Subscribers, please forgive me for intruding, but I thought you should be made aware of the benefits of using Internet Relay Chat (IRC). This is an Internet feature that allows you to carry on "real-time" conversations with other genealogy researchers. If you don't find a channel below that covers your research interest, just join up and start a channel for your favorite SURNAME. This "new" (been around for a couple of years now) service is kind of like these Mailing Lists, except you are talking in "real-time" with others who are logged on at the same time that you are logged on. No waiting for email to upload and download. It's instantaneous! Give it a try. SgtGeorge (IF YOU NEED TO COMMENT ON THIS POST, SEND TO ME AT MY PERSONAL EMAIL ADDRESS. Do NOT reply back to the Lists!) **********(Forwarded Message)********** Greetings, We would like to announce a great source for genealogy research and were wondering if you would mind posting this where those researching their family trees could see it. Thanks in advance. Kenneth Dill Join Our GenealogyForum http://www.rare.on.ca/users/genealogyforum/index.htm If you have not yet taken advantage of using IRC (Internet Relay Chat) to help with your research, you are missing out on a GREAT resource! The Genealogy Channels on IRC are the Genealogy Societies of the CyberWorld. We share resources, do lookups for each other, help each other with our webpages, recommend helpful websites and have a wonderful time doing it! We designed our website with the NEW user in mind. You will find MUCH to help you get started! Things you will find on GenealogyForum's website: IMPORTANT NEWS FLASH! STRAIGHT TALK ABOUT IRC Late Breaking Genealogy News Everything You've Wanted to Know ..... But Were Afraid to Ask HOW TO JOIN IRC HOW TO USE MIRC Step by Step Instructions Step by Step Instructions Including AOL and WebTV LOOKUPS on #GENEALOGY FORUM LOOK FOR YOUR ANCESTORS Sharing Our Resources Searchable Index of Surnames of Our Guests GENEALOGY FOR KIDS 9 TO 90 #GENEALOGYFORUM How to Begin to Grow Your Tree Announcements and Our Agenda How to Write Your Family History OTHER GENEALOGY CHANNELS ON IRC Their Servers and Their Webpages You can even have your own channel for researching your special surname. Chat in real time with nice people who share your interest in Genealogy ! Some of the Channels your can find already formed on IRC's Afternet Network: #HudFam . . . #Gen-Adams . . #Gen-Cates . .#Gen-Dickey . #Gen-Dyess. . . #Gen-Etheridge. . #Gen-Gray . . #Gen-Hooks . .#Gen-Mathis . .#Gen-McCabe . #Gen-McGowan .#Gen-Robbins . #Gen-Stillwell. . #Gen-Thompson . .#Gen-Wilson #Gen-Worden . #OntarioGenWeb . . . #Genealogy-Dutch . . #Gen-Southern-Ohio . #Genealogy-Native . .#genealogie (Quebec) . #Gen-Georgia . .#Gen-NewEngland . . #Gen-North_Carolina . #CanadaGenWeb . . . . Feel free to email me at ctyankee@home.com if you need any further help or information. Ken -- Visit http://www.rare.on.ca/users/genealogyforum/index.htm to learn how to tap into great resource of genealogy information. ************************************** * Kenneth A. Dill * * Meriden, Conn. * * Huntley National Association #2440* * Spencer Hist/Gen. Society #1702 * * ctyankee@home.com * * ctyankee@bigfoot.com * * http://members.home.net/ctyankee * * ICQ number= 5097976 * * CtYankee nick on Afternet IRC * **************************************