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From: (jRß)
Subject: Re: [IAHENRY] Henry County Genealogical Society disbanned
Date: Tue, 4 Nov 2003 16:25:23 -0800 (PST)


----- Original Message -----
From: "Leslie W. Saint" <>
To: <>
Sent: Sunday, November 02, 2003 12:25 AM
Subject: [IAHENRY] Henry County Genealogical Society disbanned
Listers,
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Hope I'm not overstepping my bounds, but for what it's worth, I took
note of the following sentence in the subject msg.... "Many of the
members that did this work are <elderly> and a new generation has not
come forward." I'm a 72 yr 'elder', but surely don't feel 'elderly' <G>
I'm not criticizing, just making a point that we are all 'elders' to
anyone younger than we. So how about getting our young people interested
in preserving not only the past, but their own some-day past (happening
today).

I don't know how large Mt. Pleasant is or how many schools you have, but
perhaps that might be a start.   I realize they mightn't have the
expertise to put it together. but maybe they could do some of the 'leg'
work. Also, at the same time learn about their heritage and how mistakes
of the past can be useful in preserving the future. Maybe if the 'kids'
get involved, might spark some parents to donate some time? Anyway, just
a thought that might be a start to help save your Society.

Altho' I've never been to Mt. Pleasant, I've always felt an obsession
because of a Grdmother I never knew. Now because of my research I can
close my eyes and envision her there.

Thanks for listening and for the help I've received from the list. I
hope it comes back to life. I wish you the best in keeping your Society
going.

Jacque

Research: <Hutton-Cole-Remi/Ramey-Levi>

"The way to be happy is to make others happy. Helping others is the
secret of all success"....Anon...

----- Original Message -----
From: "Leslie W. Saint" <>
To: <>
Sent: Sunday, November 02, 2003 12:25 AM
Subject: [IAHENRY] Henry County Genealogical Society disbanned
Listers,
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