Hi all, In checking our membership roster, I see that we are now at 37 subscribers. Only a handful of us have actually posted our lines or most wanted ancestor. It will benefit everyone on the list if we do so. As you know, the net is a wonderful tool for making contacts and getting leads, but there is still no substitute for research in libraries, courthouses, etc. Documentation is so important. Also, remember that people do make mistakes. Just because some dates are carved on a tombstone does not mean they are accurate. In my PYLE line, I have photos of gravestones that the dates do not match the records. So, do not become discouraged when dates in your own research are off somewhat. In checking locations, find out when the county came into existence. Some counties were carved out of others depending upon the state. Some states were carved out of others. Be aware that spelling of the name can vary too. Keep an open mind about it and check all the possiblities. If you have any questions that you do not want to post to the list, please contact me privately at pyle@airmail.net For genealogical queries and responses I have requested that all be posted to the list because you never know when someone else might see something that "clicks". Thanks. Sara pyle@airmail.net