Maybe the criticisms of the various databases should be off limits like the Civil War and Jefferson-Hemmings discussions. Minds wont be changed nor problems solved by dwelling here. The point is that just because it is in writing doesn't mean it is true! I think we all lament the misguided soul who misinterpreted some evidence years ago and put it in writing only to have it repeated in various family histories to the point where it is now 'fact' and very much wrong. I still need to see the proof. John -----Original Message----- From: Research and writing about Virginia genealogy and family history. [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Tarter, Brent (LVA) Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2008 6:56 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: About Ancestry.com etc. Let's please not get into repetitious criticisms of commercial online databases so far that we begin criticizing one another. The benefits and limitations of them have been pretty thorougly discussed by now. Brent Tarter The Library of Virginia [log in to unmask] To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-roots.html