This list seems to be turning into a matter of prosopography (individual collective biography). Could list members recall that there are other places to discuss geneaology and antiquarian research as well. Could we focus on history, the individual interpretations of facts which can be verified? Someone's feelings about the memories that their relative had about what they understood to have happened in the past is rather far afield. Much of the family history discussed on this list is interesting, but really belongs elsewhere. Why don't some of the posters who constantly refer to their own family histories try to broaden the discussion to the ideas which that family history reflects. Thank you. (new thread to start soon) _________________________________________________________________ Local listings, incredible imagery, and driving directions - all in one place! http://maps.live.com/?wip=69&FORM=MGAC01