I am attempting to write an article (essay, short story, whatever it turns out to be) about an episode in my genealogical research journey. In this writing, I will talk about the help of others during the process. I am not sure about using their names in this. Is there a legal precedent about this out there? Need I contact people that helped me to ask their permission to write about this? Or if they are not actually mentioned in it or I refer to them vaguely or anonymously? Thanks for any input. You can reply directly to me (and 'cc" the list) if you wish--I get the digest version of the list and wouldn't hear from you until tomorrow. Maggee Smith moconqrr@aol.com