I could not agree more, with out the history to go with the name you are just collecting names. Not only their personal history but the events going on in the world at the time, or how could you begin to understand what their lives were like. I've been on the list a long time and I think these type of stories are great, and sometimes are things I would not have found or thought to look for. Thanks Sally! Sandy ----- Original Message ----- From: "Wendy A. B. Whipple" <[email protected]> > John Fiske said: "Without genealogy, the study of history is lifeless." > > I say, Without history, genealogy is meaningless. > > I'm certainly not the listowner so it's not my decision, but I appreciate > the historical links, because it enriches what I know about history, and > times my ancestors lived through. Thanks, Sally! > > Wendy Whipple > www.DianasLegacy.net > -- > Every man serves a useful purpose. A miser, for example, makes a wonderful > ancestor. > - Laurence J. Peter --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.427 / Virus Database: 240 - Release Date: 12/6/02