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A NOTICE FOR VIEWERS

Thursday, July 1st, 2010

Unfortunately, I cannot mail copies of genealogical charts from one of my published books via a computer.

If you would be interested in receiving these by paying for the cost of shipping and handling through the USPS (United States Postal Service), which is regular mail, commonly known as our “snail mail,” please let me know by e-mail, and I will let you know how much that would cost you in your location.

Sincerely,

Sarah 

Hello Again, Everybody!

Saturday, May 29th, 2010

It’s great to be able to post a new mesage on my website!

As I just said to Donna Jones in Texas, U.S.A,, “Looks like your copies of the missing Appendix records should go out in tomorrow’s mail, that is Saturday, MAY 22.  If not, they will go out no later than Monday, May 24.”

Donna has played a big roll in helping me to accomplish a big task  Althouth these papers were put together by Alexander descendants here in the Unitd States, satisfactory verification had not been established. However, I have been able to accomplish their verification for our line of Alexander descendants. 

Please refer to this very same website that you are now viewing to see these fantastic research findings.

I also responded to my good friend, John Alexander in New Zealand.  It is because of him that my website is now up and running again.  Some more of you may have eperienced difficulty trying to reach my website, as he did.  I reported to him that some “fluke” occurred where my website is hosted, but I was able to track it down and get it corrected.  I want all of you to know that corrections have been made, and we are back in busines again!

I thanked John Alexander in New Zealand so much for his concern and his “wake-up call” to me. My health continues to improve, and I invite each and everyone of you to contact me at any time you may wish.

Highest Regards to all,

Sarah Alexander Culton

NORMA HAS DISCOVERED MORE MEMBERS OF HER FAMILY!!

Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010

Dearest Sarah,

I have just printed out a copy of Dave’s web pages.  ALL 33 OF THEM!!  I hope it wasn’t too much trouble for you to do it.  I can’t get over all the descendents that came from Andrew’s two sons Jacob and John over 200 years and where they all ended up.  They certainly knew how to populate.  In my wildest dreams I didn’t think I would end up with so MUCH information about our family.  What a great day it was for me when I contacted you!!

Lots of love and please keep well,

Norma.  XXX

NORMA IN AUSTRALIA, A DEVOTED RESEARCHER

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

Dearest Sarah,

Whatever you do is O.K. with me, I will have a little look now.  I go along with your motto, too. I always say “Don’t put anything off, this isn’t a practise run”.  I’m just waiting for a book to arrive from Ireland and I’m so excited.  I have been searching all over the world because it’s out of print, called “Limavady and the Roe Valley” by Dr. T.H. Mullins published in 1983.  BUT on the inside flyleaf of a book of legends sent to me by this friend I’ve made in Limavady was a recommendation to read this particular book and it said that it was published by the Borough Council of Limavady.

I decided to ring them and asked to speak to a person who looks after history matters and got onto a lovely girl - Ailish McAtamney - have you ever heard such an Irish name!!!  She tells me she has red hair, too!!! I told her I was doing family history on the Alexanders.  She said “Oh, the Limavady Alexanders?”  I told her I was after this particular book because four generations of our family were burgesses on the council in the 16 and 1700s.  I received a reply the next morning to say that she had found a copy and was sending it to me, free of charge.  She told me not to tell anyone in Limavady because they are as scarce as hen’s teeth.  I find the Irish people just so kind and they can’t do enough to help you.

Another lovely person I’m in touch with Dr. William Roulston who is the Research Director of the Ulster Historical Society has just sent me news of the arrival of their first baby, Harry William Martin.  Wasn’t that a nice thing to do?  I told Ailish how old I was and time was running out, she said she hoped she was as good at ,.. and still so active in the mind.

Keep well, and don’t forget your Memoirs…..

Lots of love,
Norma.
  —– Original Message —–
  From: Sarah Culton
  To: Norma Solomon
  Sent: Saturday, February 20, 2010 5:33 AM
  Subject: Re: Alexander Family History

  Dearest Norma,

  Re:

       Thank you for your inspirational message!  My motto is “Use it or lose it!”  Therefore, I think   you  will see the very best I have to offer!  John is super help and now I have you!  I believe our “trio” (three musketeers) can accomplish much. …….

  More soon, hopefully!

  Love you much,

  Sarah
    —– Original Message —–
    From: Norma Solomon
    To: Sarah Culton
    Sent: Monday, February 15, 2010 6:56 PM
    Subject: Re: Alexander Family History