What my mother taught me......  1. My mother taught me TO APPRECIATE A JOB WELL DONE .  "If you're going to kill each other, do it outside. I just finished cleaning."  2. My mother taught me RELIGION.  "You better pray that will come out of the carpet."  3. My mother taught me about TIME TRAVEL .  "If you don't straighten up, I'm going to knock you into the middle of next week!"  4. My mother taught me LOGIC.  "Because I said so, that's why."  5. My mother taught me MORE LOGIC.  'If you fall out of that swing and break your neck, you're not going to the store with me."  6. My mother taught me FORESIGHT.  "Make sure you wear clean underwear, in case you're in an accident."  7. My mother taught me IRONY.  "Keep crying, and I'll give you something to cry about."  8. My mother taught me about the science of OSMOSIS.  "Shut your mouth and eat your supper."  9. My mother taught me about CONTORTIONISM .  "Will you look at that dirt on the back of your neck!"  10. My mother taught me about STAMINA.  "You'll sit there until all that spinach is gone."  11. My mother taught me about WEATHER.  "This room of yours looks as if a tornado went through it."  12. My mother taught me about HYPOCRISY.  "If I told you once, I've told you a million times. Don't exaggerate!"  13. My mother taught me the CIRCLE OF LIFE.  "I brought you into this world, and I can take you out."  14. My mother taught me about BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION .  "Stop acting like your father!"  15. My mother taught me about ENVY.   There are millions of less fortunate children in this world who don't have    wonderful parents like you do."  16. My mother taught me about ANTICIPATION.  " Just wait until we get home."  17. My mother taught me about RECEIVING.  "You are going to get it when you get home!"  18. My mother taught me MEDICAL SCIENCE.  "If you don't stop crossing your eyes, They are going to freeze that way."  19. My mother taught me ESP.  "Put your sweater on; don't you think I know when you are cold?"  20. My mother taught me HUMOR.  "When that lawn mower cuts off your toes, don't come running to me."  21. My mother taught me HOW TO BECOME AN ADULT.  "If you don't eat your vegetables, you'll never grow up."  22. My mother taught me GENETICS.  "You're just like your father."  23. My mother taught me about my ROOTS.  " Shut that door behind you. Do you think you were born in a barn?"  24. My mother taught me WISDOM.  "When you get to be my age, you'll understand."  25. And my favorite : my mother taught me about JUSTICE.  "One day you'll have kids, and I hope they turn out just like you!" Lanita Sconce Miller Wichita, KS For information on my families, check out my website: www.lanitasloft.com My family coat of arms ties at the back... is that normal?

Claudia, I think handwriting characteristics are inherited. My handwriting at times looks like either my mother's or my aunt's. At times, I can see my mother's handwriting like my grandpa Lee's [her father]. Lanita Sconce Miller Wichita, KS For information on my families, check out my website: www.lanitasloft.com My family coat of arms ties at the back... is that normal?

At 18:32 19/04/2003 -0500, lanita miller wrote: >My psychic visions tells me that we are ALL direct descendants from >every King, Queen, President, Military hero, and well known person I'm not a fantasy man, but ..... A few days ago, my dear son was grumbling about his socks and underwear not being folded up and put away like they normally are. He still lives at home, and it suits both of us very well. His mother died around 20 years ago, and perhaps we remain closer than some parents/children do. I said "maybe you don't realise how lucky you are to have someone do that for you." And he replied "maybe you don't realise how lucky you are to have a famous designer living with you." Well, he's right. Sort of like those times when you grumble at them and say something like "I don't know why I bother", and they come right back with "because you love me." What can you say? Anyway, there are some people who say we descend, on my mother's Holland side, from the Plantagenets. And here I was, at the time, reading about Eleanor of Aquitaine (who married first Louis II of France, then divorced him and married Henry II, the first English Plantagenet king). It was a notoriously dysfunctional family, by any day's standards. After a bitter dispute and long absence, Henry welcomes his son Richard back into the fold, and at an elaborate ceremony proclaiming the son his heir and crowning him king (in waiting), Henry personally serves Richard at table. He reminds the newly-crowned heir "it isn't every day a prince gets served by a king". And Richard comes right back with "and it isn't every day a king gets served by a duke!" [Referring to his father's less-than-close royal connections.] You don't need to be psychic to feel the genes coursing down through the centuries! Now, this scullery-maid is getting back to the kitchen. Cheers, Ron

Claudia, what a great and thought-provoking question about the handwriting! I have always noticed how similar my writing is to my two sisters and we are far enough apart that we were not taught by the same teacher or even same schools. I have also noticed close similarity in my mother's handwriting and her two younger sisters. This is intriguing! Marilynn Parrott Brown

I think you have nailed it, Lanita. You ought to publish that before you forget it. ----- Original Message ----- From: "lanita miller" <ozarkn@southwind.net> To: <MO-OREGON-HISTORY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, April 19, 2003 6:32 PM Subject: [MO-OREGON-HISTORY] Re:Family research/psychic fun > Max, > > How's this!! > > My psychic visions tells me that we are ALL direct descendants from > every King, Queen, President, Military hero, and well known person > known to mankind. Our ancestors were known to have saved the world from > evil, pestilence, and other destruction. They were rich, poor, weak, > strong, had constant run ins with the law, and never got into trouble. > Was hung, shot, starved to death, or ate until they were stuffed pigs > and waddled out into the street only to be hit by a stagecoach! They > fought in every war, received every metal known to be earned, and were > Quakers and never lifted a gun.. > > My psychic visions alerts me that all census and every other forms of > documentation that contradicts my visions must be an evil plan to > discredit me and must be an instrument from the devil himself or at > the very least, sent by Martians! > > > > Lanita Sconce Miller > Wichita, KS > > > For information on my families, check out my website: > www.lanitasloft.com > > > I'm always late. My ancestors arrived on the JUNE flower. > > > ==== MO-OREGON-HISTORY Mailing List ==== > http://www.oregoncountyhistory.net/ >

Question for the list. Does anyone know if a handwriting is passed down thru generations. Years ago, before genealogy, I was looking at the Declaration of Independence and there was James Wilsons, signature . My fathers signature , at least the Wilson portion, was exactly the same. every characteristic. I have researced it some but can not find any connection. You psychics, please tell me if I am on the right track!!!!! or do I have to hold out for documentation. Claudia J.Williams

My dad has taken some Jacks Fork River pics [Shannon Co., MO], and I now have them as desktop pic. If you would like me to send these in JPEG file for yours, please email me privately. For those of us far off, they really bring us 'home' again! Lanita Shake your family tree and watch the nuts fall!

LORENZO DOW was a famous Methodist Preacher, in the early 1800's Circuit Preacher. Quite a character from what I have read. I Put Lorenzo Dow in the search engine, google.com I think and found the whole story . Quite and interesting read. Especially when he escaped one audience in Indianapolis by jumping out a window. LOL. He was so well loved over 200,000 babies were named after him. Claudia J.Williams

Max, How's this!! My psychic visions tells me that we are ALL direct descendants from every King, Queen, President, Military hero, and well known person known to mankind. Our ancestors were known to have saved the world from evil, pestilence, and other destruction. They were rich, poor, weak, strong, had constant run ins with the law, and never got into trouble. Was hung, shot, starved to death, or ate until they were stuffed pigs and waddled out into the street only to be hit by a stagecoach! They fought in every war, received every metal known to be earned, and were Quakers and never lifted a gun.. My psychic visions alerts me that all census and every other forms of documentation that contradicts my visions must be an evil plan to discredit me and must be an instrument from the devil himself or at the very least, sent by Martians! Lanita Sconce Miller Wichita, KS For information on my families, check out my website: www.lanitasloft.com I'm always late. My ancestors arrived on the JUNE flower.

Carrie from this list was kind enough to send it to me last night. Enjoy! http://hamrick.com/names/ Gena

Talk about a chance to have some fun. I am also psychic and I see at the moment that in her (psychic lady that thinks she is direct descendant of Daniel Boone) line, they were in fact directly related to old Daniel himself but the family decided to not ever claim it and erased their names from the records. Yep, we have found the smudge spots on the original documents that is right here in my possession. That proves it. From one psychic to another. Max Evans ----- Original Message ----- From: "William" <wboone7873@wideopenwest.com> To: <MO-OREGON-HISTORY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, April 18, 2003 10:12 PM Subject: [MO-OREGON-HISTORY] Family research > Hi > I must share this "family research happening" with you all. > I have spent 40 years researching and proving an elusive Boone > line back to Joseph Boon, Sr. (his spelling) who was Daniel > Boone's uncle. > Everything is documented. Have provided and shared all my proof > and information with the family, including every generation's > participation in the Rev. War, War of 1812, Civil War, etc. I have found > all sorts of interesting pictures, census records, bible records, > newspaper articles, etc. including the actual war records from the NA > I have a sister-in-law who claims to be psychic. She has told me that > she KNOWS her family is a direct descendant of Daniel Boone and > has told that information for years. She has suggested to me that > we need to find someone who KNOWS what they are doing to find the truth that > she and her family are DIRECT descendants of old Daniel. > I have entered my Boone research to the DAR and SAR recently. > I am hoping to have the ok for my husband and son-SAR and my > daughter-DAR soon. > hOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO DEAL WITH A PERSON LIKE HER!!!!!!!!!!!! > > CAROLYN TAYLOR BOONE > > > ==== MO-OREGON-HISTORY Mailing List ==== > http://www.oregoncountyhistory.net/ >

Well as any good psychic would tell you that their interpretation may not be exact. I guess she forgot that part. I believe she must be related to my cousin Mary L, who does not do family research but is the first to tell you something is not true or it was like this.... She even demanded that I not bring any of my family research hog wash, as she called it, to another family reunion. I guess she did not like some of my documented facts to contradict hers, I know for a fact ones. I will say this has put a strain of our family ties with several of our cousins. I am setting out now to prove her wrong on several stated so called facts. One day I will thank you for giving me the added determination when I get down. Sharon Duke Bettis

Welcome back, Gena!!! Never heard of that site, so I would be interested as well!! Lanita Sconce Miller Wichita, KS For information on my families, check out my website: www.lanitasloft.com I'm always late. My ancestors arrived on the JUNE flower.

I would like to know who LORENZO DOW was? More people have ancestors named after him... who the devil was he? Anybody know before I start searching the web? Lanita That's strange: half my ancestors are WOMEN!

Hey gang, maybe that is what is missing with us. NO Psychic Ability, think of all the time and effort we could have saved. I would just like to know where Lorenzo Dow Ferguson, lived during his steamboating days. Perhaps a seance is what I need. Do do do do Claudia J.Williams

Hi I must share this "family research happening" with you all. I have spent 40 years researching and proving an elusive Boone line back to Joseph Boon, Sr. (his spelling) who was Daniel Boone's uncle. Everything is documented. Have provided and shared all my proof and information with the family, including every generation's participation in the Rev. War, War of 1812, Civil War, etc. I have found all sorts of interesting pictures, census records, bible records, newspaper articles, etc. including the actual war records from the NA I have a sister-in-law who claims to be psychic. She has told me that she KNOWS her family is a direct descendant of Daniel Boone and has told that information for years. She has suggested to me that we need to find someone who KNOWS what they are doing to find the truth that she and her family are DIRECT descendants of old Daniel. I have entered my Boone research to the DAR and SAR recently. I am hoping to have the ok for my husband and son-SAR and my daughter-DAR soon. hOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO DEAL WITH A PERSON LIKE HER!!!!!!!!!!!! CAROLYN TAYLOR BOONE

Hi Listers...I think I am back!!!! I am retiring again! Oh Happy Dayyyy! I am looking for a site that I know is out there somewhere. It is a surname site that shows the progress of surnames across this country as families moved from east coast westward. I believe they were shown in the same context as Federal Census were done, every 10 years. Anyone know the one I speak of? Any help appreciated Thank you and it feels so good to do research once again! Gena Gates Lally Sun City AZ....a beautiful cloudy cool evening!

I've heard of stubborn bullheaded people before, but never anyone who claimed that their psychic ability overshadowed legal documentation! do do do do, do do do do Thanks for sharing! Anybody else have this same problem? Lanita That's strange: half my ancestors are WOMEN!

Okay, guys.. here's one for you... we have talked about this before, but we do have newbies on the list... All of us have come across this problem one time or another.. or WILL!! So, share your thoughts and experiences....... When confronted with relatives who are convinced that they 'know' a fact when they are basing a story on legend, and argues against your documentation that proves otherwise, how do you convince them that the legend that they have been taught from childhood, is wrong? Or do you try? AND....When do you say 'ENOUGH"!! when their minds won't be changed? Lanita My family coat of arms ties at the back... is that normal?

Wahoo! Love your coat of arms Lanita. I had the same problem with my Gates line. Family absolutely, positively believed they were from Gatewood MO. It took a lot of research and copies of records (from Lawrence Co MO) and and a few census records from Ripley Co to prove otherwise...NOW they believe every word I tell them ;-) To my knowledge only 1 Gates family was ever found in Ripley Co census (they did not even stay till the next census) and it was not our line! Gena Gates Lally ----- Original Message ----- From: "lanita miller" <ozarkn@southwind.net> To: <MO-OREGON-HISTORY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, April 18, 2003 7:35 PM Subject: [MO-OREGON-HISTORY] topic of discussion > Okay, guys.. here's one for you... we have talked about this before, > but we do have newbies on the list... All of us have come across this > problem one time or another.. or WILL!! So, share your thoughts and > experiences....... > > When confronted with relatives who are convinced that they 'know' a > fact when they are basing a story on legend, and argues against your > documentation that proves otherwise, how do you convince them that the > legend that they have been taught from childhood, is wrong? > > Or do you try? AND....When do you say 'ENOUGH"!! when their minds won't > be changed? > > Lanita > > > My family coat of arms ties at the back... is that normal? > > > ==== MO-OREGON-HISTORY Mailing List ==== > http://www.oregoncountyhistory.net/ >