-------- Original Message -------- Subject: re:death record Date: Thu, 09 Mar 2000 10:15:42 -0500 From: patricia martin <pamartin@tds.net> Reply-To: pamartin@tds.net To: golden@flex.net I am loking for the death record of my greatgreatgrandmother Rebecca jane roads cole. She died in 1912 and is buried in the violet baptist church cementary just across the Hiawassee dam. patty rogers martin

Hi List, Just wanted to say that I have the 1870 Cherokee co. NC census and would be willing to do lookups for anyone that needs one. Patty Brock

Thank you all for your kind words and responses. After a really lousy day at work, I wasn't ready to study tonight so I coded a new page. The J surnames for the Cherokee County Death Certificates. I know several of you have been patiently waiting for this section. Enjoy! http://www.goldenbranches.com/nc-state Thanks again. Diane

Updates are much better! They help lots more people. And thanks for the great work you have done, despite the many work and family constraints! Charles Starnes -----Original Message----- From: Diane Miller [mailto:facklam@swbell.net] Sent: Tuesday, February 29, 2000 8:41 PM To: NCCHEROK-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [NCCHEROK] Updates vs Emails Hi Everybody -- I need some opinions, please!

Diane, I have the exact same problem as you. Do I work on updating my webpages or answer the unending e-mail queries. I set up a "Contact" page on my website, which provides a list of guidelines that a person should consider before writing me (entirely optional though). I have found that the "Contact" web page has helped tremendously. It explains (in a nice way) that I get more e-mail than I can ever answer in a timely fashion, and that I have to try and balance my e-mail with my webpage updates. The link to the page in question is below. If you want to take it and modify it for your own use, feel free to do so. Marty Grant (Marvin Grant Jr) email: public@martygrant.com web: http://www.martygrant.com/gen/contact.shtml

Diane, Thanks for all your hard work. I have trouble just keeping up with reading my emails from mailing lists without having to answer them! A couple of suggestions: Send a message to the list asking that people be as specific as possible. General requests like you give for examples below cannot be accepted. AND/OR Send them the links to those sites where they can find the information (such as Cyndi's cherokee link site, Marty Grant's web site, etc.) if you have them, especially if they are such general requests as those you listed. Thanks again for your hard work. I don't know how you do it all. Deborah Stark ----- Original Message ----- From: "Diane Miller" <facklam@swbell.net> To: <NCCHEROK-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 29, 2000 11:40 PM Subject: [NCCHEROK] Updates vs Emails > Hi Everybody -- > > I need some opinions, please! > > I have put together the Western NC Genealogy Resource Center. I do have > more data to code and put up. My dilema is the number of emails I > receive asking for help. (Don't get me wrong, I like to help and share, > but it seems to be a one-way share) I hate to have emails sitting in my > inbox waiting for further response, so when I get free time, I first > catch up on emails before coding and updating the site. Some of the > emails I get are along the lines of: > > My ancestor, Jane Doe was full Cherokee, please send all information you > have on her. > > or > > I'm researching John Smith. > > My question is do I let the emails go and do the coding and updates or > do I continue as I am and update when everything else is done? > > To let you know, I am working 46-50+ hours per week as a Computer Test > Engineer, studying to take my second MCP (Microsoft Certified > Professional) test, to of my daughters (10 and 8) are in softball with > two games and two practices each per week, my son thankfully took this > season off. Plus the normal Mom stuff, laundry (it piles up well!<G>), > cooking, nag (about doing chores and homework). > > So opinions please! > > Diane >

Hi Diane, I don't see how you do all you do. I can't keep up with all the E mail I get at times. I am greatful you are willing to take on this big project. No one should ask for more when you are giving as much as you can. Families is what genealogy is all about. Too many newbies just don't understand all the research involved. When you have time I'd like to touch base about our Hall lines. After scratching around on them for over 30 yrs, I'm in no hurry. Blessed Be, Cuz, Jo Ann Giles

Dianne, Seems to me you have a plate full right now between your studies, home, children, etc., plus trying to run this site. I think you should do things however they are easier for you -- after all, I personally feel you are doing us a favor to try and do this at all. I think it might help a lot if people would be more specific in their requests -- give one or two names, approximate dates, places, etc. and perhaps just one or two questions at a time. And perhaps if some of us on the List see anything we can look up or help with, or offer suggestions, it might take a little of the load off of you. Just don't worry about any of it. The world won't end if everything doesn't get done just so and in the time frame some would like. Thanks for even taking this on. Warm regards, Shirley Reed

Cathey Koehler wrote: > Can someone post her web page for me please.Thankyou.Cathey. Here it is. http://www.goldenbranches.com/nc-state/ > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <KPre833757@aol.com> > To: <NCCHEROK-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Tuesday, February 29, 2000 11:46 PM > Subject: Re: [NCCHEROK] Updates vs Emails > > > Updates is my vote because we can alway go to your web page and see if > you've > > put it online yet<G>. > > > > Kaye Buckner Presley > > > >

Can someone post her web page for me please.Thankyou.Cathey. ----- Original Message ----- From: <KPre833757@aol.com> To: <NCCHEROK-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 29, 2000 11:46 PM Subject: Re: [NCCHEROK] Updates vs Emails > Updates is my vote because we can alway go to your web page and see if you've > put it online yet<G>. > > Kaye Buckner Presley > >

Hi Diane, Glad you are taking care of the list. As for my opinion -- Some people might not know that you aren't living in the courthouse where all the records are kept or that you weren't born in the 1800's when all our ancestors were living. I don't think there is a real clear answer to your question in all honesty. Since you are maintaining the list you know how much time you have to give each day or week so just do the best you can. If the mail has to sit while you update then it has to sit. I don't think that there is a time limit for answering mail. When you are going to update your website just put a note to the list and tell them to hold all mail while you are updating. Is that possible? I wish I had some way of helping. Let me know if there is something I can do. Patty Brock

I agree whole heartedly. Kaye Buckner Presley

Kaye, Do you have the 1870 printed census that was published several years ago? If so, can you tell me who published it, and is it still available for sale? Thanks! Cathy Hall Grand Island, NY TNGenWeb Bradley County http://www.tngennet.org/bradley Subscribe/Unsubscribe to Bradley Mail List: TNBRADLE-L-request@rootsweb.com TNGenWeb Polk County http://www.tngennet.org/polk Subscribe/Unsubscribe to Polk Mail List TNPOLK-L-request@rootsweb.com ----- Original Message ----- From: <KPre833757@aol.com> To: <NCCHEROK-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, March 01, 2000 12:48 AM Subject: Re: [NCCHEROK] Updates vs Emails > I have the 1870 Cherokee Census and I'll do som lookups for you if that will > help. > > Kaye Buckner Presley >

<A HREF="http://www.goldenbranches.com/nc-state/cherokee/index.html">Western NC Genealogy -- Cherokee County</A> I believe this is her web page. Kaye Buckner Presley

Cathy, I purchased the book from the Vonore Historical society. I believe they are still available. I also have all the Bradley County Census index's that are available purchased from the Cleveland Public Library History Branch. Polk County Also has several Census books for sale. The 1900 Census for Polk County will be available any day now. Let me find the address for the Vonore Historical society and I'll email it to you privately. Kaye Buckner Presley

Diane, Do what's fun for you! This should be a break from your regular routine. So, if it's not fun, it's not a break. If updates or emails become another job, then you'll get burnout. Heaven forbid! Hang in there, Girl! Your kids will grow up too fast! They all do. Sandra

My opinion is that your family should come first, the coding and updates second and the emails can wait till you have the time. We should be greatful that you are willing to help us and not be impatient, but be understanding that "I" am not and shouldn't be the most important thing in your life and just know that when you can you will take care of the emails. Most people are understanding and feel the way I do. The others probably aren't ever satisfied any way even if you devoted all your time to them. Thanks you for your kind and willing heart. Roberta --- Roberta agayvlige@myworldmail.com On Mon, 28 Feb 2000 23:02:34 Elizabeth Smith wrote: >DO NOT WORRY ABOUT E-MAILS TILL YOU HAVE TIME TO WORRY >ABOUT THEM . I HAVE A 4YR.OLD I KNOW ITS HARD TO PLEASE EVERYBODY SO SAY HI >WHEN I AM DONE WITH MY WORK I WILL TRY .THATS ALL YOU CAN DO.ELIZABETH > >Diane Miller wrote: > >> Hi Everybody -- >> >> I need some opinions, please! >> >> I have put together the Western NC Genealogy Resource Center. I do have >> more data to code and put up. My dilema is the number of emails I >> receive asking for help. (Don't get me wrong, I like to help and share, >> but it seems to be a one-way share) I hate to have emails sitting in my >> inbox waiting for further response, so when I get free time, I first >> catch up on emails before coding and updating the site. Some of the >> emails I get are along the lines of: >> >> My ancestor, Jane Doe was full Cherokee, please send all information you >> have on her. >> >> or >> >> I'm researching John Smith. >> >> My question is do I let the emails go and do the coding and updates or >> do I continue as I am and update when everything else is done? >> >> To let you know, I am working 46-50+ hours per week as a Computer Test >> Engineer, studying to take my second MCP (Microsoft Certified >> Professional) test, to of my daughters (10 and 8) are in softball with >> two games and two practices each per week, my son thankfully took this >> season off. Plus the normal Mom stuff, laundry (it piles up well!<G>), >> cooking, nag (about doing chores and homework). >> >> So opinions please! >> >> Diane > > A FREE web-based e-mail service brought to you by the PC World Technology Network. Get your FREE account today at http://www.myworldmail.com

Hi Everybody -- I need some opinions, please! I have put together the Western NC Genealogy Resource Center. I do have more data to code and put up. My dilema is the number of emails I receive asking for help. (Don't get me wrong, I like to help and share, but it seems to be a one-way share) I hate to have emails sitting in my inbox waiting for further response, so when I get free time, I first catch up on emails before coding and updating the site. Some of the emails I get are along the lines of: My ancestor, Jane Doe was full Cherokee, please send all information you have on her. or I'm researching John Smith. My question is do I let the emails go and do the coding and updates or do I continue as I am and update when everything else is done? To let you know, I am working 46-50+ hours per week as a Computer Test Engineer, studying to take my second MCP (Microsoft Certified Professional) test, to of my daughters (10 and 8) are in softball with two games and two practices each per week, my son thankfully took this season off. Plus the normal Mom stuff, laundry (it piles up well!<G>), cooking, nag (about doing chores and homework). So opinions please! Diane

I have the 1870 Cherokee Census and I'll do som lookups for you if that will help. Kaye Buckner Presley

Updates is my vote because we can alway go to your web page and see if you've put it online yet<G>. Kaye Buckner Presley