If Cheryl is a known bonifide individual, then fine, its a worthwhile project. I did not know her, and was suspicious of the intent. Using available technology, someone could VERY EASILY identify themselves as someone else for a seemingly valid project. As example, I could identify myself as Norm Rice, indicating I was requesting funds for a genealogical museum in Puyallup. There is so much fraud out there, you have to be careful. To Cheryl, I apologize for any misunderstandings and see your attempt as a worthwhile project. Ron Bestrom Norma Lewis wrote: > Cheryl is the US GenWeb coordinator for many of their projects, she lives in > the area, she's been on this list for a long time. I'm sure if anyone was > suspicious of her motives she would invite you to her house! > I don't think it is unusual to ask for this kind of help. $350 isn't always > easy to come by, and it is easier in small amounts for many people than for > one person. Why would one person put out $350 and donate the material? What > makes people so suspicious of an antique dealer? > Norma > > George Lowe wrote: > > > > Cyndi, > > I would add my 2 cents worth to Ron's. I worked the last 15 years as > > an investigator for the state and when I saw the message a red flag went up. > > Suggest before anyone sends funds they verify the recipient. It never hurts > > to be cautious. > > > > George Lowe > > > > Ron Bestrom wrote: > > > > > Cyndi, > > > Please excuse my fears, but as a 25 year criminal investigator I > > > look twice at such proposals. I'm assuming Cheryl Hawleys credentials > > > are valid and this is a legitimate finding and legitimate request for > > > funds? > > > I've been deep in the genealogy work for 3 years now and > > > continuously appreciate the work you've done, the awards you've received > > > and to know you're a "neighbor". > > > > > > Ron Bestrom > > > Tacoma/Puyallup unicorporated > > > > > > Cyndi Howells wrote: > > > > > > > >I also am an antique dealer and had a fellow dealer offer me 6 > > > > >original, handwritten birth/marriage/death register ledger books!!! > > > > >I purchased one from him a couple of months ago and it is exactly > > > > >the type of ledger you find in the county courthouse or archive with > > > > >all the original documents!!! > > > > > > > > > >If I don't purchase these from him he is going to take them apart > > > > >and sell them sheet by sheet at auction!! If anyone would like to > > > > >donate a few dollars to help rescue these ledgers I would really > > > > >appreciate it! > > > > > > > > Cheryl - > > > > How about a more complete description of the books. What > > > > area/region/state do they cover? What time period? How many pages > > > > in each book? etc. > > > > > > > > Then, what do you plan to do with the ledgers once you purchase them? > > > > > > > > Thanks, > > > > Cyndi > > > > > > -- > > > Engång skall du vara en av dem som levat för längesen. - Pär Lagerkvist, > > > Aftonland > > > (Some day you shall be among those who lived long ago.) -- Engång skall du vara en av dem som levat för längesen. - Pär Lagerkvist, Aftonland (Some day you shall be among those who lived long ago.)