Welcome Carolyn!!! Folks this is my cousin, Carolyn Boone, who is a descendant of Jesse Madison Taylor, through his son, James. Carolyn lives in the cold state of Michigan, and has just completed her research on the BOONE family for DAR.. She will be a real asset to the List, so hop on anytime, and feel free to submit any queries you may have. Carolyn is new at the mailing list stuff, [weren't we all at one time], so let's welcome her!! Not sure I understand what problems you're having with the site, Carolyn??.. Nancy, what did you mean by 'ringer'... that's greek to me too.. Anyway, WELCOME CAROLYN!! Lanita