When it lists someones occupation on the 1850 census as "collier" what does that mean that he does? Am hoping Pat or someone can answer this for me. Vicki

Jackie, I had low self-esteem too for years and years. I didn't really get to know my grandfather because of divorce and bitter feelings until my mother realized it wasn't all his fault. Anyway all this research makes me feel closer to and I exalt in telling my sons how their ancestors helped settled this country and win independence. They had low self esteem too and this helps them to realize their were good, intelligent people that contributed to their genes. Norma

In a message dated 2/5/02 7:31:26 AM, [email protected] writes: << BTW, I live in New Mexico. Can you provide some more information about the horsethief? >> Mary: I'll have to email the Maupin cousin (not on our list) who told me about it at our Santa Barbara picnic. The man would be from the family of Thomas Maupin~Judith Cobb/Cobbs. Sandi

I love creative writing and a sense of humor!! <g> BTW, I live in New Mexico. Can you provide some more information about the horsethief?

In a message dated 2/4/02 6:52:03 PM, [email protected] writes: << Sounds silly when you write it, but not sure how else to put it. The family search makes them real to me and a part of the history they worked so hard in. Jackie >> Jackie: That isn't silly at all! I sure learned to appreciate my ancestors for all they went through in the old days. I have so many stories on them and when reading I'm in awe over how soft we've become. Just thinking about living in hot and humid weather and the women wearing those long dresses, hand washing clothes, cooking from scratch, and some having to make all the clothes all in the family wore, beside having to tote a gun at all times. WOW! Sandi

In a message dated 2/4/02 7:14:28 PM, [email protected] writes: << I was wondering if I would be eligible? Let me know please I am very interested in joing DAR Bonnie >> Bonnie: If you have Dorothy's book, go to page 247. I posted that story but can't find my copy on this Macintosh! Anyway, the title is "A FORGOTTEN HERO OF THE REVOLUTION, 'TOUGH DANIEL MAUPIN." His line is: Gabriel Maupin~Marie Hersent Daniel Maupin~Margaret Via Daniel Maupin~Elizabeth Dabney Daniel "Tough" Maupin Hope this helps you out. Sandi :)

I am not sure how to word this, but here it goes. I grew up not knowing but a few family member totally. I knew nothing past my Grandmother Brumett. I guess you would say I grew up feeling like I was worth not much. Like I was just dropped on this earth. Learning of my families challenges and success's, and the fact that the same blood runs through my veins makes me feel as if there is a reason for being here and I can do more than I first thought. Sounds silly when you write it, but not sure how else to put it. The family search makes them real to me and a part of the history they worked so hard in. Jackie

In a message dated 2/4/02 6:28:58 PM, [email protected] writes: << As we were talking abut the Dar and other organizations the other day, with the Osbornes there is already papers or the DAR. I have sent after copies and have found several relatives eligible. >> Jackie: I'm eligible for the DAR. I'm just not interested in joining. Much of our old family history was gained by cousins (GARRARD) who only wanted to prove they were eligible to join the DAR and did. Am glad they gave all that information to our section of the family. What I don't understand about all the work these cousins went to is why that didn't get them hooked on doing family genealogy???? I was hooked by a Maupin cousin's wife. I had never heard of the Maupin family when this gal snail mailed me. She called my mother and got my address. I called my mother and asked who in the world this gal was and were we related. I started gathering family information for this gal and got really interested in it all and the rest is history! Sandi

Sandi. As we were talking abut the Dar and other organizations the other day, with the Osbornes there is already papers or the DAR. I have sent after copies and have found several relatives eligible. The Virginia site has a mass of info on them that I have just discovered, haven't checked it out yet. You may look into it as well. Jackie

Hi I was wondering if I would be eligible? Let me know please I am very interested in joing DAR Bonnie ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, February 04, 2002 8:35 PM Subject: [MAUPIN-CHAT] DAR > > In a message dated 2/4/02 6:28:58 PM, [email protected] writes: > > << As we were talking abut the Dar and other organizations the other day, > with > the Osbornes there is already papers or the DAR. I have sent after copies and > have found several relatives eligible. >> > > Jackie: > > I'm eligible for the DAR. I'm just not interested in joining. Much of our > old family history was gained by cousins (GARRARD) who only wanted to prove > they were eligible to join the DAR and did. Am glad they gave all that > information to our section of the family. > > What I don't understand about all the work these cousins went to is why that > didn't get them hooked on doing family genealogy???? > > I was hooked by a Maupin cousin's wife. I had never heard of the Maupin > family when this gal snail mailed me. She called my mother and got my > address. I called my mother and asked who in the world this gal was and were > we related. I started gathering family information for this gal and got > really interested in it all and the rest is history! > > Sandi > > > ==== MAUPIN-CHAT Mailing List ==== > Personalized Mailing Lists: never miss a connection again. > <http://pml.rootsweb.com> > Brought to you by RootsWeb.com. > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > >

In a message dated 2/4/02 9:26:34 AM Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: << Did he blame it on the cats? Pat >> Don't have cats they are allergic to them. But he wasn't going to say anything he picked up the plants but not the dirt. My son told me about it when he got home. My husband was hoping I wouldn't notice! LOL Jackie

In a message dated 2/4/02 9:25:05 AM Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: << We were just having a conversation about this yesterday. Every house needs some "new" rooms. For example, a computer room that might double as an exercise room. Then, we need a sewing room that could double as a laundry room and storage room. I have my bicycle in my computer room because it is too hot in the garage for it. The rubber in the tires and tubes and the foam in the saddle all deteriorate in the summer heat. Who needs a dining room? We hardly ever use it! We don't have a formal living room.... Pat >> My home is one of those small cape cod homes. We had hoped to get a bigger place, but never did, now the kids are all grown up. we could use a dining room for the Holidays, the inside Holidays are here. The outside ones are at my Sons. I set up tables in different rooms to accommodate everyone and yet we limit who we have. Jackie

In a message dated 2/4/02 4:46:05 PM, [email protected] writes: << Hate to admit but it's come to that with bills too. >> I hand all the bills to my husband as he just has to see what is owed. Then, believe it or not, he places them in the same place each month so we know where they are to make the payments. I have 16 binders on my Fitzpatrick family which includes 7 on the Fitzpatrick/Maupin section. I have 3 binders for my Garrard family, 3 binders for my other Maupins, children of John D.~Mary Jane Williams. Have 2 binders for the Osborne section less the Maupin/Osbornes, etc.. Now, if I didn't have all those 2 inch binders to hold many documents, letters, photos, etc., (in page protectors) can you imagine the added mess? I have stacks of stuff that I'm going to put in binders. I have a 3 drawer commercial file but that is in the garage since I have no room for it in the house so I won't put anything in it. Sandi

Sandi, Hate to admit but it's come to that with bills too. I used to be the most organized person on earth but been so many year's ago, it's like I'm another person. Norma

In a message dated 2/4/02 2:15:42 PM, [email protected] writes: << Been promising Sears cousins info for months, but can't find until I get it straightened up. >> I don't know anyone who has a nice neat and orderly genealogy space. I try and get things cleaned up and then when I'm looking for something for someone I don't even realize I'm making another mess! I'm just happy I found what I was after! LOL Sandi

In a message dated 2/4/02 2:13:23 PM, [email protected] writes: << Been wanting to ask you, while on board ship I read a headline about earthquake hitting west of Los Angeles toward Simi. Apparently you are O.K. but was that near you? >> Norma: I was writing email to my other chat list when it hit that night. It was 4.6, I think, and on the fault 6 miles north of Simi. That is the fault that caused the 1994 Northridge big ones. That 1994 quake took down our cinderblock wall, here and there on all three sides of the back yard. Anyway, we had a few shakers for several days, at least that we felt. I heard some people down in Long Beach CA even felt that first one. Sandi

What I want to know is why their stuff is always "important" and our' s isn't? Norma

Hi Jackie, We are truly cousins in this respect. My "room" looks like a tornado hit it. Been promising Sears cousins info for months, but can't find until I get it straightened up. Norma