THAT WAS VERY GOOD DEED. At 09:34 PM 7/13/00 -0500, you wrote: >Hi, > >I don't know if anyone has seen this or not but if you go to genealogy.com >and go the community source there is a vritual cemetery there. I have added >all my tombstone pictures I had. I had some Washburn's that were in my line >and I believe there were some already there. This is a really neat idea for >those that can not go across country or oceans to see head stones. Just >thought I would mention it. Have a great evening everyone.. > >Valeria >vreckert@indy.net > >

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Hi Susan. I'll try to make it to Milwaukee in 2002. John A. Maltby Redwood City, CA jamaltby@creative.net At 07:17 PM 7/13/2000 EDT, you wrote: >This seems to be a proposal going in too many directions. A business does >not open all its branch stores on the same day. Many businesses have failed >because they grew "too quickly" tried to do "too much". > >I think it is wonderful that through the technology of today we can be in >touch with and meet people that we never would have known about. Through >bulletin boards I have "friends" throughout the country. I just "met" a >"cousin" who lives in New Hampshire. I hope someday I may meet him in >person. I certainly want to share information with him in private e-mail and >snail mail. > >My suggestion about "getting together" at genealogy conference was aimed more >at the social aspect of meeting the people I converse with. I thought >perhaps it would be nice to put a face on the name of the people I have been >writing to. I recently attended the NGS conference in the States held in >Providence, RI. I had the great fortune of meeting John Maltby - hi John. > It was but for a few minutes, but I am glad to have a face to go with the >name, and I hope our paths will cross again. > >At that same conference I signed up for a luncheon (NEHGS) and another >attendee who I had e-mailed and snail mailed on another of my lines (OLDER of >New York) also attended. I got to meet her for the first time. We had >corresponded for 4 years, not just about genealogical information but also >family troubles and family joys. That new grandchild, her new project at >the historical society. > >I though if there was enough advance notice amongst us of a genealogical >conference that some of us might be attending anyway, we could all decide to >go on the "Thursday afternoon tour" and put a face on the names we see. We >are all involved in the research business on one level or another, attending >the lectures at conferences can give you new incite into how to approach the >particular problem we may be working on. They are geared toward every level >of researcher. The structure is already in place for meals, housing, >tours...and learning how to do better what we are trying to do. > > >I mentioned the Milwaukee 2002 NGS conference because it is far enough in the >future to make some plans for many of us to attend. It is more toward the >middle of the country. (2001 is in Portland, Oregon and a bit too far >away, since I don't fly I drive - leave me to my foibles) Besides by 2002 I >may actually have gotten up my courage to be one of the lectures at the >conference,,,,,and all my examples will be from the Washburn family! > >SIncerely > >Susan L. Bingler, CGRS > >

Hi, I don't know if anyone has seen this or not but if you go to genealogy.com and go the community source there is a vritual cemetery there. I have added all my tombstone pictures I had. I had some Washburn's that were in my line and I believe there were some already there. This is a really neat idea for those that can not go across country or oceans to see head stones. Just thought I would mention it. Have a great evening everyone.. Valeria vreckert@indy.net

In a message dated 7/13/2000 4:25:41 PM Pacific Daylight Time, SUSANLB@aol.com writes: << This seems to be a proposal going in too many directions. A business does not open all its branch stores on the same day. Many businesses have failed because they grew "too quickly" tried to do "too much." >> I agree with Susan. Taking it a bit slower and easier would be a much better approach. I, for one, would prefer to see the research again. This week has been nothing but the pros and cons of a Washburn society and not genealogy. While I think the idea of a society is fine, I also think that this list should be freed from the discussion of it. We, no doubt, have many Washburn descendants who aren't interested in joining a society of any kind. So, out of respect to them, let's take the Society discussion off the list. One person, who was "eager" to establish a society of Washburns, left the list a couple of days later! This is human nature and to be expected. Mac

Dear Chuck, I would be happy to help mail out newsletters, or anything along those lines. Peg Roberts

please remove me from your list ...thanks Chuck Washburn wrote: > Greetings Cousin(s), Thursday 13 July 2000 > > I have seen (and received personally) many notes of supporting the > creation of the "Proposed" Washburn Family Association. > > I have had many private discussions with those who have entertained > some "specific" ideas in how to begin to proceed with such a feat. > Those of you who wish to assist, all I ask, is to be a little patient. This > type of effort does not get rolling overnight. It takes much planning and > coordinating. Being a qualified historian as I am, I must take into account > any or all historic activities that previously took place in this same vain. > I have found out that there was (over 11 or 12 years ago) a Washburn family > "national" organization. Due to unseen circumstances, this previously > established group does not exist any more. I am currently in the process > of obtaining some valuable historic information in assisting us to form > our "new" Washburn Family Association. > > As for the Web Page idea. This is also a great idea. I am also moving ahead > with this area also. > > For those of you who are "serious" and wish to help, please send me > your interests well as stating your "personal" qualifications in how > you would be able to assist. > > My private e-mail: <histwash@thegrid.net> > > For those who are not so computer inclined, there are "also" other areas > that could be of help...i.e., building mailing lists, mailing out letters..etc. > Of course, our personal expenses and time would have to be realized. Until > there is any income to offset any expenses, we would have to do what we > could. As for me, my computer skills: Web Design, Data Base construction, > ..etc., would be on my time at no expense to anyone else. > > So...the offer is presented to you... > > If you are "serious" to accept....please let me know... > > Thank you, Cousin(s) > > Cousin Chuck

This seems to be a proposal going in too many directions. A business does not open all its branch stores on the same day. Many businesses have failed because they grew "too quickly" tried to do "too much". I think it is wonderful that through the technology of today we can be in touch with and meet people that we never would have known about. Through bulletin boards I have "friends" throughout the country. I just "met" a "cousin" who lives in New Hampshire. I hope someday I may meet him in person. I certainly want to share information with him in private e-mail and snail mail. My suggestion about "getting together" at genealogy conference was aimed more at the social aspect of meeting the people I converse with. I thought perhaps it would be nice to put a face on the name of the people I have been writing to. I recently attended the NGS conference in the States held in Providence, RI. I had the great fortune of meeting John Maltby - hi John. It was but for a few minutes, but I am glad to have a face to go with the name, and I hope our paths will cross again. At that same conference I signed up for a luncheon (NEHGS) and another attendee who I had e-mailed and snail mailed on another of my lines (OLDER of New York) also attended. I got to meet her for the first time. We had corresponded for 4 years, not just about genealogical information but also family troubles and family joys. That new grandchild, her new project at the historical society. I though if there was enough advance notice amongst us of a genealogical conference that some of us might be attending anyway, we could all decide to go on the "Thursday afternoon tour" and put a face on the names we see. We are all involved in the research business on one level or another, attending the lectures at conferences can give you new incite into how to approach the particular problem we may be working on. They are geared toward every level of researcher. The structure is already in place for meals, housing, tours...and learning how to do better what we are trying to do. I mentioned the Milwaukee 2002 NGS conference because it is far enough in the future to make some plans for many of us to attend. It is more toward the middle of the country. (2001 is in Portland, Oregon and a bit too far away, since I don't fly I drive - leave me to my foibles) Besides by 2002 I may actually have gotten up my courage to be one of the lectures at the conference,,,,,and all my examples will be from the Washburn family! SIncerely Susan L. Bingler, CGRS

Greetings, Thursday 13 July 2000 I agree with Cousin Mac... I shall depart this discussion of the organization of a Washburn Family Association from this list. I also agree with Cousin Mac that those that are not interested in such an organization would unsubscribe form this list. I would not want that as others would not gain by not having their inquiries. In the event that the Washburn Family Association does get off the ground...I'll shall make a formal announcement of it in the future. Thank's Mac for putting it straight!! And, many thanks to all of you who have contributed to this very "exciting" discussion! Cousin Chuck P.S. If there are any comments, please send to my private e-mail: <histwash@thegrid.net> ========================================================== >In a message dated 7/13/2000 4:25:41 PM Pacific Daylight Time, >SUSANLB@aol.com writes: > ><< > This seems to be a proposal going in too many directions. A business does > not open all its branch stores on the same day. Many businesses have failed > because they grew "too quickly" tried to do "too much." > >> >I agree with Susan. Taking it a bit slower and easier would be a much better >approach. I, for one, would prefer to see the research again. This week has >been nothing but the pros and cons of a Washburn society and not genealogy. >While I think the idea of a society is fine, I also think that this list >should be freed from the discussion of it. We, no doubt, have many Washburn >descendants who aren't interested in joining a society of any kind. So, out >of respect to them, let's take the Society discussion off the list. One >person, who was "eager" to establish a society of Washburns, left the list a >couple of days later! This is human nature and to be expected. > >Mac

Susan L. Bingler, CGRS wrote: >>>snip..<< >This seems to be a proposal going in too many directions. A business does >not open all its branch stores on the same day. Many businesses have failed >because they grew "too quickly" tried to do "too much". >>>snip..<< Greetings Cousin(s) Friday 13 July 2000 Just to respond to this statement as presented above. There are "no" branch stores and this is "not" a business!! We have to remember, it takes ideas to organize... and there are many out there to be sure! As the facts are in, the following seems to be the general wants: 1st: Some type of a "formal" Washburn family organization. 2nd: Family gatherings of some type to be able to "connect" with one another. 3rd: A Washburn Family Association web page. To me, these are the "basic" three ideas that have been presented to date. To be able to function at all, we need the ability to organize as a national family organization. And, from that, every thing else would come together. I for one, love my country and number two, love my family and am proud of "our" Washburn family heritage! We as as family have contributed much to this country of ours and to form such an association would be a credit to "all" of our beloved ancestors!!. I respect those who disagree with this entire idea. That is their choice. But, I know there are those out there that agree with me. And, there are those that probably are only into the family research for other motivations. Meeting at genealogical conferences is nice. It is great for those who can attend those functions. But, to have a organization just dedicated to the "wants" and "needs" of our Washburn family genealogy is something entirely different then attending a general genealogical conference. Regards, Cousin Chuck

I also would be very interested in the proposed Washburn Family Association. I have posted by genealogy to the 12 generation lists because of lack of documentation in the 5 to 7 generation range. But a Family Association might be just the answer to getting a clearer picture. I too would be willing to help in some small way. Diane (Washburn) Rice in Michigan

Greetings Cousin(s), Thursday 13 July 2000 I have seen (and received personally) many notes of supporting the creation of the "Proposed" Washburn Family Association. I have had many private discussions with those who have entertained some "specific" ideas in how to begin to proceed with such a feat. Those of you who wish to assist, all I ask, is to be a little patient. This type of effort does not get rolling overnight. It takes much planning and coordinating. Being a qualified historian as I am, I must take into account any or all historic activities that previously took place in this same vain. I have found out that there was (over 11 or 12 years ago) a Washburn family "national" organization. Due to unseen circumstances, this previously established group does not exist any more. I am currently in the process of obtaining some valuable historic information in assisting us to form our "new" Washburn Family Association. As for the Web Page idea. This is also a great idea. I am also moving ahead with this area also. For those of you who are "serious" and wish to help, please send me your interests well as stating your "personal" qualifications in how you would be able to assist. My private e-mail: <histwash@thegrid.net> For those who are not so computer inclined, there are "also" other areas that could be of help...i.e., building mailing lists, mailing out letters..etc. Of course, our personal expenses and time would have to be realized. Until there is any income to offset any expenses, we would have to do what we could. As for me, my computer skills: Web Design, Data Base construction, ..etc., would be on my time at no expense to anyone else. So...the offer is presented to you... If you are "serious" to accept....please let me know... Thank you, Cousin(s) Cousin Chuck

Please include me as one interested in The Washburn Family Association. Joanne Benne Member, Society of Mayflower Descendants

Hi Chuck, Amen, and I commend you for your familial, patriotic fervor!! March on, Cousin Nancy "Without family, we are nothing." ----- Original Message ----- From: Chuck Washburn <histwash@thegrid.net> To: <WASHBURN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 11, 2000 1:39 PM Subject: GRASS ROOTS: The WASHBURN Family Association > Greetings Washburn Cousin, Tuesday 11 July 2000 > > I have responded to all those who have shown an interest in the > "possibility" of the establishment of a "Washburn Family (National) > Association." > > Currently I am compiling the comments..etc., and I will be shortly > (within the next week) providing some sort of guide lines we can move > forward on. I hope to see more comments...either positive or negative > on this subject. I realize there are those who are just too busy to contribute > to such a task or those who don't have the interest to organize the > Washburn Family. > > My "personal" belief is that we as a family have seen our "historic" ties > back to the colonial period. WE as a family have contributed in many ways > in the establishment of our great nation from the Revolutionary period thru > the Civil War to the present. The genealogical circles always "plug in" our > family name of Washburn in many articles and publications. But, never has > there been a "national" organization to say we belonged as an organized > group like our other colonial brother's and sister's have...i.e., > Fuller, Bradford, > Soule, Cooke..etc. > > I say, let's take hold of our "famed" heritage and make our forefather's proud > of us and make our family known.....Let's create some history for our > generations > to come!! > > From a Cousin who is deeply interested in the establishment of a > "WASHBURN Family Association." > > Thank you!...Cousin Chuck > > Chuck Washburn > Member, Mayflower Society > General No. 47,000 > ----------------------------------- > Son's of the American Revolution > National No. 120026 > ------------------------------------------ > > >

Remove me from your mailing list, please.

The previous WASHBURN Family Association was run and conducted by Warren WASHBURN. When he retired and after his office was destroyed in a fire (all records destroyed), the Association fizzled. He ran many reunions for all and any WASHBURNS and the last reunion was held July 12th, 1987 in Haleyville, Alabama. My last contact with him was about 1995. If you wish me to contact him, I would do so, Chuck if you would like the honors, here is his address. If you would rather contact him by phone, e-mail me privately and I will supply you with a phone number. He at that time resided at WARREN G. WASHBURN RR 7 box 795 Haleyville, Alabama, 35565-8534 Sincerely, Ken Maxwell (WASHBURN) e-mail kenmax@eclipse.net Our Home Page http://millennium.fortunecity.com/ruthven/507/KenandSueMaxwellHome.htm

Count me in helping form an organization! Norm Merritt

I think the idea is great, as the Washburn descendants seem to have alot of stories and history to share. I set up a Washburn Family site at MyFamily.com a few weeks ago for the descendants of Eliphaz Washburn and Rowena Hill,(at present there are about 5 of us, descendants of Isaiah, William Henry Harrison, and Henry Clay Washburn, sons of Eliphaz and Rowena who were concentrated in Vermillion, Clay Co. South Dakota.) (Eliphaz and Rowena Washburn were from Vermont) And we have had alot of fun corresponding and sharing info on our individual branches, seems like the Washburns leave their mark on history, wherever they end up!! A Washburn Family Association sounds like a good thing, and certainly has my vote!! Sandra Ellington-Freeman

remove my name from your mailing list please............jim

Another vote for Barbara's proposal! E. Lawson