Yes..and Yes.  I had referenced the older volumes years ago and now, with
the 4th edition, it finally has what I needed in the order I needed it and
then more!

On Wed, Apr 11, 2012 at 8:37 AM, Gale Fuller <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Sally, I am the registrar for my Colonial Dames XVIIC chapter and it is
> recommended we use the last edition.  Even with different authors, the last
> editions are usually the most accurate. Incorrect or missing information
> from previous editions can be cleared us. I know there are omissions on one
> of my lines that connects to the Clay's.  The information has just never
> been looked for as it is very available. The authors are looking at the
> surname that they are writing about and not 3 or 4 generations later that
> the line branches out to, so be careful there.
> However in looking for my Green's, I checked each of the volumes, not
> editions, but volumes of the 4th edition, and there was on page that
> mentioned the name Green in one book. So I looked. And low and behold there
> was the whole Harwood line which I had not tracked to that point. So
> treasures are among these very excellent books.
> Gale
>
> -----Original Message----- From: Sally Phillips
> Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2012 5:28 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Adventurers of Purse and Person
>
> This book was recommended on this list weeks (or maybe months) ago.  I
> have a free day tomorrow and would like to check it out at my local
> genealogical library (Fairfax Regional).  Their catalog lists a 1st, 2nd,
> 3rd, and 4th edition, all by different authors.  What am I looking at?  Is
> one edition better than the other.  Should I assume the 4th edition is the
> best?  Or maybe one particular author is more authoritative?  Any
> recommendations? Thanks for your help.  Sally Phillips
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