Instructions as to how to subscribe to Dutch-Colonies-L (New Netherlands from 1600s on): 1. Dutch-Colonies-L-REQUEST@rootsweb.com 2. Type "SUBSCRIBE" on the body of the message. Within minutes, you will be confirmed for membership. Then you may post a query, the email address is as follows: Dutch-Colonies-L@rootsweb.com Dutch-Colonies-L has many scholars and experts on the Dutch Colonial families. Scholars and researchers from the Netherlands contribute information directly to the Dutch-Colonies-L. The List not only shares information but also re-examines genealogical and historical books published way back and straightens out errors. Regards, Jean Boutcher, a member of Dutch-Colonies-List since 1999