The list owner is Bob Schulz, Schulzb@CottinghamGenealogy.com.
RootsWeb is the host for the mailing list.

1. QUICK INSTRUCTIONS
2. PURPOSE
3. TWO VERSIONS TO CHOOSE FROM
4. E-MAIL ADDRESSES TO USE
5. SENDING COMMANDS TO SMARTLIST & ROOTSWEB
   (i.e.) subscribe, unsubscribe, etc.

A.   QUICK INSTRUCTIONS

1. To subscribe, send an e-mail message to:
          Cottingham-L-request@rootsweb.com       (for individual messages)
          Cottingham-D-request@rootsweb.com      (for a digest of multiple messages)
   In the body include only one word:      subscribe
   (Turn OFF your signature file when sending this command)
2. To unsubscribe, send an e-mail message to:
          Cottingham-L-request@rootsweb.com      (for individual messages)
          Cottingham-D-request@rootsweb.com       (for a digest of multiple messages)
   In the body include only one word:      unsubscribe
   (Turn OFF your signature file when sending this command)
3. To post messages to everyone on the list:
         Cottingham-L@rootsweb.com

B.   PURPOSE

The Cottingham-L Mailing List is an e-mail list for genealogical research............
"COTTINGHAM. A mailing list for the discussion and sharing of information regarding the Cottingham surname and variations (e.g., Cottongim) in any place and at any time. Mailing address for postings is cottingham-l@rootsweb.com."Any comments or suggestions concerning the list can be directed to list owner Bob Schulz (Cottingham@home.com)

C.   TWO VERSIONS TO CHOOSE FROM:

Cottingham-L is for individual messages to be delivered to your e-mail address. As each subscriber to the list sends messages to the list address, you will receive a copy of the message. To subscribe send an e-mail message to: Cottingham-L-request@rootsweb.com with one word in the body of the message: subscribe

Cottingham-D is for a digest of several accumulated messages to be delivered to your email address. As each subscriber to the list sends messages to the list address, they are put into a digest to be delivered later. The digest is generated approximately once a day and delivered to digest subscribers. This option is handy for people who don't want multiple messages to accumulate in their mail box. To subscribe send an email message to: Cottingham-D-request@rootsweb.com with one word in the body of the message: subscribe

D.   E-MAIL ADDRESSES TO USE:

There are two separate e-mail addresses to use in order to participate in this list:

1. To send MESSAGES to ALL subscribers on either version of the list use:
         Cottingham-L@rootsweb.com
2. To send COMMANDS to the computer & SmartList software that runs this list use:
          Cottingham-L-request@rootsweb.com      (for individual messages)
          Cottingham-D-request@rootsweb.com      (for a digest of multiple messages)

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E.   SENDING COMMANDS TO SMARTLIST & ROOTSWEB:

To subscribe, unsubscribe or make other changes to your mailing list subscription, you will send "commands" to the computer & the SmartList software on RootsWeb.

Cottingham-L-request@rootsweb.com      (for individual messages)
Cottingham-D-request@rootsweb.com      (for a digest of multiple messages)

1. To manage your subscription, send an e-mail message to the address above and use any of the following commands, typed within the body of your e-mail message. Type ONLY one of the commands as it is shown below. Do not add any extra words or lines of text:

   subscribe
   unsubscribe
   get file welcome.txt

2. Do NOT use a signature file attached to the e-mail message. The software reads your message and tries to answer each command it finds. When it runs across your signature file it gets a bit confused and will send you a message stating something like 'Do not recognize command 'Jones'. Do not recognize command "Smith", etc.

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F.   HELPFUL WEB SITES FOR MAILING LISTS:

Genealogy Resources on the Internet: Mailing Lists
http://www.rootsweb.com/~jfuller/gen_mail.html

User Mailing Lists Hosted by RootsWeb
http://www.rootsweb.com/~maillist/

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If you have any problems with subscribing please Email me and I will do it myself.
Good Luck & Have Fun!

Bob Schulz
Schulzb@CottinghamGenealogy.com

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