Barry, How great it was to hear of your miracle. Thank you, I needed to hear of one. Pat Zumwalt (Cell) 602-625-8930 PMB 4766 147 Rainbow Dr Livingston, TX 77399-1047

> Eddy, > > I would be interested in sharing the cost of digitizing the Milan newspaper > from the early 1880's. How much does the conversion cost per roll of > microfilm? I have received several requests asking this same question - so please be patient with me this one (hopefully) last time. The instructions on how to sponsor the digitization of microfilm to CD is at the website html://www.digital-antiquities.com/sponsor.htm but if you just want an overview I'll provide that. The sponsor would have to first provide the microfilm Microfilm at TSLA is $20 for 35-mm and $15 for 16-mm. Then the sponsor would have to provide roughly $50. This provides him/her with one free copy of the CD. For a nominal cost of $10 per CD, the sponsor can have as many copies of the CD made and sent to a single shipping point. This means that if 6 people wanted to "pool their funds" to sponsor a single CD, the cost would be roughly $110 (50 for sponsoring, 50 for the 5 extra CDs & 10 for shipping). That would make the per person cost roughly about $20 per CD - a bargain if you ask me. One add'l option. If you care to sponsor the digitization of one roll of film to CD and pay $100, you can make a dedication on the label - i.e. "This CD is made available from Vicki Shafer in memory of her Great Grandmother Wilson (18?? - 19??)". This dedication would then be placed not only on the sponsor's CD, but on ALL CDs sold for that given roll of film. This makes a pretty neat perpectual memorial if you have the extra monies. (sorry about using your name Vicki - you can beat on me later). It's my sincere hope that after these rolls of film are digitized, some kind soul would index each CD and place the index on our Gibson Co website. But that's down the road. I've taken enough of your time. Thanks everyone & good hunting. Eddy G. Clark P.S. The CD labels look very sharp as well. If you want to see one, I'll email you an image file.

Eddy, I would be interested in sharing the cost of digitizing the Milan newspaper from the early 1880's. How much does the conversion cost per roll of microfilm? Cheryl (Varner) Walker Oklahoma City > Actually, I believe up to 3 individuals could split the cost of > sponsoring the digitization & each would receive a "free" copy of the CD > (not 100% certain on this). Getting a free copy of the CD is the only > thing a sponsor would personally receive for sponsoring this effort.

Eddy, The new marriage microfilm from LDS would be great. It has the actual images of the marriage documents and is on 16mm which makes for hard reading and copying. Milton ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Volunteer of "Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness" at http://www.rootsweb.com/~tnraogk/index.htm ----- Original Message ----- From: Eddy G. Clark <edclark@hom.net> To: <TNGIBSON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, July 25, 1999 9:48 PM Subject: [TNGIBSON-L] Digitizing Microfilm > Hi Everyone, > > I hope everyone is staying inside and staying cool. Here in middle > Georgia, it would have to cool down 10 or 15 degrees before it got hot. > <g> > > Just had a few rolls of microfilm digitized and the quality of what I've > seen so far has impressed me. > > My question that I'd like to ask everyone, if you care to respond, is > this - If you could have just a few rolls of Gibson Co microfilm > digitized and placed onto CDs, which ones would they be? Later this > year, I'd like to be able to get a few more rolls of film digitized and > made available to Gibson Co researchers. > > The rights to the CDs remain with the folks digitizing the film and > creating the CDs (Digital Antiquities). They are the only ones that > will have the right to sell the CDs (i.e. I'm just trying to make the > resources available - I make nothing from their creation or sale - > actually I lose quite a bit of money). If you are interested in the > details, please just ask me or visit www.digital-antiquities.com and > look at what it takes to sponsor the digitization of a roll of > microfilm. > > You can respond to me directly or to the list if you want others to know > your response. > > Thanks everyone. You are a great group of researchers and volunteers. > > Take care, > > Eddy G. Clark > 1984 University of Tennessee @ Knoxville Graduate - Go Vols! > > >

Me again, I should have mentioned it in my last msg but I guess I expected you all to read my thoughts. This company will digitize any roll of microfilm (from any source, i.e. TN State Library & Archives) that is NOT COPYRIGHTED and genealogical related. The microfilm would have to be provided to the company by the sponsor or some other source. If all goes according to plan, I will sponsor a few more rolls of microfilm to be digitized. I've obtained all of my rolls of microfilm from TSLA. Vicki has a link to TSLA from our Gibson Co site. It's my hope that when researchers see first hand how useful these CDs are, and they will themselves want to sponsor their own roll(s) of film. Actually, I believe up to 3 individuals could split the cost of sponsoring the digitization & each would receive a "free" copy of the CD (not 100% certain on this). Getting a free copy of the CD is the only thing a sponsor would personally receive for sponsoring this effort. Hope this clarifies my earlier msg somewhat. Take care everyone & thanks again, Eddy G. Clark

Hi Everyone, I hope everyone is staying inside and staying cool. Here in middle Georgia, it would have to cool down 10 or 15 degrees before it got hot. <g> Just had a few rolls of microfilm digitized and the quality of what I've seen so far has impressed me. My question that I'd like to ask everyone, if you care to respond, is this - If you could have just a few rolls of Gibson Co microfilm digitized and placed onto CDs, which ones would they be? Later this year, I'd like to be able to get a few more rolls of film digitized and made available to Gibson Co researchers. The rights to the CDs remain with the folks digitizing the film and creating the CDs (Digital Antiquities). They are the only ones that will have the right to sell the CDs (i.e. I'm just trying to make the resources available - I make nothing from their creation or sale - actually I lose quite a bit of money). If you are interested in the details, please just ask me or visit www.digital-antiquities.com and look at what it takes to sponsor the digitization of a roll of microfilm. You can respond to me directly or to the list if you want others to know your response. Thanks everyone. You are a great group of researchers and volunteers. Take care, Eddy G. Clark 1984 University of Tennessee @ Knoxville Graduate - Go Vols!

Amen. Barry Amen -----Original Message----- From: dunagan <dunagan@usit.net> To: TNGIBSON-L@rootsweb.com <TNGIBSON-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Sunday, July 25, 1999 8:38 AM Subject: [TNGIBSON-L] Proof >Folks, >This is a genealogy list and I made a mistake by sending that message. I did >not mean to upset or offend anyone. I was so happy and thankful I was spared >and could see my family again I wanted to share my joy. >I apologize >Barry Dunagan's Genealogy and History Page >http://www.geocities.com/heartland/hills/4427/indexb.htm >Dickey/Dunagan/Gentry/Grogan/Spence/Patterson Genealogy >Confederate History of Gibson County,Tennessee > > ________________________________________________________ NetZero - We believe in a FREE Internet. Shouldn't you? Get your FREE Internet Access and Email at http://www.netzero.net/download/index.html

Barry We share your joy to be alive, don't apologize, we are happy to hear and share in your good news. Elsie

I'm not getting any generation charts. The page has been up for quite a while. Maybe it's just getting overlooked! http://www.rootsweb.com/~tngibson/Generation/generation.htm I can NOT take gedcoms. Only family outlines............but if you have your Gibson Co. TN family outline, please send and I'll post it for you. Thanks, Vicki

Folks, This is a genealogy list and I made a mistake by sending that message. I did not mean to upset or offend anyone. I was so happy and thankful I was spared and could see my family again I wanted to share my joy. I apologize Barry Dunagan's Genealogy and History Page http://www.geocities.com/heartland/hills/4427/indexb.htm Dickey/Dunagan/Gentry/Grogan/Spence/Patterson Genealogy Confederate History of Gibson County,Tennessee

Please don't apologize for sending that post. It is so refreshing to hear God given the credit for the wonderful miracles he does. You are indeed blessed. Myra

Attention! Enter your church's history online at the Gibson Co. Site! If you don't live in Gibson County, send out a call to anyone who attends your ancestors church. Churches played an important role in the lives of our ancestors. Adam (Documenter of Belew's Chapel Church) _______________________________________________________________ Get Free Email and Do More On The Web. Visit http://www.msn.com

B.R. Foster (Beverly Ransom) was the son of Samuel Foster and Nancy James Foster. He married Eliza Holt, daughter of David Holt and Nancy McNeill Holt. He was born about 1829 in Rutherford Co., Tn and died in 1897 in Gibson Co. My great grandmother, Florence Foster Cunningham was his daughter. She and her parents are buried in Gibson Co. Does anyone know the name of the cemetary that either B.R. Foster or his daughter Florence are buried at? I have been to Gibson Co. twice, the latest being October, 1998, but have never been able to locate their graves. Thanks. Bob Jones

Barry: You are so blessed. I am thankful you are okay. Thank the Lord you escaped some terrible injuries. Connie

On Monday, July 19th, I was at my job as a fuel delivery driver. I deliver diesel, gasoline and kerosene to farmers in Gibson and surrounding counties. With 2000 gallons of diesel and 300 gallons of gas I attempted to make a left hand turn into a customers drive when my truck was rearended by an 18 wheeler traveling at a high rate of speed. The truck turned upside down and the cab was in flames by the time it stopped moving. Lying on the cab roof the heat and flames blocked my escaping from the drivers side. I looked toward the passenger side and could see the window was broken and the cab was crushed in, the hole looked only big enough for a child to go through, not a 230 lbs man. But I knew if I wanted to see my wife and kids again it was my only hope. As I made for the window the flames filled the cab, but I was able to get through with much pulling and kicking. I dont know if God shrunk me for a minute or enlarged the hole, but no one could believe I got out such a small space. Within seconds of my escape the explosions began, one of which separated the truck from the tank.Another completely turned the truck facing the opposite direction. Yesterday, I left the hospital suffering with a moderately burned arm, 4 broken ribs and numerous cuts and bruises. But if it had not been for God's protection, I could not have survived in any condition. Barry Dunagan's Genealogy and History Page http://www.geocities.com/heartland/hills/4427/indexb.htm Dickey/Dunagan/Gentry/Grogan/Spence/Patterson Genealogy Confederate History of Gibson County,Tennessee

can anyone help me/ I am looking for the burial site of JAY THOMAS HUBBLE? He died between and 1910. Cindy 0

Fellow Gibsonites, I got back home last Sunday. This is my first time to be able to sit down and let you know about my first ever trip to Gibson County. My Bottoms family split up about 1879. One family stayed in Gibson County, the others moved away; my great grandfather moved to Logan County, Arkansas. I discovered that when his first wife died in Paris, AR that he sent his children back to Gibson County and had his brother-in-law be placed as guardian over his children. This would be circa 1884-1886. This was the last time until Saturday night two weeks ago that our two families had physical contact with each other. I got to meet a large number of my Bottoms cousins, many had never met another Bottoms in their 80+ years of life with the exception of their own family. They shared their history with me and I took notes and learned a great deal from these individuals. I then went up to visit my cousin in Union City who took me to a large number of places in Gibson County and we spent one day going through the Gibson County Court House in Trenton. I went through the deeds and got a few more that I didn't have before and we looked through marriage information as well as other court documents. Later, I visited China Grove Missionary Baptist Church which my great great grandparents were charter members. I visited the Keas Cemetery which was started by their nephew, David G. I felt like I probably walked on the same land that my ancestors walked on. I felt like I better understand the locations where they lived and the relationship to the towns there in northern Gibson County. I traveled through Kenton which holds a lot of ancestral mysteries. I discovered that one of the Bottoms bought a half interest in a saloon for a short time in Kenton. Any way, I felt that my trip was very enriching to me. I have developed many friends that have Gibson County ties and I appreciate the help that each and everyone of them have given me. Your friendship has made my research much more enjoyable. I only hope that I can at least begin to repay the researchers of Gibson County for what they mean to me. Gibson County is a very large part of the Bottoms Family saga. I am currently writing a exhaustive book on my Bottoms Family and what I learned on my trip will become an integral part of that book. Thanks again everyone, Harvey

Hello Everyone, I would like to take a minute of your time to try and persquade you to submit your old photos and old letters to our Gibson Co Page. I call it "our" page because it is what we make it. Vicki and the many volunteers are doing such a great job so far, but the best is yet to come. Help by uploading your old photos and letters. For more info on how, contact Milton Webb ( mwebb@iswt.com ) or myself and we can instruct you on what you need to do. Below is a poem about Old Photos that I recently received. I hope you all like it. Thank-you all, and take care everyone, Eddy G. Clark STRANGERS IN THE BOX Come, look with me inside this drawer, In this box I've often seen, At the pictures, black and white, Faces proud, still, serene. I wish I knew the people, These strangers in the box, Their names and all their memories Are lost among my socks. I wonder what their lives were like, How did they spend their days? What about their special times? I'll never know their ways. If only someone had taken time To tell who, what, where, or when, These faces of my heritage Would come to life again. Could this become the fate Of the pictures we take today? The faces and the memories Someday to be passed away? Make time to save your stories, Seize the opportunity when it knocks, Or someday you and yours could be The strangers in the box.

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Vicki I am related to the Rager/Reagor/Reigor etc. of Gibson Co. I saw your post on the digest form of the list. Since something is wrong with my net connection at home I am checking a weeks worth of mail at work (129 new messages). I will try to look at the Census and check it against what I have in my database at home. Will let you know what I find. By the way, anyone that finds and Isaac/I. Reagor in court files - he was suppose to be a JP. Funny that I can only find marriage records for about 3 of his kids (8 or 9 I think) and my gg-grandfather wasn't one of them. Van Michael Wadley Trezevant TN wadleyv@hotmail.com _______________________________________________________________ Get Free Email and Do More On The Web. Visit http://www.msn.com