this is why this list is good - I get my own stories straightened from my favorite relatives! LeotaG@aol.com wrote: > Hi, Jana, > Just read your item on Patrick. I think Patrick worked on the railroad after > he went West. He was there when the rails met--he was working from the East > and there were crews working from the West. I can't remember when the two > sides met, but I think they drove a gold spike in for the last one. My memory > isn't clear about this, but I remember Mama telling about it. It was a big, > big day in their lives. > > I'm going to enjoy this list!! > > LeotaG@aol.com