I have been researching a group of Cooper's in Rutherford County, NC. It appears, after reviewing census records, that a group of Cooper children was adopted or had their last name changed to Robinson. Has anyone on the list had a DNA match or Two-Step Mutation DNA Match with the surname Robinson? H. Ben Cooper Group Administrator Cooper Surname DNA Project bcooper@mc2k.com

As Memorial Day approaches, I was reminded again that this is the time where family members wish they were nearby to place flowers on graves, but can't because of distance, health, or whatever. When you shop for those memorial flowers and wreaths for your own loved ones, won't you join me in picking up a couple of $1 bunches of flowers to place on those lonely graves where no flowers are placed? Do it for the family members who may not be close enough or healthy enough to do it.. do it for those who have long since gone but used to care for the graves. Do it, just because you're a family historian, and care about these who have passed before us. Do it, because it just feels good! It is a special feeling know that these who would have been without, can now show that someone cared! Lanita Sconce Miller Any family tree produces some lemons, some nuts and a few bad apples.