AUS-VIC-ARCHITECTS (architects, engineers or surveyors in Victoria, Australia)
AUS-VIC-GOLDFIELDS (history and the genealogy of Victoria, Australia, goldfields
people; golden triangle of the cities of Ballarat, Bendigo, and Maryborough)
AUS-VIC-MECH-INST (Mechanics' Institutes, Schools of Art, Athenaeums and early
public libraries in Victoria, Australia)
AUS-WA-PENSIONER-GUARDS (Pensioner Guards on transport ships
carrying prisoners from British Empire to Western Australia)
LONDON-COMPANYS (family networks within Companies of London, England, such
as Virginia Company, Massachusetts Bay Company, Somers Islands Company, East India Company)
LONGHUNTERS (longhunters, indian traders, and "overhill" men within and west of
Appalachian Mountains, 1700-1775)
AUS-VIC-ARCHITECTS. A mailing list for anyone with a genealogical interest in
architects, engineers or surveyors who operated in Victoria, Australia, with particular emphasis on the 19th century though the 20th
century is not excluded. Topics will include their lives and families as well as the buildings or structures for which they were
responsible. To subscribe send "subscribe" to
aus-vic-architects-l-request@rootsweb.com (mail mode)
or
aus-vic-architects-d-request@rootsweb.com (digest
mode).
AUS-VIC-GOLDFIELDS. The goldfields of Victoria (Australia) was the lure that
brought many immigrants to the state of Victoria in the 19th century, and was a source of great affluence for the state in its
formative years. This list covers the history and the genealogy of the people of the geographic area, loosely defined as the golden
triangle of the cities of Ballarat (Central Highlands), Bendigo, and Maryborough and their environs. To subscribe send "subscribe"
to
aus-vic-goldfields-l-request@rootsweb.com (mail mode)
or
aus-vic-goldfields-d-request@rootsweb.com (digest
mode).
AUS-VIC-MECH-INST. A mailing list for anyone with a genealogical interest in
Mechanics' Institutes, Schools of Art, Athenaeums and early public libraries in Victoria, Australia, including the builders and people
who started them and were involved in their early operation, their backgrounds, and the involvement by more than one generation
of a family. The list will also address related records. To subscribe send "subscribe" to
aus-vic-mech-inst-l-request@rootsweb.com (mail mode)
or
aus-vic-mech-inst-d-request@rootsweb.com (digest
mode).
BUFFALO-HUNTERS. A mailing list for the discussion and sharing of information
regarding the ancestors and descendants of the American frontiersmen who were under contract to the army and the railroads after
the Civil War to slaughter buffalo in order to provide meat for the new army posts on the Plains and the railroad construction crews.
To subscribe send "subscribe" to
buffalo-hunters-l-request@rootsweb.com (mail mode) or
buffalo-hunters-d-request@rootsweb.com (digest mode).
CALUMET-STEEL. A mailing list for anyone with a genealogical interest in steelworkers in
the Calumet Region that ranges from South Chicago, Illinois, to Gary, Indiana, and the surrounding area of the Illinois and Indiana
shores of Lake Michigan. To subscribe send "subscribe" to
calumet-steel-l-request@rootsweb.com (mail mode) or
calumet-steel-d-request@rootsweb.com (digest mode).
GLSHIPS. A mailing list for anyone who is researching ancestors who participated in the shipping
industry on the Great Lakes of the northeastern United States. To subscribe send "subscribe" to
glships-l-request@rootsweb.com (mail mode) or
glships-d-request@rootsweb.com (digest mode).
GOLDSEEKERS. A mailing list for anyone with a genealogical interest in various gold rushes
including the routes of travel to get to them and the people involved. While the list will focus on North America from 1830 to 1910,
discussions of gold rushes in other regions (e.g., Australia, Africa, South America, Central America) are welcome. To subscribe
send "subscribe" to
goldseekers-l-request@rootsweb.com (mail mode) or
goldseekers-d-request@rootsweb.com (digest mode).
HM-CUSTOMS-EXCISE. A mailing list for anyone with a genealogical interest in HM
Customs and Excise (HMC&E) and the individuals who served in this, the oldest Department of the British Government, within in
the United Kingdom. HMC&E was responsible for the collection of Value Added Tax (VAT), Customs Duties, Excise Duties and
other indirect taxes as well as managing the importation and exportation of goods and services into the United Kingdom until it was
amalgamated with the Inland Revenue in 2005. To subscribe send "subscribe" to
hm-customs-excise-l-request@rootsweb.com (mail
mode) or
hm-customs-excise-d-request@rootsweb.com (digest
mode).
HM-CUSTOMS-WATERGUARD. A mailing list for anyone with a
genealogical interest in HM Waterguard and the individuals who served in HM Waterguard. The Waterguard has it's roots in the
Preventive Water Guard service formed in1809 as the sea-based arm of revenue enforcement in the United Kingdom to combat
smuggling. It was reformed in 1923 as the separate department within HM customs & Excise, responsible for the collection of
Excise revenue and the detection of prohibited and restricted goods, from the passengers and crew of ships and aircraft, and other
incoming travellers to the United Kingdom. It was absorbed into HM customs & Excise in 1972. To subscribe send "subscribe" to
hm-customs-waterguard-l-request@rootsweb.com
(mail mode) or
hm-customs-waterguard-d-request@rootsweb.com
(digest mode).
LDS-LESSONS. A mailing list for Family History Teachers who wish to learn more about
Family History Research through lessons, tips on teaching, and answers to questions about teaching; however, anyone interested
in the subject matter is welcome. While the focus in not exclusive to Latter-day Saints; many tips and lessons will be geared
towards LDS members and Family History Centers. To subscribe send "subscribe" to
lds-lessons-l-request@rootsweb.com (mail mode) or
lds-lessons-d-request@rootsweb.com (digest mode).
LONGHUNTERS. A mailing list for the discussion and sharing of information regarding the
longhunters, indian traders, and the "overhill" men within and west of the Appalachian Mountains. The time frame is 1700-1775. To
subscribe send "subscribe" to
longhunters-l-request@rootsweb.com (mail mode) or
longhunters-d-request@rootsweb.com (digest mode).
Mariners. A mailing list for anyone who is researching their seafaring ancestors. The list welcomes
discussions about merchant ships, the world's Navies, and the men who made their lives at sea. If your seafaring ancestor worked
on the smallest fishing smack, or the largest man o'war... if he was a Marine, a Customs Officer, a Coastguard or followed any
other profession involving ships or the sea, then this list is for you! To subscribe send "subscribe" to
mariners-l-request@rootsweb.com (mail mode) or
mariners-d-request@rootsweb.com (digest mode).
MERCHANT-MARINE. A mailing list for all former Merchant Marines of all countries
involved in World War II, Korea or Vietnam, and their families, to assist each other in genealogical research as well as finding out
about their shipmates, vessels and stories in both the Pacific and Atlantic Theaters. To subscribe send "subscribe" to
merchant-marine-l-request@rootsweb.com (mail mode) or
merchant-marine-d-request@rootsweb.com (digest
mode).
NE-VINTAGEPHOTOS. A mailing list for anyone with a genealogical interest in
Nebraska photographers, ancestral photos, and researching early photography and its role as a tool in genealogy. Queries about
early photographers and photos are encouraged. To subscribe send "subscribe" to
ne-vintagephotos-l-request@rootsweb.com (mail mode) or
ne-vintagephotos-d-request@rootsweb.com (digest
mode).
OK-CSCPA. A mailing list for anyone with a genealogical or historical interest in the Oklahoma
Cherokee Strip Cow Punchers Association (CSCPA) and the people associated with it. Over Labor Day weekend in 1920, George
W. Miller of the 101 Ranch in Bliss (Marland), Oklahoma invited cowboys that had ridden the Chisholm and other cattle trails to a
rodeo at the 101 Ranch. While assembled the men decided to form the CSCPA, a social and fraternal organization, and meet every
year on Labor Day weekend. To subscribe send "subscribe" to
ok-cscpa-l-request@rootsweb.com (mail mode) or
ok-cscpa-d-request@rootsweb.com (digest mode).
POLICE-UK. A mailing list for anyone with a genealogical interest in former police officers of the
United Kingdom, the formation and history of all United Kingdom police forces, and general discussion of related matters. The
definition of United Kingdom for this list includes all English speaking forces within England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales as well as
any island around those coastlines including the Channel Islands. To subscribe send "subscribe" to
police-uk-l-request@rootsweb.com (mail mode) or
police-uk-d-request@rootsweb.com (digest mode).
PULLMAN-COMPANY. A mailing list for anyone with a genealogical or historical
interest in the Pullman Palace Car Company (founded 1867) and their ancestors who were associated with it. The list will address
the Pullman Company; Pullman Palace Car Company; Pullman Car Works; Pullman porters; and the town of Pullman, Illinois, near
Chicago, which was built for Pullman employees. To subscribe send "subscribe" to
pullman-company-l-request@rootsweb.com (mail mode)
or
pullman-company-d-request@rootsweb.com (digest
mode).
RiverRats. A mailing list for discussions of the Mississippi River "people" living on, working on, and
involved in life on the "river". Any family living in any county bordering the Mississippi River, or living "on" the river, is welcome. To
subscribe send "subscribe" to
riverrats-l-request@rootsweb.com (mail mode) or
riverrats-d-request@rootsweb.com (digest mode).
THEATRE-UK. A mailing list for anyone with a genealogical or historical interest in the theatre
and entertainment business, primarily in but not restricted to the United Kingdom, including ancestors, buildings, productions and
plays. Additional information can be found on the
THEATRE-UK website. To subscribe send
"subscribe" to
theatre-uk-l-request@rootsweb.com (mail mode) or
theatre-uk-d-request@rootsweb.com (digest mode).
USA-TEACHERS. A mailing list for anyone with a genealogical interest in teachers in the
United States including researching early teachers and their role in history as a tool in family research. Queries about early
teachers and schools are encouraged. To subscribe send "subscribe" to
usa-teachers-l-request@rootsweb.com (mail mode) or
usa-teachers-d-request@rootsweb.com (digest mode).
US-Coalmining-Camps. A mailing list for the discussion and sharing of information
regarding coal mining camps (camps associated with coal mining fields) in the United States. Topics include coal camp life and
residents, disasters, schools, churches, doctors, and why it's important to document the disappearing coal mining camps in the
United States. To subscribe send "subscribe" to
us-coalmining-camps-l-request@rootsweb.com (mail
mode) or
us-coalmining-camps-d-request@rootsweb.com
(digest mode).
WATERPOWER. A mailing list for anyone with a genealogical, technical, or historical interest
in the waterpower industry and the people, places, and technology associated with it. To subscribe send "subscribe" to
waterpower-l-request@rootsweb.com (mail mode) or
waterpower-d-request@rootsweb.com (digest mode).
WAVERLEY_ROUTE. A mailing list for anyone with a genealogical or historical interest
in the Waverley Route, North British Railway's line running from Carlisle to Edinburgh via Hawick and Galshiels through the
Scottish Borders, as well as all of its branches. Topics include any feature or staff member of these lines as well as those involved
in the construction such as the Irish navigational engineers (Navvies) who worked on it. To subscribe send "subscribe" to
waverley_route-l-request@rootsweb.com (mail mode) or
waverley_route-d-request@rootsweb.com (digest mode).
YTANDV. A mailing list for those genealogists tracing relatives who were involved in Yiddish theater
and/or vaudeville in any capacity, in any location, and in any time period. Additional information can be found on the
YTandV Research Group website. To subscribe to a JewishGen
mailing list, go to
http://lyris.jewishgen.org/ListManager and follow the online instructions.
