funny, but I did not think the list was a place of criticism at least when it comes to beginners. I've been researching for years now, and still feel like a beginner! but i don't scare easy... just my two cents worth, laurie -----Original Message----- From: Watson, Linda (FRTC_NY) [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, July 06, 2001 9:26 AM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: [PAARMSTR-L] Census For your information Betty, I have not done genealogy. I am beginning to collect information. Instead of criticizing people who might not know where to begin getting information, why don't you try and give them a little direction. In the past year I have had time to briefly research about four times on the net. There are so many sites for genealogy research that it can be overwhelming. I have read some articles on rootsweb, such as Genealogy 101, but have had little time to invest in this lengthy process of research. But, I was able to do some things on my own, such as get the social security numbers of my great-grandparents. To some of you that might sound trivial, but I saw that as an exciting beginning. My goal is the same as everyone's - I want to know about my ancestors and where they come from and how they came to be in America. So, thank you to everyone who responded to Betty's comment in a positive manner and thank you to Ann Avery Hunter for giving me the information I was looking for. It will indeed help me begin my search! -----Original Message----- From: Betty Grafton [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, July 05, 2001 9:06 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [PAARMSTR-L] Census Can you believe someone doing Genealogy and don't know how to get a state census? ==== PAARMSTR Mailing List ==== ==== PAARMSTR Mailing List ====