Hi All This is most of the second letter I said I would email. Laurie Beth had gone through at least some of the archives and I know this will interest a few on the list in particular. The rest of the list would be most appreciated and thank you Laurie Beth! Larry Friend (Black Buffalo) friend@2z.net ============================= Larry: I took the opportunity, since this was a slow night for me work wise, to search the archives to see if there had been any talk about the Shawnee, as that is the area of my familes personal research. As for the person who asked if someone telling him Chinese and he wondered if they meant Shawnee. There are several ways the Shawnees were called. The name comes from the term " Shawun " meaning south or "Shawunogi" meaning southerner. The French called the Shawnee "Chaouanons, and the Iroquois called them " ontwaganha. " meaning those who utter unintelligible speech. Other names: Ani-Sawanugi [ Cherokee ], Chaskpe [French], Santana [ Iroquois ], Shawala [Lakota], Savannah or Savannuca [ South Carolina colonists]. There are supposedly 150 different names and spellings that have been used to refer to the Shawnee. So it is quite possible that the person who told him that meant Shawnee. Many Shawnees prefer to call themselves the Shawano. If I can find the rest of the list, I'll send it along if you'd like. Sincerely, Laurie Beth Roman NAAHKITTY@aol.com Author of the book series Who's Looking For Whom In Native American Ancestry; Volumes I & II Volume III Coming Soon! Developed The Native American Ancestors Roster Database Available for Book Signings, Speaking Engagements, Classes & Workshops. Writer Native American Ancestry Research, Writer's Nest, & Book Reviews columns at www.riverviewonline.com