Forwarded with permission from the Archives mail list. ~Sherri Von Mings Stachon has been transcribing and contributing court records, deeds and wills for several counties in Virginia. So far, she has completed 562 documents and is still going. In the process, she has collected a list of words that appear in these documents whose meanings may not be known by the average reader. These words and their definitions may be seen at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/special/earlywords.txt Feel free to pass this list on in your mail lists, or place them in your archived records. Mike

Nancy thanks for that informative bit of information. I also have AAAAA at top of address book it always takes first address so you know if someone tried to grab you. Susi

Good Morning to everyone. I hope each of you had a nice turkey day! I've been on a diet for the last couple of months and I think I shot it all to hello and back. <grin> My reason for writing this morning concerns the worms, viruses etc that are hitting us now. I wish I understood what pleasure these idiots get from writing these things. <shrug> Anyway... over the past few days I've noticed an awful lot of emails that contain these nasty little things making it to my ISP but being captured by them, cleaned and then forwarded on to my inbox where I can check them and if I think it was really something I wanted or needed I could contact the sender. What is different you might ask? Well... they are all supposedly coming from RootsWeb mail lists or RootsWeb list admins. Here's just a few things to watch for and keep in mind so you don't become infected... RootsWeb does not allow attachments on any list... if you get something that looks like it came from a list and you aren't on that list, delete it unread. If you get something that looks like it is coming from a list admin [the From: addy is something like kyhopkin-admin@rootsweb.com or kyhopkin-d-request@rootsweb.com], delete it unread. Rootsweb forwards email sent to the admins at those list-admin addy's to the list admin, but we can't send mail from those admin addy's... it's definately spam or worse. Also note that you will NEVER receive email from list-d-request@rootsweb.com... when request is used in the addy it is sent TO the server and indicates a command that the server is to do... such as sub or unsub the sender to or from that list. If you get something from anyone, even a friend, and it has an attachment, quaranteen that email until you can contact the person it came from to confirm they sent it. A good rule of thumb is tell everyone to send you an email first to let you know it's coming and tell you what the subject line will be. Delete it unread when it comes in if it doesn't have that subject line. That's kinda harsh but we can't be too careful these days. I'm sure that some of you have other "rules" that you follow to try to keep yourself from being infected. I'm equally sure that a few don't do anything at all and one day will be sorry,. ;-) One of the things I have done is to use MailWasher faithfully. I never download my email without running it thru MailWasher first and I highly recommend this FREE software. You'll find it at http://www.mailwasher.net I have one caveat... MailWasher has problems when used with Windows ME. It works fine with 98 and also with XP. Another trick is figure out something you can do with your own addy so that folks you correspond with will know it's really from you. For example, if your addy is: joeblow@myISP.com You might have your email program set to show: FROM: Joe Blow "joeblow@myISP.com" If Joe Blow's addy is spoofed by one of these worms/viruses etc it might look like this: FROM: joeblow "joeblow@myISP.com" You know it's not really from him because his name is wrong before the addy. Take a look at the FROM: line on this email... if you get something that looks like it is from me but the FROM: doesn't have Nancy T R I C E you know it isn't really from me. ;-) Enough already... this is longer than I intended. For those of you still reading, I hope I have given you some suggestions to help you. Have a great rest of the weekend! Best, nt

Hi, Joe in Idaho. Thanks for writing. My line of Clarks began in England when Michael Clark with his wife and son Micajah Clark sailed to Barbados. Later Micajah moved to Virginia Next in line was Christopher Clark, then Micajah Clark II, then Robert Clark, followed by William Clark, William P. Clark and William Pennington Clark who was my grandfather. I don't recognize your names, so I guess you are in a different line. Let me know if you think there could be a matchup anywhere, OK? Ruth Dann

Louise Ward. Hi, I would like to send you info on who were our Clarks, but I don't have your address, and I don't know which website you are on. Ruth

This seems like the same familyas far as Buckner and the children. Was Buckner married three times? Buckner was first married to Matilda Frank, then Clorinda who was listed as 22 in 1860 census. So in 1870 a Barbary is listed as as 55. So is that his 3nd marriage? ----- Original Message ----- From: <jenandgarth@sbcglobal.net> To: <KYBRECKI-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, November 23, 2003 7:06 AM Subject: Re: [KYBRECKI] Pool in Grayson 1860 Buckner, Clorinda, Martha J., James T., John R., Edmond W. > I found this in the 1870 census > 1870>Kentucky>Grayson>Leitchfield Pct>page 353 > > 632 632 Pool, B.P. 45 M W Farmer 1600 1000 KY > cannot read or write > " Barbarry 55 F W Keeping house > KY " " " > " J.T. 17 M W F. Laborer > KY > next page > " J.R.F. 14 M W F. Laborer > KY attends school cannot write > " E.W. 12 M W > KY > Raymer, Samuel 68 M W F. Laborer 50 > KY male citizen > Dennison, Emily 17 F W House Keeping > KY cannot write > > Hope this helps. > > Jen > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Redbird" <iris2@famvid.com> > To: <KYBRECKI-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Sunday, November 23, 2003 10:43 AM > Subject: [KYBRECKI] Pool in Grayson 1860 Buckner, Clorinda, Martha J., James > T., John R., Edmond W. > > > > I am also still trying to find these people in Grayson Co. KY. Clorinda > is > > listed as wife but the children seem to belong to Buckner`s first wife, > > Matilda Frank who is the daughter of John and Elizabeth Frank(s). Matilda > is > > listed on the 1850 Breckinridge Co. KY census as the wife of Buckner and > one > > child Martha. > > Also this on Grayson Co Deaths by Frances Ingmire > > Matilda Pool age 31 married died 9-11-1859 heart dropsy > > dau of John and E Franks > > The following is taken from the 1860 Grayson county Ky US census: > > 405 POOL, BUCKNER P 35 farmer Ky > > 405 Pool, Clorinda 22 Housewifery Ky > > 405 Pool, Martha J 11 Ky > > 405 Pool, James T. 8 > > 405 Pool, John R 6 > > 405 Pool, Edmond W 2 > > > > --------- 5 Cinderella R. BEATTY b: 1860 d: 1942 > > ------------ +J. Robert F. POOLE b: Jul 24, 1856 d: Nov 07, 1914 Father: > > Buckner POOLE Mother: Matilda FRANK > > This is probably John R. > > > > > > ==== KYBRECKI Mailing List ==== > > If you wish to unsubscribe from the Breckinridge Co., KY Mailing List, > send only the word > > UNSUBSCRIBE to KYBRECKI-L-REQUEST@ROOTSWEB.COM or if you are on the Digest > > List to KYBRECKI-D-REQUEST@ROOTSWEB.COM > > > ==== KYBRECKI Mailing List ==== > NOTICE: Posting of virus warnings, test messages, chain > letters, political announcements, current events, items for > sale, personal messages, flames,etc. (in other words - spam) > is NOT ALLOWED and will be grounds for removal. Consideration > for exceptions, contact Kathleen Burnett kathleenburnett@earthlink.net >

I am also still trying to find these people in Grayson Co. KY. Clorinda is listed as wife but the children seem to belong to Buckner`s first wife, Matilda Frank who is the daughter of John and Elizabeth Frank(s). Matilda is listed on the 1850 Breckinridge Co. KY census as the wife of Buckner and one child Martha. Also this on Grayson Co Deaths by Frances Ingmire Matilda Pool age 31 married died 9-11-1859 heart dropsy dau of John and E Franks The following is taken from the 1860 Grayson county Ky US census: 405 POOL, BUCKNER P 35 farmer Ky 405 Pool, Clorinda 22 Housewifery Ky 405 Pool, Martha J 11 Ky 405 Pool, James T. 8 405 Pool, John R 6 405 Pool, Edmond W 2 --------- 5 Cinderella R. BEATTY b: 1860 d: 1942 ------------ +J. Robert F. POOLE b: Jul 24, 1856 d: Nov 07, 1914 Father: Buckner POOLE Mother: Matilda FRANK This is probably John R.

Anyone know this family that Clarissa Berry is from...thanks for any assistance, Nena From: Sandi Gorin <sgorin@glasgow-ky.com> To: KYBIOGRAPHIES-L@rootsweb.com 9925 BALLARD CO - NEVILLE, R B - Neville, Berry Histories and Biographies of Ballard, Calloway, Fulton, Graves,Hickman, McCracken and Marshall Counties, Kentucky A Reprint of Part H of Battle. J.H., W.H. Perrin and G.C. Kniffin. Kentucky: A History of the State. First Edition. Louisville, Chicago: F.A. Battey Publishing Co.,1885 Ballard Co. R.B. NEVILLE, Ballard County, was born September 27, 1822, in Montgomery County, Tenn., and is one of twins who were eighth in order of birth. His grandfather, Joe Neville, was a native of South Carolina, was born in 1789, and there his son, George Washington Neville, was born in 1772. A the age of sixteen, the latter accompanied his father to the vicinity of Nashville,Tenn., and at the age of twenty-two moved to Montgomery County, Tenn.,where his son R.B. was born, as above stated. In 1823, George W. moved to Weakley County, Tenn.; in 1827 to Hickman County, Ky. In early life George W. was a trader in horses, which he sold in Natchez, Miss., carrying them down the river on flat boats. There being no steamboats in those days, the stock and flatboats were disposed of at their destinations and the traders walked home. In this traffic, Mr. N. was successful, and afterward became sheriff of Montgomery County, and married Rachael Kilebrew, who bore him eleven children. Robert B. Neville, at the age of five was taken by his father to Hickman County, Ky., where he remained until 1851, when he came to Ballard County. 1849 he was married to **Clarissa J. Berry**, daughter of **Isaac Newton and Sarah Ann Berry**, of Ballard County. Seven children are the result of this marriage, all of whom are still living and five of whom are married. In the year 1872, Mr. Neville bought a farm which was near a place known as Cana Creek, and which is now the site of the town of Arlington, Ky. The same year the Illinois Central Railroad was surveyed through his land and before the road was completed, Arlington had grown to be a respectable commercial center. At present Arlington is a town of 500 inhabitants and is one of the best shipping points in the country. In politics, Mr. Neville is a Democrat. He is a Baptist in faith and practice. Throughout his life he has advocated temperance both by precept and example. In his earlier life schools were not nearly so numerous as now and most of his education, which is limited, was gained in the great world's school. He is a farmer and at one time was justice of the peace of Ballard County. (Note: The following correction should be made: "His grandfather, Joe Neville, was a native of SC, was born in 1789" to "His grandfather George Neville, was a native of SC, was b. about 1734." ==== KYBIOGRAPHIES Mailing List ==== _________________________________________________________________ Is there a gadget-lover on your gift list? MSN Shopping has lined up some good bets! http://shopping.msn.com

Anyone researching Gilliland or have any info on the following...seems there is some conflicting data...thanks for any assistance, Nena Children of HANNAH DEWITT and JOHN HINCH are: i.Samuel S. HINCH. He md1 Hannah GILLILAND, daughter of Thomas GILLILAND & Mary Polk. She was born 1799 in Hardin, KY. He md2 Nancy STANDIFORD, daughter of James STANDIFORD. She was born 18 OCT 1804 Jefferson, KY. Sir please to grant license the bearrer will inform you who and you will oblige your friend and humble ......... servnt ?? Jos --------?? Wm Brownfield Thomas Gilliland esquire -----Jno P--l this is a consent of marriage ?? does not appear to be adequate proof how did they arrive at the conclusion this was a marriage for Hannah and Samuel Hinch?? Capt Thos Gilliland b 1750 d Dec 12 1813 Hardin Co Ky buried Stuart Cem near Nolin Rvr & LaRue Co Ky Md1 Mary Polk had 8 kids [all listed born before she was!] Md2 Priscilla Huff abt 1790 Fr Dorothy Dee- Hannah Gilliland, was born 1781-1782 in Donegal Township, Ohio Co Va(Later became Washington Co Pa). She md Samuel Hinch on August 7, 1799. Samuel was her father's age(past 50). Samuel was also a neighbor in Donegal Township, Ohio Co Va and migrated about the same time the Gilliland's did or maybe a bit earlier. He was md to a woman who was also named "Hannah" and had at least three daughters and a son and probably more. All of the daughters were older than Hannah G and some of the grandchildren were as old. The oldest daughter Elizabeth and her husband William Brownfield signed their marriage bond. Elizabeth had married William in 1784. Fifteen years before her father and Hannah married. In 1791, Samuel had bought 500 acres of land thirty some miles south of the Gilliland's on waters of Green River, near the confluence of Nolin Rivers, between Little Clifty, Caney Creek and Dog Creek. The purchase price was 50 pounds. This location is now where Mammoth Cave National Park. Not a great distance from the cave. I found a cousin Becca Gilliland and between she,her uncle, and Wayne Fourmont, we have made a connection. Wayne Fourmont is about 90 years old and have been doing research on the Gilliland family for over 60 years or more..along with Becca's Uncle Jim Gilliland. I have information from Hardin County, of the children of Thomas and Mary Polk and also from Priscilla Huff (spelling is different) and their children. Also there is a Carol Copeland Thompson who applied with the DAR and was accept thru Capt. Thomas her relative was Hannah. I have even made contact with some of the people looking for Polly Morrison who md James Gilliland..we still have not found her parents, but keep trying. My records show Hannah Gilliland is the daughter of Mary Polk and Thomas Gilliland, Mary Polk was Thomas Gilliland's first wife, after she died leaving him 5 small children, he married Priscilla Huff in Hardin Co., Ky. I have that Hannah Gilliland had a brother James Gilliland who married Polly Morrison, they had a Thomas Gilliland who married Elizabeth Lemaster who had a large family, and one of the children is my ggrandfather James Lee Gilliland.>D _________________________________________________________________ Say “goodbye” to busy signals and slow downloads with a high-speed Internet connection! Prices start at less than $1 a day average. https://broadband.msn.com (Prices may vary by service area.)

Anyone fr this family....was looking for more info on Isaac Friend, heard he md a Nat Am gal...and for info on Phillips Phillips, Joseph Kirkpatrick, Jonathan Cessna and Elizabeth Friend that md lst to Hinch then to Brownfield. We have Phillips md into Jones that md into Smeathers/Smothers; we have some Cissna/Cessna's buried in Rockford Indiana and most likely Eliz Friend md into our Hinch family. Its said our 4x grandfather md1 to a Kirkpatrick gal..so curious abt this family esp. thank you for any assistance, Nena http://www.friendfamilyassociation.org Vol. 21 - No. 62 - 100 Wickfield Road, Blacklick, Ohio 43004-9624 -OCTOBER 2000 FIVE BEAUTIFUL FRIEND SISTERS Excerpted from "The History of Larue County, Kentucky," provided by Leonard Morrison, former Treasurer and Trustee of the Friend Family Association: A prominent early citizen in Kentucky was Phillip Phillips, for whom Phillips Fort was named. He was wealthy for those times, owning much land. He had the distinction of being Justice of Peace in several communities. He died in 1797, the year George Washington finished his second term as president. He wife was Savannah Friend. Jedediah Ashcraft and his wife, Nancy Friend, and their children and Joseph Kirkpatrick and his wife, Eleanor Friend, were two other of the occupants of Phillips Fort. These two families had estates of several thousand acres of land. Joseph Kirkpatrick build a stone house which still stands in what then was a part of Virginia. The Ashcraft family later moved to the Corayson County region and took up some 1200 acres of land on Bear Creek. Jedediah was killed by Indians in 1794. Jonathan Cessna and wife, Mary Friend, settled at the falls of the Ohio River. He was killed by Indians and his wife, with her infant son, then joined her relatives at Phillips Fort. She was secured a grant of 300 acres of land. And there was another Friend sister, Elizabeth, who married first a Mr.Hinch, who died soon after. She later married William Brownfield. These five pioneer ladies were known as the five beautiful Friend sisters in the vicinity of their home, Friends Cove, Pennsylvania. Their brother, Isaac Friend, and family, which included six sons,started the Friend generation in that section of Kentucky. Now only a few of name still live there. In England, the Friend families had sixteen coats of arms. One that was brought to America had as its motto:Aude Ed Predvailibus>meaning "Dare and you will prevail." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ A VERY EARLY FRIEND MARK Master builder, John Friend supervised the construction of the first building for Harvard College in 1640. It was probable the largest building in New England. Earlier he had constructed the fort at Saybrook. John Friend charged "20 pounds and eight" for his services. Reference: The Founding of Harvard College by Samuel E. Morrison, 1935 Reprinted from Friendship News _________________________________________________________________ Gift-shop online from the comfort of home at MSN Shopping! No crowds, free parking. http://shopping.msn.com

Anyone familiar with any of these folks please let me know, thanks~~Nena Pinkney A. Bozarth, farmer, was born in Howard County, Mo., November 13. 1823, son of **Jonathan and Cyntha (Gross) Bozarth**. The father was born in Virginia, April 21, 1780; was a successful farmer, and at the age of nineteen married his first wife, Miss Nancy Alexander. They then moved to Christian County, Ky., and from there to Howard County, Mo., in 1818, where they purchased 400 acres of land. The father died in 1856. His second marriage was with Miss Gross, a native of Kentucky, born 1811. She was married in Missouri to Mr. Bozarth, and after his death she moved to Collins County, Texas, where she died in 1885. She was of Scotch descent, a member of the Christian Church, and an energetic, persevering woman. Their family consisted of six children: Lucinda, Pinkney A., Elnora, Jonathan, Benjamin and Elizabeth. Pinkney A. Bozarth received an ordinary education, and at the age of twenty-seven, married Miss Helen M. Terrell. He immigrated to California in 1850, followed mining for one year and then returned, but in 1861 moved to Collins County, Texas, where he engaged in farming. In 1863 he volunteered in Col. Stone's regiment, Confederate army, Texas cavalry, and served through the war. He was in the battles of Mansfield, Pleasant Hill and Fort Donelson, also other battles. In 1866 Mr. Bozarth and family moved to Benton County, Ark., and here the wife died in 1871. She was born near Louisville, Ky., October 28, 1830, was a member of the Christian Church, and was the mother of these children: Jonathan R., Alice, Cornelia, Emma, William F., Willis L., Mollie A., Cynthia R. The members of this family now deceased are Alice, Cornelia, Emma and Cynthia. Mr. Bozarth took for his second wife Mrs. Polly A. Berry, a native of Wilson County. Tenn., born October 8, 1858, and was married in after years to Mr. **Arnold Berry. One child, James [p.813] Berry**, was the result of that marriage. She moved to Benton County, Ark., February 15, 1873, and in May of the same year married Mr. Bozarth. Her parents, Redden and Polly (Farrington) Fields, were natives of Tennessee. [For further particulars of parents see sketch of John A. Fields.] Mr. Bozarth is a Democrat in politics, and is an excellent citizen of the county. _________________________________________________________________ Gift-shop online from the comfort of home at MSN Shopping! No crowds, free parking. http://shopping.msn.com

Did Logustin have two wives? Someone sent me this :Logustin Pettypool was married to Letita Wilkerson, but the 1850 census for Breckinridge Co. Ky lists Logustin b. NC and wife Catherine born Maryland. Also was he related to the Pooles who rode with Quantrill

I have some conflicting data here..wondering if anyone is familiar with family of Thomas Gilliland, Hinch or any of the other data involved..any assistance is appreciated, thank you. Nena Original data: Children of HANNAH DEWITT and JOHN HINCH are: i.Samuel S. HINCH. He md1 Hannah GILLILAND, daughter of Thomas GILLILAND & Mary Polk. She was born 1799 in Hardin, KY. He md2 Nancy STANDIFORD, daughter of James STANDIFORD. She was born 18 OCT 1804 in Jefferson, KY. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Fr Dorothy Dee: Capt Thos Gilliland b 1750 d Dec 12 1813 Hardin Co Ky buried Stuart Cem near Nolin Rvr & LaRue Co Ky Md1 Mary Polk had 8 kids [all listed born before she was!] Md2 Priscilla Huff abt 1790 - Hannah Gilliland, was born 1781-1782 in Donegal Township, Ohio Co Va(Later became Washington Co Pa). She md Samuel Hinch on August 7, 1799. Samuel was her father's age(past 50). Samuel was also a neighbor in Donegal Township, Ohio Co Va and migrated about the same time the Gilliland's did or maybe a bit earlier. **He was md to a woman who was also named "Hannah" and had at least three daughters and a son and probably more. All of the daughters were older than Hannah G and some of the grandchildren were as old.** The oldest daughter Elizabeth and her husband William Brownfield signed their marriage bond. Elizabeth had married William in 1784. Fifteen years before her father and Hannah married. In 1791, Samuel had bought 500 acres of land thirty some miles south of the Gilliland's on waters of Green River, near the confluence of Nolin Rivers, between Little Clifty, Caney Creek and Dog Creek. The purchase price was 50 pounds. This location is now where Mammoth Cave National Park. Not a great distance from the cave. I found a cousin Becca Gilliland and between she,her uncle, and Wayne Fourmont, we have made a connection. Wayne Fourmont is about 90 years old and have been doing research on the Gilliland family for over 60 years or more..along with Becca's Uncle Jim Gilliland. I have information from Hardin County, of the children of Thomas and Mary Polk and also from Priscilla Huff (spelling is different) and their children, if you like I will make copies of what I have and forward to you and yours. Also there is a Carol Copeland Thompson who applied with the DAR and was accept thru Capt. Thomas her relative was Hannah...do you know who she is..lived at that time in Arizona. I have even made contact with some of the people looking for Polly Morrison who md James Gilliland..we still have not found her parents, but keep trying. My records show Hannah Gilliland is the daughter of Mary Polk and Thomas Gilliland, Mary Polk was Thomas Gilliland's first wife, after she died leaving him 5 small children, he married Priscilla Huff in Hardin Co., Ky. I have that Hannah Gilliland had a brother James Gilliland who married Polly Morrison, they had a Thomas Gilliland who married Elizabeth Lemaster who had a large family, and one of the children is my ggrandfather James Lee Gilliland.>Dee _________________________________________________________________ Is there a gadget-lover on your gift list? MSN Shopping has lined up some good bets! http://shopping.msn.com

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Looking for any information on the family of Francis Pelham and his wife, Nancy (Galloway) Pelham, who were married in Lincoln Co., KY on 15 September 1791.  They are believed to have been the Francis Pelham family shown to have been living in Washington Co., KY per the 1800 census. This family is believed to have left Kentucky a few years later. Would like to know anything about this couple and their children and what happened to this Pelham family when they left Kentucky.  Am also interested in their respective ancestry of Francis and Nancy (Galloway) Pelham. Herb Cunningham HerbCunnin@aol.com

Carl, Unless someone actually has a copy of the birth certificate, you're out of luck. The birth index lists child's name and mother's maiden name; the father's name is not listed. ~Sherri -----Original Message----- From: cgkt@webtv.net [mailto:cgkt@webtv.net] Sent: Monday, November 10, 2003 4:16 PM To: KENTUCKY-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [KY] 1/2 Brother??? I am looking for a Raymond Salem; Born April 9, 1934 in Breathitt Co. Kentucky. The mother is listed as Ruth Young. Would like name on birth record for father. Sincerely, Carl Salem ==== KENTUCKY Mailing List ==== The Registry -- NEW -- http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/ Help defeat spam ============================== To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237

I am looking for a Raymond Salem; Born April 9, 1934 in Breathitt Co. Kentucky. The mother is listed as Ruth Young. Would like name on birth record for father. Sincerely, Carl Salem

Does anyone have records on William McDaniel and John McDaniel, brothers who moved to Lincoln Co KY in 1790 from Virginia? Wm McDaniel Sr and Jr were Rev. War Soldiers. What county did they live in? Did they move on to another state? Any help will be appreciated. Thanks Mildred http://community.webtv.net/MLowrie/BERRYMANMCDANIEL

Thank you for sharing this beautiful poem and the websites! :) Sheila ----- Original Message ----- From: "sarah rose" <srose@rosenet.net> To: <KENTUCKY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, November 09, 2003 3:24 PM Subject: [KY] Gen Poem > So many have loved this particular poem. I wanted to share it with any who haven't seen it yet. > MY ANCESTOR GRAND MOTHER > > > > I search for you yet do not even know your name > > I press on praying my efforts will prove fruitful > > the records do not list you or the other women who > > have lived and loved and laughed, gave birth, and died, > > the records perpetrate the myth that you were never here > > but I stand whole and bare my soul > > and vow to find you as I live > > > > I search for you in old records, in churches, at the Embassy, > > in small dimly lit rooms > > in the back of obscure libraries and archives > > and pour over barely readable handwritten ledgers > > with magnifying glass and flashlight > > I live on mainly toast these days > > there isn't time for meals or much sleep > > feeling as I always do, on the very brink of discovery > > > > Perhaps THIS will be the day I find the one > > seemingly insignificant clue, which will lead me to you > > although I did not find you listed in the Census Records > > I am not deterred, you may turn up yet, > > on an Immigration or Naturalization list somewhere perhaps, > > or maybe tucked away inside some bank of vital statistics, > > long forgotten like so many others, > > your name having become lost over the long years > > > > Your name could be lying even now > > amidst the millions of documents stored and locked away > > safeguarded in the bowels of a giant warehouse > > all stopped up from apathetic crowds > > who have long ceased their visits > > your precious name, lying just inside > > a myriad of records packed in tight, packed in to stay > > never guessing I would come > > > > My Poetry Website is at; (Gen and other poems) http://users.rosenet.net/poetryandroses/ > > My Genealogy Website is at; (check for your surnames) > > http://www.gaia.edu/genclass/srose/ > > > > > > > ==== KENTUCKY Mailing List ==== > The Registry -- NEW -- > http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/ > Help defeat spam > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > > --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.521 / Virus Database: 319 - Release Date: 9/23/03

So many have loved this particular poem. I wanted to share it with any who haven't seen it yet. MY ANCESTOR GRAND MOTHER I search for you yet do not even know your name I press on praying my efforts will prove fruitful the records do not list you or the other women who have lived and loved and laughed, gave birth, and died, the records perpetrate the myth that you were never here but I stand whole and bare my soul and vow to find you as I live I search for you in old records, in churches, at the Embassy, in small dimly lit rooms in the back of obscure libraries and archives and pour over barely readable handwritten ledgers with magnifying glass and flashlight I live on mainly toast these days there isn't time for meals or much sleep feeling as I always do, on the very brink of discovery Perhaps THIS will be the day I find the one seemingly insignificant clue, which will lead me to you although I did not find you listed in the Census Records I am not deterred, you may turn up yet, on an Immigration or Naturalization list somewhere perhaps, or maybe tucked away inside some bank of vital statistics, long forgotten like so many others, your name having become lost over the long years Your name could be lying even now amidst the millions of documents stored and locked away safeguarded in the bowels of a giant warehouse all stopped up from apathetic crowds who have long ceased their visits your precious name, lying just inside a myriad of records packed in tight, packed in to stay never guessing I would come My Poetry Website is at; (Gen and other poems) http://users.rosenet.net/poetryandroses/ My Genealogy Website is at; (check for your surnames) http://www.gaia.edu/genclass/srose/