This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/ABB.2ACE/181.731.1.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Dear Dallas, I think you are most likely correct with the other connection with similar names in the family. We have decided that the Ricketts and Poole families must have a set "list of names" that they reuse generation after generation. It sure makes the hunt for the family fun! We have had a great time dabbling with this! We started about 12 months ago and over the summer we dedicated about 8 hours each day to research. The fact that so much of Steve's family is from a small area makes the search easier - but we are just going backward now. When we start to come back forward with the siblings and their offspring, we will have more area to cover as they all did not stay planted here! I envy you your weather! I am a summer person. I get cold in October and defrost in April. During that cold period I hibernate! I believe I should be in Maryland from May to September and Australia from October to April! I understand the attraction to the snow - I just can't stand it! Best of luck in your geneology adventure. Feel free to stay in touch if you would like - please put "Ricketts" in the subject area. Our email address is <[email protected]>. Have a Merry Christmas and a safe, happy and healthy New Year! Wendy Poole