This is so true! Thanks for posting! I was a newbie about 5 years ago to genealogy and the internet. Thankfully people were very very nice and took the time to explain abbreviations and terminology to me. As I am still learning something new everyday, I still appreciate it when lesser known abbreviations are explained. I have in the past two weeks found two relatives, I didn't know about, were researching the line I was most interested in...one is very new to the internet and sorta new to computers...I am hoping that others nurse them along as they did me...to ENCOURAGE their participation! I was familiar with computers...but the internet can be an unnerving place to newcomers! Who you welcome next...could just be your next kin! Welcome newbies! Here's to 1999 may we all find new relatives! With most gracious thanks to all whom have helped me along the way! Sincerely, Sharon Mehl Researching: CLAY (Native American), COUGHRAN, DUKE, EASTON, GANN, KINDRED, LATIMER, MATOY, NEWBOLD, SHAY, TRUMBULL, WELLS, YOW skmehl@idir.net http://www.idir.net/~skmehl/ ----- Original Message ----- From: <Art4161@aol.com> To: <Indian-Territory-Roots-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, January 01, 1999 1:49 PM Subject: Fwd: New researchers.... help them! >I received this on another list and thought it was appropriate > >"This was sent from the listowner of the Stark Co, OH list and I >thought it was worth passing along." > >For you who are veterans of email lists, this might be old >information. But, for those of you who haven't been a >Subscriber during previous holidays, let me give you a hint at >what is about to happen. > >Starting very soon since Santa, among others, has delivered >new computers, internet service, and genealogy gifts >(software) to a host of new rooters! We will be having an influx >of NEW subscribers to all the lists. ....8<.....snip....