2010-11-24:

Today I received a phone call from someone who got my number from the local historical society president. He knew what families I was researching and knew he could send this woman my way. Lo and behold, she is related through the Rose line through a brother of my great-grandfather. Jennifer, it was great meeting you and I hope we can keep in touch.

Also, the president is very probably a relative as well. His last name, although spelled differently, is similar to that of my great-grandfather... I've seen it spelled as his is in various publications and family trees. Thank you, Ancestry.com!