Hi Nancy - That is great! Thanks, Phyl in Reno ----- Original Message ----- From: "Nancie" <treebines@home.com> To: <WIRICHLA-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, December 06, 2001 9:41 AM Subject: [WIRICHLA] A GENEALOGIST'S CHRISTMAS EVE > > > (Author Unknown) > Twas the night before Christmas when all through the house > Not a creature was stirring, not even my spouse. > The dining room table with clutter was spread > Stacks of pedigree charts and with letters which said. . . > "Too bad about the data for which you just wrote > It sank in a storm on an ill-fated boat." > > Stacks of old copies of wills and the such > Were proof that my work had become much to much. > Our children were nestled all snug in their beds, > While visions of sugarplums danced in their heads. > And I at my table was ready to drop > >From work on my album with photos to crop. > > Christmas was here, and of such was my lot > That presents and goodies and toys I'd forgot. > Had I not been so busy with my grandparent's wills, > I'd not have forgotten to shop for such thrills. > While others bought gifts that would bring Christmas cheer; > I'd spent time researching those birth dates and years. > > While I was thus musing about my sad plight, > A strange noise on the lawn gave me such a great fright. > Away to the window I flew like a flash, > Tore open the drapes and then yanked up the sash. > When what to my wondering eyes should appear? > But an overstuffed sleigh and eight small reindeer. > > Up to the rooftop the reindeer they flew, > With a sleigh full of toys and old Santa Claus, too. > And then in a twinkle, I heard on the roof > The prancing and pawing of thirty-two hoofs. > Our TV antenna was no match for their horns, > And look at that roof with those hoof prints adorned! > > As I drew in my head, slamming it on the sash, > Down the cold chimney fell Santa - KER-RASH! > "Dear" Santa came down looking like a wreck. > Tracking soot on the carpet,(I could wring his short neck!) > Spotting my face, good old Santa could see > That I had no Christmas spirit, you'd have to agree. > > He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work > And filled all the stockings, (I felt like a jerk)! > Here was Santa, who'd brought us such gladness and joy; > When I'd been too busy for even one toy! > He spied my research on the table all spread > "A genealogist!" he cried! (My face burned bright red!) > > "Tonight I;ve met many like you," Santa grinned. > As he pulled from his sack a large book he had penned. > I gazed with amazement -- the cover it read > "Those Genealogy Lines for Which You Have Pled." > "I know what it's like being a genealogy bug," > He said as he gave me a great Santa Hug. > > "While the elves make the sleighful of toys that I carry, > I do my research in the North Pole Library! > A special treat I am thus able to bring > To genealogy folks who just can't find a thing. > Now off you must go off to your bed for a rest, > I'll clean up the house from this genealogy mess!" > > As I climbed up the stairs full of gladness and glee, > I looked back at Santa who'd brought so much to me. > While settling in bed, I heard Santa's clear whistle, > To his team, then they rose like the down of a thistle. > And I heard him exclaim as he flew out of sight, > > "Family History is Fun! > Merry Christmas! Goodnight!" > > > > Nancie L Dobyns > > > ==== WIRICHLA Mailing List ==== > Search the list archives: > http://searches2.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl - put WIRICHLA for > the name of the list > >

(Author Unknown) Twas the night before Christmas when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even my spouse. The dining room table with clutter was spread Stacks of pedigree charts and with letters which said. . . "Too bad about the data for which you just wrote It sank in a storm on an ill-fated boat." Stacks of old copies of wills and the such Were proof that my work had become much to much. Our children were nestled all snug in their beds, While visions of sugarplums danced in their heads. And I at my table was ready to drop >From work on my album with photos to crop. Christmas was here, and of such was my lot That presents and goodies and toys I'd forgot. Had I not been so busy with my grandparent's wills, I'd not have forgotten to shop for such thrills. While others bought gifts that would bring Christmas cheer; I'd spent time researching those birth dates and years. While I was thus musing about my sad plight, A strange noise on the lawn gave me such a great fright. Away to the window I flew like a flash, Tore open the drapes and then yanked up the sash. When what to my wondering eyes should appear? But an overstuffed sleigh and eight small reindeer. Up to the rooftop the reindeer they flew, With a sleigh full of toys and old Santa Claus, too. And then in a twinkle, I heard on the roof The prancing and pawing of thirty-two hoofs. Our TV antenna was no match for their horns, And look at that roof with those hoof prints adorned! As I drew in my head, slamming it on the sash, Down the cold chimney fell Santa - KER-RASH! "Dear" Santa came down looking like a wreck. Tracking soot on the carpet,(I could wring his short neck!) Spotting my face, good old Santa could see That I had no Christmas spirit, you'd have to agree. He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work And filled all the stockings, (I felt like a jerk)! Here was Santa, who'd brought us such gladness and joy; When I'd been too busy for even one toy! He spied my research on the table all spread "A genealogist!" he cried! (My face burned bright red!) "Tonight I;ve met many like you," Santa grinned. As he pulled from his sack a large book he had penned. I gazed with amazement -- the cover it read "Those Genealogy Lines for Which You Have Pled." "I know what it's like being a genealogy bug," He said as he gave me a great Santa Hug. "While the elves make the sleighful of toys that I carry, I do my research in the North Pole Library! A special treat I am thus able to bring To genealogy folks who just can't find a thing. Now off you must go off to your bed for a rest, I'll clean up the house from this genealogy mess!" As I climbed up the stairs full of gladness and glee, I looked back at Santa who'd brought so much to me. While settling in bed, I heard Santa's clear whistle, To his team, then they rose like the down of a thistle. And I heard him exclaim as he flew out of sight, "Family History is Fun! Merry Christmas! Goodnight!" Nancie L Dobyns

Uploaded this AM - Chapter 5 - The War of 1812-15 from the History of Crawford County. As this was a large chapter I had to split it. http://www.rootsweb.com/~wicrawfo/chap5.htm Tim

I am looking for any descendants that might have information on the family of John Lafayette Harrison. I know he was married at the time he was killed in a train accident in the 1870s. His wife last name was Tomas and her maiden name I believe was Sumler. I want to find the children and grandchildren of this couple. I believe they stayed in Richland County Wisconsin , but I do not know for sure Can you help me.

Love you Tim. God grant you many more years to "do unto others" as you have been doing. Sincerely, Rita > -----Original Message----- > From: Tim Stowell [mailto:tstowell@chattanooga.net] > Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2001 11:07 PM > To: WIRICHLA-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [WIRICHLA] Thanksgiving > > > At 12:13 PM 11/23/01 -0600, Terry wrote: > >A round of applause for Tim. > > Ah shucks, just doing my service for the community. > > >Very few of us know what he does for others as well. I was searching for > >relatives in records in a county in North Dakota. Guess who did > that site > >as well. I don't know how many or which ones but he does much more than > >Richland Co., Wis. > > http://www.rootsweb.com/~gacoweta/sites/index.htm - for that answer. > > >http://www.mccallie.org/tstowell/ Is this our Tim? > > That would be me. > > >Christmas is coming up. What shall we get him? > > I have strong attachments to a stick and a box, which one year my wife did > in fact give me for Christmas. > > I've got 5 transcribers now, assisting me with Richland Co, so that > should allow items to get to the website a bit faster. > > I suppose in the end all I care to ask for Christmas is another > year of good > health so I can continue serving ya'll. > > Tim > > > > ==== WIRICHLA Mailing List ==== > Search the list archives: > http://searches2.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl - put WIRICHLA for > the name of the list >

One more apology. I'm sorry I sent off my response before I read further. I was catching up after not reading my e-mail for awhile. Terry, thanks for your honesty and Tim, I appreciate you all the more. Susan -----Original Message----- From: Tim Stowell [mailto:tstowell@chattanooga.net] Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2001 12:49 AM To: WIRICHLA-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [WIRICHLA] topics of discussion As stated when one joins this list - this list is for the discussion of items pertaining mainly to genealogy but will allow for some history as it pertains to Richland County, Wisconsin. I've only had to step into lists as an administrator 2 or 3 times in the last 5 years - so most folks understand and abide by the rules. As Terry has apologized for his mistake (and we all make them) I consider his post a dead issue - other than to say to you all, watch what you post - for not all folks on all lists will treat you so kind as the folks here did. Current politics and/or religious postings not in the context of Richland County history or genealogy are best discussed elsewhere. As for other remarks of an unkind nature, please desist from using such on the list. If you disapprove of a post so vehemently, please send your message privately. Every once in a great while, I may post a warning about a virus - as this past weekend a new variation of an old virus cropped up and is still beating on my door. I also from time to time send a message to subscribers of how many folks are here, but this will be the exception rather than the rule. Other than that keep your cards and letters coming! Thanks, Tim ==== WIRICHLA Mailing List ==== Search the list archives: http://searches2.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl - put WIRICHLA for the name of the list

I agree. This does not belong here. Regardless if one agrees with you or not, it's not appropriate. Susan -----Original Message----- From: Kris Rein [mailto:gardeningk@home.com] Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2001 7:30 AM To: WIRICHLA-L@rootsweb.com Subject: RE: [WIRICHLA] Fw: FORWARD: HUMAN CLONING ALERT I do not agree with this type of message on "genealogy" specific message board. Kris -----Original Message----- From: Terry Bell [mailto:terrybell@tds.net] Sent: Monday, November 26, 2001 9:41 PM To: WIRICHLA-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [WIRICHLA] Fw: FORWARD: HUMAN CLONING ALERT Importance: High ----- Original Message ----- From: "Petition For Life" <autosend21@grassfire.net> To: <terrybell@tds.net> Sent: Monday, November 26, 2001 5:34 AM Subject: FORWARD: HUMAN CLONING ALERT | | (FORWARD TO YOUR FRIENDS!) | | | | Dear friends, | | Researchers just announced that they have created the first | cloned human embryos, which they are saying is "not a human | life." I am greatly disturbed by this news. | | Very soon, the U.S. Senate will vote on human cloning. I have | signed the Petition For Life which calls for a ban on human | embryo cloning and am asking you to join me in taking a stand | for the unborn by signing as well. | | We want to deliver 250,000 petitions to the U.S. Senate as soon | as possible. | | Please help. | | Sincerely, | | | Terry Bell | | P.S. Click here to join the 188,043 who have already | signed: | | http://gfir.ws/21.asp?PID=1239360&P=1 | | (AOL Users click the line below, all others use the above link: ) | <a href="http://gfir.ws/21.asp?PID=1239360&P=1">Click here</a> | Don't believe it? http://www.advancedcell.com/ ==== WIRICHLA Mailing List ==== Search the list archives: http://searches2.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl - put WIRICHLA for the name of the list ==== WIRICHLA Mailing List ==== Search the list archives: http://searches2.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl - put WIRICHLA for the name of the list

As stated when one joins this list - this list is for the discussion of items pertaining mainly to genealogy but will allow for some history as it pertains to Richland County, Wisconsin. I've only had to step into lists as an administrator 2 or 3 times in the last 5 years - so most folks understand and abide by the rules. As Terry has apologized for his mistake (and we all make them) I consider his post a dead issue - other than to say to you all, watch what you post - for not all folks on all lists will treat you so kind as the folks here did. Current politics and/or religious postings not in the context of Richland County history or genealogy are best discussed elsewhere. As for other remarks of an unkind nature, please desist from using such on the list. If you disapprove of a post so vehemently, please send your message privately. Every once in a great while, I may post a warning about a virus - as this past weekend a new variation of an old virus cropped up and is still beating on my door. I also from time to time send a message to subscribers of how many folks are here, but this will be the exception rather than the rule. Other than that keep your cards and letters coming! Thanks, Tim

Saint Bridget Cemetery has been added. http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~richlandwi/ Lori lori@monticellowi.com http://www.monticellowi.com/RichlandCo/ Richland County, WI Genealogy http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~richlandwi/ Richland County, WI Cemeteries

At 12:13 PM 11/23/01 -0600, Terry wrote: >A round of applause for Tim. Ah shucks, just doing my service for the community. >Very few of us know what he does for others as well. I was searching for >relatives in records in a county in North Dakota. Guess who did that site >as well. I don't know how many or which ones but he does much more than >Richland Co., Wis. http://www.rootsweb.com/~gacoweta/sites/index.htm - for that answer. >http://www.mccallie.org/tstowell/ Is this our Tim? That would be me. >Christmas is coming up. What shall we get him? I have strong attachments to a stick and a box, which one year my wife did in fact give me for Christmas. I've got 5 transcribers now, assisting me with Richland Co, so that should allow items to get to the website a bit faster. I suppose in the end all I care to ask for Christmas is another year of good health so I can continue serving ya'll. Tim

This is not the place to promote a political agenda so knock it off. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Terry Bell" <terrybell@tds.net> To: <WIRICHLA-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, November 26, 2001 7:40 PM Subject: [WIRICHLA] Fw: FORWARD: HUMAN CLONING ALERT > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Petition For Life" <autosend21@grassfire.net> > To: <terrybell@tds.net> > Sent: Monday, November 26, 2001 5:34 AM > Subject: FORWARD: HUMAN CLONING ALERT > > > | > | (FORWARD TO YOUR FRIENDS!) > | > | > | > | Dear friends, > | > | Researchers just announced that they have created the first > | cloned human embryos, which they are saying is "not a human > | life." I am greatly disturbed by this news. > | > | Very soon, the U.S. Senate will vote on human cloning. I have > | signed the Petition For Life which calls for a ban on human > | embryo cloning and am asking you to join me in taking a stand > | for the unborn by signing as well. > | > | We want to deliver 250,000 petitions to the U.S. Senate as soon > | as possible. > | > | Please help. > | > | Sincerely, > | > | > | Terry Bell > | > | P.S. Click here to join the 188,043 who have already > | signed: > | > | http://gfir.ws/21.asp?PID=1239360&P=1 > | > | (AOL Users click the line below, all others use the above link: ) > | <a href="http://gfir.ws/21.asp?PID=1239360&P=1">Click here</a> > | > Don't believe it? > http://www.advancedcell.com/ > > > ==== WIRICHLA Mailing List ==== > Search the list archives: > http://searches2.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl - put WIRICHLA for > the name of the list > > >

Terry, you have apologized more than enough times.. Maybe the problem is that you do such an outstanding job that some of these people can't understand that you could make a mistake...? I would defy any of them to honestly say that they have NEVER sent a message to the wrong address!! And... even if you had intended to send it to us, so what is the BIG deal??? Judy Terry Bell wrote: > I continue to apologize for my honest error. > > Terry > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "GRWeddle" <grweddle@televar.com> > To: <WIRICHLA-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2001 10:13 PM > Subject: Re: [WIRICHLA] Fw: FORWARD: HUMAN CLONING ALERT > > | Perhaps, in our postings to this list, we can be a little more civil and > | understanding. Although I would agree that a genealogy list should stick > to > | genealogy, when I first saw the message from Terry it appeared to be a > | serious enough issue and a turning point for all of mankind, with huge > | social implications, that it seemed pertinent. Think especially of what > | implications it could have to GENEALOGY! (I'd like to see that clone's > | family tree!!!!!) Regardless, comments by SRobert362 were very > inappropriate > | and tactless. Please be kind. Did there even need to be a comment about it > | initially? I don't think so....... > | > | > | ==== WIRICHLA Mailing List ==== > | Search the list archives: > | http://searches2.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl - put WIRICHLA for > | the name of the list > | > > ==== WIRICHLA Mailing List ==== > Search the list archives: > http://searches2.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl - put WIRICHLA for > the name of the list

I continue to apologize for my honest error. Terry ----- Original Message ----- From: "GRWeddle" <grweddle@televar.com> To: <WIRICHLA-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2001 10:13 PM Subject: Re: [WIRICHLA] Fw: FORWARD: HUMAN CLONING ALERT | Perhaps, in our postings to this list, we can be a little more civil and | understanding. Although I would agree that a genealogy list should stick to | genealogy, when I first saw the message from Terry it appeared to be a | serious enough issue and a turning point for all of mankind, with huge | social implications, that it seemed pertinent. Think especially of what | implications it could have to GENEALOGY! (I'd like to see that clone's | family tree!!!!!) Regardless, comments by SRobert362 were very inappropriate | and tactless. Please be kind. Did there even need to be a comment about it | initially? I don't think so....... | | | ==== WIRICHLA Mailing List ==== | Search the list archives: | http://searches2.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl - put WIRICHLA for | the name of the list |

I couldn't agree with GR Weddle more!! We have been told a number of times that we were sent the human cloning alert in error, so what more needs to be said??? This is the best web site on the internet, with the hardest workers there are, so they are human and make a mistake??? And will someone please tell me how the Blacks got involved in this?? Judy GRWeddle wrote: > Perhaps, in our postings to this list, we can be a little more civil and > understanding. Although I would agree that a genealogy list should stick to > genealogy, when I first saw the message from Terry it appeared to be a > serious enough issue and a turning point for all of mankind, with huge > social implications, that it seemed pertinent. Think especially of what > implications it could have to GENEALOGY! (I'd like to see that clone's > family tree!!!!!) Regardless, comments by SRobert362 were very inappropriate > and tactless. Please be kind. Did there even need to be a comment about it > initially? I don't think so....... > > ==== WIRICHLA Mailing List ==== > Search the list archives: > http://searches2.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl - put WIRICHLA for > the name of the list

I'd move back. but I have a house here in minnesota.... however if the job market doesn't change......... ----- Original Message ----- From: <SRobert362@aol.com> To: <WIRICHLA-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2001 7:33 PM Subject: Re: [WIRICHLA] Fw: FORWARD: HUMAN CLONING ALERT | lol Katy with you live in Richland Center get out all move back you are in | the old age of RICHLAND CENTER | | | ==== WIRICHLA Mailing List ==== | Search the list archives: | http://searches2.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl - put WIRICHLA for | the name of the list |

now now I apologized for my mistake. And that is what it was.....a mistake. Hate blacks? I'm color blind. Terry ----- Original Message ----- From: <SRobert362@aol.com> To: <WIRICHLA-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2001 7:29 PM Subject: Re: [WIRICHLA] Fw: FORWARD: HUMAN CLONING ALERT | LOL good old Richland Center still in the year 1920, wake up people i still | think you guys hate the blacks GOD WAKE UP | | | ==== WIRICHLA Mailing List ==== | Search the list archives: | http://searches2.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl - put WIRICHLA for | the name of the list |

I agree 100% with Kris below. Please limit posts on this list to genealogy. As I assume you understand, not everyone agrees with your (or my) opinion on this or any other matter, thankfully. Kevin Jacobson > I think it's everyone's responsibility to get the word out about it and to be heard in stopping this abomination to God. We have the right and the responsibility to speak out at every opportunity. > > Liberals have too long been the only ones allowed to speak their minds. Now it's time for those of us who believe God is the only Supreme Being to stand up and be counted for HIM. > > > > I do not agree with this type of message on "genealogy" specific message > board. > > Kris >

lol Katy with you live in Richland Center get out all move back you are in the old age of RICHLAND CENTER

LOL good old Richland Center still in the year 1920, wake up people i still think you guys hate the blacks GOD WAKE UP

Hi everyone, What a mess the last chat room was at Beseen.com. I think I have this one under control. Tonight, 8PM CST is a test run. If this one works, we can all get together. Please be understanding. <A HREF="http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~djnsl/ChatRoom.html">Richland County Genealogy Chat Room</A> If the hyperlink doesn't work, just copy and paste the following script. http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~djnsl/ChatRoom.html Thanks so much, Dennis