User talk:Jantoo1

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--Kopuru 20:50, 20 May 2007 (MDT)

Hello and Peeltown

Even though I don't get to research Texas much, I enjoyed getting both information and the "flavor" of Peeltown. Thanks for your contribution! I hadn't thought about this much, but it's possible that you may find it convenient to split off some pieces, like the cemetery reading or the muster roll, into separate "articles" that might be easier for people to find. (I'm not sure, hadn't really thought about this because I rarely know this much real-life detail about the places I research!) Also I think it might be helpful for the reader to know how much of this is your personal observation (sure sounds like that remote cemetery enumeration is!) and how much is drawn from other sources that can be credited and added to the big source list here. Anyway, it was a pleasure to read, and I'm not just saying that because I'm about to shut down my computer for the night! Thanks! --Hh219 21:45, 20 May 2007 (MDT)

Tip for discussion pages

Hey, my name's Christian and I'm an admin on WeRelate. Just had a quick idea that might help you get info on Peeltown and use discussion pages to collaborate with other researchers. I noticed on Place talk:Peeltown, Kaufman, Texas, United States, you ask for information. It would probably be easier to get responses if you "signed" your comment on the page. You can go back and edit the page. Beneath your comments, click on the "signature" button. It is the second button from the right, above the edit box. This will leave your user id (a link to your profile) and a timestamp for the comment. Thanks and keep up the good work! --Wrhelp 01:05, 28 May 2007 (MDT)

Peeltown [4 January 2010]

Hi. I am doing research into my family, and I would love for you to send me the pictures you mentioned of the cemetery and of John and Mary Peel Haggerty. Do you know if they are buried in the Peel cemetery? Any information you can share would be appreciated.

Thanks, Melinda Haggerty McAfee daughter of James Carroll Haggerty granddaughter of Carroll Edward Haggerty great granddaughter of William Haggerty great great granddaughter of John and Mary Peel Haggerty--Mindymcafee91 14:13, 4 January 2010 (EST)