There has been a slowdown in activity on this list in recent days. I'd like to get things re-started by suggesting a ROLLCALL AND BRICKWALL call. So please post your ancestors relevant to this surname list and, most of all, let us know what your BRICKWALLS are! Please be focused and to the point - don't list entire pedigrees! The subject line should have a full name (if appropriate), locale abbreviation, a direction of migration, another locale abbreviation, and the approximate dates. For instance, George Scott moving from Scotland to New Brunswick, Canada, to Kentucky around 1820 to 1840 would look like: SCOTT, George SCT>NB CAN>KY abt. 1820-1840 If you don't know the complete name, migration route, or dates, it is permissible to leave them out of the subject line and put an explanation in the message body. However, the more complete the subject line, the more likely someone with a similar interest will read your email. BE SURE TO INCLUDE THE LOCALE AND DATE RANGE IN YOUR MESSAGE even if they are only your best guess. Both can make a huge difference in locating a likely connection! For more information about using this list, see the Frequently Asked Questions and List Rules sent to you when you subscribed to this list. This document explains just about everything you need to know about using the list, unsubscribing, etc. As for using the list, it can be boiled down to these three simple rules: 1. BE NICE. No "flaming" of others, offensive language, or nasty criticisms of posts. 2. KEEP ON TOPIC. By that I mean genealogy pertaining to this surname. No virus reports, or commercial advertising, etc. Rootsweb has a list for a variety of interesting topic include virus reports and genealogy materials for sale. Rootsweb prohibits the selling or promotion of commercial projects. If you find something useful post the name/author a brief description and ask anyone interested to contact you off list. At no time may prices be posted. 3. HAVE FUN! David Scott List Administrator ListAdmin@ClanScottSociety.org or ListName-Admin@Rootsweb.com (substitute the surname for this list for ListName) [This surname list is sponsored & administered by the Clan Scott Society, the non-profit surname organization for SCOTT and associated families. For more information, see www.ClanScottSociety.org.]