Harriet please re-read my complete reply. I do give out and share information,but I also expect the same from who I correspond with. My family is quite large 11,752 by the 1990 census. As I pointed out I freely give anyone any info I have on their own line. Other research that I do with surnames other than my own I also share, but any good genealogists need to verify the primary sources for themselves. I always encourage anyone to verify what I pass along. Others who have dealt with me in the past will dispute your statement. Wayne E. Weatherwax ----- Original Message ----- From: Harriet May Chase <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, February 25, 2000 5:29 AM Subject: Re: [NYCLINTO-L] Answering letters > One has to realize that there will ALWAYS BE NEWBIES; policies should be > stated often. It would do well for "professionals" that a lot of > patience need be exercised towards us kids. > > I find it unfortunate that Wayne appears to be one of those who is > afraid to give out his precious information. Why put yourself out here > in the first place; stay in your dark musky closet and hold on to those > names. for what good it will do. > > He is not alone. found it quite distressing that on one forum, even a > person who I found out later whose gggrandfather and mine were brothers, > only refers me to the "Town Clerk" has complete records or buy the > $70.00 historical book. > 1) That town clerk is at the other end of the country from me. > > It's often said that genealogy ain't cheap. True. Some folks are not in > this for a hobby; they sincerely feel a great desire to connect with > family. Just try to imagine what it feels like to be an orphan. > > BTW: I recently found out the FHC has ALL THE VITAL RECORDS of this > town. So, am able to travel 40 miles to view them. Hopefully that in > spite of my fatiguing health conditions that once I jot down all this > data, it is correct, as I INTEND TO POST IT PUBLICLY. > > On the flip side on one name list, folks help each other out regardless > of direct lineage. I have had folks not only forward things they think > might help me find my ancestors, but go out of their way to look for > something.I have not asked for this. But then it works both ways. > > Oh, I'll probably be banned from this list for voicing my opinion ,but > what the hay.... > Harriet Chase > >