Hi Sharyn, Well said !!! And, I agree ! I am only a hobby-researcher, and don't have time to .. write down "sources." So, I offer all my "findings" on the applicable Lists (and Boards). And, as you say, researchers can use my information as a "clue" for them to follow up on ! And, I am also a researchers who is more interested in the "how's and why's" my ancestors lived - than the specific dates of their births and deaths, etc. Betty (near Lowell, MA, USA) ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sharyn Hay" <meow8@verizon.net> To: <newbrunswick@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 01, 2007 7:07 PM Subject: [ NB ] "How do you know all this stuff" > My point is - On this list are people with a variety of information about > lots of topics which they have studied for many years. It would be nice if > we all made a point of stating our references when we offer information, > but this is often not possible. For example, when I make a statement about > the Miramichi or Nashwaak River regions, I may not know in which of a > dozen books I learned it over several years. All information offered on > any list should be considered a 'clue' that leads us back to original > source material. > > Regards, > Sharyn Hay > >