Hello to the list! I am another "lurker". I read every message and save all the good computer tips and fixes for when I will need them (keep my fingers crossed that it's not too soon) <Grin> I use ME on the desktop and XP on the laptop. I have not tried a posting before, hope I'm doing it correctly! Anna in Northern MI, still waiting for spring! > ==== ROCKINGCHAIR-ROOTS Mailing List ==== > HOW TO UNSUBSCRIBE FROM DIGEST MODE: > please click here and send: > mailto:ROCKINGCHAIR-ROOTS-D-request@rootsweb.com?subject=unsubscribe > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 >

Hi, Anna. Your first post was a big success! How about a second one? Where in northern Michigan are you? Has your family been in Michigan for generations? It's an interesting state to research. Sharon

Hi Sharon, Chuck and all, Thanks for the encouragement! I should have added that I'm a "displaced" Far West Kentuckian, born and raised in Graves County, with deep roots in Calloway County, KY and Henry County, TN, living in the Lewiston, MI area. I started my search about 2 years ago for my Father's family, knowing almost nothing about them. He talked very little about them and I wasn't smart enough to ask questions! I have made contact with several close cousins and a few from generations back - all from lists!! They all have given me lots of information. I am researching CROUCH, STURDIVANT, RAY and SWOR on my Father's side and ADAMS, CLARK, HAIL/HALE, LUMPKINS on my Mother's side. Too bad that "mundane" household chores keep getting between me and my search - I'm sure I would be finished by now (lol) I gotta get off of here, Hubby wants to use the phone! I love the lists - keep the messages coming! Anna ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sharon Workman" <workman@dreamscape.com> To: <ROCKINGCHAIR-ROOTS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, May 05, 2003 9:55 AM Subject: [RC-ROOTS] Anna in Michigan > Hi, Anna. Your first post was a big success! How about a second one? > Where in northern Michigan are you? Has your family been in Michigan for > generations? It's an interesting state to research. > > Sharon > > > > ==== ROCKINGCHAIR-ROOTS Mailing List ==== > To join the SENIOR-NEWBIE list, for learning to use the computer and the internet: > please click here and send: > mailto:SENIOR-NEWBIE-L-request@rootsweb.com?subject=subscribe > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 >

Hi Anna: Thanks for the reply! Can't help you with any of the surnames in your line - sorry! Don't ever think you'd be finished with all your searches - it will NEVER happen, there's always more. You go from searching the "tree trunks", then the limbs and branches, onto the leaves, etc.! I have the same problem with my searches - I still work part time and it keeps getting in the way of genealogy! We're also fairly close to you, we live east of Grayling, between Grayling and Luzerne. A Haller <ahaller@i2k.com> wrote:Hi Sharon, Chuck and all, Thanks for the encouragement! I should have added that I'm a "displaced" Far West Kentuckian, born and raised in Graves County, with deep roots in Calloway County, KY and Henry County, TN, living in the Lewiston, MI area. I started my search about 2 years ago for my Father's family, knowing almost nothing about them. He talked very little about them and I wasn't smart enough to ask questions! I have made contact with several close cousins and a few from generations back - all from lists!! They all have given me lots of information. I am researching CROUCH, STURDIVANT, RAY and SWOR on my Father's side and ADAMS, CLARK, HAIL/HALE, LUMPKINS on my Mother's side. Too bad that "mundane" household chores keep getting between me and my search - I'm sure I would be finished by now (lol) I gotta get off of here, Hubby wants to use the phone! I love the lists - keep the messages coming! Anna ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sharon Workman" To: Sent: Monday, May 05, 2003 9:55 AM Subject: [RC-ROOTS] Anna in Michigan > Hi, Anna. Your first post was a big success! How about a second one? > Where in northern Michigan are you? Has your family been in Michigan for > generations? It's an interesting state to research. > > Sharon > > > > ==== ROCKINGCHAIR-ROOTS Mailing List ==== > To join the SENIOR-NEWBIE list, for learning to use the computer and the internet: > please click here and send: > mailto:SENIOR-NEWBIE-L-request@rootsweb.com?subject=subscribe > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > ==== ROCKINGCHAIR-ROOTS Mailing List ==== HOW TO UNSUBSCRIBE FROM LIST MODE: please click here and send: mailto:ROCKINGCHAIR-ROOTS-L-request@rootsweb.com?subject=unsubscribe ============================== To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 CHUCK SPRINGER --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? The New Yahoo! Search - Faster. Easier. Bingo.

Anna, I hope you and others who come from or have interest in the region find time for the Appalachian-Life mailing list. The conversation on it varies quite a bit depending on how busy everyone has been and sometimes becoming a bit more current chat rather than research-oriented; but they also do an excellent job fulfilling the primary purpose of discussing the unique way of life and values of the region. I'm sure the stories you could share just about your being raised there would add a great deal to the list, so I hope to see you there..and definitely not just lurking. You can subscribe with an email to Appalachian-Life-L@rootsweb.com Diane A Haller wrote: >Hi Sharon, Chuck and all, >Thanks for the encouragement! I should have added that I'm a "displaced" Far >West Kentuckian, born and raised in Graves County, with deep roots in >Calloway County, KY and Henry County, TN, living in the Lewiston, MI area. >{snip] >Anna > > >

Hi Anna, Are you any place near Houghton Lake? I know my son did some surveying in Grayling about 11 years ago, but I can't remember where it was. My Uncle lived in Bellaire and so traveled up there also. If there was any work available in Houghton Lake/ West Branch area I would pack up and move in a heartbeat. It is the most beautiful place to live in the world. My daughter-in-law was born and raised there and her family all still live there and we go out for vacations. I have been there both summer and winter and loved "Tip up town", I had never seen anything like the ice fishing and all the stuff they do before, it is such fun. I like cold better than hot climate so upper Mi. is a great place!All the people in Michigan are so nice and so friendly not phonies like here ,people in New England are not as warm and trusting they are so cold and suspicious of everyone.(I was born and raised here and have traveled all over and find the mid-west people are the best anyplace) in genealogy I have had so much help from people in Mi., Il. and Wisconsin Helen ----- Original Message ----- From: <genmail@1st.net> To: <ROCKINGCHAIR-ROOTS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 06, 2003 12:07 PM Subject: Re: [RC-ROOTS] Anna in Michigan > Anna, I hope you and others who come from or have interest in the

Hello, I was wondering if anyone can help with a search that has come to a complete brick wall!!! I have a ROBERT O' HARA and wife ELIZABETH O' HARA nee VERNON The above were definitely there in 1873 and 1875 as two of their children were born there. MARY ELIZABETH O' HARA b 1873 ELIZABETH AGNES O' HARA b 1875 I have baptism certificates but I really need the birth certificates or some kind of a Census record for in or around those dates. Later the wife and child returned to Ireland. As always any help at all would be really appreciated.Hoping Kate ----- Original Message ----- From: "A Haller" <ahaller@i2k.com> To: <ROCKINGCHAIR-ROOTS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 06, 2003 5:31 AM Subject: Re: [RC-ROOTS] Anna in Michigan > Hi Sharon, Chuck and all, > Thanks for the encouragement! I should have added that I'm a "displaced" Far > West Kentuckian, born and raised in Graves County, with deep roots in > Calloway County, KY and Henry County, TN, living in the Lewiston, MI area. > I started my search about 2 years ago for my Father's family, knowing almost > nothing about them. He talked very little about them and I wasn't smart > enough to ask questions! I have made contact with several close cousins and > a few from generations back - all from lists!! > They all have given me lots of information. I am researching CROUCH, > STURDIVANT, RAY and SWOR on my Father's side and ADAMS, CLARK, HAIL/HALE, > LUMPKINS on my Mother's side. > Too bad that "mundane" household chores keep getting between me and my > search - I'm sure I would be finished by now (lol) > I gotta get off of here, Hubby wants to use the phone! I love the lists - > keep the messages coming! > Anna > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Sharon Workman" <workman@dreamscape.com> > To: <ROCKINGCHAIR-ROOTS-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Monday, May 05, 2003 9:55 AM > Subject: [RC-ROOTS] Anna in Michigan > > > > Hi, Anna. Your first post was a big success! How about a second one? > > Where in northern Michigan are you? Has your family been in Michigan for > > generations? It's an interesting state to research. > > > > Sharon > > > > > > > > ==== ROCKINGCHAIR-ROOTS Mailing List ==== > > To join the SENIOR-NEWBIE list, for learning to use the computer and the > internet: > > please click here and send: > > mailto:SENIOR-NEWBIE-L-request@rootsweb.com?subject=subscribe > > > > ============================== > > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, > go to: > > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > > > > ______________________________

I am also a lurker trying to learn what I can Dorothy ----- Original Message ----- From: "A Haller" <ahaller@i2k.com> To: <ROCKINGCHAIR-ROOTS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, May 05, 2003 8:25 AM Subject: Re: [RC-ROOTS] Re: ROCKINGCHAIR-ROOTS-D Digest > Hello to the list! I am another "lurker". I read every message and save > all the good computer tips and fixes for when I will need them (keep my > fingers crossed that it's not too soon) <Grin> I use ME on the desktop and > XP on the laptop. I have not tried a posting before, hope I'm doing it > correctly! > Anna in Northern MI, still waiting for spring! > > > > ==== ROCKINGCHAIR-ROOTS Mailing List ==== > > HOW TO UNSUBSCRIBE FROM DIGEST MODE: > > please click here and send: > > mailto:ROCKINGCHAIR-ROOTS-D-request@rootsweb.com?subject=unsubscribe > > > > ============================== > > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, > go to: > > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > > > > > > ==== ROCKINGCHAIR-ROOTS Mailing List ==== > HOW TO UNSUBSCRIBE FROM DIGEST MODE: > please click here and send: > mailto:ROCKINGCHAIR-ROOTS-D-request@rootsweb.com?subject=unsubscribe > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 >

Your post worked great! I'm also another "lurker" in northern Michigan - Grayling area. Chuck A Haller <ahaller@i2k.com> wrote:Hello to the list! I am another "lurker". I read every message and save all the good computer tips and fixes for when I will need them (keep my fingers crossed that it's not too soon) I use ME on the desktop and XP on the laptop. I have not tried a posting before, hope I'm doing it correctly! Anna in Northern MI, still waiting for spring! > ==== ROCKINGCHAIR-ROOTS Mailing List ==== > HOW TO UNSUBSCRIBE FROM DIGEST MODE: > please click here and send: > mailto:ROCKINGCHAIR-ROOTS-D-request@rootsweb.com?subject=unsubscribe > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > ==== ROCKINGCHAIR-ROOTS Mailing List ==== HOW TO UNSUBSCRIBE FROM DIGEST MODE: please click here and send: mailto:ROCKINGCHAIR-ROOTS-D-request@rootsweb.com?subject=unsubscribe ============================== To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 CHUCK SPRINGER --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? The New Yahoo! Search - Faster. Easier. Bingo.