Acknowledgements

To all without whom this would not have

been possible, many sincere thanks...

Anna M Roberts Woodcock~an awe-inspiring woman and wonderful
mother. She's the inspiration and motivation behind this project.

Carolyn Brumfield~for pestering family members for information and her
appreciation of my efforts. Without her the Jones and Stevens lines would
have been impossible to trace.

Rebekah Woodcock Granberry~my sister and friend for chauffeuring me
around to far away counties and endless cemeteries, helping me gather
information and indulging my Snoopy dances.

Sarah Roberts Barnes~Mom's sister who helped verify our Wascom line
and our McMillan connection.

Laura Roberts Cain~another of Mom's sisters for riding all over Southeast
Louisiana in search of cemeteries.

Alice Roberts Rushing~yet another auntie who indulged an unannounced
visit and provided invaluable help with the libraries and cemeteries in
Washington Parish, Louisiana.

Bill Roberts~Mom's first cousin who solved the mystery of McMillan Cemetery.

Clarence Woodock~for his phenomenal website cwoodcock.com

Edward Breland~in particular for his work on the William Woodcock, Sr.
ca 1745 line.

David Sprinkle~for his help in solving the mystery of Ramsey Roberts' true
parentage and providing a wealth of information on the Whittington, Creel,
and Dearman families.

J Hugh LeBaron~author of the book Perry Volunteers in the Mexican War,
for allowing me to quote his work in reference to Pvt James A Jones.

Susan Buckley and the "O" List~Susan and several wonderful folks have
offered advice and assistance even though I have yet to document our
Overstreet connection. This mailing list and the Overstreet Homestead are
excellent examples of quality genealogical research and collaboration.

Mrs Jane McManus~for her help in debunking the Davis family adoption
rumor. Her website provided a wealth of information on Rebecca Tippi
and Alfred Davis' family.

Alice Weber~for her dedication to the Woodcocks of the Mississippi Gulf
Coast. Her newbook. Allen Cemetery, is a major contribution to the history of
Long Beach, MS. For ordering information, contact Alice directly. Alice has also
begun working on her next book, this one on the cemetery at Antioch Baptist
Church in Long Beach and would appreciate any in formation you might have
on the burials there.

Ron Steenvoorden~for being so generous in allowing me to use his beautiful
photographs as backgrounds for some of my graphics. Be sure to check out his
folder in the Photo Gallery to see the photos unsullied by text or his galleries
at Islay Info. Thanks again, Ron.

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