I ordinarily discourage general genealogy information or discussions on the surname lists I administer, however, this is a topic that I have seen addressed on practically every list I have come in contact with and may touch any of us. With the permission of the administrator, I am copying the following notice by Kathleen: Dear List Members, > > I adopted the Orphan-Trains mailing list this evening and wanted to > invite you to join if you have an interest in the history of the Orphan > Trains which carried thousands of children to their new homes and > families in many states from the 1850's to 1930, including Missouri. > > If you would like to subscribe, send only the word SUBSCRIBE to > ORPHAN-TRAINS-L-REQUEST@ROOTSWEB.COM > > Kathleen Burnett > List Mom Cal Phillips, Listowner/Admin. phillipscalvin@prodigy.net