Eleanor et al.........In view of Eleanor's message this morning I reviewed the data in the volume I quoted from yesterday. The Author, Mr Seaver, in his introduction defines the volume as a "Compilation" of data from a large number of volumes which he lists. He states that they (American Historical-Genealogical Society) have selected data they thought would be of interest to the general public, and that "those desiring further information are advised to consult the volumes listed in the List of References." The Introduction also states that this volume is published by the Society as one of 49 such family volumes published "in recent years".........and that the author and his associates "will be glad to give their cooperation to members of the family who are interested in having a complete genealogy of the family published." Hardly sounds like a "Con-artist" out to clean up from the general public.........BTW, the volume sold for $3 in 1929, and my copy was apparently republished in 1972 and sold for $3. I understand Eleanor's comments as regards to firms such as the Bath, Ohio people. These people tell you that the volume they have to sell is YOUR Family genealogy which of course is not true...........Mr Seaver goes to great length to point out that each group of people within a numbered group are all related and there are many many numbered groups, and he does not connect any one group to another as he apparently did not have the data available to do so.....and he points that out quite clearly. However, as I pointed out yesterday, I am only the messenger not the author. You may use, abuse, or ignore anyones message, as you please.........but I would hardly report to the PO my concerns related to a booklet published 71 years ago...... Hal ==== ROGERS Mailing List ==== ROOTSWEB'S WORLD CONNECT PROJECT Share your GEDCOM & search other's: http://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.com/ ============================== The RootsWeb WorldConnect Project: Tens of millions of individuals... and counting. http://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.com/