My friends - Pat Oliver created, and has hosted, this List since its inception. He has now felt the need to give up hosting this List, and asked me if I would be willing to act as host for this List, in addition to the KYJacksonPurchase-L List, which I created and have hosted for over a year. I agreed to do so, and I want to thank Pat for offering this List to me, along with the KYHICKMA List, which covers Hickman County. Looking at the subscriber listings, I see that there are about 60 people who subscribe to this List. Many of you already know me, as I recognize a fair number of the e-mail addresses as ones which are also subscribed to the KYJP List, which covers all 8 of the Jackson Purchase counties. This List deals specifically with Marshall County, and data posts which I make to the KYJP List which concern Marshall County will also be posted here, for those of you who are not on the KYJP List. I do not plan any changes in the operation of the List, as Pat had it set up and running well. For those of you who do not know me, I have been researching families in the Jackson Purchase region for over 35 years. All of my paternal roots lay deep in the soil of the Jackson Purchase. It is an area which I love, and its history and the genealogies of its families form a rich tapestry. I look forward to working with you in your endeavors in Marshall County. -Bill Utterback +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++