Dear Subscribers, When the GenConnect boards merged with Ancestry.com a few days ago, I was really upset by the changes but decided not to broadcast my negativism too much since it looks like we are going to have to live with this change. I have to tell you that I'm feeling a little more comfortable with the new boards today. I went to the Franklin County page <http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec?htx=board&r=rw&p=localities.united-20-sta tes.states.missouri.counties.franklin&o=1> and expanded everything THEN did my searches. They worked fine and it is actually kind of cool to be able to get everything that even mentions your surnames (perhaps buried deep in an obit as a sister-in-law to the deceased or whatever). I think we will all be fine with this once we get used to it. The information is all there as far as I can determine, just in a different format from what we are accustomed. The boards are not as easy to use, but a lot more information is available. However, I think there is a problem with the email addresses of people who posted before but have not updated their email addresses on the new system. If you have ever posted anything on the GenConnect boards, please go into the new site and register your email address and password even if you are not posting anything at this time. That will update your information with the board so people reading your old postings will be able to find you. As a reminder, THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR USING THESE BOARDS. There are still some bugs to be worked out but let's keep a positive attitude and give this thing a chance. Have a good day! Sue Cooley Franklin County Coordinator Missouri USGenWeb Project (and List Administrator)