Dear List Members: I was new to the Markham Mail List some 18 month ago, and I know what a wonderful thing it was for me when I joined. I had been groping around for about twenty years before, trying the best that I could, to document my family's history. When I subscribed to the list it took me at warp speed to where I am now, and that is very very much further than I was. It is especially good to hear from Brenda in her letter of May 6, as she was an inspiration and very helpful to me in my trek through the past. I now have a Home Page that is full of My Markham History and Many Pictures of Bedford County, Virginia. The inspiration to this work came from becoming a member of the Markham List. Last Summer a group of Markham's that had roots in Botetourt County, Virginia, especially the Jennings Creek Area, cleaned the John Markham Cemetery in that area. This project was brought to the forefront and to its actual happening by being supported by the Markham Mail List. There is no stopping as to the benefits of this list, and I give it my fullest support. Thank You Brenda. Your Cousin, Tommy Thomas A. Markham markm@ictransnet.com Researching: MARKHAM, LEE, LOWRY ASHLEY, TINGEN, WATTS FUQUA, HARDY, JONES and JOHNSON Check Out My Home Page At: http://www.geocities.com/markm_34974/index.htm