Tom, With all the fabric , produced wouldn't it be wonderful if people could save and recycle their fabric for paper making. I am not talking about the synthetic fabric but the good old fashioned cotton that alot of things are made of today, not the blends either. I have a whole garage full of cotton pieces, remanants that I would gladly give to be recycled. All that goes into landfills and could be reused. Just a thought. Cheryl NHBigRed@aol.com wrote:--------------------------------------------------------- Hi Marty, .Isn't it ironic that after all our technology we are back to paper? When we did away with rag paper and started using wood pulp instead it was a huge mistake for the keeping of records as the paper made out of wood pulp would start deteriorating almost as soon as it is printed. The rag paper would last for generations but not the wood pulp paper. Be Well, Do Good Work , Keep In Touch --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Small Business - Try our new resources site!

I have put labels on mine and then again I have some I just wrote on. I will have to get a Maxell pen because I did read about the ink sinking in. About labels. I recorded a CD once, when I went to put the label on it was crooked. I tried to readjust the label and pulled the whole silver coating off with the label. It is a very very thin coating on top of a simple plastic disc... wow, I never did that before. I buy the soft round plastic cases that you flex the case and not the CD, don't know if that is better or not. I have never had heat to bother or notice that it had ruined my CD of music. I keep a couple of them in my sun visor for handy use.. Oh, well, now we have learned that nothing is permanent. Cheryl NHBigRed@aol.com wrote: In a message dated 3/30/2005 11:01:26 PM Eastern Standard Time, OHGALLIA-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: > I know that this sounds stupid, but I have a copy of my FTM main family > file in my car glove box. It is the safest place I know ... but I also have one > in my tote bag. | > I plan on getting me a jump drive then I can wear it around my neck... > Cheryl > ------------------------------------------------ Hi Cheryl, Please get your CDs out of the glove box in your car. Heat is also a problem for CDs according to Dick Eastman. His advice: Keep out of strong sunlight, away from heat and do not use adhesive labels on the disks. Also, he advises to find better cases because every time you flex the disk to get it out of the case it puts a strain on the dye layer's adhesion to the disk. And here we thought they were indestructible. Your idea of a jump drive may well be the answer. I'll wait to see what Dick says about that idea. Tom Powell ==== OHGALLIA Mailing List ==== Check the address you are replying to before sending your message. Be Well, Do Good Work , Keep In Touch --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Small Business - Try our new resources site!

Good for you, Karen, for trying so hard. You know that most people would just pitch the album! You have a keepsake now for future generations, because the people are identified. - Jean Griesan Snowy Colorado -----Original Message----- From: ash689@aol.com [mailto:ash689@aol.com] Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2005 6:28 AM To: OHGALLIA-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [OHGALLIA-L] I think all of us have had similar experiences with mystery photographs. I "inherited" an old ablum of picturs which had belonged to my grandmother's unmarried sister. Not a single picutre had a name. About half of them were from Sweden! In the last few years I have searched for all cousins, neighbors, churches...anything and anyone who had any possible contact with this family who lived in Akron, Ohio....although there were photos from other states as well as a few locations in Sweden. I have researched the photographers. As a result, about 25% of the pictures have been identified. I have scanned, mailed, phoned, and emailed many people...and some of them were responsive and interested in receiving copies of some of the pictures. It has been a fascinating search and discovery. I don't think I will ever have names and places for all the pictures, but the fact that some of them are identified is very rewarding. Karen Ft. Myers, FL

Also keep in mind that as technology advances we all need to copy our work onto the new media. Remember the stereo systems that allowed you to copy your 8-tracks onto cassessette tape? Or copy cassesstte tapes to cd? 50+ years later we can still play a 45 speed record. I agree that we need to do everything possible to preserve our work, but we also need to be aware of the changes that come along and convert that work to the new media as we have access to that new media. If you have donated your work to a historical society or library, update them with the new media as you update your own copies. I also have cd's and now dvd's stored all over the place, and I hope that it lasts for many generations, but I have paper hard copies also. I guess we are all paranoid about this! Connie ----- Original Message ----- From: "cheryl enyart" <trayne1837inc@yahoo.com> To: <OHGALLIA-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2005 10:22 PM Subject: Re: [OHGALLIA-L] CD Family records > Marty, > I read that exact argument in Family Tree Magazine that they are > developing a new form that will be able to be read now and far into the > future, but it said it would still be a while before the average person > could afford it. > > I have mine on FTM, but I also have them done in report form, which is one > way that the FTM will produce it. It comes out in pdf. > > I know this isn't an answer but I think for right now it is all I can > think of to do so that I can share with someone who does not have FTM. > > I think the new format though will be awesome just like I thought being > able to work this contrapation called a computer was awesome. > > Cheryl > > Martin Cassidy <cassidym@earthlink.net> wrote:Note that I have changed the > subject of this topic so that those that > are not interested can skip these messages. > > Mary Lee Davis Marchi wrote: >> Linda, >> We would love to have a copy of your hard work. Several people have >> donated their family CD files, so we have started a collection of these >> CD's. >> > > I applaud your efforts here, but I hope you are aware of the many. many > pitfalls in storing genealogy data in this manner. I think if you knew > the facts and took your role seriously in the preservation of these > records, you would have a different approach. > > CD as physical medium to store data seems to have a fairly long life, > though we don't know how long yet. > > DVD now is now pretty much the standard, and there is a new format > coming out Real Soon Now. If history talks, the new formats will > replace the old and we won't be able to read the old. Does eight-track > tape bring back any memories? How about wire recorders? Edison > cylinders? Piano rolls? Each of those technologies was invented and > died completely within about 2 generations or so. > > Genealogy data that is readable for only two generations is pretty > useless. > > Then there is the format of the data itself. It's great you've got a > backup copy of a genealogy database done in FTM Version 8 or whatever. > But I use Legacy Version 5, and the next researcher might use Reunion > Version 3 or whatever. So we can't use that data. And in one hundred > years FTM Version 113.5 might not be able to read that data either. > > Genealogy data in any proprietary format is useless other than as a > backup. > > OK, so it should be in a non-propietary format, like GEDCOM. Gedcom > isn't bad, but it's very limited. And, quite flawed. It does have the > advantage of being "open" and well documented so it will probably [does > an honest historical society rely on "probably"?] be readable for a few > years. > > GEDCOM is not the answer, though I admit LDS has been scraping by for a > long time on it. But I doubt they'll be able to go another generation. > > The answer? Print everything you get, and put it in file cabinets. Use > archival-quality paper, and archival-quality ink or toner. But you > already know that. > > Just my thoughts. > > -- > Marty Cassidy > Seattle, WA USA > > > ==== OHGALLIA Mailing List ==== > Check the address you are replying to before sending your message. > > > > > Be Well, Do Good Work , Keep In Touch > > > - ------------------------------- > Do you Yahoo!? > Yahoo! Small Business - Try our new resources site! > > ______________________________

hi i too decend from john carter. we went to williamburg to see the carter there.very interesting things were brought to light.the first born son got the bulk of things.daughter were given a dowery.understanding this and the fact that there were many children in these famlies it easy to see why one son would disappear. carter grove was closed and will probably be gone in future but the shirley plantation is great. i hope some day to find a connection for john carter. but even in this generation john carter is a mystery. my husban's father john franklin carterhad been married two times we can't find information on his first wife except that she died of tb. and that is just what older family member say .no name or dates. shelby

In a message dated 3/30/2005 11:01:26 PM Eastern Standard Time, OHGALLIA-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: > Then there is the format of the data itself. It's great you've got a > backup copy of a genealogy database done in FTM Version 8 or whatever. > But I use Legacy Version 5, and the next researcher might use Reunion > Version 3 or whatever. So we can't use that data. And in one hundred > years FTM Version 113.5 might not be able to read that data either. > --------------------------------------------------------- Hi Marty, That's great advice you gave as I read that already FTM is saying that the new software will only read older FTM back for a couple of versions. So, FTM version 113.5 might very well not go back only to version 113.4. Isn't it ironic that after all our technology we are back to paper? When we did away with rag paper and started using wood pulp instead it was a huge mistake for the keeping of records as the paper made out of wood pulp would start deteriorating almost as soon as it is printed. The rag paper would last for generations but not the wood pulp paper. I was allowed into the stacks at the Library of Congress one time and as I walked down the aisle I noticed all these small bits of paper on the floor. Then I realized they were coming from the books stored on the shelves. Those books were gradually disintegrating and the pieces were falling out every time those books were moved. The Library has started copying all the books they can as fast as they can but it will be a huge job. I ought to know about printing as I worked in the Government Printing Office for 40 years. Most of what we printed will be gone before long. Whenever we printed for the Library we used rag bond paper instead of the usual paper. Now the same problem is popping up with CDs & DVDs. They won't last very long as they are made now. ------------------------------------------------------------ DVD now is now pretty much the standard, and there is a new format coming out Real Soon Now. If history talks, the new formats will replace the old and we won't be able to read the old. Does eight-track tape bring back any memories? How about wire recorders? Edison cylinders? Piano rolls? Each of those technologies was invented and died completely within about 2 generations or so. ----------------------------------------------------------- Hi Marty again, Yep, I have been through all that having made 8 track tapes, reel to reel tapes and have had to rerecord all that I want to keep onto the latest technology. I have some great 10" reels of tape with no tape player to play them on. I have been busy moving all my 8mm movies and VHS tapes onto DVDs. But how long will it be before I have to move them to something else? I'm 88 now so it may not matter. Tom Powell

In a message dated 3/30/2005 11:01:26 PM Eastern Standard Time, OHGALLIA-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: > I know that this sounds stupid, but I have a copy of my FTM main family > file in my car glove box. It is the safest place I know ... but I also have one > in my tote bag. | > I plan on getting me a jump drive then I can wear it around my neck... > Cheryl > ------------------------------------------------ Hi Cheryl, Please get your CDs out of the glove box in your car. Heat is also a problem for CDs according to Dick Eastman. His advice: Keep out of strong sunlight, away from heat and do not use adhesive labels on the disks. Also, he advises to find better cases because every time you flex the disk to get it out of the case it puts a strain on the dye layer's adhesion to the disk. And here we thought they were indestructible. Your idea of a jump drive may well be the answer. I'll wait to see what Dick says about that idea. Tom Powell

In a message dated 3/30/2005 11:01:26 PM Eastern Standard Time, OHGALLIA-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: > Yes, Linda we are interested and I know that you are very very thorough so > this is something worthy waiting for. > I am doing the same thing myself as I know that I am uncovering something > that have not been uncovered by my other family genealogist. > CD's and burning CD's are the greatest invention yet. Being able to store > that much info on a little silver disc... WOW. > Cheryl > ------------------------------------------------------------------ I want to get the information out about CDs and DVDs and labels. Everyone should read all they can about using labels on Disks. From what I have read we should not use labels on disks as the adhesive can cause deterioration in the dye layer on the disk. I have been using labels but have now stopped and use a special pen from Maxell that is designed to write on disks. Then I put the disk in a case and print out labels for the case with the information about disk. Dick Eastman in one of his genealogical columns discussed this and his recommendations was to not use labels and rerecord your disks every five years. Also the type of dye layer on the disks seems to be one of the problems. Dick also talks about the different types of dyes used and the upshot was to use the best quality disks and rerecord every five years. I know I was startled to read that as I had thought that once I got my records on CD I knew they were safe. We hear that they will last for 100 years but now I'm not so sure how long they will last. Another thing Dick mentioned that even if they did last 100 years would the equipment needed to play them be available? Already the new burners are using double layer DVDs that can record twice the amount of information as the single layer disks. The commercial CDs that we purchase are made in a different manner than how we produce them and they have perfected the process so that commercial disks are pretty good but the way we make them is not the same and the results are not the same. Just wanted to pass this along. I did read that Hewlett Packard have now started making burners that can put a label like a silk screened label on the other side of a disk. So, the manufacturers are already starting to make adjustments to take care of the problems of labels. Tom Powell

In a message dated 3/30/2005 11:01:26 PM Eastern Standard Time, OHGALLIA-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: > I have also been scanning documents into my family tree maker and then > saving to disc and sometime they do not scan well. I have not worked on > finding a solution to the problem but I will. > > Marjorie > > ----------------------------------------------------------------- Hi Marjorie, Have you tried different resolutions when scanning? I've found that it makes a great difference when I scan if I use a high resolution. I also found on some documents that scanning in color helped the readability. Even if the documents are in black & White they sometimes look better if scanned in color. There is some difference in scanners as well. I have a new scanner and it produces much better scans than my old scanner. So, that's another way of getting better scans. Try going to some place like Kinko's and scan in a document and see if it turns out better than on your scanner. That will tell you if you need a new scanner. They can put the scan on a floppy or a CD so you can take it home in that form. When ever I scan I try out the different scanning modes to see what produces the best scan. It is remarkable how much difference it makes sometimes. Tom Powell

> I applaud your efforts here, but I hope you are aware of the many. many > pitfalls in storing genealogy data in this manner. I think if you knew > the facts and took your role seriously in the preservation of these > records, you would have a different approach. For years I kept all my documents in a safety deposit box at the bank, but as everyone can imagine when you've accumulated a certain amount they just won't fit in those boxes any longer. :-) Of course I have the originals and/or copies of originals stored for safe keeping in my home, but I always worry about a fire at home when I'm away. Storing the documents on CD and keeping them in various locations (i.e. the historical society, with family, in a bank vault, etc.) guarantees that should I not be able to get to my records and save them, that they are at least safe in various locations. I'm not intending for these to be long lasting, however, I do want to be able to guard against disaster to the best of my ability. I try to keep up with technology, but my computer doesn't have DVD capabilities, so I use what I have. I didn't offer the idea as a long term solution to storage, but as a means of saving something for many years to guard against a disaster at home, not just fire, but flood, tornado, theft, etc. I think that whatever a genealogist can do to preserve their hard work and prevent having to reinvest literally thousands of dollars in retracing their steps, and/or paying researchers, to refind the documents is well worth the time and effort involved. BTW, I am also scanning photographs and putting them on CD as well. Some of my most prized possessions are family photographs too large to store anywhere and are mounted in large old frames. Now, back to regularly scheduled programming :-) Linda Tope Trent lindatrent@zoomnet.net

Just a note: Following a visit home to Columbus a week ago, I would suggest to everyone, please write the names of people on the back of photos, last names as well, approx. decade. I just spent the better part of four days going through photos from one set of Grandparents with my mother, father and sisters. I am the eldest and know most of the people, however, my grandmother was born in 1890 - had my mother at 43, only child, go figure. The point is, anyone we could ask if none of us knew, they're dead. Make sure to add your photos to the Will provision or give the person who would most appreciate the photos to them now. Do this as soon as you can while the oldest person in your family can still SEE. Denise

save in the gedcom form, right take care, Debbie ----- Original Message ----- From: "cheryl enyart" <trayne1837inc@yahoo.com> To: <OHGALLIA-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2005 10:00 PM Subject: Re: [OHGALLIA-L] CD Family records > None, Marty, but I believe that maybe they can or will find one that will. > Cheryl > > Martin Cassidy <cassidym@earthlink.net> wrote:How many genealogy program sellers have lasted ten generations? > -- > > > > Be Well, Do Good Work , Keep In Touch > > > --------------------------------- > Do you Yahoo!? > Yahoo! Small Business - Try our new resources site! > > > ==== OHGALLIA Mailing List ==== > Please remember that your topic must relate to genealogical research > in Gallia County, Ohio. > > >

Good point Marty. I might add, as we accept CD's for our Family Section we have started asking the donor if they mind if we print off a hard copy as time allows. Believe it or not, we have quite a few people who do not own a computer , so we try to accommodate them also. Even people who have computers enjoy looking at hard copies. I have all of my FTM printed out and I also store it on CD. It takes over a ream of paper and an ink cartridge to print off my information, and I am sure there are people who have much more information than I. I guess what I am getting at is ---- We will take anything and any form someone might offer, and then try to make it available to our researchers in several formats. We even have a volunteer who takes old Mac floppy disks and converts them. Mary Lee Davis Marchi ----- Original Message ----- From: "Martin Cassidy" <cassidym@earthlink.net> To: <OHGALLIA-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2005 10:20 PM Subject: Re: [OHGALLIA-L] CD Family records > Note that I have changed the subject of this topic so that those that are > not interested can skip these messages. > > Mary Lee Davis Marchi wrote: >> Linda, >> We would love to have a copy of your hard work. Several people have >> donated their family CD files, so we have started a collection of these >> CD's. >> > > I applaud your efforts here, but I hope you are aware of the many. many > pitfalls in storing genealogy data in this manner. I think if you knew > the facts and took your role seriously in the preservation of these > records, you would have a different approach. > > CD as physical medium to store data seems to have a fairly long life, > though we don't know how long yet. > > DVD now is now pretty much the standard, and there is a new format coming > out Real Soon Now. If history talks, the new formats will replace the old > and we won't be able to read the old. Does eight-track tape bring back > any memories? How about wire recorders? Edison cylinders? Piano rolls? > Each of those technologies was invented and died completely within about 2 > generations or so. > > Genealogy data that is readable for only two generations is pretty > useless. > > Then there is the format of the data itself. It's great you've got a > backup copy of a genealogy database done in FTM Version 8 or whatever. But > I use Legacy Version 5, and the next researcher might use Reunion Version > 3 or whatever. So we can't use that data. And in one hundred years FTM > Version 113.5 might not be able to read that data either. > > Genealogy data in any proprietary format is useless other than as a > backup. > > OK, so it should be in a non-propietary format, like GEDCOM. Gedcom isn't > bad, but it's very limited. And, quite flawed. It does have the > advantage of being "open" and well documented so it will probably [does an > honest historical society rely on "probably"?] be readable for a few > years. > > GEDCOM is not the answer, though I admit LDS has been scraping by for a > long time on it. But I doubt they'll be able to go another generation. > > The answer? Print everything you get, and put it in file cabinets. Use > archival-quality paper, and archival-quality ink or toner. But you > already know that. > > Just my thoughts. > > -- > Marty Cassidy > Seattle, WA USA > > > ==== OHGALLIA Mailing List ==== > Check the address you are replying to before sending your message. > >

Hi Sue, I found a couple of Pettys in Miles Cem. Rutland, Meigs but both buried much later than yours. Ginny

Linda, We would love to have a copy of your hard work. Several people have donated their family CD files, so we have started a collection of these CD's. Like you I have backed my FTM files onto a CD. I have planned on putting a copy in my safe deposit box, in the meantime I have a copy I leave at my daughters home. Mary Lee Davis Marchi ----- Original Message ----- From: "Linda Trent" <lindatrent@zoomnet.net> To: <OHGALLIA-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:49 PM Subject: Re: [OHGALLIA-L] Family records > I've been wondering about something that I've been working on at home. > I'm putting all my family documents and family tree maker files on disc > and then sending them out to my siblings. I am also planning on making > additional discs that don't contain documents of living individuals to > send out to some National family historians. This requires a scanner and > a CD burner. > > I've noticed that the documents often times are not legible on the > computer screen once scanned, however when I print them out they print out > legibly. I'm also backing up my family tree maker onto CD as well. I'm > finding that this requires a lot less room to store and I can keep copies > of the discs in a safety deposit box. That way should the house catch > fire, my documents and hard work are always safe. > > I was thinking about donating a copy to the GCH&GS, if they're interested, > but they have to wait till I get this project completed :-) > > Linda Tope Trent > lindatrent@zoomnet.net > > ==== OHGALLIA Mailing List ==== > For those of you on Digest mode, please don't quote the entire digest when > replying. Also, check your subject line; making it meaningful will > increase your chances of being read. > >

Linda, That is wonderful and yes, we would love to have a copy of the disc. (whenever you finish is fine) This is another way for people to donate their family history to the society. CD's take up less room and I'm sure Mary Lee will find a great spot for them so they can be used by researchers. I have also been scanning documents into my family tree maker and then saving to disc and sometime they do not scan well. I have not worked on finding a solution to the problem but I will. Marjorie ----- Original Message ----- From: "Linda Trent" <lindatrent@zoomnet.net> To: <OHGALLIA-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:49 PM Subject: Re: [OHGALLIA-L] Family records > I've been wondering about something that I've been working on at home. I'm > putting all my family documents and family tree maker files on disc and then > sending them out to my siblings. I am also planning on making additional > discs that don't contain documents of living individuals to send out to some > National family historians. This requires a scanner and a CD burner. > > I've noticed that the documents often times are not legible on the computer > screen once scanned, however when I print them out they print out legibly. > I'm also backing up my family tree maker onto CD as well. I'm finding that > this requires a lot less room to store and I can keep copies of the discs in > a safety deposit box. That way should the house catch fire, my documents > and hard work are always safe. > > I was thinking about donating a copy to the GCH&GS, if they're interested, > but they have to wait till I get this project completed :-) > > Linda Tope Trent > lindatrent@zoomnet.net > > > ==== OHGALLIA Mailing List ==== > For those of you on Digest mode, please don't quote the entire digest when replying. Also, check your subject line; making it meaningful will increase your chances of being read. > > > > > _____________________________________________________ > This message scanned for viruses by CoreComm >

Sorry, but the book that Carol Carter's husband gave the Gallia County Historical/Genealogical Society, in her memory, is missing. Evidently someone felt the need to remove it from our shelves for their personal use and either forgot to return it or decided to keep it. Mary Lee ----- Original Message ----- From: "Marjorie L. Gilliam Wood" <woodchuck@eurekanet.com> To: <OHGALLIA-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM Subject: Re: [OHGALLIA-L] > Denise, > > Your John Carter sounds like my George Sheets, I know the man was married > at > least twice ( I descend from two of his sons, William and George) but he > must not have liked any of his wives of his children. He left no will or > estate and there is also disagreement within the family as to whether he > is > buried in Gallia County or another state. My family always said he was > buried in Gallia County but I have never found a grave for him. > > I don't know if you have ever seen any of the information that Carol > Carter > put together before her death but her husband gave a copy to the > Historical > & Genealogical Society. I know she had worked very hard on her husband's > family and I remember her saying they descend from John Carter. > > Marjorie L. Wood > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Denise Ashleman" <saultz@bellsouth.net> > To: <OHGALLIA-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2005 7:50 PM > Subject: [OHGALLIA-L] > > >> >> >> Paul and Nancy, >> (and All of us with roots in Gallia County) >> >> Welcome to my club, my GGG Grandfather is John Carter and my GG >> Grandmother is Wilsena Prose with all of the Ripleys and Allisons mixed >> into >> that. I am going to make copies of the papers that I have requested in >> the >> time I have been working on this and send them to the Historical and >> Genealogical Society for safe keeping. >> I live in Florida and must depend on others, such as yourselves, >> Henny, Cheryl, and generous people who live in Gallipolis to do research > at >> the local library for family information that I can not access through my >> various subscriptions and LDS disc >> collection. >> If you, Henny, Cheryl, and all of the other researchers and >> members >> of families who work on their genealogies copy the information they > already >> have obtained, we can hopefully replace some a portion of what has been >> taken. I know that you can never replace the original handwritten notes > and >> references from our ancestors that are priceless. I am currently going >> to >> "purchase" my Grandparents photo albums from my first cousins who ended >> up >> with them when their mother, divorced from my uncle, died. They could > care >> less about the photos but they can be bought, pathetic as that may be. I >> would even settle for copies. This is another thing that should be > handled >> in wills and divorces, designate your family photo albums to the people > that >> will appreciate and cherish them. >> >> At this point, John Carter may have well have been the originator > of >> the >> "Witness Protection Program". The man lived past 96, approx. 60 of >> those >> years in Gallia County and there is not one scrap of information about >> where >> he was from, his parents, siblings, etc. I hope this information has >> not >> been discarded in an estate due to lack of interest. If anyone has any >> information on him, an alias pehaps, I'm open to suggestions. >> >> Denise Ashleman >> >> >> >> ==== OHGALLIA Mailing List ==== >> Check the address you are replying to before sending your message. >> >> >> >> >> _____________________________________________________ >> This message scanned for viruses by CoreComm >> > > > > ==== OHGALLIA Mailing List ==== > Check the address you are replying to before sending your message. > >

To all that ask for applications for these societies, Mary Lee mailed them today. If you do not receive them in a few days let me or Mary Lee know and we will get more out to you. Thanks for your interest in these societies, Marjorie L. Wood President, Gallia County Genealogical Society Linage Society Chairman

I've been wondering about something that I've been working on at home. I'm putting all my family documents and family tree maker files on disc and then sending them out to my siblings. I am also planning on making additional discs that don't contain documents of living individuals to send out to some National family historians. This requires a scanner and a CD burner. I've noticed that the documents often times are not legible on the computer screen once scanned, however when I print them out they print out legibly. I'm also backing up my family tree maker onto CD as well. I'm finding that this requires a lot less room to store and I can keep copies of the discs in a safety deposit box. That way should the house catch fire, my documents and hard work are always safe. I was thinking about donating a copy to the GCH&GS, if they're interested, but they have to wait till I get this project completed :-) Linda Tope Trent lindatrent@zoomnet.net

Denise, Your John Carter sounds like my George Sheets, I know the man was married at least twice ( I descend from two of his sons, William and George) but he must not have liked any of his wives of his children. He left no will or estate and there is also disagreement within the family as to whether he is buried in Gallia County or another state. My family always said he was buried in Gallia County but I have never found a grave for him. I don't know if you have ever seen any of the information that Carol Carter put together before her death but her husband gave a copy to the Historical & Genealogical Society. I know she had worked very hard on her husband's family and I remember her saying they descend from John Carter. Marjorie L. Wood ----- Original Message ----- From: "Denise Ashleman" <saultz@bellsouth.net> To: <OHGALLIA-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2005 7:50 PM Subject: [OHGALLIA-L] > > > Paul and Nancy, > (and All of us with roots in Gallia County) > > Welcome to my club, my GGG Grandfather is John Carter and my GG > Grandmother is Wilsena Prose with all of the Ripleys and Allisons mixed > into > that. I am going to make copies of the papers that I have requested in > the > time I have been working on this and send them to the Historical and > Genealogical Society for safe keeping. > I live in Florida and must depend on others, such as yourselves, > Henny, Cheryl, and generous people who live in Gallipolis to do research at > the local library for family information that I can not access through my > various subscriptions and LDS disc > collection. > If you, Henny, Cheryl, and all of the other researchers and members > of families who work on their genealogies copy the information they already > have obtained, we can hopefully replace some a portion of what has been > taken. I know that you can never replace the original handwritten notes and > references from our ancestors that are priceless. I am currently going to > "purchase" my Grandparents photo albums from my first cousins who ended up > with them when their mother, divorced from my uncle, died. They could care > less about the photos but they can be bought, pathetic as that may be. I > would even settle for copies. This is another thing that should be handled > in wills and divorces, designate your family photo albums to the people that > will appreciate and cherish them. > > At this point, John Carter may have well have been the originator of > the > "Witness Protection Program". The man lived past 96, approx. 60 of those > years in Gallia County and there is not one scrap of information about > where > he was from, his parents, siblings, etc. I hope this information has not > been discarded in an estate due to lack of interest. If anyone has any > information on him, an alias pehaps, I'm open to suggestions. > > Denise Ashleman > > > > ==== OHGALLIA Mailing List ==== > Check the address you are replying to before sending your message. > > > > > _____________________________________________________ > This message scanned for viruses by CoreComm >