Hello all....it has been quite interesting to read everyones views on the subject of research and info sharing...a couple of years ago I started my own search on the family tree and quickly ran across 2 distant cousins...both have been at their own searches for many years and have been the most helpful and patient people I have run across in many years..the both offered help ...shared info..pointed me in better directions...and even let me use them as sounding boards when I questioned things..... So with that said.....Thank so much Lanita....I know I would never have gotten this far without your help...I couldn't have asked for a better addition to my family and one of my friends thanks again... your cousin Todd

and then there's contacts like all of you, that makes sharing a natural part of researching. While we search and research, we come in contact with those like so many of you who end up being cousins! THAT is why I still do this! Thanks, Todd, for the good words. I needed it today. Love, Lanita I trace my family history so I will know who to blame.