Dear Fellow researchers and friends, All members should have their November Newsletter by now. I know you noticed just how nice it was. I have been very ill, so I did not do the newsletter so Beverly Merritt had to step in and do the newsletter herself. I must say she did such a good job. I enjoyed her format, Mr. Hopkins story, Dan Cook's story, the many queries and other stories. I enjoy seeing so much input from members. We are ending another year. So we are in a membership drive. Membership is from Jan. 2002-Dec. 2002. If you have not mailed in your re-newal please do so as soon as possible so you will be in the annual membership directory. The directory has all members, address, phone, email, fax (if available) and surnames or their intrest in history/genealogy. This booklet is a great way to meet new folks working in the same area you are working in. My computer has been down. I have moved. My new address is: 60 Steph's Lane, Rocky Mount, Va. 24151 ktrygal1@aol.com I have been in the hospital, so Bevelry has had to do double work. I am slowly coming back. I look forward to a great 2002 GENEALOGY YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Happy Holidays! Sincerely, Donna Brown Wilkes p.s. As always THANK YOU Barbara Stanley for taking care of the Franklin County Gen-web Page p.s.s. Thank you Beverly Merritt for helping so many people in their search for their family tree.............................. p.s.s.s. Thanks to our genealogy friends who support each other through tradedy , sickness and happiness, you are all very special!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!