I usually try to stay out of these types of "discussions". But, I am on a number of lists and have seen people on a select few get publicly chastised because of something they thought would help there fellow researchers. Regardless if someone else thinks that another work is more "accurate" or more "complete" than others, then why not just state that there is another source available, rather than saying someone elses work is "inaccurate". People will not have to choose sides and we all can benefit from other sources of information. I have received help from Julie and I am thankful for that help and I have also looked at Dale's site and I have looked at other sites for WV marriages. Thanks to all who have helped me with my brick walls. If Genealogists can't get along, then the world is truly doomed. Gary Coleman ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kathy" To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2001 2:26 PM Subject: MASON COUNTY MARRIAGE RECORDS > I just wanted to let everyone know that although Dale is trying to be helpful in posting the marriages for Mason County, WV there is only one complete "accurate" work covering all the marriages up to 1915. Further it is the only book used by the Mason County Clerks office at Point Pleasant WV. It was done by Julie Chapin Hesson and is called "Mason County, West Virginia Marriages, 1806 to 1915". Julie spent many hours, days, and months checking the record books which was not an easy job. If anyone should be given praise and thanks for their time and effort it should be Julie. She undertook a most difficult task and did an exemplary job in producing the most accurate information possible. Further she has made it available for a reasonable cost. It has been reprinted twice and each time it sells out. Lastly, she has very generously allowed the book to be used as a source for free marriage lookups for the West Virginia Gen Web page and often answers queries from the WV Mason Co mailing list herself. My sincere thanks and appreciation to Julie.