As a "lurker", I must agree. I love to read the documents and lists of people doing things. What an amazing history our country has had and it's there for the reading. I'm trying to locate people in this area of TN, but not necessarily this county. These lists are a real boon to me trying to either prove or eliminate areas. I wish all the TN lists had this kind of activity. Judy in Kansas. -----Original Message----- From: tnhawkin-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:tnhawkin-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Diane Jones Sent: Sunday, July 12, 2009 12:16 PM To: tnhawkin@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [TNHAWKIN] regarding subject matter for the list Just goes to show you how important all kinds of information is to the list and to Distant Crossroads. I just love the old court documents and find it endlessly fascinating to read about court cases and the reasons people way back in history ended up in court - even when they are not my own ancestors. I also love old deeds, petitions, tax lists and all that good stuff that might seem tedious to some people, but are just my cup of tea! Not everything pleases everyone, but I guarantee it pleases someone! Diane ----- Original Message ----- From: D. MOORE To: tnhawkin@rootsweb.com Sent: Sunday, July 12, 2009 10:37 AM Subject: [TNHAWKIN] regarding subject matter for the list I contribute here so seldom, but I need to voice my approval and agreement that any info can be useful to someone. I get 'Distant Crossroads' and enjoy it. Though some of the old court filings get a little tedious and long, it is overall enjoyable and worth the money. I thank the nice people who put it together. It is not an eay task. I am fortunate in that one of my cousins spent years doing research on our family and it is all bound in a fine looseleaf binder for ready reference. We have a town named after our ancestors in Hawkins County. However, I still find tiny items here and there relating to ancestors and related families and I enjoy locating them. I have also 'met' some great correspondents thru this site which I continue to exchange with on a variety of subjects. Keep up the good work folks. Dan Moore, Jr. Lubbock, Texas --- On Sun, 7/12/09, Kaysb@aol.com <Kaysb@aol.com> wrote: From: Kaysb@aol.com <Kaysb@aol.com> Subject: Re: [TNHAWKIN] From the List Admin regarding subject matter for the list To: tnhawkin@rootsweb.com Date: Sunday, July 12, 2009, 12:19 AM I for one find all the information regarding Hawkins County very interesting and read most of the emails people have sent regarding information, I have found some of my ancestors listed amongst many of the people of Hawkins County. On another list I belong to, it came down to a very small article that helped the brick walls in my family search and one never knows when a name may be mentioned that will drive a wedge into that chink. I also enjoy reading when someone did find a great discovery about their ancestor, it gives me some hope that maybe someday I may be able to gather more information Pine, Morris is my main research for Hawkins County. I found that my great-grandmother's brother John Pine married Nancy Shanks and Shanks are related to the Lawson's of Hawkins County and many other names, if I hadn't read the emails, I wouldn't have seen some of the relations. My great-grandmother Mary Pine married my great-grandfather George W. Morris who I found was living with his sister in the 1860 census and were married in December 1860. I also am finding what great history Hawkins County has and the people who settled this part of Tennessee and the different counties one needs to look at as well when searching Hawkins County. Without information provided who would have known so much about this county, its ties with the revolutionary war, the civil war, etc.. This is also one of the most active lists I belong to besides Massachusetts, others I have to see if I am still subscribed so please continue everyone to provide information and names. Right now I am housebound for a few weeks after a heart attack and this is my refuge. Katherine Bailey (Pine, Morris, McMahon, Gilligan and so many others I am still trying to discover) "Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known" Carl Sagan In a message dated 7/11/2009 10:02:36 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, tonyempireore@msn.com writes: Thanks Jackie I appreciate your support and confidence Tony L. Johnson Librarian for NC & VA for JJJDNA site The link to the Johnson/Johnston/Johnstone DNA Project is: <http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~hjohnson/New%20Index/inde x/j-j-j_index.htm<http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~hjohnson /New%20Index/index/j-j-j_index.htm>> The link to the J/J/J Research site is: <http://freepag es.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~johnsonsofva/johnsonfamiliesofvaresearch .htm<about:blank>> ----- Original Message ----- From: Jacqueline McDonald<mailto:jgrrobinson@charter.net> To: tnhawkin@rootsweb.com<mailto:tnhawkin@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, July 11, 2009 4:30 PM Subject: [TNHAWKIN] From the List Admin regarding subject matter for the list Tony, I apologize that someone felt that your information was not pertinent. Your information IS just the type of information that this list was made for. This list is for Hawkins County TN Genealogy and History. Your information more that fulfills that criteria. 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