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Hi,
I don't have any further info on Eleanor SCOTT, but I do have a John
BOWEN in my database, he was married to my Great Grandmother Caroline REDNOUR's
sister Marther REDNOUR. This John BOWEN was b. 1842 IN and they lived in
Freedom, IN as well. Wonder if he's connected to your family? I have no
further info on him, sorry.
Nj
.............................original messages.................
NJ and Charlotte,
We have corresponded in "distant" past on Scott line. Am still
researching an Eleanor Scott, b: ca 1790 possibly in PA. Believe her
to be related to the mix of Arthur and Alexander Scotts of that era.
The family was in Monroe Co OH before moving to Owen Co IN and also
settling in Freedom area. Am wondering if either of you have
encountered Eleanor in more recent research. Eleanor married John
Bowen (b: ca 1788 in PA). I have the Bowen family documented from
John Bowen forward, but have never been able to fully place Eleanor
in her correct family. The Arthur and Alexander Scotts were
neighbors of John Bowen and one Scott was administrator of his estate
after John's son John withdrew as administrator. The Bowen family and
presumably Eleanor arrived in Owen Co around 1823.
On Feb 20, 2008, at 8:39 AM, VWhite0901(a)aol.com wrote:
>
>
> Charlotte,
> My Scott family lived in Franklin Twp, of Owen Co. primarily
> in Freedom,
> IN. This is the line of John SCOTT b. 1790 Ireland m. Ellen
> BEAVER b.1802
> PA, they had 14 children. I do have 9 John Scott's in my
> database, but none
> of them are your John Ezra SCOTT. A son of my John SCOTT, also
> John SCOTT
> b.Aug 1826 Carroll Co.OH did move his family to Kansas, Coyville,
> Wilson Co.
> they were out there by 1885.
>
> Wish I had been able to help you out more, but their are
> several other
> great Scott researchers who follow this list, so possibly one of
> them might
> have something to help you out. Good Luck,
> Nj
> .....................................original
> message....................
>
> TO: N.J.Skinner White
>
> I, too, have a SCOTT family branch. My great great grandmother,
> Frances
> (Norris) Moore (1847-1889), a widow, married John Ezra Scott (about
> 1850-after
> 1885) in 1878 in Owen County, IN. They had 3 children: Jennie,
> born 1879;
> Ezra, born 1882; and Albert, born 1885. They lived in Franklin
> Twp., Owen
> County, IN, in 1880. Later they moved to Kansas. Fannie is
> buried in
> Atchison
> County, KS. I don't know what became of John Scott, son Ezra or son
> Albert.
> I would also like to know more about Jennie, who lived in
> Whiting, Kansas,
> for many years.
>
> Charlotte Henley
>
>
N.J.Skinner White : vwhite0901(a)aol.com
_My Family Tree Page_
(http://hometown.aol.com/vwhite0901/myhomepage/heritage.html) & _My Family and more_
(http://hometown.aol.com/vwhite0901/myhomepage/family.html)
"Remember the days of old; consider the generations long past."
(Deuteronomy 32:7a)
**************Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL Living.
(http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-please-your-picky-eater/rachel-campos-...
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This is the family I am researching that had Owen County ties. Does anyone on the list know anything about them? I have some info on the Waggoner and Turner families. And I have a lot of information on the John Jacob Welty family. Any other info would be gratefully accepted-and I'll thank the person who gives it to me. :)
Nancy Welty Ross
==========================================================================================
Husband: Daniel WELTY
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Birth: 1809 Cumberland, Adams, Pennsylvania, United States
Death: 1891
Marriage: 5 Apr 1839 Tuscarawas, OH
Father: Michael WELTY (1759-1815)
Mother: Catharine ? ( - )
Other spouse: Elizabeth ? ( - )
Marriage: Bet 1857 & 1870Owen, Indiana
==========================================================================================
Wife: Louisa WHALING
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Birth: 1818
Death: 3 Aug 1867 Owen, Indiana
Burial: Christian Cemetery, Marian Township, Owen, Indiana, Uni
Father: Jacob WHALING ( - )
Mother:
==========================================================================================
Children
==========================================================================================
1 M DeLafayette WELTY
Birth: 1841 Ohio, USA
Military: 29 Jul 1861 Company I, 19th Infantry Regiment, Indiana; the Civil W
Residence: 1880 Proprietor of Saw Mill; Chelsea, Butler, Kansas, United
Spouse: Elizabeth E ? ( - )
Marriage: Indiana, USA
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2 F Hester Ann WELTY
Birth: bet 1843-1853 Tuscararus County, Ohio, USA
Death: bet 1910-1920 Clay, Indiana, United States
Spouse: David WAGONER (1850-1920)
Marriage: 4 May 1870 Owen, Indiana
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3 F Mariah Elizabeth WELTY
Birth: 1844
Spouse: John W. RAWLEY ( - )
Marriage: 4 Oct 1866 Owen, Indiana
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
4 F Mary C WELTY
Birth: 1845
Spouse: Aaron DRAKE ( - )
Marriage: 28 Jul 1861 Owen, Indiana
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
5 F Martha(Mattie) Jane WELTY
Birth: 1850
Spouse: unknown HEMPHILL ( - )
Marriage:
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6 F Sarah R. WELTY
Birth: 1852
Spouse: unknown STROPE ( - )
Marriage:
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
7 F Christina L. (Tine) WELTY
Birth: 1856
Death: aft 1933 Kansas
Spouse: William TURNER (1845- )
Marriage:
Spouse: Wyatt B. DOWNER ( -1933)
Marriage:
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
8 M George H WELTY
Birth: 1860 Indiana, United States
Census: 1880 Clay, Indiana, United States
Census: 1910 212 E. Park St, Pittsburg, Crawford, Kansas
Census: 1920 Pittsburg, Crawford, Kansas
Spouse: Bell ? ( - )
Marriage: Kansas?
Spouse: Aleathea PATTERSON (1869-1914)
Marriage: Illinois
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
9 M John Jacob WELTY
Birth: 12 Mar 1865 Lancaster, Morgan Co, IN
Death: 18 Sep 1941 heart attack; Monmouth, Il
Burial: Monmouth Cemetery, Section 18, Monmouth, Warren, Illin
Occupation: @1895-1940 owner of a used and new furniture store called JJ Welty
Spouse: Ida Bell ALLEN (1871-1965)
Marriage: 4 Dec 1888 White Hall, Greene Co., Il
==========================================================================================
In my genealogical infancy, I too shared information, some personal. I was shocked and more than dismayed to find it on the internet, complete with my address and phone number. In my anger I wrote a scathing e-mail to the person who had posted the information. Now, I know not to include personal info, and I never share information that I don't want posted. And I feel ashamed of myself for being so trusting-and for being so rude.
Nancy Welty Ross
----- Original Message -----
From: Claire Field<mailto:claire@fiber.net>
To: inowen(a)rootsweb.com<mailto:inowen@rootsweb.com>
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 10:49 AM
Subject: Re: [INOWEN] Mailing List Etiquette
Personal experience: Before knowing anything about how to do research, I
paid $200 for some genealogy info about 12 years ago and was thrilled to
get it. A year later I took a genealogy class and was asked where the
proof was to the names and dates - so I began learning how to research
to prove the names and information. Lo and behold just one generation
back Ludwig was listed as the father where in fact he was the brother,
thus throwing everything else off. But, at least the names and places
were clues as to who and where to look.
I quickly wrote the man who had sold me the information - expressing my
thanks, again, for his work and willingness to share, and included the
proof of my research and showed the needed corrections. He was an older
man, and had apparently mis-read his notes he had translated from
German. We were both glad to move forward with our work. It was worth
the $200 to get me to learn to do my own digging. (No, I didn't ask for
a refund. It was the error that has made me the researcher that I am
today.)
Hi All,
Sometimes we share info with people who then share it with OTHERS who post
it on the internet. So, sometimes we might accidentally blame someone who
is not really at fault. This happened to me once. And boy, were serious
errors posted on a good looking site. The site owner refuses to take the bad
info down too, he says people have a right to it. Bad info! At least he took
my children's names down.
Thanks for listening.
Carolyn
Surnames HUBBELL, HUBBLE, SHIELDS, ARCHER, MCKEE, BOLINGER, WOLF, WOLFE,
JOHNS, O'NEAL AND DUNKIN
-----Original Message-----
From: inowen-bounces(a)rootsweb.com [mailto:inowen-bounces@rootsweb.com] On
Behalf Of RICHARD CARTER
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 7:29 AM
To: inowen(a)rootsweb.com
Subject: Re: [INOWEN] Mailing List Etiquette
Glorianne, I feel your chagrin... I have at least 2 persons that I shared
info with, With the stipulation that it would NOT be put on the internet...
Lo and behold, there it was, on the internet... How do I know it was
actually mine? She published the mistakes that I gave her.... I no longer
correspond with either one of them... I believe that I have considerable
info that I could help her with, but, she will have to find her own....
Gfahs(a)aol.com wrote: Although this did not happen through this mailing list
I want to share. I
made a mistake of sharing our Fahs database, and that person promptly put it
on the internet. There was no specific agreement not to do that, but I
thought it was understood. Now I give no more than a person's direct line.
I also spent time at the National Archives photocopying someone's Civil War
pension file, and mailed it before receiving payment for the copies or the
postage. Did not receie payment and never heard from that person again.
Enough venting. I have an almost complete database of Beaman people who
passed through Owen County (or stayed there), and am very pleased to share.
Also appreciate any new information about Owen County and surrounding county
Beamans. Also I have Langdon, Rogers, Hewitt (and associated Fowler) lines
in
Owen and Bare, Triplett and Miller lines in Clay County to share.
I spent a lot of time on any lookups I receive, and generally receive a note
of appreciation from that avenue.
Something I would like to find is where George and Nancy Rogers are buried.
George Rogers (1783-1873) and Nancy West Scott Rogers (1782-1878) moved to
Owen County in 1836 from Decatur County. He served during the War of 1812 in
the Kentucky militia, and is an ancestor in the United States Daughters of
1812.
Glorianne
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ffy/
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NJ and Charlotte,
We have corresponded in "distant" past on Scott line. Am still
researching an Eleanor Scott, b: ca 1790 possibly in PA. Believe her
to be related to the mix of Arthur and Alexander Scotts of that era.
The family was in Monroe Co OH before moving to Owen Co IN and also
settling in Freedom area. Am wondering if either of you have
encountered Eleanor in more recent research. Eleanor married John
Bowen (b: ca 1788 in PA). I have the Bowen family documented from
John Bowen forward, but have never been able to fully place Eleanor
in her correct family. The Arthur and Alexander Scotts were
neighbors of John Bowen and one Scott was administrator of his estate
after John's son John withdrew as administrator. The Bowen family and
presumably Eleanor arrived in Owen Co around 1823.
On Feb 20, 2008, at 8:39 AM, VWhite0901(a)aol.com wrote:
>
>
> Charlotte,
> My Scott family lived in Franklin Twp, of Owen Co. primarily
> in Freedom,
> IN. This is the line of John SCOTT b. 1790 Ireland m. Ellen
> BEAVER b.1802
> PA, they had 14 children. I do have 9 John Scott's in my
> database, but none
> of them are your John Ezra SCOTT. A son of my John SCOTT, also
> John SCOTT
> b.Aug 1826 Carroll Co.OH did move his family to Kansas, Coyville,
> Wilson Co.
> they were out there by 1885.
>
> Wish I had been able to help you out more, but their are
> several other
> great Scott researchers who follow this list, so possibly one of
> them might
> have something to help you out. Good Luck,
> Nj
> .....................................original
> message....................
>
> TO: N.J.Skinner White
>
> I, too, have a SCOTT family branch. My great great grandmother,
> Frances
> (Norris) Moore (1847-1889), a widow, married John Ezra Scott (about
> 1850-after
> 1885) in 1878 in Owen County, IN. They had 3 children: Jennie,
> born 1879;
> Ezra, born 1882; and Albert, born 1885. They lived in Franklin
> Twp., Owen
> County, IN, in 1880. Later they moved to Kansas. Fannie is
> buried in
> Atchison
> County, KS. I don't know what became of John Scott, son Ezra or son
> Albert.
> I would also like to know more about Jennie, who lived in
> Whiting, Kansas,
> for many years.
>
> Charlotte Henley
>
>
>
>
>
>
> N.J.Skinner White : vwhite0901(a)aol.com
> _My Family Tree Page_
> (http://hometown.aol.com/vwhite0901/myhomepage/heritage.html) &
> _My Family and more_
> (http://hometown.aol.com/vwhite0901/myhomepage/family.html)
> "Remember the days of old; consider the generations long past."
> (Deuteronomy 32:7a)
>
>
>
> **************Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL Living.
> (http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-please-your-picky-eater/rachel-
> campos-duffy/
> 2050827?NCID=aolcmp00300000002598)
>
> -------------------------------
> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to INOWEN-
> request(a)rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes
> in the subject and the body of the message
I am looking for the children, or any other information, for James Russell and Mary "Polly" Helms. They married in Monroe Co., IN in 1825 and lived in the NE corner of Clay Twp., Owen Co., IN and across the county line in Beech Creek Twp. Greene Co.,IN. James died before the Mortality Schedules for 1850 were taken. Polly was still living in 1850 next door to Elias Michael in Beech Creek Twp., Greene County. I have been told that William Russell was the father of James, but I hope to find more information about this family.
My daughter and I have been working in the records of Claiborne Co., TN looking for information about Amos Lawson and Gabriel Aynes. I wondered if the Russell's of Claiborne and Hancock Co., TN were in any way connected? We found a survey for James Russell there in 1824. The other Russell's listed there were David Russle and Henry Russle chain bearers. The name spelled this way for the chain bearers.
Mary
Personal experience: Before knowing anything about how to do research, I
paid $200 for some genealogy info about 12 years ago and was thrilled to
get it. A year later I took a genealogy class and was asked where the
proof was to the names and dates - so I began learning how to research
to prove the names and information. Lo and behold just one generation
back Ludwig was listed as the father where in fact he was the brother,
thus throwing everything else off. But, at least the names and places
were clues as to who and where to look.
I quickly wrote the man who had sold me the information - expressing my
thanks, again, for his work and willingness to share, and included the
proof of my research and showed the needed corrections. He was an older
man, and had apparently mis-read his notes he had translated from
German. We were both glad to move forward with our work. It was worth
the $200 to get me to learn to do my own digging. (No, I didn't ask for
a refund. It was the error that has made me the researcher that I am
today.)
I believe in "turning the other cheek" and forgiving 70 times 7 - and
this has returned a thousand dividends to me of people who didn't want
to be bothered, and then have softened and shared information and
photographs. Please, dear people, don't become bitter over the lack of a
word of thanks. And if you don't want your info on the Internet, be BOLD
and say so. Or be kind when you need to ask why that happened. Or post
your corrections on the Internet and tell why your info is correct.
There is already too much anger in this world - that has lead to war.
Remember the reason for your research - to find out better who you are
and why you are what you are because of your ancestry. We all need all
the help we can get - and we need to be willing to help. We are all in
this together. We all make mistakes. So grateful that others forgive me
when I do. Just had to comment. Thank you - for reading this. Claire
RICHARD CARTER wrote:
> Glorianne, I feel your chagrin... I have at least 2 persons that I shared info with, With the stipulation that it would NOT be put on the internet... Lo and behold, there it was, on the internet... How do I know it was actually mine? She published the mistakes that I gave her.... I no longer correspond with either one of them... I believe that I have considerable info that I could help her with, but, she will have to find her own....
>
> Gfahs(a)aol.com wrote: Although this did not happen through this mailing list I want to share. I
> made a mistake of sharing our Fahs database, and that person promptly put it
> on the internet. There was no specific agreement not to do that, but I
> thought it was understood. Now I give no more than a person's direct line.
>
> I also spent time at the National Archives photocopying someone's Civil War
> pension file, and mailed it before receiving payment for the copies or the
> postage. Did not receie payment and never heard from that person again.
>
> Enough venting. I have an almost complete database of Beaman people who
> passed through Owen County (or stayed there), and am very pleased to share.
> Also appreciate any new information about Owen County and surrounding county
> Beamans. Also I have Langdon, Rogers, Hewitt (and associated Fowler) lines in
> Owen and Bare, Triplett and Miller lines in Clay County to share.
>
> I spent a lot of time on any lookups I receive, and generally receive a note
> of appreciation from that avenue.
>
> Something I would like to find is where George and Nancy Rogers are buried.
> George Rogers (1783-1873) and Nancy West Scott Rogers (1782-1878) moved to
> Owen County in 1836 from Decatur County. He served during the War of 1812 in
> the Kentucky militia, and is an ancestor in the United States Daughters of
> 1812.
>
> Glorianne
>
>
>
> **************Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL Living.
> (http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-please-your-picky-eater/rachel-campos-...
> 2050827?NCID=aolcmp00300000002598)
>
> -------------------------------
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>
>
>
>
> Dick Carter
>
> rcar37(a)prodigy.net
>
>
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>
>
>
Charlotte,
My Scott family lived in Franklin Twp, of Owen Co. primarily in Freedom,
IN. This is the line of John SCOTT b. 1790 Ireland m. Ellen BEAVER b.1802
PA, they had 14 children. I do have 9 John Scott's in my database, but none
of them are your John Ezra SCOTT. A son of my John SCOTT, also John SCOTT
b.Aug 1826 Carroll Co.OH did move his family to Kansas, Coyville, Wilson Co.
they were out there by 1885.
Wish I had been able to help you out more, but their are several other
great Scott researchers who follow this list, so possibly one of them might
have something to help you out. Good Luck,
Nj
.....................................original message....................
TO: N.J.Skinner White
I, too, have a SCOTT family branch. My great great grandmother, Frances
(Norris) Moore (1847-1889), a widow, married John Ezra Scott (about
1850-after
1885) in 1878 in Owen County, IN. They had 3 children: Jennie, born 1879;
Ezra, born 1882; and Albert, born 1885. They lived in Franklin Twp., Owen
County, IN, in 1880. Later they moved to Kansas. Fannie is buried in
Atchison
County, KS. I don't know what became of John Scott, son Ezra or son
Albert.
I would also like to know more about Jennie, who lived in Whiting, Kansas,
for many years.
Charlotte Henley
N.J.Skinner White : vwhite0901(a)aol.com
_My Family Tree Page_
(http://hometown.aol.com/vwhite0901/myhomepage/heritage.html) & _My Family and more_
(http://hometown.aol.com/vwhite0901/myhomepage/family.html)
"Remember the days of old; consider the generations long past."
(Deuteronomy 32:7a)
**************Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL Living.
(http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-please-your-picky-eater/rachel-campos-...
2050827?NCID=aolcmp00300000002598)
TO: N.J.Skinner White
I, too, have a SCOTT family branch. My great great grandmother, Frances
(Norris) Moore (1847-1889), a widow, married John Ezra Scott (about 1850-after
1885) in 1878 in Owen County, IN. They had 3 children: Jennie, born 1879;
Ezra, born 1882; and Albert, born 1885. They lived in Franklin Twp., Owen
County, IN, in 1880. Later they moved to Kansas. Fannie is buried in Atchison
County, KS. I don't know what became of John Scott, son Ezra or son Albert.
I would also like to know more about Jennie, who lived in Whiting, Kansas,
for many years.
Charlotte Henley
**************Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL Living.
(http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-please-your-picky-eater/rachel-campos-...
2050827?NCID=aolcmp00300000002598)
I have made follow up calls to people to make sure they got the
information......then they give excuses for not letting me know that they received it,
but they really liked all the information I sent.........they were then on my
list of people not to do any more research again.
mike
**************Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL Living.
(http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-please-your-picky-eater/rachel-campos-...
2050827?NCID=aolcmp00300000002598)
Although this did not happen through this mailing list I want to share. I
made a mistake of sharing our Fahs database, and that person promptly put it
on the internet. There was no specific agreement not to do that, but I
thought it was understood. Now I give no more than a person's direct line.
I also spent time at the National Archives photocopying someone's Civil War
pension file, and mailed it before receiving payment for the copies or the
postage. Did not receie payment and never heard from that person again.
Enough venting. I have an almost complete database of Beaman people who
passed through Owen County (or stayed there), and am very pleased to share.
Also appreciate any new information about Owen County and surrounding county
Beamans. Also I have Langdon, Rogers, Hewitt (and associated Fowler) lines in
Owen and Bare, Triplett and Miller lines in Clay County to share.
I spent a lot of time on any lookups I receive, and generally receive a note
of appreciation from that avenue.
Something I would like to find is where George and Nancy Rogers are buried.
George Rogers (1783-1873) and Nancy West Scott Rogers (1782-1878) moved to
Owen County in 1836 from Decatur County. He served during the War of 1812 in
the Kentucky militia, and is an ancestor in the United States Daughters of
1812.
Glorianne
**************Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL Living.
(http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-please-your-picky-eater/rachel-campos-...
2050827?NCID=aolcmp00300000002598)
I can't tell you how often after I have done research and mailed it to the client, I have wished for a letter showing me how the information I sent helped! I could have added that to my record of the search and maybe down the road I could again pass it along. However, I am still doing research for others and getting no answer or even a simple Thank YOU sometimes. Debbie, it is so wonderful knowing you have that information available and that you share it with nice newsy replies to our cries for assistance. I wish there were more sites such as yours.
Mary Gardner
Decatur, GA
In a message dated 02/18/08 17:40:26 Eastern Standard Time, claire(a)fiber.net writes:
Attending an elementary school magic show, the magician had the young
ones mesmerized. Waving his wand over a handkerchief-covered box, he
said, "Okay. What is the magic word?"
A little girl on the front row exclaimed, "THANK YOU!"
They are "magic words"!!!
And tho I have said it when assisted, THANK YOU AGAIN to all who have
helped me in days past. You have added GREAT JOY and MUCH information to
my genealogy journey!
Most sincerely, Claire
Jo Cluck wrote:
> Boy & howdy!! Many times I have responded to folks with information they are searching and nary a word in return. T. Thompson is right. But again, I wonder, would they even say "thank you" if you were face to face? I had such an incident in the grocery last week. A couple of people were chatting this man (won't all him gentleman) was clearly irritated, so I moved my cart back and pulled to one side so he could go through even though I needed items from the shelf where the women were standing. He angrily barrelled through without so much as a nod, smile, ...so after he got through and was well on his way I said in very loud voice. YOU ARE MOST WELCOME I HOPE YOU HAVE A PLEASANT DAY!. ..Maybe its my age or maybe I'm just tired of people not having the courtesy to be respectful and mindful of others, but I no longer am silent to rudeness...no matter whom it may be!
> You all are great and with this said let's be thankful that not everyone forgets manners!
> Hugs a bunch.
> Jo
>
> Debbie Jennings <debjennings(a)dtccom.net> wrote:
> Listmembers,
>
> Although the activity on our list has been pretty much non-existent- I wish
> to address a subject that really needs improvement among researchers.
>
> The whole theory of the mailing list for genealogical research depends
> greatly on the give-and-take trading methods of the persons on the list.
>
> Most all of the answers given or information found is done so on a voluntary
> basis.
>
> For the most part this works as it should.
>
> There are however a few that spoil things for the many.
>
> For the benefit of the new list members (and in the long run, for the old
> members)
>
> There is a term called "Netiquette" used to describe the common courtesies
> extended to others on the internet.
>
> These actions are no more then what you would extend to someone in person.
>
>
>
> The really simple and basic rule of researching on the mailing list is-
>
> If someone takes their time to spend doing research for you and thereby
> doing you the favor of giving you more information-
>
> TAKE THE TIME TO AT THE VERY LEAST SEND THEM AN EMAIL SAYING "THANK YOU".
>
> Even if the information that they send you is not what you were looking for.
>
> The lookup person did still invest their time to do your work.
>
> They deserve a common courtesy for this act.
>
>
>
> I myself spent several hours not long ago looking through census records,
> marriage records, birth and death records for a person.
>
> I sent them about 7 emails with a total of 5 census pages and data on
> marriages and migrations found as well as information on other family
> members.
>
> Although during the time I was sending emails inquiring as to the correct
> information needed, they wrote back "real quick and in a hurry".
>
> This was BEFORE I sent them the information.
>
> Since I sent it, I have heard NOTHING, ZIP, NADA.
>
>
>
> This unfortunately is not the first time that this has happened. I do have
> access to a vast amount of information and although I don't mind assisting
> people-
>
> It would be nice if some form of acknowledgement is sent. I keep telling
> myself that I will stop sending the information, but that simply makes
> everyone suffer.
>
> I maintain the data on the website for others and do my own research, and
> besides that I do have a life.
>
> I am not asking for profuse outpourings of gratitude, but a simple thank
> you.
>
> I am left with one alternative as to not affect the ones who are
> appreciative and do extend thanks.
>
> If you have asked for assistance in the past and have received it, but not
> acknowledged it, then please do not ask for it again.
>
> I am now keeping a listing of those persons and I will not be used again in
> this manner.
>
> To keep others from being used, I would suggest that you all consider
> something along the same lines of record keeping.
>
>
>
>
>
> Debbie
>
> www.sweetowen.net -Sweet Owen
>
> http://www.rootsweb.com/~inmchaga/mchagai.html -- Morgan County Indiana
> Historical Society
>
> If you look deeply into the palm of your hand, you will see your parents and
> all generations of your ancestors. All
> of them are alive in this moment. Each is present in your body. You are the
> continuation.
>
>
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Debbie,
I agree with you.
And, if I ever failed to say "THANK YOU" please excuse me. You are doing a
great job, and I appreciate your efforts. Thanks.
Michael B. Burch
-----Original Message-----
From: inowen-bounces(a)rootsweb.com [mailto:inowen-bounces@rootsweb.com] On
Behalf Of Debbie Jennings
Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 2:33 PM
To: inowen(a)rootsweb.com
Subject: Re: [INOWEN] Mailing List Etiquette
Sue
I understand your theory of not worrying about all of this thank you
business.
However, when people stop being appreciative or as in the case of a number
of us, we send to exchange data and receive nothing in return --
This eventually makes more people not wish to share their information and it
makes the researching that much more difficult.
I still stand by what I said, the practice of saying thank you furthers the
generosity of others.
Debbie Jennings
-----Original Message-----
From: inowen-bounces(a)rootsweb.com [mailto:inowen-bounces@rootsweb.com] On
Behalf Of Sue Richart
Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 10:36 PM
To: inowen(a)rootsweb.com
Subject: Re: [INOWEN] Mailing List Etiquette
Debbie,
I tend not to worry about the thank you, except to wonder whether the person
actually received the information sent. I also can't believe that the folks
that took the time to read your post to the end are the problem. I do
suggest that you don't invest too much time worrying about who responded and
who didn't. It was a long time learning the lesson for myself, but what
happened in the past is gone and what happens in the future probably won't
happen and isn't worth worrying about.
I appreciate your website and all the other websites folks have spent time
working on and sharing with others. Please try to remember the folks that
you were able to share their joy in finding their family.
Sue Richart
Volunteer repairing the New England Historic Genealogical Society's
Massachusetts Vital Records 1841-1910 on-line database
On Feb 18, 2008 1:03 PM, Debbie Jennings wrote:
> There are however a few that spoil things for the many.
>
> For the benefit of the new list members (and in the long run, for the old
> members)
>
> The really simple and basic rule of researching on the mailing list is-
>
> If someone takes their time to spend doing research for you and thereby
> doing you the favor of giving you more information-
>
> TAKE THE TIME TO AT THE VERY LEAST SEND THEM AN EMAIL SAYING "THANK YOU".
>
> Even if the information that they send you is not what you were looking
> for.
>
> The lookup person did still invest their time to do your work.
>
> They deserve a common courtesy for this act.
>
>
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With all the chatter about the mailing etiquette, why don't you include your
families your searching for in Owen Co........might get lucky and hear from
someone else who is too.
N.J.Skinner White, researching : Skinner, Scott, Jackson, Rednour,
Livingston, Noel, Burks, Turpin, Hall, Baldwin/Boldon and probably some I don't know
about yet....
N.J.Skinner White : vwhite0901(a)aol.com
_My Family Tree Page_ (http://hometown.aol.com/vwhite
0901/myhomepage/heritage.html) & _My Family and more_
(http://hometown.aol.com/vwhite0901/myhomepage/family.html)
"Remember the days of old; consider the generations long past."
(Deuteronomy 32:7a)
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Sue
I understand your theory of not worrying about all of this thank you
business.
However, when people stop being appreciative or as in the case of a number
of us, we send to exchange data and receive nothing in return --
This eventually makes more people not wish to share their information and it
makes the researching that much more difficult.
I still stand by what I said, the practice of saying thank you furthers the
generosity of others.
Debbie Jennings
-----Original Message-----
From: inowen-bounces(a)rootsweb.com [mailto:inowen-bounces@rootsweb.com] On
Behalf Of Sue Richart
Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 10:36 PM
To: inowen(a)rootsweb.com
Subject: Re: [INOWEN] Mailing List Etiquette
Debbie,
I tend not to worry about the thank you, except to wonder whether the person
actually received the information sent. I also can't believe that the folks
that took the time to read your post to the end are the problem. I do
suggest that you don't invest too much time worrying about who responded and
who didn't. It was a long time learning the lesson for myself, but what
happened in the past is gone and what happens in the future probably won't
happen and isn't worth worrying about.
I appreciate your website and all the other websites folks have spent time
working on and sharing with others. Please try to remember the folks that
you were able to share their joy in finding their family.
Sue Richart
Volunteer repairing the New England Historic Genealogical Society's
Massachusetts Vital Records 1841-1910 on-line database
On Feb 18, 2008 1:03 PM, Debbie Jennings wrote:
> There are however a few that spoil things for the many.
>
> For the benefit of the new list members (and in the long run, for the old
> members)
>
> The really simple and basic rule of researching on the mailing list is-
>
> If someone takes their time to spend doing research for you and thereby
> doing you the favor of giving you more information-
>
> TAKE THE TIME TO AT THE VERY LEAST SEND THEM AN EMAIL SAYING "THANK YOU".
>
> Even if the information that they send you is not what you were looking
> for.
>
> The lookup person did still invest their time to do your work.
>
> They deserve a common courtesy for this act.
>
>
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Evidently I have been very fortunate, all the people I have corresponded
with have all exchanged information or appreciated what I sent them, only
one in 20 years asked me for a monetary reimbursement, other than that it
has been an exchange with thanks on both sides. I have great appreciate for
anyone that has answered my requests.
Madeline
----- Original Message -----
From: <PalTia(a)aol.com>
To: <inowen(a)rootsweb.com>
Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 4:01 AM
Subject: Re: [INOWEN] Mailing List Etiquette
>
> << I would suggest that you all consider something along the same lines
> of
> record keeping. >>
>
> That's a great idea Debbie. :) I too, have sent tons of info to some
> people
> (not on this list though). The original deal was that I'd send them my
> info
> and they'd send me their info. Supposedly a mutual exchange. But after I
> sent
> mine, they disappeared and never responded with even a thank you.
> Attempts at
> follow ups were futile and so I finally gave up.
>
> Having said that, I am thankful for those who have shared and have
> responded
> though over the years. But your idea is a good one and so I am going to
> start
> making a list too. Great idea!
>
> Barb,,who hopes she's never been so rude to not at least say thank you.
>
>
>
>
>
>
> **************Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL Living.
> (http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-please-your-picky-eater/rachel-campos-...
> 2050827?NCID=aolcmp00300000002598)
>
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>
<< I would suggest that you all consider something along the same lines of
record keeping. >>
That's a great idea Debbie. :) I too, have sent tons of info to some people
(not on this list though). The original deal was that I'd send them my info
and they'd send me their info. Supposedly a mutual exchange. But after I sent
mine, they disappeared and never responded with even a thank you. Attempts at
follow ups were futile and so I finally gave up.
Having said that, I am thankful for those who have shared and have responded
though over the years. But your idea is a good one and so I am going to start
making a list too. Great idea!
Barb,,who hopes she's never been so rude to not at least say thank you.
**************Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL Living.
(http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-please-your-picky-eater/rachel-campos-...
2050827?NCID=aolcmp00300000002598)
Would still like to find information on the Smock Family in Owen County. I
was blessed with finding the graves of James Smock and his wife Rebecca and
one child America. They were on a hill in the backyard of a very nice person.
They had a son Jackson Smock who was married two times. I am from is first
family and she died in childbirth with my great great grandfather who was
Jackson Smock. The Smock family married into the Clay Family. If anyone has
more information on Jackson Smock I would be thrilled to hear about it and I
am also hoping to find a picture of James and Rebecca Smock.
Thank You for your site and all that you do.
Mickie Koponen Dexter Smock
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I sure know where you are coming from. Its just pathetic is what it is. I
have helped people many times to get the same responce ...Nothing! Thanks for
posting it. Even though there are some so rude it will probably go over there
heads. Hugs, Ruth
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Debbie,
I tend not to worry about the thank you, except to wonder whether the person
actually received the information sent. I also can't believe that the folks
that took the time to read your post to the end are the problem. I do
suggest that you don't invest too much time worrying about who responded and
who didn't. It was a long time learning the lesson for myself, but what
happened in the past is gone and what happens in the future probably won't
happen and isn't worth worrying about.
I appreciate your website and all the other websites folks have spent time
working on and sharing with others. Please try to remember the folks that
you were able to share their joy in finding their family.
Sue Richart
Volunteer repairing the New England Historic Genealogical Society's
Massachusetts Vital Records 1841-1910 on-line database
On Feb 18, 2008 1:03 PM, Debbie Jennings wrote:
> There are however a few that spoil things for the many.
>
> For the benefit of the new list members (and in the long run, for the old
> members)
>
> The really simple and basic rule of researching on the mailing list is-
>
> If someone takes their time to spend doing research for you and thereby
> doing you the favor of giving you more information-
>
> TAKE THE TIME TO AT THE VERY LEAST SEND THEM AN EMAIL SAYING "THANK YOU".
>
> Even if the information that they send you is not what you were looking
> for.
>
> The lookup person did still invest their time to do your work.
>
> They deserve a common courtesy for this act.
>
>