In a message dated 11/14/2005 6:13:06 AM, [email protected] writes: >Yesterday Patricia B. Duncan was honored (in absentia) with a Loudoun >History Award. I, too, extend my congratulations to you, Pat, on your award. Your books of indexes and abstracts provide an easy access to the information that can be found in old court and church records in Loudoun and other counties. By publishing your books, genealogical researchers are made aware of the data that otherwise might stay hidden in the court house. Genealogy is a very enriching hobby/vocation that broadens the intellect in many areas, such as, history, family history, biology, genetics, psychology, geography, cartography, land ownership, computer science, and much more. Genealogy provides countless hours of enjoyment, relaxation, and education. Also, genealogy enriches by providing opportunities for association with many fine, interesting people. By providing books that index and abstract the old records, you and others help all of us to grow in these areas. There have been many times that I have searched in one of your books and found the information I needed, which then opened up a whole new world of research to pursue. Thanks for all your work and thanks for enriching my life and the lives of many others. Valerie Gibbs

Attention Pat Duncan Thanks Pat for sending the information where I can find the VA books that you wrote. They may make some good Christmas ideas for me. I will be checking them out. Dottie Porter Himes Dottie Himes Lewisport, KY 42351 [email protected] I love my Family, Genealogy is Addictive but Fun: SURNAMES: Heim, Himes, Ahlers, Shroyer, Swadener /Burch, Clements, Hagan, Hutchins, Porter /Hayden, Mulligan,Young, and many more. -------Original Message------- From: [email protected] Date: 11/14/05 10:39:27 To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [VALOUDOU-L] VA Books by Pat Duncan and Marty Hiatt Willow Bend Books carries a large assortment of Loudoun references, as well as other counties in Virginia and the entire country. Willow Bend Books: 65 E. Main St. Westminster, MD 21157-5026 Phones: 800-876-6103 410-876-6101 Fax: 410-871-2674 http://www.willowbend.net/index.asp questions: [email protected] Also check out the volunteer section of the Loudoun Co USGENWEB page at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~valoudou/lookups.htm Pat Duncan [email protected] ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dottie Himes" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, November 14, 2005 9:24 AM Subject: Re: [VALOUDOU-L] VA Books by Pat Duncan and Marty Hiatt > > Being that Marty Hiatt and Pat Duncan are two great genealogist and I am > rather a newbie, is there somewhere that I could find the lists of the > many books that they have written that have helped other Genealogists. > > Perhaps they may be of great help to my family seeking the Porter Family > connections. > > Thanks in advance. > > Dottie Porter Himes > > > > > Dottie Himes > Lewisport, KY 42351 > [email protected] ==== VALOUDOU Mailing List ==== To contact Listowner: Rena Worthen [email protected] Researching JEWEL in Loudoun Co.

I, too, want to add my congratulations to the many you are receiving, Pat. I am one of the many, many folks you have helped, and believe me, there could be no award great enough for someone who so unselfishly gives of her time and expertise. We truly appreciate you! Brenda in Altavista, VA

Wow Pat - congratulations on your well deserved award and promotion! I must mention though that I would have thought that there would have been more of a progression from Typing Fool to Queen of the Lookups. Perhaps gradual steps from Fool - like Genealogy Jester to Minister of Microfilms, then Documentation Diva advancing to Paperbound Princess - all before reaching the supreme title of Queen.... Oh well however you reached such a lofty title - it and the prestigious Loudoun History Award were clearly earned by your outstanding work and extraordinary generosity. Signing off with heartfelt applause you can't hear (but trust me I'm cheering) one of your biggest fans, Susan McIntyre Pat Duncan wrote: >I was truly honored to receive the award. Unfortunately, I was unable to receive it in person, > >Marty and I have been friends for years and mutually assist each other. She has now moved my status from TYPING FOOL to QUEEN OF THE LOOKUPS, which I take as quite a compliment. > > >

Congratulations Pat! I was there and was so pleased to meet your sister, who by the way, needs to be encouraged to get into this thing called genealogy. I wish you could have been there to enjoy it. You were nominated in good company with Judge Thomas Horne, Senior Judge of the Circuit Court. Keep up the good work you do each day. Jane Hirst Bogle Purcelville

Congratulations Pat! And many thanks for all your hard work and dedication in assisting us in our genealogical endeavors! -----Original Message----- From: Pat Duncan <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Mon, 14 Nov 2005 09:38:55 -0700 Subject: Re: [VALOUDOU-L] VA Books by Pat Duncan and Marty Hiatt Willow Bend Books carries a large assortment of Loudoun references, as well as other counties in Virginia and the entire country. Willow Bend Books: 65 E. Main St. Westminster, MD 21157-5026 Phones: 800-876-6103 410-876-6101 Fax: 410-871-2674 http://www.willowbend.net/index.asp questions: [email protected] Also check out the volunteer section of the Loudoun Co USGENWEB page at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~valoudou/lookups.htm Pat Duncan [email protected] ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dottie Himes" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, November 14, 2005 9:24 AM Subject: Re: [VALOUDOU-L] VA Books by Pat Duncan and Marty Hiatt > > Being that Marty Hiatt and Pat Duncan are two great genealogist and I am > rather a newbie, is there somewhere that I could find the lists of the > many books that they have written that have helped other Genealogists. > > Perhaps they may be of great help to my family seeking the Porter Family > connections. > > Thanks in advance. > > Dottie Porter Himes > > > > > Dottie Himes > Lewisport, KY 42351 > [email protected] ==== VALOUDOU Mailing List ==== To contact Listowner: Rena Worthen [email protected] Researching JEWEL in Loudoun Co.

Pat Duncan is well deserved of this award, and it is an honor to have her as a member of this group. Rena List adm. Rena Worthen [email protected] WHO, WHEN, and WHERE are the three essential ingredients for successful genealogical research! Genealogy without documentation is MYTHOLOGY Founder and President Craig - Botetourt Genealogy Club

Being that Marty Hiatt and Pat Duncan are two great genealogist and I am rather a newbie, is there somewhere that I could find the lists of the many books that they have written that have helped other Genealogists. Perhaps they may be of great help to my family seeking the Porter Family connections. Thanks in advance. Dottie Porter Himes Dottie Himes Lewisport, KY 42351 [email protected] I love my Family, Genealogy is Addictive but Fun: SURNAMES: Heim, Himes, Ahlers, Shroyer, Swadener /Burch, Clements, Hagan, Hutchins, Porter /Hayden, Mulligan,Young, and many more.

I would like to add my congratulations to those already offered for Pat Duncan. She has been extremely helpful in my searches over the years. Way to go, Pat. Charlie Templer

Many Thanks and Congratulations Pat Duncan..you have helped me many times....The Loudoun list is the best and most helpful ...so a Thank you to all of you from a "Rightmire sur-name" searcher who has a Loudoun County Virginia connection.... and trying to search from Nebraska ...Alice

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Willow Bend Books carries a large assortment of Loudoun references, as well as other counties in Virginia and the entire country. Willow Bend Books: 65 E. Main St. Westminster, MD 21157-5026 Phones: 800-876-6103 410-876-6101 Fax: 410-871-2674 http://www.willowbend.net/index.asp questions: [email protected] Also check out the volunteer section of the Loudoun Co USGENWEB page at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~valoudou/lookups.htm Pat Duncan [email protected] ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dottie Himes" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, November 14, 2005 9:24 AM Subject: Re: [VALOUDOU-L] VA Books by Pat Duncan and Marty Hiatt > > Being that Marty Hiatt and Pat Duncan are two great genealogist and I am > rather a newbie, is there somewhere that I could find the lists of the > many books that they have written that have helped other Genealogists. > > Perhaps they may be of great help to my family seeking the Porter Family > connections. > > Thanks in advance. > > Dottie Porter Himes > > > > > Dottie Himes > Lewisport, KY 42351 > [email protected]

How do I get removed from this list? Alice <[email protected]> wrote:Many Thanks and Congratulations Pat Duncan..you have helped me many times....The Loudoun list is the best and most helpful ...so a Thank you to all of you from a "Rightmire sur-name" searcher who has a Loudoun County Virginia connection.... and trying to search from Nebraska ...Alice ==== VALOUDOU Mailing List ==== Have you posted your Loudoun Co. surnames lately? New members are joining our mailing list every day. Be sure to periodically remind us of your Loudoun research interests. --------------------------------- Yahoo! FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click.

Yes, congratulations and Thank you for all of your hard work and helping everyone with questions..... You have helped more people than what you realize I believe. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Through Ms Duncan's efforts in aiding those of us who wade through the pitfalls of genealogy to record only the truth, she certainly has at least slowed those who seem determed to rewrite history The fact that Marty Hiatt, herself, has included her note of appreciation adds a further sheen to Pat's award. What a great group! Bob McArtor -------Original Message------- From: Sondra Foley Date: 11/14/05 08:24:00 To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [VALOUDOU-L] Duncan Award Congratulations Pat, I have several of Pat's books and do not know what I would have done without them, also Pat has been kind enough to help me personally with my research. Thank you Pat for all your hard work of the history Loudoun Co. as well as other counties in that area. Sondra ----- Original Message ----- From: "Marty Hiatt" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, November 14, 2005 5:12 AM Subject: [VALOUDOU-L] Duncan Award > Dear Readers, > > Yesterday Patricia B. Duncan was honored (in absentia) with a Loudoun > History Award. Thomas Balch Library selects 4 special people every year, > and recognizes their contribution to the history of Loudoun County. > I don't need to tell you OOTDs how helpful our Queen of Look-ups always > is, but I was amazed when her nominator, Bronwen Souders, totaled Pat's > efforts and said her publications amounted to 4,313 pages of information > used by local researchers and OOTDs (out-of-town descendants). > > Congratulations Pat, it is an honor well earned. > > > Ms. Marty Hiatt, CG > "Document what you find, listen to what you are told, and especially, love > and respect your work." John Morris > > CG is a service mark of the Board for Certification of Genealogists, > used under license after periodic evaluations by the Board. > > > ==== VALOUDOU Mailing List ==== > To contact Listowner: > Rena Worthen [email protected] > > ==== VALOUDOU Mailing List ==== The First Sunday in each month will set aside for a "Brick Wall" Roll Call Please always put the surname you seek in the subject and tell us something about your Brick Wall person.

To all those who have extended congratulations on my recent Loudoun History Award, many thanks. My work is indeed a labor of love. The people I have encountered along the way have made my efforts most rewarding. To have been nominated by Bronwen Souder and introduced at the ceremony by Marty Hiatt, both past recipients whom I hold in high regard, was quite an honor. The Thomas Balch Library, the host of the event, is an outstanding library with a superb staff. I must also recognize the Albuquerque Special Collections Library and the Library of Virginia whose services make my work possible. Unfortunately, living in New Mexico, I was unable to attend in person, but had my sister accept it in my stead. She remarked how friendly everyone was - something I have long known about genealogy people. I will continue to abstract Loudoun County records and hope that these works will provide information for all who seek their heritage in this beautiful historic Virginia location. Thank you, Pat Duncan [email protected] [my email address tells the true story] ----- Original Message ----- From: "Marty Hiatt" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, November 14, 2005 4:12 AM Subject: [VALOUDOU-L] Duncan Award > Dear Readers, > > Yesterday Patricia B. Duncan was honored (in absentia) with a Loudoun > History Award. Thomas Balch Library selects 4 special people every year, > and > recognizes their contribution to the history of Loudoun County. > I don't need to tell you OOTDs how helpful our Queen of Look-ups always > is, > but I was amazed when her nominator, Bronwen Souders, totaled Pat's > efforts > and said her publications amounted to 4,313 pages of information used by > local researchers and OOTDs (out-of-town descendants). > > Congratulations Pat, it is an honor well earned.

Hi Bob, Heard from Susan too this morning about the award. Thanks for the appreciation. I was truly honored to receive the award. Unfortunately, I was unable to receive it in person, but had my sister (who lives in Alexandria) accept it in my stead. She remarked how friendly everyone was - something I have long noticed about genealogy people. Marty and I have been friends for years and mutually assist each other. She has now moved my status from TYPING FOOL to QUEEN OF THE LOOKUPS, which I take as quite a compliment. Happy Thanksgiving, Pat ----- Original Message ----- From: "robertmcartor" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, November 14, 2005 6:34 AM Subject: Re: [VALOUDOU-L] Duncan Award > Through Ms Duncan's efforts in aiding those of us who wade through the > pitfalls of genealogy to record only the truth, > she certainly has at least slowed those who seem determed to rewrite > history > The fact that Marty Hiatt, herself, has > included her note of appreciation adds a further sheen to Pat's award. > What > a great group! Bob McArtor > > -------Original Message------- > > From: Sondra Foley > Date: 11/14/05 08:24:00 > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [VALOUDOU-L] Duncan Award > > Congratulations Pat, I have several of Pat's books and do not know what I > would have done without them, also Pat has been kind enough to help me > personally with my research. Thank you Pat for all your hard work of the > history Loudoun Co. as well as other counties in that area. > Sondra > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Marty Hiatt" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Monday, November 14, 2005 5:12 AM > Subject: [VALOUDOU-L] Duncan Award > > > > Dear Readers, > > > > Yesterday Patricia B. Duncan was honored (in absentia) with a Loudoun > > History Award. Thomas Balch Library selects 4 special people every year, > > and recognizes their contribution to the history of Loudoun County. > > I don't need to tell you OOTDs how helpful our Queen of Look-ups always > > is, but I was amazed when her nominator, Bronwen Souders, totaled Pat's > > efforts and said her publications amounted to 4,313 pages of information > > used by local researchers and OOTDs (out-of-town descendants). > > > > Congratulations Pat, it is an honor well earned. > > > > > > Ms. Marty Hiatt, CG > > "Document what you find, listen to what you are told, and especially, > > love > > and respect your work." John Morris > > > > CG is a service mark of the Board for Certification of Genealogists, > > used under license after periodic evaluations by the Board. > > > > > > ==== VALOUDOU Mailing List ==== > > To contact Listowner: > > Rena Worthen [email protected] > > > > > > > > ==== VALOUDOU Mailing List ==== > The First Sunday in each month will set aside for a "Brick Wall" Roll > Call > Please always put the surname you seek in the subject and tell us > something > about your Brick Wall person. > > > > > ==== VALOUDOU Mailing List ==== > To contact Listowner: > Rena Worthen [email protected] > Researching JEWEL in Loudoun Co. > >

Congratulations Pat, I have several of Pat's books and do not know what I would have done without them, also Pat has been kind enough to help me personally with my research. Thank you Pat for all your hard work of the history Loudoun Co. as well as other counties in that area. Sondra ----- Original Message ----- From: "Marty Hiatt" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, November 14, 2005 5:12 AM Subject: [VALOUDOU-L] Duncan Award > Dear Readers, > > Yesterday Patricia B. Duncan was honored (in absentia) with a Loudoun > History Award. Thomas Balch Library selects 4 special people every year, > and recognizes their contribution to the history of Loudoun County. > I don't need to tell you OOTDs how helpful our Queen of Look-ups always > is, but I was amazed when her nominator, Bronwen Souders, totaled Pat's > efforts and said her publications amounted to 4,313 pages of information > used by local researchers and OOTDs (out-of-town descendants). > > Congratulations Pat, it is an honor well earned. > > > Ms. Marty Hiatt, CG > "Document what you find, listen to what you are told, and especially, love > and respect your work." John Morris > > CG is a service mark of the Board for Certification of Genealogists, > used under license after periodic evaluations by the Board. > > > ==== VALOUDOU Mailing List ==== > To contact Listowner: > Rena Worthen [email protected] > >

Dear Readers, Yesterday Patricia B. Duncan was honored (in absentia) with a Loudoun History Award. Thomas Balch Library selects 4 special people every year, and recognizes their contribution to the history of Loudoun County. I don't need to tell you OOTDs how helpful our Queen of Look-ups always is, but I was amazed when her nominator, Bronwen Souders, totaled Pat's efforts and said her publications amounted to 4,313 pages of information used by local researchers and OOTDs (out-of-town descendants). Congratulations Pat, it is an honor well earned. Ms. Marty Hiatt, CG "Document what you find, listen to what you are told, and especially, love and respect your work." John Morris CG is a service mark of the Board for Certification of Genealogists, used under license after periodic evaluations by the Board.

Frecogs will repeat the event if it goes very well today - I am sure we will be improving from this first year. Pepper Scotto --------------- In a message dated 11/11/2005 10:36:55 PM Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: Does the FIREDOGS have this event every year? Unfortunately, I can not attend, but it sounds interesting. Teresia F. Scott Hamilton, VA