Hello all Im new to the list....and not even sure if intro's are proper.....but I figure thats why they put delete keys in computers. I live in the Cherry Valley/Cooperstown area of NY. I have always seemed to be aware of history in other areas......but not so much in my own area. I recently picked up a few David Eddings books....and one of them talks quite a bit about my area in the 1770's.....and *poof*, Im hooked. Now I cant seem to gobble up enough information. Well.....thanks for your time....and looking forward to the list. Karl Hoffmann [log in to unmask]