It's an electrifying idea. The story gives me a charge.( Gosh, I'm so clever.) This family reminds me of my trendy sister. She never eats Sloppy Joes; she eats Untidy Josephs. One of my ancestors was hanged. However, I prefer to say that he occupied a high position in the world of Botany. (I amaze myself at how clever I am.) O.K. Marsil, it's your turn. Lois Arthur in Indiana [email protected] ----------ORIGINAL MESSAGE--------- : : I wonder if something like this could really have happened...:) : : : : The Smith's were proud of their family tradition. Their ancestors : had come to America on the Mayflower. Their line had included : Senators and Wall Street wizards. : : Now they decided to compile a family history, a legacy for the : children. They hired a fine author. Only one problem arose----how : to handle that great-uncle who was executed in the electric chair. : : The author said he could handle that chapter of history tactfully. : : The book appeared. It said that "Great-uncle George occupied a chair : of applied electronics at an important government institution, was : attached to his position by the strongest of ties and his death came : as a real shock." :