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| Mike & Nancy Ridgdill (#47585642)
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My philosophy about F/G is really simple. Treat me like you want yourself to be treated. Very simple. If I see a memorial that I'd like to have transferred to me, I'll simply ask for it. Likewise, if you see a memorial I've submitted that you'd like to have transferred to you, just ask for it. I could care less if the person is related to you, or not. If you want it, and there's no reason for me to keep it, you can have it. It's just that simple. I do this because I love it. A lot of people just don't have the time to do this like I do. In reality, I have no connection to at least 90% of the memorials I submit. I submit them, because no one else has.
I know, there are those out there that claim they adhere to all rules, and will make no exceptions for anyone for any reason whatsoever. You know the ones I'm talking about; we've all had to deal with them at one time or another. Guess what, they don't adhere to all the rules, either! And, that my friends, is why I'm not about numbers, and I could really care less about the relationship of the person to you. Look, every memorial I create then transfer to someone else, will forever have my name as the original creator. The only time I won't transfer a memorial is when the person is in one of my direct ancestry lines, my aunts/uncles, a few cousins, and a handful of friends I hold dear. As for the information I post, feel free to use any info I submit without my permission. That's why I put it on there.
Now, since I've been so nice to you, I expect the same considerations given to me. If I request a memorial to be transferred to me, it is usually a direct ancestor, or a very close aunt, uncle, or cousin. On rare occasions, I may even request a memorial of a very dear friend. The only deviation from this is that from time to time I may request the memorial transfer of a Confederate soldier, if it's apparant the soldier is probably not related to the submitter. But, no matter who's memorial I request, I always stipulate "unless this person is your relative." However, if you don't want to make the transfer, at least give me a good reason why you won't. Don't just keep putting me off, and don't start ignoring my requests completely. Common courtesy is all I'm asking for; and expect. But, don't come on here and complain about things that just don't matter. If you absolutely can't help but complain, then complain about things that really matter, like elder abuse, children having to go to bed hungry, or our returning military personnel having to live on the streets. Please, complain LOUDLY!
Now, that said, I do have one pet peave on F/G, but it's only a common sense thing. Please, if you're going to take the time to create a new cemetery, make sure you have the correct name, provide the complete address, accurate written directions, and the correct map. It doesn't take much time, and can ensure future submissions are added to the right cemeteries.
Otherwise, I have been researching my family genealogy for over thirty years. I have published three books so far, Confederate Graves of Emanuel County, Georgia, in 2009, a color edition of the book in 2010, and The Ridgdill Genealogy, in 2011. All are available online.
Thank you for your cooperation.
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JoAnn HAGANS Harris
 | Doris Poppell
Take care of her. | | | JoAnn HAGANS Harris
| Robie Poppell
Have transferred him to you, take good care of him. | | | JoAnn HAGANS Harris
| Doris Poppell
I certainly appreciate the obit. I am late doing this but my bio page lets you know why. | | | Paul Hendricks
 | RE: Mary Samantha Hendrick McBride
Thanks for checking.
Paul | | | Paul Hendricks
| James F. McBride
I found you through Findagrave. Your name is attached to the entry for James F. McBride of Emanuel County. I am related through his wife, Mary Samantha Hendricks McBride. Do you by any chance have any idea where she is buried or anything else about her? Any information appreciated. Thanks for all your hard work.
Paul M. Hendricks, MD | | | Little Marie
 | Alice Coleman Wood
Thanks for linking her with her husband and parents. Little Marie | | | JoAnn HAGANS Harris
| Doris & Robie Poppell
I have linked the spousal link as requested.
Many Thanks! | | | JoAnn HAGANS Harris
| Robie Poppell
Many Thanks for the obit, it has been posted. | | | Bud
 | RE: Wilcher transfers
I just read your "Bio". Love it. Also, I had that photo in my room about 50+ years ago. I served in the USAF for 4 1/2 years and three of those years I had a room mate from Miss. He and his girl friend fixed me up with a girl I married 54 years ago. They were married two months before we were and they are still together in SC. Now, what is so strange about that you might ask. Other folks could not believe how close friends we were. Oh, I am from Connecticut. Miss. Reb and Conn. Yank.
Added by Bud on Mar 16, 2013 5:18 PM | | | Bud
| RE: Wilcher transfers
Any time Mike.
All of the Georgia memorials are looking for a good caring relative or friend. When I started doing "Photo Requests" I started taking photos of all vets I saw and names of those close to the requested grave. SO, I have built up this cache of memorials hoping that someone in the family is looking for their burial site. It fit right in with the Find A Grave thought.
Happy Researching, BudAdded by Bud on Mar 16, 2013 5:09 PM | | | | [View all messages...] |
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