Just an update

Having taken a nice, leisurely vacation - which ended up with Ann and I having the opportunity to help her mother after surgery, we are back home.

About Memorial Day I shared a piece about Robert "Robin" Tener - which was written by his son Isaac - a brother of John Kinley Tener I, upon the occasion of Robert/Robin's death. I hope I sent it to all of you - if not, and you want it just e-mail me. I'll then send you the file, and an apology!

As you know, Riggs Eckelberry has very graciously, and generously, begun a web site inside his web site - which deals with The Tener Family. If you have not visited - it can be reached at - - - - http://www.riggs.com/tenerbook/index.htm

I think he has done a fine job with it. He is solely responsible for the links and the design. I think it is a very fantastic job.

Riggs has suggested another technology and steps are underway to make this also a reality. (**I had been asked about the potential of a web site by a Tener family member in Australia.) Just recently I acquired the web site: Tenerfamily.com !

I have to give the credit for what it becomes to Riggs. When it becomes a 'reality' I'll let you all know. I will be very judicious about any material which goes there - and will be extremely mindful about all of our concerns about privacy.

One other opportunity that I recently became aware of, I have taken advantage of. ROOTSWEB.COM is a for free genealogy web site. There are probably millions of names, and materials available there. The 'new' item that I have 'volunteered' for is to share the research in the Hampden Tener family book, "Tener: A history of the family in France, Ireland and America".

If someone is researching the Tener Family, they can see the 'hit' and e-mail me and I have 'volunteered' to conduct a research inside this book - for specific names! (**I do not think it is any 'violation' that I can think of, because the book itself is available on the shelves of several libraries! I do not know who would control the copyright on the book - any ideas, because Hampden Tener Jr. did not marry and had no issue.

I am hoping that this will open more doors that I have not as of yet been through!

So far I have identified 215 descendents of Hampden Evans Tener I - includes wives. If Hampden E Tener I is the first generation - I have specifics down to the 7th generation - with the newest identified baby born October 2003. There was supposed to be another in May 2004 - but I must admit I am remiss in contacting the happy grandparents! (You know who you are!)

But, in addition, I have also located a large number of descendents of other Tener's - John Kinley Tener I's descendents! And, I am - or have been - in contact with Tener Family in England, France and Australia!

All of this has been a very enjoyable and pleasant experience - and Ann and I have met some wonderful people along the way.

When Tenerfamily.com is up and running, I'll again notify you.

Any questions?

Best regards,

Ann & Dennis Holmes