In a message dated 10/29/98 8:25:43 AM Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: << Since i mentioned gratitude , I might as well get in more hot water by saying that if it weren't for DOT,N2ANCESTRY,SIXCATPACK and so many others, I would be nowhere in my research and I thank you from the bottom of my heart. I wish I could return the favors you have done for me. God bless all of you and I hope to hear that you have found your elusive ones real soon >> Hi Sandi! I'd like to jump in that hot water with you! I owe these people more than words can ever say. I have no West Virginia resources available to me and yet have several family lines in Wayne County (and am finding more connections all the time! I must be related to everyone in Wayne County by the looks of things! <G>) I'd like to add Sandy Thacker to that list and hope she returns soon. I'd also like to add that Steph (N2ANCESTRY) is THE BEST lookup volunteer I have ever encountered! She went unbelievably above and beyond my original request and entered into my search with an energy and excitement that made me feel as if my names were hers too! She gave me the most wonderful missing pieces - things I had believed I'd NEVER be able to find. She didn't let the research go by just responding to my initial request. She kept searching and searching and digging and digging and my debt to her is immense! All of the wonderful people you listed and the others on this list are amazing! I don't think any of us can ever hear enough "good news" so I, for one, am glad you wrote! It gave me a chance to add my thanks as well! Sincerely, Donna