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From: "Jane Justice" <>
Subject: Re: Research Questions
Date: Sat, 3 Oct 1998 14:22:48 -0700


Hello list,
I f any one has answers to Michael's questions, I would also like to
see the answers. Am especially interested in the Franternal
Organization of Redmen, thanks,
Jane
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Date: Saturday, October 03, 1998 10:43 AM
Subject: Research Questions

>Hello Everyone:
>
> I have been a subscriber to the list for about two months and i
notice that rooters possess a
>wealth of researching experience. I thought someone might be able to
answer some questions about
>research resources so I can save some time, and maybe money. So, If
any one can give me any insight
>into the following I would be very grateful:
>
>1. Is there a list or a resource for finding out the names of folks
buried in the Millsboro
>Cemetary? (once called the Redmen's Cemetary) I am looking for
Coopers and
>Dunaways/Donaways/Donnaways.
>
>2. Has anyone ever used the records of the Order of Redmen for
genealogical research? My
>gggrandfather's estate received a death benefit payment from the
Redmen and I know that it is some
>kind of Fraternal Organization which still exists but I don't know if
it would be worth the time to
>try to reveiw records.
>
>3. Has anyone used the Leslie Dryden Genealogical Papers at Salsbury
State College for research?
>Are researchers allowed to review the papers or must you request a
staff person to review them for
>the names that you are looking for?
>
>4. Has anyone used the Ancestry.com data bases? I have used the
search engine and my names are
>indicated to be in the databases but I see you must pay some dues to
actually get into the
>information. Is it worth the cost?
>
>5. A researcher named Holly Niblett has posted queries on most of the
lower DelMarVa pages that
>indicate that we probably have an ancestral connection at an ancestor
of her's named Mary Jane
>Donaway. I have e-mailed her several times but I do not get any
response and I am wondering if my
>e-mail is getting through. Has anyone corresponded with Ms. Niblett
and if so could you ask if she
>has gotten my e-mail?
>
>Any help any one can give would be greatly appreciated.
>
>Michael J. O'Rourke
>
>
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