I think most of us have used "professionals" (and I use that term
loosely) at one time or another but their research is not on a "personal
level" and they have rules we must follow and have a minimum charge
(costly).

Why should Frank Murray or any one else who picks up small change and is
always available
on a personal level.  We don't have to fill out any forms or send money
in advance.

We all know there are Lists of supposedly skilled researchers but even
then, whoever posts the lists does not guarantee the skill of the
researcher.

I see no problem with anyone who belongs on the list stating when they
are going to some Library for research and giving the date.
They can have a signature (tagline) below their name that will
point out who or what they are doing.  I see that on sites all the time.
I know this is an "off topic" now but  what is stated in this email that
Mr. Murray should do to get on the Lists is not worth it to him.
Besides we don't want a "professional".....we want one of "us"  who
knows what a brick wall is and will  get in there and dig for the
information.
----- Original Message -----
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To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2003 3:01 PM
Subject: Re: Research Assistance


> I have just returned home from Richmond where I stayed in Roslyn while
VIGR
> was taking place. VIGR is put on by the Virginia Genealogical Society
every
> year and teaches methodology on beginner and advanced levels. It last
four days.
> This is my way of saying I  missed the  on going discussion of
postings to the
> list advertising ones services. So I may be jumping in a little late.
>

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