This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: DMEK99 Surnames: Craig, Martin, Morris, Richland County Ohio Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.ohio.counties.richland/1331.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Brovo Jim Boyce I agree that a simple "Please and Thank You" go a long way when you are requesting information from volunteers. And where would us requesters be if it were not for all of you who give your time and information? Might I also suggest. That when requesting information on a message board that you use some standard genealogy practices. Requests shoud be made using standard writting format. Not internet all lower case and no punctuation. It makes for clearer communication. Example when I see "read" Do you want me to read the word, or look for a family by the name of "READ" or "Read". Many of us scan the postings looking for cousins, and willing to share information. I would never catch a read, more, or see, if they were not READ, MORE or SEE (Read, More, or See). While a cumberson way to write using a format that is standard to the genealogy researcher will get you more information, and isn't that the reason we post a request or give information? Using headers with the sir names is also very helpfull. Thanks to all who share information. Mary Ellen Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.