It is most gratifying to receive your mail, indicating the keen interest many of you have in order to request information on your heirloom jewelry and timepieces. Studies have shown that the most often used resource on the Internet is for researching one's genealogy. Interestingly, the most frequently asked questions in this column pertain to watches, especially pocket watches, because of their vast numbers.
Many people have at least two or three amongst their ancestral belongings.
Some time has passed since the last questions and answers section was featured, so I have dedicated this entire column to answering some of your queries of recent months. Questions are always welcomed, and I will do my very best to answer them in upcoming columns. Many questions, however, do not get answered because I need to know more specific details. I suggest telephoning me during my business hours, 9-5 Eastern time, so I might ask about more pertinent details to help me investigate your queries. Charles G. Williams, as well as his mother, worked for the Chicago Cubs baseball team back at the beginning of the century.