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