John Robertson has started a great web page and has agreed for the information to be passed along to you. Hopefully this will help you perform more effective searches of the archives. ROOTSWEB LIST ARCHIVE SEARCHES USING CNIDR 1.This is NOT a Rootsweb site, NOR is it a CNIDR site, NOR is it an ISearch site. The above logos link to their respective sites. This is an unofficial set of recommendations on how to construct search queries on the Rootsweb archives that use the CNIDR search software. These methods were partly derived from the CNIDR site, partly by trial-and-error, and partly by the suggestions of others. The URL is: http://www.shelby.net/shelby/jr/robertsn/rwsearch.htm Wanda Rabb researching R A B B, C A U S B Y, P A X T O N, F A R R I S, P A T T O N, M O R R I S, N I X , L A W S, C O N N E R, W I L S O N, R O B E R T S O N, J O N E S, E D W A R D S , H A R R I S, B R A D S H A W, G A N T T, G R E E N, H A M R I C K, M C S W A I N, and L O V E L A C E. All of these surnames were in NC and SC. Listmanager for CAUSBY-L, RABB-L, FARRIS-L, PAXTON-L, NIX-L, and LAWS-L Homepage: http://www.netunlimited.net/~wcr Genealogy Main Page: http://www.netunlimited.net/~wcr/main.html

Wanda Rabb wrote: > > Please join me in welcoming some new folks to our list: > > [email protected] > [email protected] > > We hope you will introduce yourselves and tell us about the LAWS line you > are researching! > > Happy Holidays! > > Wanda Rabb > researching R A B B, C A U S B Y, P A X T O N, F A R R I S, > P A T T O N, M O R R I S, N I X , L A W S, C O N N E R, > W I L S O N, R O B E R T S O N, J O N E S, E D W A R D S , > H A R R I S, B R A D S H A W, G A N T T, G R E E N, > H A M R I C K, M C S W A I N, and L O V E L A C E. All of these > surnames were in NC and SC. > Listmanager for CAUSBY-L, RABB-L, FARRIS-L, PAXTON-L, NIX-L, and LAWS-L > Homepage: http://www.netunlimited.net/~wcr > Genealogy Main Page: http://www.netunlimited.net/~wcr/main.html I am one of the new subscribers. I do not think I am descended from a person named Law/Laws - so far the name is a collateral name: Daniel P. Shepherd b.ca.1804-8 NC or VA md. Mary L. b. ca.1807 SC [appeared in Overton Co TN 1840 census] posited son William H. Shepherd b. ca. 1825 NC md. 18 January 1848 St. Genevieve Co. MO Martha Laws b. ca. 1822 NC The 1850 St. Genevieve Co MO census shows living with William and Martha Shepherd: Franklin Laws age 10yrs Jane 8 Francis 6 Marion 4 Need help. Thanks Dolores Miltenberger

>Wanda; I was just reading your sig line and noticed you have HARRIS. I am >looking for parents of Elizabeth Harris, b/ca/1790 in NC. She married >Zachariah KIRKLAND and they lived in Jackson Co.,TN. Any idea where she >came from? >Zachariah may have come from Rutherford Co., NC. Sandy, I tried to reply to you privately, but it kept bouncing back. I thought I would just reply to the list and see if you get this. My apologies to the LAWS-L! > >I only have ONE HARRIS that I am trying to track. Her name was Jain HARRIS >(this is how it was spelled in her marriage record, but I imagine it may >have been Jane). She married Drury ROBERTSON Dec 7 1833 in Rutherford >County. I am seeking her parents or any information about her family. > >I honestly haven't done any HARRIS research as this is all the information >I have to go on and it seems almost impossible to find info on women of >this timeframe unless someone else happens to have the information that was >handed down through their family. > >Sorry I couldn't help you with yours!

Wanda; I was just reading your sig line and noticed you have HARRIS. I am looking for parents of Elizabeth Harris, b/ca/1790 in NC. She married Zachariah KIRKLAND and they lived in Jackson Co.,TN. Any idea where she came from? Zachariah may have come from Rutherford Co., NC. Sandy McSpadden.

Please join me in welcoming some new folks to our list: [email protected] [email protected] We hope you will introduce yourselves and tell us about the LAWS line you are researching! Happy Holidays! Wanda Rabb researching R A B B, C A U S B Y, P A X T O N, F A R R I S, P A T T O N, M O R R I S, N I X , L A W S, C O N N E R, W I L S O N, R O B E R T S O N, J O N E S, E D W A R D S , H A R R I S, B R A D S H A W, G A N T T, G R E E N, H A M R I C K, M C S W A I N, and L O V E L A C E. All of these surnames were in NC and SC. Listmanager for CAUSBY-L, RABB-L, FARRIS-L, PAXTON-L, NIX-L, and LAWS-L Homepage: http://www.netunlimited.net/~wcr Genealogy Main Page: http://www.netunlimited.net/~wcr/main.html

From the Boyd rootsweb: In a message dated 97-12-09 01:54:19 EST, [email protected] writes: << >Genealogist's Christmas Eve (Twas the Night Before Christmas) > >'Twas the night before Christmas >When all through the house >Not a creature was stirring, >Not even my spouse. > >The dining room table with clutter was spread >With pedigree charts and letters which said... >"Too bad about the data for which you wrote; >Sank in a storm on an ill-fated boat." > >Stacks of old copies of wills and such >Were proof that my work had become too much. >Our children were nestled all snug in their beds, >While visions of sugarplums danced in their heads. > >And I at my table was ready to drop >>From work on my album with photos to crop. >Christmas was here, and such was my lot >That presents and goodies and toys I'd forgot. > >Had I not been busy with grandparents' wills, >I'd not have forgotten to shop for such thrills, >While others bought gifts to bring Christmas cheers, >I'd spent time reserching those birhdates and years. > >While I was thus musing about my sad plight, >A strange noise on the lawn gave me such a great fright/ >Away to the window I flew in a flash, >Tore open the drapes and yanked up the sash. > >When what with my wondering eyes should appear, >But an overstuffed sleigh and with eight small reindeer. >Up to the house top the reindeer they flew, >With a sleigh full of toys and 'ole Santa Claus, too. > >And then in a twinkle, I heard on the roof >The prancing and pawing of thiry-two hoofs, >As I drew in my head, and bumped it on the sash, >Down the cold chimney fell Santa--KER-RASH! > >"Dear" Santa had come from the roof in a wreck, >And tracked soot on the carpet, (I could wring his short neck!) >Spotting my face, good 'ole Santa could see >I had no Christmas spirit you'd have to agree. > >He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work >And filled all the stockings, (I felt like a jerk.) >Here was Santa, who'd brought us such gladness and joy: >When I'd been too busy for even one toy. > >He spied my research on the table all spread >"A genealogist!" He cried! (My face was all red!) >"Tonight I've met many like you," Santa grinned, >As he pulled from his sack a large book he had penned. > >I gazed with amusement--the cover it read >Genealogy Lines for Which You Have Plead. >"I know what it's like as a genealogy bug." >He said as he gave me a great Santa hug. > >"While the elves make the sleighful of toys I now carry, >I do some research in the North Pole Library! >A special treat I am thus able to bring, >To genealogy folk who can't find a thing." > >"Now off you go to your bed for a rest, >I'll clean up the house from this genealogy mess." >As I climbed up the stairs full of gladness and glee, >I looked back at Santa who'd brought much to me. > >While settling in bed, I heard Santa's clear whistle, >To his team, which then rose like the down of a thistle. >And I heard his exclaim as he flew out of sight, >"Family history is Fun! Merry Christmas! Goodnight!" > (Author Unknown) > >>

The Rootsweb folks have just announced that the searchable archives are now fully operational. You should be able to search the archives for any name, location, etc. that you desire. Even the old notes which were posted when we were on the Maiser server are there. Feel free to try it out! I just tested the system and it is easy to do and works very well. The URL for the searchable RootsWeb archive is: http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl Please direct any questions or comments to me personally at [email protected] Thanks and enjoy! Wanda Rabb researching R A B B, C A U S B Y, P A X T O N, F A R R I S, P A T T O N, M O R R I S, N I X , L A W S, C O N N E R, W I L S O N, R O B E R T S O N, J O N E S, E D W A R D S , H A R R I S, B R A D S H A W, G A N T T, G R E E N, H A M R I C K, M C S W A I N, and L O V E L A C E. All of these surnames were in NC and SC. Listmanager for CAUSBY-L, RABB-L, FARRIS-L, PAXTON-L, NIX-L, and LAWS-L Homepage: http://www.netunlimited.net/~wcr Genealogy Main Page: http://www.netunlimited.net/~wcr/main.html

Toronto Star November 15, 1997 LAWES, Melvin Ellis - In his 63rd year, peacefully at his home, on November 12, 1997, Melvyn, dearly beloved husband for 40 years of Glenis. Loving father of Craig and fiance Josie, Sean and wife Kelly, Grant and loved one Charmaine. Dear Poppa of Alex, Stephen, Andrew and Jason. Dearly loved brother of Ron, Marlene and Christine in England. He will be sadly missed by their families, relatives and friends, and also by his many caring friends here. A memorial service will be held on Monday, November 17, 1997 at 1 p.m. at St. Joseph of Nazareth Anglican Church, 290 Balmoral Drive, Brampton. In lieu of flowers, donations to Peel Memorial Hospital, Oncology Department would be appreciated by the family. For further information, please contact the Scott Funeral Home "Brampton" Chapel, (905-451-1100).

9/17/Tulsa World Under Tulsa.....LAWS, Helene J, age unavailable, nurse, died Monday. Services 10 a.m. Thursday, St. Pius X Catholic Church. Moore's Eastlawn. NOTE: Moore's Eastlawn Chapel 1908 S. Memorial Dr. Tulsa, Ok phone - 918-622-1155

Tallahassee Democrat - Tallahassee FL November 29, 1997 Joe Law Joe Law, 87, of Wellborn died Wednesday in Lake City following an extended illness. The service will be at 2 p.m. today at Mount Olive Baptist Church in Wellborn, with burial at the church cemetery. A native of Suwannee County, he was a farmer and a member of Mount Olive Baptist Church. He is survived by two sons, Bobby Law of Tallahassee and Dean Law of Wellborn; a daughter, Betty Moseley of Wellborn; two sisters, Merle Culpepper of Jacksonville and Louise Connell of Wellborn; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. (Daniels Funeral Home in Live Oak, 904-362-4333.)

Please join me in welcoming some new folks to our list: [email protected] [email protected] We hope you will introduce yourselves and tell us about the family you are researching! Wanda Rabb researching R A B B, C A U S B Y, P A X T O N, F A R R I S, P A T T O N, M O R R I S, N I X , L A W S, C O N N E R, W I L S O N, R O B E R T S O N, J O N E S, E D W A R D S , H A R R I S, B R A D S H A W, G A N T T, G R E E N, H A M R I C K, M C S W A I N, and L O V E L A C E. All of these surnames were in NC and SC. Listmanager for CAUSBY-L, RABB-L, FARRIS-L, PAXTON-L, NIX-L, and LAWS-L Homepage: http://www.netunlimited.net/~wcr Genealogy Main Page: http://www.netunlimited.net/~wcr/main.html

In a message dated 97-12-01 06:04:25 EST, [email protected] writes: I am sending this out to several lists in the hope that they will take Tom's advice, read it and heed his excellent advice. Hope he doesn't mind my sending it. . RSK , Ditto TW On Sat, 29 Nov 1997 22:45:10 -0500 (EST) [email protected] writes: >Hi Folks: > >Many of us are using several genealogy BB's in connection with our >genealogical research. Consequently, it can take quite awhile each day >to >review all the messages that we receive. > >In order to speed up the message review process, I have a tendency to >skim >through the messages and perhaps miss some family names for my >ancestors. >This is more likely to occur when family names are listed in dense >paragraphs >of text without the family name being capitalized. Most likely others >do the >same thing, so please capitalize family names and help us all do a >better job >of helping each other. > >Capitalization of family names will not only help speed up our daily >reading >sessions, but will no doubt help us better detect applicable family >lines >that we have data on. So remember, type the FAMILY NAMES IN ALL CAPS >in our >help messages. Also when we have long lists of family names, please >leave >extra space between each name so as to facilitate rapid review. > >Thanks. > >Tom King, Sr. >> --------------------- Forwarded message: From: [email protected] To: [email protected] CC: [email protected], [email protected] Date: 97-12-01 06:04:25 EST I am sending this out to several lists in the hope that they will take Tom's advice, read it and heed his excellent advice. Hope he doesn't mind my sending it. . RSK On Sat, 29 Nov 1997 22:45:10 -0500 (EST) [email protected] writes: >Hi Folks: > >Many of us are using several genealogy BB's in connection with our >genealogical research. Consequently, it can take quite awhile each day >to >review all the messages that we receive. > >In order to speed up the message review process, I have a tendency to >skim >through the messages and perhaps miss some family names for my >ancestors. >This is more likely to occur when family names are listed in dense >paragraphs >of text without the family name being capitalized. Most likely others >do the >same thing, so please capitalize family names and help us all do a >better job >of helping each other. > >Capitalization of family names will not only help speed up our daily >reading >sessions, but will no doubt help us better detect applicable family >lines >that we have data on. So remember, type the FAMILY NAMES IN ALL CAPS >in our >help messages. Also when we have long lists of family names, please >leave >extra space between each name so as to facilitate rapid review. > >Thanks. > >Tom King, Sr. > > > > ==== WOODS Mailing List ==== No part of these messages nor the archives file containing them may be published or redistributed in any form by a "FOR PROFIT" or commercial organization. All publication requires the permission of each message author.

Sorry i do not know this name . Mine was Roy Law and his twin Jacob craftpad

My great-great grandmother was Catherine Ann Laws. Born somewhere in VA on 1-29-1816, she married Abner Feagans on 4-7-1833, and soon after left to Illinois via Ohio. I know a reasonable amount about their Illinois life, but nothing about her (or Abner's, for that matter) parents, siblings, VA life or OH life. She and Abner had 10 children, but only 4 lived to see adulthood (another died as a teenager). One, Joseph Rufus Feagans, went on to become a famous composer, and another, Manly Feagans, served in the Civil War. Catherine died on 4-12-1876, 5 years after Abner. Any additional information you can provide would be much appreciated. I have been looking online a long time now, and have thus far gotten nowhere (until the discovery of this mail server!). Thanks! Frank Feagans [email protected]

Please join me in welcoming some new folks to our list: [email protected] [email protected] We hope yo uwill introduce yourselves and tell us about the family you are researching! Wanda Rabb researching R A B B, C A U S B Y, P A X T O N, F A R R I S, P A T T O N, M O R R I S, N I X , L A W S, C O N N E R, W I L S O N, R O B E R T S O N, J O N E S, E D W A R D S , H A R R I S, B R A D S H A W, G A N T T, G R E E N, H A M R I C K, M C S W A I N, and L O V E L A C E. All of these surnames were in NC and SC. Listmanager for CAUSBY-L, RABB-L, FARRIS-L, PAXTON-L, NIX-L, and LAWS-L Homepage: http://www.netunlimited.net/~wcr Genealogy Main Page: http://www.netunlimited.net/~wcr/main.html

Merril Glad to see you finally found the gravesite of William Joel. I know you have been looking for a while. Good to keep in touch with your progress through the list. You have helped me a lot and know you have many others also. Your Cuz, Joyce Law

Merrill, I did not mean to be critical but we all have made mistakes and most of us that commit typos just like to keep the record straight for fear that someone will keep an errant miscue as the gospel truth. T hese dates make much more sense. Susan

SUSAN: On checking my outgoing messages I see where I put down the wrong death for John Law. As I said about two lines later Jesse Law died in 1838. Sorry about that. Jesse's son William Joel, born 1782 and died 1834 in Indiana, I found Joel's grave last month. He is buried in the LAW FAMILY CEMETERY near Deputy Indiana. Any time any one sees a big guff up in my information I like for them to let me know. I DO make mistakes. Guess I am the only one in the family that does that. more later BYE, let me hear more. [email protected]

SUSAN: As per my records John Law Sr was born 22 March, 1722 and died in June 1799 and 70 years ago when I went to school, that would have made him a little over 77 years old when he died. Sorry about that. [email protected]

Please join me in welcoming a new member to the list: [email protected] We hope you will introduce yourself and tell us about the family you are researching! Wanda Rabb researching R A B B, C A U S B Y, P A X T O N, F A R R I S, P A T T O N, M O R R I S, N I X , L A W S, C O N N E R, W I L S O N, R O B E R T S O N, J O N E S, E D W A R D S , H A R R I S, B R A D S H A W, G A N T T, G R E E N, H A M R I C K, M C S W A I N, and L O V E L A C E. All of these surnames were in NC and SC. Listmanager for CAUSBY-L, RABB-L, FARRIS-L, PAXTON-L, NIX-L, and LAWS-L Homepage: http://www.netunlimited.net/~wcr Genealogy Main Page: http://www.netunlimited.net/~wcr/main.html