S. In North Carolina a nuncupative will could only dispose of personal property not real estate.

I've written my letter to the Indianapolis Star regarding the "Death of a Cemetery." I've also emailed several of our legislators and had a favorable reply back from one of them. I intend to see that a copy of the Indianapolis Star article gets into the hands of the Adams Co. Historical Society and hopefully, they will see fit to publish something about it in their newsletter. I'm also going to ask the Decatur Library to let me put a copy of the article on the bulletin board in their entrance, and also one in the genealogy research room. Come on, folks! Let's get upset! Let's get angry! Let's get behind this effort to get the laws changed! Let your legislators know how you feel! Our dead ancestors no longer pay taxes or vote! The big corporations do! But SO DO WE! Let's let our legislators know that as taxpayers and voters we DEMAND that these laws concerning cemeteries be changed! If nothing is done, one of these days we may get to stand by and watch the bones of our grandparents, parents, or even our children being ripped from their graves by some giant heartless corporation!

Here is some more information. Please take action. Write to your legislators and to the Indianapolis Star. Tim Singleton, tsingleton@iclub.org 105 Nancy Drive Richmond, KY 40475-8613 USGenWeb Coordinator Adams Co., Indiana - http://www.rootsweb.com/~inadams/ Randolph Co., Indiana - http://www.rootsweb.com/~inrandol/ -----Original Message----- From: Lois Mauk <LawOfficeInformationSystem@WORLDNET.ATT.NET> To: INROOTS-L@LISTSERV.INDIANA.EDU <INROOTS-L@LISTSERV.INDIANA.EDU> Date: Monday, August 24, 1998 6:29 PM Subject: [INROOTS] "Death of a Cemetery" Revisited >I just got off the phone with Bill Shaw, the author of the 8/23/98 >Indianapolis Star article entitled "Death of a Cemetery" that we have been >talking about for the last two days. After all the research Bill did to >write his story, he is still dumb-struck that this kind of thing is "legal". >He also realizes that it is not an isolated incident. > > NOTE: As of 8/24/98, the "Death of a Cemetery" story is still > on-line at: > http://www.starnews.com/news/citystate/98/aug/0822SN_rhoads.html > >Bill says he has heard today from dozens of people about the story and was >shocked to learn what a firestorm it sparked here on the Internet. He has >even heard from descendants of the Foltz family formerly buried in Rhoads >Cemetery who are absolutely outraged about this situation! They feel they >should have been notified that Duke Realty was going to do this so they >could have relocated their family members. Duke alleges that it did all >that was legally necessary to try to find living descendants -- they >published a tiny notice in the legal classifieds. > >Bill brought up something really important and asked me to emphasize it to >all of you. If the present status of Indiana law disturbs you, write a >letter or send an e-mail TODAY to the Editor of the Indianapolis Star/News. >The address is: > > Editor > Indianapolis Star/News > P.O. Box 145 > Indianapolis, Indiana 46206-0145 > > E-mail: stareditor@starnews.com > >When you write to the Star, be sure to include your mailing address and >telephone number or else they will not publish your letter. (Your address >will not, however, be published; it is used only for verification purposes.) > >If the Star publishes enough letters in response to this situation, then >public outrage will surely catch the eye (and hopefully the hearts) of some >of our Legislators. > >(Unfortunately, Bill Shaw does not have e-mail, but you can write to him in >care of the Star at the snail-mail address above.) > >Also, invest a few 32-cent stamps and mail letters to your State Legislators >today. Make a little noise and let them know that the law MUST be changed. > >If you forwarded any of the previous messages about the Indianapolis Star >article to other groups or friends, send them a copy of this message as well. > >Be sure to regularly visit the Indiana Pioneer Cemeteries Restoration >Project website at: > http://www.np.huntington.in.us/inpcrp/ >for updates on this situation. > >Thank you for your concern. > >Lois Mauk >Jeffersonville, Indiana > >P.S. > >There is supposed to be a related story in Bob Hill's column in tomorrow's >Louisville Courier-Journal (8/25/98). Keep an eye out for it and, when it >runs, write to that paper as well. > >The article MAY be posted on-line on the C-J website at: > http://www.courier-journal.com >but I can't promise that. The e-mail address for the Editorial Department is: > cjforum@louisv02.gannett.com > >----------------------------------------------- > Lost your welcome message? >Send GET INROOTS-L WELCOME to LISTSERV@LISTSERV.INDIANA.EDU for another copy.

-----Original Message----- From: maryann [SMTP:mamsb@digitalexp.com] Sent: Monday, August 24, 1998 4:16 AM To: PAHUNTIN-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Fw: KSRoots: Destruction of graves I received the following message from another list. Please read it. ---------- > From: Jennifer Ohmes <johmes@pld.com> Fellow Genealogists; Not long ago on one of the lists I subscribe to, there was some discussion concerning the distruction of graves and graveyards. The following message was sent to me by a fellow genealogist. I was really upset after reading the article (it is online; use the URL). I am having a hard time believing that people can be so heartless and unfeeling just because of 'progress'. This IS a very disturbing problem that MUST be dealt with. Please take the time to read this article; we must do something to try and change the laws regarding this problem. I certainly don't want my ancestors moved or disposed of in this manner. Please contact your law makers and let them know how you feel. This is indeed a disgrace to humankind. Stop this distruction now. Please read the article at this URL. I think it will certainly open your eyes. And, yes, this is a world wide problem. ********************* The "Death of a Cemetery" story that Jack Eaton referenced in his 8/23/98 message to the INROOTS list this morning (below) is available on-line at: http://www.starnews.com/news/citystate/98/aug/0822SN_rhoads.html Whether you live in Indiana or not, you need to take a minute to read this article -- today! The same thing is happening all over the country -- even the world. It seems nobody cares! It's "legal" and they get away with it all the time. Write to a State Representative or State Senator today. Don't let them believe that, just because it's "legal" that it's morally or ethically "right". Lois ************************* Thanks for listening. I believe that together we can make a difference. Jennifer Ohmes johmes@pld.com Dodge City, KS USA ======================================================= TO UNSUB FROM THIS LIST SEND TO: majordomo@rootsquest.com BODY: unsubscribe kansasroots <your e-mail address here> end If you need assistance write to -- owner-kansasroots@rootsquest.com

Excerpted from the newsletter of the Indiana Historical Society: The IHS has developed H-Indiana, a moderated e-mail discussion list... H-Indiana is open to anyone with a mature and abiding interest in Indiana history. Scholars, teachers, writers, and librarians are particularly invited to join. To join H-Indiana, from the e-mail account where you wish to receive mail, send the following message to listserv@h-net.msu.edu (with no signature or styled text, and no other text): sub H-INDIANA firstname lastname, institution (if applicable) If you have questions or problems, contact Ray Boomhower at rboomhower@statelib.lib.in.us or help@h-net.msu.edu For more information about h-net, go to http://www.h-net.msu.edu Note: this is not primarily a genealogy discussion list, however, genealogy may be the subject from time to time. For those of you who may not be members of the Indiana Historical Society, you're missing a truly great bargain. For information on joining the society, contact Ray Boomhower at the above address, or go to http://www.indianahistory.org Tom Robison Ossian, Indiana tcrobi@adamswells.com Never forget the importance of history. To know nothing of what happened before you took your place on earth, is to remain a child forever. [unknown]

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Hi, yes I can help. The cemetary is called the Crawford cemetary I think, although this is surely not an all amish cemetary. It is in the heart of the amish community. It is about 1 mile east of Berne off the main highway going e and w thru Berne. There is a short 1/8 mi angle road off the highway on the south side and then there is a gravel road off that angle road heading back east about 1/8 mile. The cemetary is on the south side of that road. When I was last there 10 yrs ago it was deserted already I think. Lou Moses loumoses@indy.net Carmel, IN INADAMS-D-request@rootsweb.com wrote: > Subject: > > INADAMS-D Digest Volume 98 : Issue 52 > > Today's Topics: > #1 [INADAMS-L] Census Records ["tmcinnis" > <tmcinnis@ix.netcom.com] > #2 [INADAMS-L] Fw: Adams County Cemet ["Tim Singleton" > <tsingleton@iclub.] > > Administrivia: > To unsubscribe from INADAMS-D, send a message to > > INADAMS-D-request@rootsweb.com > > that contains in the body of the message the command > > unsubscribe > > and no other text. No subject line is necessary, but if your software > > requires one, just use unsubscribe in the subject, too. > > ______________________________ > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Subject: [INADAMS-L] Census Records > Date: Fri, 21 Aug 1998 22:42:15 -0400 > From: "tmcinnis" <tmcinnis@ix.netcom.com> > To: INADAMS-L@rootsweb.com > > Anyone needing US census records should check out > http://www.allcensus.com . > You can get any census records from 1790 thru 1920 on CD-ROM and thus > view > them on your own computer and use a graphics program to enlarge or > enhanse > as needed > > ______________________________ > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Subject: [INADAMS-L] Fw: Adams County Cemetery > Date: Sat, 22 Aug 1998 20:01:46 -0400 > From: "Tim Singleton" <tsingleton@iclub.org> > To: INADAMS-L@rootsweb.com > > Hi Folks, > > Can anyone help Judith with the following question? > > Tim Singleton, tsingleton@iclub.org > 105 Nancy Drive > Richmond, KY 40475-8613 > > USGenWeb Coordinator > Adams Co., Indiana - http://www.rootsweb.com/~inadams/ > Randolph Co., Indiana - http://www.rootsweb.com/~inrandol/ > > -----Original Message----- > From: Judith Whitney-Bronson <JDBRONSON@webtv.net> > To: AdamsCemetery <tsingleton@iclub.org> > Date: Sunday, August 16, 1998 11:34 AM > Subject: Adams County Cemetery > > I am trying without much luck to find the location of an Amish > Cemetary > near Berne. In my family it has always just been called the "Schwartz > > Cemetary." > > I can't find it listed anyplace. Do you know where it is located? > > Thank you for your help.

Hi Folks, Can anyone help Judith with the following question? Tim Singleton, tsingleton@iclub.org 105 Nancy Drive Richmond, KY 40475-8613 USGenWeb Coordinator Adams Co., Indiana - http://www.rootsweb.com/~inadams/ Randolph Co., Indiana - http://www.rootsweb.com/~inrandol/ -----Original Message----- From: Judith Whitney-Bronson <JDBRONSON@webtv.net> To: AdamsCemetery <tsingleton@iclub.org> Date: Sunday, August 16, 1998 11:34 AM Subject: Adams County Cemetery I am trying without much luck to find the location of an Amish Cemetary near Berne. In my family it has always just been called the "Schwartz Cemetary." I can't find it listed anyplace. Do you know where it is located? Thank you for your help.

Anyone needing US census records should check out http://www.allcensus.com . You can get any census records from 1790 thru 1920 on CD-ROM and thus view them on your own computer and use a graphics program to enlarge or enhanse as needed

This is a repost: I'm trying to find William Simon Myers (also spelt Mires), the names of his parents and his wife's maiden name. His parents were born in Ohio, Sophroria's were born in Missouri. They lived in Marble, Madison County, AR. William also went by just Simon or Simmie. He may have been from Adams County, Indiana related to the Frederick Myers family, but I have no proof. I'd love any information on Adams county Myers or Mires. Generation No. 1 1. William Simon Myers, born Abt. 1862 in Indiana; died Aft. 1920 in Arkansas. He married (1) Sophroria ? Abt. 1884 in Arkansas. Notes for Sophroria ?: Had a total of 10 children, 7 alive by 1910. Children of William Myers and Sophroria ? are: i. Myrtle Myers, married James Horine. ii. Walter Myers, born 1888; married Dovie Smith. iii. Essie Myers, born 1894; married Harvey M. Adams. iv. James Edward Myers, born November 14, 1895 in Arkansas; died March 9, 1972 in Oklahoma; married Delphia Caroline Berry July 28, 1912 in Alabam, Arkansas. v. Bertha Myers, born 1898 in Arkansas; married Willie Butler. vi. Irvin Lee Myers, born January 27, 1905 in Marble, Madison Co. Arkansas; died July 6, 1942 in Buhler,Reno Co. Kansas; married Sybil Pauline Vaughan. Eddie Davis ecdavis@atlascomm.net SOME of my webpage addresses: The Home page: http://www.atlascomm.net/ecdavis/default Davis page: http://www.atlascomm.net/ecdavis/davisgen.htm Vaughan page: http://www.atlascomm.net/ecdavis/vaughan.htm Myers page: http://www.atlascomm.net/ecdavis/myers.htm RESEARCHING: Davis, Myers, Vaughan, Edwards, McQuiston, Hart, McDonald, McDonnell, Price, Harless, Songer, Henderson, Stroud, Lawson, Pearson, Estes, Lambeth/Lambert, Gouger, Francisco, and many more...

Margie R. Pearce Genealogy URL: http://www.angelfire.com/la/ancestors LaUSAG URL: http://www.geocities.com/Colosseum/Arena/4808 M&M Gymnastics URL: http://www.swiftsite.com/MnMGym -----Original Message----- From: Ken Boonie [SMTP:kab9@apollo.vicon.net] Sent: Monday, August 17, 1998 5:36 PM To: PAHUNTIN-L@rootsweb.com Subject: You should all enjoy this This was sent to me by a list member and I thought all of us can appreciate it's content. Thank you Barbara for sharing it with us. It was the first day of census, and all through the land each pollster was ready ... a black book in hand. He mounted his horse for a long dusty ride, his book and some quills were tucked close by his side. A long winding ride down a road barely there, toward the smell of fresh bread wafting, up through the air. The woman was tired, with lines on her face and wisps of brown hair she tucked back into place. She gave him some water ... as they sat at the table and she answered his questions ... the best she was able. He asked her of children. Yes, she had quite a few -- the oldest was twenty, the youngest not two. She held up a toddler with cheeks round and red; his sister, she whispered, was napping in bed. She noted each person who lived there with pride, and she felt the faint stirrings of the wee one inside. He noted the sex, the color, the age... the marks from the quill soon filled up the page. At the number of children, she nodded her head and saw her lips quiver for the three that were dead. The places of birth she "never forgot" was it Kansas? or Utah? or Oregon ... or not? They came from Scotland, of that she was clear, but she wasn't quite sure just how long they'd been here. They spoke of employment, of schooling and such, they could read some ... and write some ... though really not much. When the questions were answered, his job there was done so he mounted his horse and he rode toward the sun. We can almost imagine his voice loud and clear, "May God bless you all for another ten years." Now picture a time warp ... its' now you and me as we search for the people on our family tree. We squint at the census and scroll down so slow as we search for that entry from long, long ago. Could they only imagine on that long ago day that the entries they made would effect us this way? If they knew would they wonder at the yearning we feel and the searching that makes them so increasingly real. We can hear if we listen the words they impart through their blood in our veins and their voice in our heart. --- Author unknown. -- Ken Boonie Coordinator USGenWeb Project Huntingdon County PA http://www.rootsweb.com/~pahuntin/ ______________________________

Hello, The name AUTEN OR AUTON came into the Allen/Adams county area abt 1850. A new genforum page has been started for this name at http://www.genforum/auten/ This is a quick way to get exposures and hits because it allows for abbreviated types of queries and responses The page sponsor informed me that they will delete it if there is insufficient activity levels, so if you have an Auten puzzle or question, please post to the forum. Lou loumoses@indy.net

Hi Folks, Thanks to Thomas Liby we now have access to all of the burials in the Pleasant Dale (Steele) Cemetery. They've been added to the Adams Co. Web site. Just click on the link to view the cemetery listings. Or go directly to: http://www.rootsweb.com/~inadams/adamcem/qryindex.htm Tim Singleton, tsingleton@iclub.org 105 Nancy Drive Richmond, KY 40475-8613 USGenWeb Coordinator Adams Co., Indiana - http://www.rootsweb.com/~inadams/ Randolph Co., Indiana - http://www.rootsweb.com/~inrandol/

Hello Members / Cuzins & fellow researchers: I'm new to the list and am looking for our HISTORIAN. Is there a little "write Up" on ADAMS COUNTY? When it was formed, how the name was chosen, who was involved, when actual BUSINESS started being conducted . . . .that sort of thing . . .Thank you so much for your attention to my post and genealogy in general Until, Countess

Forwarding for John Peterson: -----Original Message----- From: PETEDIST@aol.com <PETEDIST@aol.com> To: tsingleton@iclub.org <tsingleton@iclub.org> Date: Friday, August 07, 1998 7:20 PM Subject: Peterson Indiana >Tim, > Sorry I've misplaced the group's email address. Would you post this inquiry >for me? > > Does anyone have any information on Peterson Indiana? It is a small town >south of Decatur off US27 ? My family had a haymaking operation (I believe >in that part of Adams Co.) during the civil war. They were supplying Union >troop with hay and a southern symphathizer burned their barn and baler. Just >curious on the origins of the town, etc. > Thanks... John Peterson, Ozona, Fl petedist@aol.com

HI Faith, I don't have much & in fact you filled in a few names for me. But here's what I have on Joseph Smith. I do have REEDS too if you're interested. The SACKETTS are my direct line which is why I have all this. Cindy Descendants of Joseph Smith 1 Joseph Smith .. +Lydia . 2 Mary Ann Smith b: Aug 22, 1830 Guernsey Co., OH d: Apr 8, 1919 Monroe Twp., Adams Co., IN ..... +Elisha E. Ray b: 1829 OH m: Mar 15, 1849 Adams Co., IN d: 1861 Adams Co., IN ..... 3 Sarah Ellen Ray b: Mar 27, 1851 Adams Co., IN d: Apr 25, 1942 Hoxeyville, MI ......... +David William Sackett b: Mar 28, 1848 Monroe Twp., Adams Co.,IN m: Mar 28, 1869 Adams Co., IN d: Jan 4, 1930 Hoxeyville, MI Father: Samuel SACKETT Mother: Zoah Anne GALLAHER ......... 4 Rachel Matilda Sackett b: Feb 24, 1870 ......... 4 Mary Anna Sackett b: Sep 28, 1873 ......... 4 John Sampson Sackett b: Dec 20, 1874 ......... 4 Luretta May Sackett b: Mar 2, 1876 d: May 24, 1876 ......... 4 Zoah Alvada Sackett b: Aug 2, 1878 ......... 4 Cora Amney Sackett b: Jul 12, 1880 ......... 4 Bertha Elizabeth Sackett b: Feb 20, 1883 ......... 4 George Washington Sackett b: Nov 7, 1885 ......... 4 Adelia May Sackett b: Dec 7, 1888 d: Mar 26, 1972 ............. +Albert Adams ......... 4 Sarah Ellen Sackett b: Jun 1, 1892 ......... 4 David William Sackett b: Mar 13, 1895 d: Dec 20, 1918 ..... 3 Mary Amney Ray b: Mar 9, 1858 Adams Co., IN . *2nd Husband of Mary Ann Smith: ..... +Samuel Sackett b: Mar 20, 1819 Bellbrook, Greene Co., OH m: Dec 13, 1866 Adams Co., IN d: May 18, 1882 Wexford Co., MI Father: Joseph SACKETT Mother: Anna VANDOLAH ********* Cindy Torres Owens 1023 Aquia Dr Stafford, VA 22554-1940 cindyo@staffnet.com http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/o/w/e/Cindy-L-Owens/index.html

Hi, Just joined the Adams Co list. I am looking for more information on the following family: Lydia Elizabeth Reed b. 17 Mar 1883 PA m. Jacob Smith Jefferson or Guernsey Co. OH 1802. died Adams Co IN 6 Oct 1865. She had 15 children (I have names of 11), whom she outlived all but one. She is buried on the property of her son, Joseph Smith (surviving son), who came to IN in 1841. Lydia did not arrive there until appx 1861/62. Lydia was pregnant with her 15th child when Jacob was killed in Washington Twp, Guernsey Co, OH 1826. Lydia & Jacob's children were: 1. Joseph R. Smith 14 Apr 1804 d. 2 May 1888 Adams Co, IN m. Lydia Reaves 1 Dec 1825 OH 2. James Smith 27 Mar 1806 d. 7 Oct 1812 OH (age 6) 3. Jemima Smith 8 Feb 1808 OH d. 27 Jun 1853 IN m. John D. Brill (had 7 children - buried: Blackstone cemetary) 4. Nancy Smith 6 Dec 1810 23 Dec 1838 (28 yrs) m. James McLehaney (had 2 children) 5. Elizabeth Smith 3 Apr 1813 d. 19 Feb 1855 OH m. Charles G. Jones (one son) buried Bird's Run Cem) 6. Margaret Smith 9 Mar 1815 d. 9 Mar 1815 OH 7. Rachel Smith 6 Oct 1818 d. OH 8. Mary Smith 14 Jan 1820 OH d. 1825 (accidently hung herself on a swing, 5 yrs 7 mo) 9. Jane Smith 28 Jan 1822 d 1824 OH (not quite 2 yrs old) 10. Matilda Smith 10 Mar 1825 OH d. abt age 20 OH 11. John Minor Smith 24 Aug 1827 OH d. 7 May 1864 Civil War 89th IN Vol - H Company, Killed in Action Children of Joseph R. Smith & Lydia Reeves: (child #1) 1. Miram Smith m Nancy jane Orr 7 Jun 1855 OH & Lydia A. Williamson 12 Dec 1867 2. James R. Smith 6 Jan 1827 m Miraia Moore 3. William Smith m. Sarah Roop 1845 OH d. during the Civil War while home on leave. 4. Mary A. Smith 22 Aug 1830 m. Elisha E. Ray & Sacket 5. Harriet Smith 23 Oct 1832 m John Brandyberry 3 Mar 1857 (13 children - I have a list of most) 6. Nancy Smith 9 Sep 1834 died age 16 31 Oct 1850 7. John M. Smith 23 Feb 1837 died age 12, 25 Aug 1839 8. Isaac G. Smith 5 Nov 1838 OH d. age 13 2 Oct 1851 9. Sarah Smith 30 Oct 1840 died a week old 7 Nov 1840 10. Winey (Winifred) Jane Smith 9 Apr 1842 m. William Russell 22 Mar 1857 11. Jacob Smith 31 July 1845 12. Jesse E. Smith 12 Jan 1848 m Nancy Mathias 3 Dec 1871 (may have been Mathews or Mathis) Other relatives known to have been in the Adams Co area are Desc of Drusilla Reed & Levi Engle, which includes: Elizabeth, Jemima, Margaret, William (Elizabeth Marsh), Sarah (m. Findley McGrew) , Asa( m Elizabeth Berkshear) , Nancy (Zi Vance), Matilda (Robert Vance), Mary (John McCave), John, Malinda (Vinson Sleizure) & Levi Jr. >From the above Engle's: William Engle & Elizabeth Marsh had : Abraham, Louis, Asa, John, Drusilla, Eli & Jonathan I hope someone connects! Thanks, Faith Keahey --Keahey@cyberhighway.net from Sheridan, WY.

Thought all of you would enjoy this. Margie R. Pearce Genealogy URL: http://www.angelfire.com/la/ancestors LaUSAG URL: http://www.geocities.com/Colosseum/Arena/4808 M&M Gymnastics URL: http://www.swiftsite.com/MnMGym -----Original Message----- From: Melissa McCoy-Bell [SMTP:mbell@netten.net] Sent: Friday, July 31, 1998 2:01 PM To: MSTIPPAH-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Top Ten Someone just posted this on the McCoy List and I had to pass it along. Ya'll have a great weekend! Melissa The Top Ten Indicators That You've Become A Gene-Aholic 10. You introduce your daughter as your descendent. 9. You've never met any of the people you send e-mail to, even though you're related. 8. You can recite your lineage back 8 generations, but can't remember your nephew's name. 7. You have more photographs of dead people than living ones. 6. You've ever taken a tape recorder and/or notebook to a family reunion. 5. You've not only read the latest GEDCOM standard, you understand it! 4. The local genealogy society borrows books from you! 3. The only film you've seen in the last year was the 1880 census index. 2. More than half of your CD collection is made up of marriage records or pedigrees. 1. Your elusive ancestor has been spotted in more different places than Elvis!