I decided to switch to a weblog format instead of having forums; first because I don't get that many public inquiries and second because it requires less to run Moveable type than it does to run the UBB forum software. I was able to configure Moveable Type by myself as opposed to UBBThreads which I needed help from my son on.
Having run my personal weblog on this software for some time I am very familiar with it and am very happy with the way it works.
In the future I will install some kind of a background for this weblog - something not too flashy, of course!
Finally, it will be a good reminder for me to keep researching: I tend to forget about doing research and get involved in other activies!
If you have inquiries on a surname or person, you are able to communicate with me in the comments section; especially if you don't mind leaving an inquiry for public viewing!
I'd advice using a "throwaway" email address for comments, since spammers frequent web sites looking for people to send their ads to. But I will also answer the inquiry publicly as well if a quesition is posted here.
I really hope this works out well for all of us!