Dear Rich list members: The Rich list has grown by another 31 members since I last updated you in April. There are now 252 of us willing to share information on our RICH ancestry. As I mentioned last time, I hate to see queries go unanswered but, rest assured, there are many of us who look at each one and dig into our archives to try to find an answer -- many times to no avail. I don't always respond if I don't find an answer, but I always look! I hope everyone takes the time to search his or her database and archives to help answer queries. That's how it's all supposed to work. And remember to post your answers to the list, not just via personal e-mail -- especially if you think the answer may benefit others. And always remember to look for proof, not just someone else's data. It could be wrong! Please remember too that the Rich Family Association in Wellfleet, Massachusetts (USA) remains the best way to really begin your search. They are the repository of a wealth of information, especially on New England Riches. The summer '99 issue of Kinfolk arrived a few weeks ago with info on the RFA reunion coming up in September. Rootsweb has conveniently grouped all the resources for each surname together. The Rich info is at: http://resources.rootsweb.com/surnames/r/i/RICH/ Every now and then a "roll call" of subscribers is helpful, as "cousins" tend to discover each other. Please feel free to check in and list your line of descent from your immigrant ancestor, and let everyone else know of your unsolved mysteries. Here's mine: Richard Rich of Eastham on Cape Cod, Thomas, John, James, Belden R., Noah, Noah, Edward Belden, Charles Loase, Charles Edward, Craig Robert. If you have Mayflower ancestors (as many Riches do) please feel free to join my other list, MAYFLOWER-L by sending a one word message "subscribe" to: mayfower-l-request@rootsweb.com Best of luck to all of you as you explore your Rich heritage! -- Craig Robert Rich crich@macatawa.org Listowner: MAYFLOWER-L and RICH-L mailing lists