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From: Beth Adams <>
Subject: Re: [KY-7THINF] Special Project
Date: Sun, 25 Aug 2002 17:19:03 -0400
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Regina,

Do you have any more information on Henry REYNOLDS? What county is he
from? I'm related to the REYNOLDS from Owsley County and Henry and his wife
Emma seem to ring a bell for some reason..............

Beth

Regina Egbers wrote:

> Since I am now understanding that you can do anyone in whatever
> company....
> Drop Elijah C. Reece from the test candidacies....
> I would like to have
> Henry Reynolds
> 6th Kentucky Cavalry
>
> Regina Egbers
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Beth Adams [mailto:]
> Sent: Sunday, August 25, 2002 3:31 PM
> To:
> Subject: Re: [KY-7THINF] Special Project
>
> Regina,
>
> I'm assuming your volunteering the following.........
>
> Elijah C. REECE
> Co. A, 7th KY Inf.
> Co. A, 3rd KY Inf.
>
> If not, let me know.
>
> Beth
>
> Regina Egbers wrote:
>
> > Please, I am volunteering my gr grandfather- Elijah Reece, Private in
> > the 7th KY Infantry.
> >
> > Regina Egbers
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Beth Adams [mailto:]
> > Sent: Sunday, August 25, 2002 10:40 AM
> > To:
> > Subject: [KY-7THINF] Special Project
> >
> > Hi Everyone,
> >
> > Before I get into the Special Project that I've been working on, I'd
> > like to mention that I finally met one of my partner's in
> > crime.....<grin>
> >
> > Scott Gardner was able to finally make it to D.C. over the weekend.
> It
> > was really nice to be able to perform research with someone else for a
> > change. I really enjoyed the time we spent researching the records at
> > NARA and what little sight seeing we were able to get in while he was
> > here. Scott, I hope you had a safe trip home and I didn't wear you
> out
> > too much walking around Arlington Cemetery.......<grin> Don't be a
> > stranger and stay away too long. Definitely looking forward to you
> > coming back for a visit.
> >
> > Speaking of Arlington Cemetery, for those of you who are more up to
> date
> > on your Generals. Over the weekend, Scott and I did discover, that
> > HAZEN and BAIRD are buried at Arlington Cemetery. Just FYI.
> >
> > Now, for the Special Project...................
> >
> > This summer I have been working on an idea I have had for some time
> > now. The idea being to make pension and service records available on
> > CD. This idea is no longer a figment of my imagination, but is now
> > becoming a reality. With the help of my husband, we have figured out
> > how to scan the original documents directly into Adobe and making them
> > available on CD. The records would be available on CD in Adobe format
> > with the CD also containing the Adobe viewer. Those of you who are
> > familiar with Adobe know that you will be able to print and view the
> > documents from the CD as well as manipulate the document to zoom in on
> > areas that are hard to read. Up until now, I have been experimenting
> > with copies of the records that I have in my files. By mid to late
> > September, I will be performing tests using the original documents at
> > NARA. What I'm looking for is 5 people to volunteer their ancestor to
> > be used as guinnea pigs for testing purposes. There is no cost
> involved
> > for volunteering and at the end of the testing you will receive a copy
> > of the CD containing your ancestor's pension and service record, if
> > everything goes well. At the current time, this offer is only being
> > extended to this list. Only one ancestor per person who volunteers
> and
> > on a first come first serve basis. If you have any questions, please
> > feel free to contact me.
> >
> > Also, would definitely like to hear some feedback on this Special
> > Project. If you have any comments or suggestions, please feel free to
> > contact me.
> >
> > Beth
> > List Owner


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