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Mailing lists are similar to message boards in that people enter queries onto mailing lists that are maintained for specific names, places or subjects.

The difference is that mailing lists have a number of subscribers who have an interest in that subject.

The query is e-mailed to all of the subscribers who are able to reply or discuss the query.

This is a very effective way of getting advice or answers.

The biggest and best mailing list is at rootsweb.

Other mailing lists are to be found on the internet by Google searching.

Subscription to a mailing list is a great idea for surnames that you are interested in or for key counties.

Not only may you be able to help someone but advice offered to others will add to your knowledge.