This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/RdC.2ACI/117.339.1.1.1.1.3.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Oh Mary! Welcome! I don't want to welcome you to the family though...since you've always been in the family! Just welcome to finding us here. Like I told Joann...after so long of finding nothing on the Arasim's...I figured it was time to make a name thread...and bingo! Arasim's! Yes, I'm interested..and I'm sure Joann is. I know in talking with my MIL, the Bonk name sounded soooo familiar. She said that when I read the obit with Rose's name in it...she was like..."Hey! When we were up visiting, Jack (her hubby, John Leo Arasim) had to go to some "family friend's" funeral. That was w/ the last name Bonk." She was a bit ticked that hubby never acknowledged that they were relatives now in hindsight. So....that family line is funny to figure out. I can help you with some links...and you in turn will have to outline the lines on your connections. We can do this via email directs if that's easier for you. Joann and I were doing that...plus then trying to send snailmail links. We'd love the company in uncovering this side of the family. Give me a week...and I can get you up to date...and also I owe Joann and update. Again...great to have you join the hunt! K