Hi Lorie! I am so excited that you contacted Ralph and he wrote back to you!!! Makes my original 'post' worth it. :) His book is the reason that he made all the TV rounds, I believe. That's neat you have a copy. It's always good to hear about those 'good genes' in the family!

When you write to Ralph, would you mind passing along my address? It is Susan Nelson, 11733 West 102nd St., Overland Park, KS 66215. My question to him would be, "Did you ever know any of the Trimmer family in Quinter?" The family members were first cousins to my grandmother.

Glad I could help! Keep me posted. I think it's very exciting for you, too.
Susan