This list is for the discussion of genealogy and history, primarily regarding WILLCUTT and related families. Discussion of migration patterns, historical sketches, census data, wills, family Bibles, vital records, web sites, etc. as relates to any WILLCUTT family is encouraged as well as discussion of collateral families.

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• Do not impose any other rules or conditions, expressed or implied elsewhere, upon this list. Rules of other forums may not necessarily apply here. Do not try to regulate this list. If you do not like the way someone formats their queries or responses, or the content of their subject titles, take it up with the me, the listowner, and NOT on the list. The list is for genealogy and history.

• Try to keep quoting to a minimum. "Quoting" is repeating text of the message you are replying to. Some quoting is necessary to remind other readers what the thread is about but do try to use good judgement. Quoting the previous writer's signature block or surname list is totally unnecessary.
• Surname lists are okay but please try to limit them to say, half a dozen names. Any more than that and many people just won't read them. Try keeping several small lists and rotate them with each succeeding message.
• When posting your query try to give as much information as you know, i.e. dates and places of all vital events if known, along with enough other family members so that the reader can positively identify if they are researching the same family.
• Please send WILLCUTT replies to the list, not just to the original poster. Other members will benefit from the data that you provide.
• Accuracy is important and sources are vital. Ancestor lists are worthless if the information is wrong.  On the other hand, family legends can also provide helpful clues to the location of "official" records. However, if such information is speculation then label it as such until it is proven.
• All information need not be accompanied by source citations, but I do recommend strongly that posts either include sources or a note stating that they are available on request.
• When replying to the list (this also can apply to private replies) try to quote _some_ portions of the previous message so that other readers are reminded what the "thread" is about. Make it clear what is quoted material and what you are adding. Most mail readers take care of this for you by inserting greater-than signs ">" at the beginning of each quoted line or possibly double brackets "<<" before and ">>" after the quoted piece. Use standard Windows procedures to "cut" unnecessary material.
• Post your query frequently, perhaps once a month, if you have not yet found your ancestor. New people are joining the list all the time and they may have the info you need.