Researching the S. P. C. McFall(s) Sr., family in McMinn from 1870 to 1900 and their descendants to 1920. S. P. C. McFall Jr., (born 1870) married Harriett Rue (b. 1871) in McMinn in 1896. Harriett Rue had a sister named Eliza born abt 1864. She may have had a brother, John Y. (born 1863) and another sister Catherine (born 1862). The Rue's mother's maiden name was probably Griffin. All of these people are from McMinn County in a time frame of 1870 to 1900. My mother, Nellie Grayson McFall (born 1901) was the daughter of S. P. C. Jr., and Harriett. Henry mvjw58a@aol.com

Dear List Members, the Roll Call is going great. Just keep remembering to post Roll Call in the Subject line and add a hint of what your posting is about. This is the best way to assure that your posting will be read. Don't forget the dates and if you are on a State list, don't forget the counties. Also, if you just click on Reply, don't forget to delete the message from the last person along with the tag lines. I appreciate each of you and how smoothly our Roll Call is going. Kathleen Burnett List Mom

Would like to correspond with anyone seaching the Brown-Coffee families in McMinn, around Athens, 1850-1900. Need proof of the parents of Josiah Washington BROWN, B. 14 Sept 1821 in Knox Co. Mar to (1) Martha WEAR 1841. Had children as follows: 1. Polly B. 1843- D 1862 2. Mary Cordelia B 1844, Mar C 1844 to "Dock" BROCK 3. Winfield Scott B 1847 4. William Charles B 31 Dec 1849, Mar to Susan WRIGHT on 12 July 1867 5. Mary Margaret B 1854 6. Robert H B 1855 7. Hugh L. B 1856 8. Ann B 1858 Martha Died 18 Dec. 1860 and in 1862, Jospiah married Nancy Kinner COFFEE. She was born 27 Dec. 1832 in Rockingham Co., N.C. Josiah and Nancy had three children : 1. Nancy Kinner B 28 Oct 1863, Mar Carroll Long HUTSELL 8 Sept 1881, D 10 June 1916 2. Josiah Washiington (twin), mar to Sofia ERICKSON 3. Matilda B 1865, Mar to William BANKS. I have been told that Josiah (1) was the son of James BROWN and Martha CHAPPELL, but no proof. Am also looking for the parents of Daniel DOFFEE B 1806 in Rockingham Co., N.C> Mar 9 Nov 1828 to Manerva CARDWELL. aThey had the following children: 1. James B 1829 2. Nancy Kinner B 27 Dec. 1832, Mar to Josiah Washington BROWN in 1862, Died 18 Dec, 1889 in Athens. 3. Robert B 1833, Mar to Louisa KINCHELO 27 Oct 1853 in Athens Martha died C 1835 and 17 Jan 1839, Daniel Mar. Nancy GIPSON in N.C. They had 11 children as follows: 1. Pleasant B 1840 Mar to Catherine 2. Matilda B 1841 3. Delilah B 5 Apr 18433, Mar to Terry Wayne BROCK 20 Oct 1866 in Athens. He died 30 Sept 1885 and she married his uncle Benj. Franklin BROCK. She died 19 Sep 1938 4. Henrietta B 1845 5. Jeremiah B 1847 6. John W. B Aug 1851, Mar Minerva EVANS 12 Feb 1875 7. Anna B 1853 8. Sarah B. 1854, Mar to Bradforn EVANS, D 1891 9. Isabelle B 19 Sep 1855, Mar to M.F. ARNWINE 12 OCt 1875 10. Martha B 1858 11. Mattie B 11 June 1860, Mar to Steven KILE 13 Nov 1887, D 6 June 1904. Daniel and Nancy moved the family from North Carolina to Athens about 1846. Josiah Washington BROWN owned a lot of land on the Hiawassee River. According to family stories, they all lived close together and were friends with the John WALKER family. I need info on parents of both these men, Josiah Washingon BROWN and Daniel COFFEE, and their wives, Martha WEAR (WEIR), Manerva CARDWELL and Nancy GIPSON, and Martha CHAPPELL. Any correction and additions are most eagerly appreciated. I have the HUTSELL family back to the 1500's in Germany and am willing to share both back and to the present, altho I only do the direct line. Thanks and Good HUnting. Earlene Hutsell OK1WE1@aol.com

Looking for George Weathers and Reeny (Serena) Stephens' families. They married in Blount Co in 1820, lived in McMinn Co until 1837 when they moved to Lauderdale Co, Al.

Susannah (Susan) Davis Morgan moved to McMinn Co., TN after marrying Joseph Morgan of Jefferson Co., TN.. Joseph fought in the Mexican War 1846-48 and apparently never came back to McMinn county for any length of time.. But Susannah and the children stayed in McMinn County until the late 1880's.. Joseph and Susannah's (Susan) children were: Mary Morgan born 1854 William Riley Morgan born April 12, 1856 he married Mary Catherine Walker on April 5, 1879 in McMinn Co., TN James Morgan born 1859 McMinn Co. TN Any information on the Morgans or Walkers will be appreciated. Thanks Jackie Researching the families of: Morgan, Brewer, Howell, Ballard, Beck, Ricker, Knight, Woods, Simmons and Buffington

Looking for information on Bernhart Gilbert b. 1837, d. 1892. Buried in Cedar Cemetery. Married to Louisa Kelley in 1860. She was b. 1839 and d. 1870, buried in Kelley Cemetery. They had a daughter, Mary, who ended up in Texas as a 19-year-old, married to Robert Tudor, in 1882. With whom did Mary go to Texas? Thanks, Diane ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/web/.

----- Original Message ----- From: Carol Plockot To: tnmcminn-L-@rootsweb.com Sent: Thursday, April 18, 2002 10:43 AM Subject: rollcall: James Presley Need to find who James Wm. Presley, JR mother was. He was born may 1871 Athens,mcminn,tn ? possible knoxville. Had sister Leta who married James Mooreland. James Jr. married Mary Ann (annie) Burton may 1889 Athens, Mcminn Tn. They had 7 children born in Athens. Lived on the Clegg homestead in Athens. They sold that and came to Ok. in 1909. His sister was already in Ok. by then. James wm. ,sr. was married to a Nancy on the 1900 census with 7 children. Did he divorced his 1st wife Carolina?. James and Annie had 9 children. 1. Albert B: june 1890 2.Franklin James (frank) dec. 1895 3.Callie B: may 1898 4.Henry B: dec 12 1900* 5.Susie B: mar. 1904 6.King B: july 1906 7.Cora B: aug 1908 8.Leta B: april 1910 9.Clifford B: feb 1912 James Wm. was listed in the 4th district has him listed as a farm laborer. Some of Sr. children was Oscar, George,Debbie. There has to be some sombody that is kin to this family. Have not able to find anybody so far. Carol

----- Original Message ----- From: Carol Plockot To: tnmcminn-L-@rootsweb.com Sent: Thursday, April 18, 2002 10:43 AM Subject: rollcall: James Presley Need to find who James Wm. Presley, JR mother was. He was born may 1871 Athens,mcminn,tn ? possible knoxville. Had sister Leta who married James Mooreland. James Jr. married Mary Ann (annie) Burton may 1889 Athens, Mcminn Tn. They had 7 children born in Athens. Lived on the Clegg homestead in Athens. They sold that and came to Ok. in 1909. His sister was already in Ok. by then. James wm. ,sr. was married to a Nancy on the 1900 census with 7 children. Did he divorced his 1st wife Carolina?. James and Annie had 9 children. 1. Albert B: june 1890 2.Franklin James (frank) dec. 1895 3.Callie B: may 1898 4.Henry B: dec 12 1900* 5.Susie B: mar. 1904 6.King B: july 1906 7.Cora B: aug 1908 8.Leta B: april 1910 9.Clifford B: feb 1912 James Wm. was listed in the 4th district has him listed as a farm laborer. Some of Sr. children was Oscar, George,Debbie. There has to be some sombody that is kin to this family. Have not able to find anybody so far. Carol

The East Tennessee Historical Society is hosting its 2002 genealogy conference June 14 and 15 in downtown Knoxville. The conference will be located at the Knoxville Hilton, just a block west of the East Tennessee History Center. Detailed information, including a PDF version of the brochure sent to ETHS members, is now online at the ETHS web site: http://www.east-tennessee-history.org A brief description of some of the activities and sessions included in the conference follows: Friday, June 14, 6:00 p.m. – Midnight “Midnight at the McClung Historical Collection” @ the East Tennessee History Center ETHS will partner with the Knox County Public Library to feature a special event at the East Tennessee History Center. Attendance is limited to the first 45 registrants and includes an additional registration fee. The additional fee will be used to purchase resources for the McClung Collection. Registered participants will have six uninterrupted hours to research, seek advice from Tennessee research specialists, tour the ETHS Museum, browse the museum shop, enjoy a snack, and visit with other researchers. Registration information is included in the brochure. Saturday, June 15, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. “Enhance Your Genealogical Research” Conference @ Knoxville Hilton Conference topics include: Melungeons, Scots-Irish research, Grand Army of the Republic rosters, courthouse research, beginning genealogy, the State of Franklin, researching on the Kentucky-Tennessee border, East Tennessee pioneer records, internet research, beginning land platting, early American handwriting, Southwest Virginia history, Tennesseans in the War of 1812, clues to family research in museums, and more. Guest speakers include Dr. George K. Schweitzer, Mark Lowe, Shelia Steele Hunt, Tom Kanon, Pat Spurlock Elder, Robert D. Jarnigan, staff of ETHS and the Knox County Public Library, and others. An early bird registration discount is available for the Saturday sessions for registrations postmarked by May 31. Registration prices and details are available on the PDF brochure found on the ETHS web site. Saturday, June 15, 7 p.m. Keynote Lecture & Dinner with Dr. George K. Schweitzer @ Knoxville Hilton Our keynote event is a fun presentation by one of our nation’s foremost genealogy lecturers. His topic, “Was Your Ancestor a Wine Drinking, Beer Drinking, or Schnapps Drinking German?,” will explain the “joyous realization that what our German ancestors drank defined their origin and migration route.” Advance registration for the dinner and lecture is required. The brochure will contain additional details. The ETHS web site will also include information on special hotel rates at the Knoxville Hilton during the conference. For more information about the ETHS 2002 Genealogy Conference to be held June 14 and 15 in Knoxville, Tennessee, please visit the ETHS web site at www.east-tennessee-history.org

Looking for any information on SHELTON, DOOLEY Sept 1825. McMinn Ct Records. William's (DOOLEY) wife is Mourning DOOLEY. She left him and took up with Samuel SHELTON and lived with him as man and wife. William and Mourning have four children. Statement by David SHELTON and Zebedee SHELTON. 143-1825 Margaret Shelton

Ida May McKenzie (1874) m C.A. Blevins and Joseph Redman. She was the daughter of David Alexander McKenzie (1847) and Sarah Mitchell (1849). David's parents were Alexander McKenzie (1819) and Susan Kinley (1816/21). Alexander and Susan came from North Carolina. Alexander's parents were Henry Morrison McKenzie (1795 NC) and Arie Ann Woods (abt 1800 NC). Arie later married Woodward Griggs and came to McMinn County about 1844 with all the children. Mary Jo -- Researching; Blevins, Burdett, McKenzie, Pelfrey, Mitchell, Hockett/Hoggatt, Stanley, Pinson, Echols, Glendenning, Williams, Smith

Michael Ziegler born ca. 1814 in VA. Married Malinda Mansell, daughter of Burrell Mansell and Martha Billingsley, 8 Feb. 1838 in McMinn. Died before 1900 in McMinn. Buried in Family cemetery. Burrell Mansell Ziegler born May 1852 in Meigs Co., TN., Married Elizabeth Morning McKenzie, daughter of Francis M. McKenzie and Amanda A. Wells. They married 29 aug. 1886 in McMinn Co., TN. They both died in Jackson Co., Alabama. Phoebe Forister

I'm interested in these surnames in McMinn, Monroe, Polk (and other E. TN) counties during the period 1820-1850. I'd like to hear from anyone who is researching these names and will gladly share all information I have. Richard

Any information on Hiram Strickland would be appreciated. I believe he lived there about 1840. Would like info on his wife and children. Thank you, Judy in California Searching AUSTIN, BIRDSALL, CASE, EAKIN, FRAZELL, HAVENS, LEIM, MACAULEY, MERRIFIELD, MCCLENNON, ROCHELLE, SIMINGTON, STRICKLAND, VANGELDER/VANGALDER

Aloha, Sure wish I could find out about the death of Grandpa William in 1842 or any more information on any of these folks! Thanks, Leonard J. McAllister Descendants of W10 William McALLISTER W10 William McALLISTER b: 23 Mar 1762 in Scotland or Dorchester Co, MD d: 03 Oct 1842 in Bradley or McMinn Co, TN +Martha HAMBRIGHT b: Abt. 1764 in TN m: Abt. 1782 in MD d: Aft. 1802 W10-1 Athial McALLISTER b: Abt. 1783 in MD d: Bet. 1861 - 1868 in TN W10-1-? Charles R. McALISTER W10-1-? Fanny Lea McALLISTER +James Madison WATSON W10-1-? Griffin Anderson McALLISTER b: 03 Feb 1823 +Hannah CROW W10-1-? James B. McALLISTER W10-1-? John T. "Smiley" McALLISTER W10-1-? Martha Jane McALLISTER b: Oct 1823 in TN d: 07 Sep 1900 in Monroe Co., TN +John W. SELVIDGE b: Abt. 1818 m: Abt. 1836 in Monroe Co., TN d: Abt. 1900 W10-1-? Mary Ann McALLISTER +Robert David WATSON W10-1-? William M. McALLISTER +Eliza W10-1-? Malinda Jane McALLISTER b: 29 Jul 1829 d: 17 Nov 1896 in Monroe Co., TN +James Washington MITCHELL b: 22 Apr 1822 in NC m: 12 Jun 1844 in Monroe Co., TN d: 02 Aug 1869 in Monroe Co., TN W10-2 John McALLISTER b: Abt. 1784 W10-3 William McALLISTER b: Abt. 1787 in NC? W10-3-1 Jessie M. McALLISTER b: 1822 in TN d: 21 May 1864 in Camp Morton, Indianapolis, IN (Civil War) +Icy Jane HITE b: 1835 in TN m: 11 Jul 1852 W10-4 Jessie McALLISTER b: Abt. 1788 in NC? W10-5 Mary McALLISTER b: Abt. 1791 +DODD W10-6 Martha McALLISTER b: Abt. 1795 W10-7 Ezekiel McALLISTER b: Abt. 1800 in MD? +Nancy b: Abt. 1814 in SC W10-7-1 William McALLISTER b: 1844 W10-8 Wesley McALLISTER b: 15 Aug 1802 in Blount Co., TN d: 06 Sep 1880 in Elmwood, Greene Co., MO +Sarah HELMS b: 27 Mar 1806 in TN m: 1822 in McMinn Co., TN d: 29 Jan 1898 in Gentry, Green Co., MO W10-8-1 William Helms McALLISTER b: 15 Dec 1823 in GA d: 30 Aug 1895 in Bois d'Arc, Greene Co., MO +Elizabeth b: 1820 in GA W10-8-2 Rachael Cabey McALLISTER b: 27 Jun 1825 in Guilford Co., NC d: 10 Mar 1851 in Bradley Co., TN +William H. WEATHERBY b: 10 Jul 1815 in Guilford Co., NC m: 18 Jul 1839 in McMinn County, TN W10-8-3 Lewis C. McALLISTER b: 01 Jul 1827 in TN d: 1895 +Sarah Louisa WATERS b: 1830 in GA m: 19 Dec 1844 in Lumpkin Co., GA d: Aft. 1857 W10-8-4 Wesley Matson McALLISTER b: 20 Feb 1829 in GA d: 30 May 1921 +Margaret HARRIS b: 1838 in GA *2nd Wife of W10-8-4 Wesley Matson McALLISTER: +Jane WHEELER b: 1833 m: 16 Sep 1849 in Lumpkin Co., GA d: 20 Nov 1854 in GA W10-8-5 Amos Hascue McALLISTER b: 07 Feb 1831 d: 03 Dec 1906 in Toccoa, GA +Irenda Virginia KELLY b: 08 Jan 1829 m: 01 Jan 1853 in Rabun County, GA d: 1891 W10-8-6 Robertson A. J. McALLISTER b: 06 Dec 1831 d: 28 Jul 1851 W10-8-7 Elizabeth "Eliza Jane" McALLISTER b: 23 Feb 1835 d: Aug 1862 +Calvin BROWN W10-8-8 Sarah Elizabeth McALLISTER b: 26 Apr 1837 +Benjamin F. CHASTINE m: 19 Mar 1876 in Lumpkin Co., GA W10-8-9 Martha Mariah McALLISTER b: 01 Oct 1839 d: 26 Jul 1913 in Oakland, CA +MARTIN *2nd Husband of W10-8-9 Martha Mariah McALLISTER: +SHERLITZ W10-8-A Timothy Sullivan McALLISTER b: 20 Oct 1841 d: 18 Aug 1864 W10-8-B Mary Ann Francis McALLISTER b: 09 Dec 1843 in SC d: Oct 1880 in Green Co., MO +John JARRED *2nd Husband of W10-8-B Mary Ann Francis McALLISTER: +Jack FLANNAGAN W10-8-C Henry Pitchford McALLISTER b: 12 Feb 1847 in Fricks Gap, Walker Co., GA d: 05 May 1908 in Gentry, Benton Co., AR +Caladonia McKINNEY b: 16 Mar 1848 in Walker Co., GA m: 1867 d: 27 Nov 1880 in Rogers, AR *2nd Wife of W10-8-C Henry Pitchford McALLISTER: +Mourning Rebecca THOMASON b: 12 Mar 1858 in AR m: 04 Sep 1881 in Decatur, Benton Co., AR d: 13 Jul 1898 in Benton Co., AR W10-8-D George Bright Nevada McALLISTER b: 14 Dec 1850 in Dahlonega, Lumpkin Co., GA d: 14 Jan 1923 +LEMMONS m: Abt. 1878 in MO *2nd Wife of W10-8-D George Bright Nevada McALLISTER: +Alice Miranda BLAIR b: 27 Dec 1853 m: Abt. 1880 in MO d: 21 Aug 1904 *3rd Wife of W10-8-D George Bright Nevada McALLISTER: +Effie "Miss Effie" JORDAN m: Abt. 1905 W10-8-E Daniel Turner McALLISTER b: 30 Aug 1855 in Dahlonega, Lumpkin Co., GA d: 29 Apr 1942 in Springfield, MO +Nancy Catherine COLQUITT b: 19 Jun 1855 in Rossville, GA m: 16 Jul 1876 in Greene Co., MO d: 03 Dec 1938 in Bois D'Arc, MO *2nd Wife of W10 William McALLISTER: +Henrietta SHIPLEY b: Abt. 1788 in Blount Co, TN m: 05 May 1828 in Hamilton Co., TN d: 15 Nov 1859 in Hamilton Co, TN

Would like to contact any researcher of Thomas Lesly (1760-1839)/ Nancy (Harris) Lesly who moved to McMinn County, TN in 1818/1819 from the Pendleton District (Old 96) SC. Tom was a veteran of the Revolutionary War and fought at the battle of the Cowpens - he fought under Gen Andrew Pickens for 2 years, 7 months and was present when the brother, Captain Joseph Pickens was mortally wounded at the Seige of 96 - their families were neighbors in the Abbeville District, SC - Tom later moved into the Pendleton District. Tom and Nancy came to TN with 4 adult children - James, Samuel, Thomas III, and Mary Ann. Some of the other 11 children stayed behind in SC when the rest migrated to TN. Many of the Leslie's were born in Jalapa - not sure what that would be today or even if it still exists. I am trying to find where Thomas is buried - I think it is Sink Presbyterian Cemetary where some of his children are buried (James, Thomas III), I have not been able to find the grave site. He is entitled to a government marker for his service in the american revolution - not too many of those in McMinn County. Tom was friends with Magness Tullock, who witnessed his pension application in August 1832. They apparently were friends from the Abbeville days. David Leslie Garland, TX

Kathleen I would like to request that this list and the McMinn Message Board be gatewayed so that we may see the posts there also...if it isn't already. I don't recall seeing any. Thank you for your consideration! Joyce Gaston Reece Rootsweb Mail Administer for: Meigs Co, TN, South East TN, North East TN, Raper, Gilbreath, Galbreath, Hembree, Knuckles Message Board Administrator for: Gaston, Shields, Reece, Raper, Gilbreath, Galbreath, Hembree, Knuckles, Daugherty & Polk Co., TN ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kathleen Burnett" <kathleenburnett@earthlink.net> To: <TNMCMINN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2002 9:39 AM Subject: [MCMINN] From List Mom Regarding Roll Call > Dear List Members, Lets have a Roll Call this weekend. > > The Roll Call will begin on Thursday Morning April 18th and continue on > through Sunday evening April 21st. (PLEASE DO NOT BEGIN TO SEND YOUR > ROLL CALL POSTINGS UNTIL THURSDAY MORNING.) > > Post your Surnames, dates townships if known and if you are posting to > multiple counties that I take care of, be sure and mention county. If > you are posting to a county along a state line when I take care of lists > on both sides, you might also mention the state. You are welcome to > post as much information as you wish and as little as long as there is a > Surname, county and or time period. > > Be sure and watch the Subject line and CHANGE IT TO MATCH YOUR ROLL CALL > POSTING to encourage members to read your message, such as ROLL CALL: > SMITH, JONES, KELLETT 1830-1870 COUNTY NAME. PLEASE DO NOT JUST HIT > RETURN AND TYPE IN YOUR INFORMATION!!!! CHANGE THE SUBJECT LINE AND > DELETE THE LAST MESSAGE LONG WITH TAGLINES. Following these > instructions will make this a much better Roll Call for all our members > including yourself. > > For those members who do not like Roll Calls, just delete the messages > and know that come Sunday night - it will be over. > > I continue to appreciate your support. It is because of each of you > that our list is as strong as it is. > > Kathleen Burnett > List Mom > > > > > ==== TNMCMINN Mailing List ==== > If you wish to subscribe to or unsubscribe from the McMinn Co., TN list, use > TNMCMINN-l-request@rootsweb.com or TNMCMINN-d-request@rootsweb.com if > you are on the Digest list. > To learn more about my world visit http://dwp.bigplanet.com/kburnett > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > >

Dear List Members, Lets have a Roll Call this weekend. The Roll Call will begin on Thursday Morning April 18th and continue on through Sunday evening April 21st. (PLEASE DO NOT BEGIN TO SEND YOUR ROLL CALL POSTINGS UNTIL THURSDAY MORNING.) Post your Surnames, dates townships if known and if you are posting to multiple counties that I take care of, be sure and mention county. If you are posting to a county along a state line when I take care of lists on both sides, you might also mention the state. You are welcome to post as much information as you wish and as little as long as there is a Surname, county and or time period. Be sure and watch the Subject line and CHANGE IT TO MATCH YOUR ROLL CALL POSTING to encourage members to read your message, such as ROLL CALL: SMITH, JONES, KELLETT 1830-1870 COUNTY NAME. PLEASE DO NOT JUST HIT RETURN AND TYPE IN YOUR INFORMATION!!!! CHANGE THE SUBJECT LINE AND DELETE THE LAST MESSAGE LONG WITH TAGLINES. Following these instructions will make this a much better Roll Call for all our members including yourself. For those members who do not like Roll Calls, just delete the messages and know that come Sunday night - it will be over. I continue to appreciate your support. It is because of each of you that our list is as strong as it is. Kathleen Burnett List Mom

Hello,I'm wondering how I might find info on past sheriff's of McMinn co.I've been told that my gr-grandfather Roy(?) Richardson was a sheriff at one time,and that his wife,Nannie(Nancy) Lee Alton, cooked for the prisoners.This was probably ca.1920-1935.Anyone know of a Richardson who was a sheriff? Karen.

Dear List Members, The First Quarterly Report for 2002 is going to be just a little different than the one I usually send to the Mailing Lists I take care of. I tore my Rotator Cuff in November of last year and I find that I cannot spend long hours typing on the computer during the healing process, therefore I am going to send out one message to all of my lists and skip posting the membership numbers this time. I promise to get back to our normal reporting next quarter. Typing over 200 messages is just more than this shoulder and arm can take. There are a few items I would like to suggest for the benefit of each of us. 1. If someone posts a message to the list that should not have been posted, please just delete it. Know that I am taking care of the problem. If you post your unhappiness, then you just continue on the problem. I know it is hard when your heart has been offended, but for my sake, and the sake of the list, please just delete it. Rootsweb has a wonderful Spam Detective and it stops most of it. You should see what comes across my screen. I have to look at each of them to make sure that what was stopped was truly Spam. Once in a while, one slips by though and if this happens, just delete it and go on with what we all love, genealogical research. 2. If you would put the subject of your posting in the subject line it might give you a better chance to attract the attention of someone who has the information you are looking for or the attention of someone who is searching for the information you are posting. 3. Please remember to delete the tags and un-needed words when you re-send a message to the list with your answer. If you don't check this, your responses can become quite large and may cause problems with some of our member's servers. This member who might not be able to receive your message because of its size, just might be your long lost second cousin with all the answers you are looking for. 4. The wonderful relationship that develops between list members is also one of a Mailing Lists Problems. I encourage you to respond to the entire list with genealogical responses, you never know who your response will help. In the same thought I would like to ask you to not respond to the entire list with personal responses. Such as, the first message from a member says "Happy Birthday Mary" and then Mary says "Thank you” and then about 60 of our members also send "Happy Birthday Mary". This is what I mean by personal messages. Just keep in mind anything is ok to be posted as long as it has to do with the subject of the list. If you have a doubt ask me. KathleenBurnett@earthlink.net 5. Remember to keep your Virus protection up to date and never open any attached file unless you are 100% sure what it is and even then you are taking a chance. If you do notice that one of our members has a virus, please do not post their name and e-mail address across the list. Let me know and I will take care of the problem. Most likely the member already knows and is in a major state of stress. Receiving messages of each of us will only cause his or her stress level to rise. If you are interested in knowing about other mailing list out there, one of the very best inventories of genealogical mailing lists is John Fuller’s Genealogy Resources on the Internet located at http://www.rootsweb.com/~jfuller/gen_mail.html If you ever need to unsubscribe from this list or any Rootsweb list all you need to do is visit Password Central located at http://passwordcentral.rootsweb.com/ Follow the instructions and you will receive an e-mail of all lists you belong to and from it you can unsubscribe from the ones you want to. Always know that I will be more than happy to help you if you are having problems unsubscribing, you only need to ask. If you would like to visit the Archived messages of this list, go to http://archiver.rootsweb.com/ and type in the name of the list you would like to search. Please remember, so that this list is better for each of us, the posting of virus warnings, test messages, chain letters, political announcements, current events, items for sale, personal messages, flames, etc., in other words Spam is NOT ALLOWED and will be grounds for removal. Consideration for exceptions, contact me at KathleenBurnett@earthlink.net I want to thank each of you for your continued support of me and your willingness to help make this list the success it is. Kathleen Burnett List Mom KathleenBurnett@earthlink.net