Since we are all on this site for one common reason: family history... it may be interesting to note how our ancestors were "brought" to this wonderful country. Research not only the names and dates of those who put their foot for the first time on this soil, but research to find out WHY they came. Some of us are here enjoying the freedoms of this nation certainly by the Hand of Providence in the guise of religious freedom, slavery, exiled prisoners, potato famine, political assylum.... on and on. I often ask myself "What would it have taken for me to make such a drastic move and adjustment?" In looking back at how our forefathers came to America, no matter the means, you and I reap the benefit of much sacrifice on their part. I'm sure there are stories out there but I've never heard the one about arriving here with lots of money and opportunities falling in their lap. Proud to be an American and proud of my heritage....warts and all. Honor and all. Don't give up. Enjoy the journey. WHITE SANDERS DORMAN LATHAM DESTAFFINO DAVIS RAY LONG WILSON RAMSEY Visit my site ...Shaking My Family Tree http://members.aol.com/CampCP/index1.html Priscilla White Perry SCSand99@aol.com