As admistrator of this list, I will allow some discussion one this subject, only as long
as everyone sters clear of making accusations towards anyone, or flaming. None of that
sort of thing will be allowed. Now... for my two cents worth...
I have purchased many books, cd's and have a couple of subscriptions. At the same
time, I have transcribed a few census records and some marriage records which are for
sale. I do profit from these items, and I also donate a percentage from sales of my books
and cd's to the Jay Co. Genealogical Society. The Genealogy Society cannot exist
without income from all of the materials they have for sale. Although I do contribute to
the Genealogical Society from sales of my materials, I also do profit from them, and I
don't feel a bit guilty about it. If I did not profit some (and believe me, it's
not much) from these things, I could not afford to take the time to do them. I work as a
K. J. (Karaoke Jockey) on the weekends. However, that does not support my family. So, if
I didn't profit a little from this sort of thing, I would need to find a dailey job to
support my family. Therefore, I would not be transcribing records, photographing all the
tombstones in the cemeteries i!
n the county, etc.
Now... as to donating resources such as my own or the Salamonie cemetery book to USGENWEB,
that makes these things public domain. Then what would happen is that someone would steal
these records and publish them using their own copyright. Once that information is placed
in public domain, it is there for the taking. What about supporting our own Genealogical
Societies? The people who did the Salamonie Cemetery book were kind enough to
"donate" that material to the Jay Co. Genealogical Society, and all proceeds go
to them. If it were posted on Genweb, we would be stealing money from the Genealogy
Society. They need this sort of thing to survive, and we need them. That brings about
another question.... Do we all belong to the Jay County Genealogy Society? They help us
all in many ways, whether we realize it or not. They charge a measley $10.00 per year to
be a member. Newsletters come out regularly. The answer query's. They are
constantly adding materials to their !
library. If you are not a member, please consider it.
Rex Bertram
PO Box 651
Redkey, IN 47373
Jay County Indiana Webpage co-ordinator
http://www.rootsweb.com/~injay/
Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, or Michigan research help
http://home.insightbb.com/~rexwb/index.htm
I do Free Genealogy Look-ups from many sources.
Check out my web page.
http://www.angelfire.com/in4/genealogyhelp/lookup.html
----- Original Message -----
From: JPM6966(a)aol.com
To: INJAY-L(a)rootsweb.com
Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2003 10:35 PM
Subject: Re: [INJAY] Salamonie
Does anyone ever think to donate these types of resources to the Jay Co.,IN
USGENWEB project. I get so discouraged at times that while so much work seems
to be getting done yet it all is being sold not shared. I am not just
complaining out of laziness or cheapness just out of genuine curiosity from someone
who has spent many many hours donating my time to transcribing records for the
genweb project because I believe in the mission of the usgenweb project.
Thank you,
Pati
In a message dated 6/26/03 10:46:24 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
rexwb(a)insightbb.com writes:
Hi all. It has been pointed out to me that I should make sure that
everyone is aware that Phyllis &Jay Franklin put together a great book of
transcriptions for the Salamonie Cemetery. The book includes some other information in
addition to the transcriptions from the stones, such as some marriages,
maiden names of women, etc. on some of the folks buried there. The book
includes all three cemeteries that are now referred to as Salamonie; i.e., includes
East Park, West Park, and Grandview. The book is available from the
Genealogy Society, and all proceeds from it go to the Genealogy Society. This, as
well as other Jay Co. research materials are listed on the Jay Co. Genealogy
Societies web page at
http://www.rootsweb.com/~injay/research/jaygene.htm If
you have ancestors buried at Salamonie, you'll find this book an excellent
source.
Rex Bertram
PO Box 651
Redkey, IN 47373
Jay County Indiana Webpage co-ordinator
http://www.rootsweb.com/~injay/
Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, or Michigan research help
http://home.insightbb.com/~rexwb/index.htm
I do Free Genealogy Look-ups from many sources.
Check out my web page.
http://www.angelfire.com/in4/genealogyhelp/lookup.html
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