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While I in no way want to stifle free discussion, as list owner, I reserve the right that, in the event of a flame war erupting, I will step in. HELPFUL HINTS * Accuracy is important and sources are vital. Ancestor lists are worthless if the information is wrong. * All information need not be accompanied by source citations, but I do recommend strongly that posts either include sources or a note stating that they are available on request. * If information is speculation then label it as such until it is proven or commonly accepted as fact. * When posting your query try to give as much information as you know, i.e. dates and places of all vital events if known, along with enough other family members so that the reader can positively identify if they are researching the same family. "Anyone out there the Smith family in Powell County?" just doesn't cut it. * Post your query frequently, perhaps once a month, if you have not yet found your ancestor. New people are joining the list all the time and they may have the info you need. * Consider sending replies to the list, not just to the original poster. Other members may benefit from the data that you provide. Online sources of the Powell County: * http://www.rootsweb.com/~KYPowell/index.html - KYGenWeb - Powell County Happy hunting! Revised July 1, 1998 Jen Bawden - Mt. Juliet, TN [email protected] http://www.mindspring.com/~jbawden/index.html "Life moves pretty fast. If you don't slow down, you'll miss it" -- Ferris Bueller