Genealogical And Family History Events

Submitted by HOST GFS Chuck@aol.com

 

Upcoming genealogical and family history events are listed below. This listing will be published each month with the addition of new announcements. Each event is posted on the appropriate Message Boards of The Golden Gates Genealogy Forum on AOL. If you would like to have your event listed, please send the information well in advance to: HOST GFS Chuck@aol.com .

2002 Georgia Lunch and Learn Lecture Series

From: pcoleman@sos.state.ga.us

The Georgia "Lunch and Learn" Lecture Series in the State Archives for 2002 has been announced. Begun in 1993, this is an educational program which features prominent speakers who present brief talks on a wide variety of historical and cultural topics. Lectures are from 12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. in the State Archives auditorium, adjacent to the main lobby. These presentations are free and open to the public,

For additional information, visit the web site: http://www.sos.state.ga.us/archives/as/ggi.htm.

Future dates, topics and speakers include:

Jan. 8: Georgia Legislative Research at the State Archives; Joanne Smalley, Reference Archivist, State Archives of Georgia

Feb. 12: Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands Records; Charles Reeves, Archival Operations Director, National Archives and Records Administration

March 12: Georgia Women of Achievement; Mary K. Rorabaugh, Executive Director, Georgia Women of Achievement

April 9: How to Take Care of your Paper Documents; Hilary A. Kaplan, Conservator, State Archives of Georgia

May 14: How to Take Care of Your Photographs; Peter Roberts, Photo Archivist, Georgia State University

June 11: How to Take Care of Your Videotapes and Audiotapes; Ruta Abolins, Director, Media Archives and Peabody Awards Collection, University of Georgia Libraries

July 9: City of Atlanta Resources, Atlanta Fulton Public Library; Celeste Tibbets, System Manager of the Georgia Local and Family History Department; Atlanta History Center, Paul Crater, Archivist

Aug. 13: Metro Atlanta Resources, Cobb County Public Library, Carolyn Crawford, Librarian, Georgia Room; DeKalb Historical Society, Francis Overcash, Archivist; and Gwinnett Historical Society, Joye Quinn, Library Chairperson.

Sept. 10: Georgia Resources, Augusta Genealogical Society Library, Carrie Adamson, Honorary President; Georgia Historical Society (Savannah), Susan Dick, Director of Library and Archives.

Please note that the lecture series will be temporarily suspended from Oct. 2002 until July 2003 due to the move to our new building in Morrow. Details about the new building and an updated construction calendar will be found on our web site soon at www.GeorgiaArchives.org.

For more information or have suggestions for a future Lunch & Learn lecture, please contact:

Pamela W. Coleman, Public Programs Coordinator
State Archives of Georgia
Office of Secretary of State
330 Capitol Avenue SE
Atlanta, GA 30334
Tel: (404) 651-6474
Fax: (404) 657-8427
Email: pcoleman@sos.state.ga.us.

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Feb. & April 2002 - Genealogy Classes, Allegheny County, PA

Elissa Scalise Powell, CGRS, will be teaching three classes at the Community College of Allegheny County (PA), North Campus on Rt. 19. The 5-week beginning Genealogy class will be held on Wednesdays from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. commencing on Feb. 20. This includes a field trip for hands-on research.

The Genealogy On-Line and Computer Usage class will have two 4-week sessions, both on Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. One session will begin Feb. 17 and the other will start April 7. Please contact CCAC at (412) 237-2670 for more information or to register.

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2 Feb. 2002 - Beginner's Class, Cleveland, OH

From: Mbregitzer

A beginners genealogy class on Exploring Family History will be conducted from 1 to 5 p.m, Saturday, 2 Feb. 2002 at the Western Reserve Historical Society Library, 10825 East Blvd., Cleveland OH 44106. Among the topics covered will be: An Introduction Home Sources. Vital Records. Research By Mail. Basic Genealogical Rules. Charts, Forms, Organization, Supplies. Cemetery and Funeral Home Records. Types of Evidence, Documentation. Handwriting Problems. U. S. Census Records. Hands-on Research in WRHS Library will be available with expert personal help.

Cost: $15 - 1/2 price parking; $5 late fee for reservations after Jan. 26. For more information, contact:

Roger Ellsworth, registrar
Post Office Box 181201
Cleveland Heights, OH 44118-1201
(216) 283-6451 or wrhsgen@juno

This class is part of the Genealogical Institute 2002 sponsored by The Genealogical Committee, a working auxiliary of the Western Reserve Historical Society, whose purpose is to further the study of genealogy through meetings, lectures, seminars, and workshops; and to provide financial support in the acquisition of appropriate materials and equipment for the genealogical collections of the Society's Library.

Joanne Gruber Abby
GenExchange Founder
http://www.genexchange.org

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2 Feb. 2002 - Gen. Hathorn's Legacy, Goshen, NY

From: bdimunno@pioneeris.net

Sue Gardner and Gayle Hathorn will present a present the program: General John Hathorn's Legacy: Historic Homesteads and Preservation Strategies at a meeting of the Orange County Genealogical Society on Saturday, 2 Feb. 2002 at the 1841 Historic Courthouse, 202 Main St., Goshen, NY. The program at 10:30 a.m. will follow the business meeting at 9 a.m.

Sue Gardner, local history librarian at Albert Wisner Library in Warwick and archivist for the Town of Warwick Historical Society will present information about the home and letters of Gen. Hathorn in Warwick. This 1773 structure was built by one of the commanders of the Battle of Minisink. Gayle Hathorne, a direct descendant of the general, will outline the family's quest to connect descendants with their heritage and encourage preservation of this National Register of Historic Places site. The program will conclude with a discussion of the use of a Global Positioning System to accurately record locations of historic places and the use of these to encourage local governments to be proactive in historic preservation throughout the subdivision approval process.

Sue Gardner graduated from Columbia University's School of Library Science, and has done postgraduate work in folklore at the University of Pennsylvania. She works with creating access tools to and preservation of historic information and documents in Warwick. She was co-chair of the Town of Warwick Open Space Committee which created an inventory and map of historic places and structures.

Gayle Hathorne, a direct descendant of John and Elizabeth (Welling) Hathorn, recently taught American Genealogy courses at the Blue Ridge Community College in Flat Rock, NC. Formerly an orchestral horn player, she is a graduate of Manhattan School of Music and the Orchestral Academy of the Berlin Philharmonic. She was responsible for organizing the historic Hathorn Family Reunion in 2000, and has recently relocated to New York City.

The program is free of charge and open to the public. The research room is open following the program from Noon to 4 P.M. If anyone has questions contact Marilyn Terry at mvtgrterry@aol.com.

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2 Feb. 2002 - Annual Meeting, Tempe, AZ

The Family History Society of Arizona's annual meeting will be 2 February 2002 in Tempe, AZ, with Richard Hooverson as the speaker. For information, contact: Rutledgemj@aol.com.

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2 Feb. 2002 - Genealogy Meeting, Barrie, Ontario, Canada

Gary French will speak on Users Guide to Records in the Barrie Land Registry Office when the Ontario Genealogy Society meets on 2 Feb. 2002 in Barrie, Ontario, Canada. For additional information, contact: Claudia McArthur, E-Mail: claudia.mcarthur@sympatico.ca.

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4 Feb. 2002 - Internet Genealogy, Oklahoma City, OK

From: janellel@worldnet.att.net

Fred Dittmar will speak on "At the Click of Your Mouse--Helpful Internet Genealogy Sites" at the Monday, 4 Feb. 2002 at the general meeting of the Oklahoma Genealogical Society. The meeting will be from 6 to 7:45 p.m. in the dining hall of the First Baptist Church, 1201 North Robinson, Oklahoma City, OK. The program will cover links to: online classes, how-to pages, scams, unsolisted mail, maps, maillists, newsletters, state archives, search links, county clerk s, extentions, society addresses, Native American sites, search engines, fun pages and others.

Fred currently is a supervisor on the staff of the Zoology Department of the University of Oklahoma. He has completed an online genealogical course through the National Genealogical Society. As an Oklahoma Genealogical Society board member, he answers mail-in queries at the Oklahoma Historical Society Library. He is also a mail list administrator for the Rootsweb Mail List for Plymouth, MA and does contract genealogical research.

This is a change from the regular meeting site at the Oklahoma Historical Society. It is free and open to the public. Volunteers will be on hand at 5 p.m. to assist researchers who need help to start the search for family history or need suggestions about where to look next.

The Oklahoma Genealogical Society has a webpage at http://www.rootsweb.com/~okgs/.

Janelle Lee, Public Relations
Oklahoma Genealogical Society
405/348-6915

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6 Feb. 2002 - Genealogy Sampler Classes, Austin, TX

From: shortyhouston@prodigy.net

Start the new year with "A Genealogy Sampler" of classes presented by the Austin Genealogical Society (TX)! The classes are sponsored by Lifetime Learning Institute with AGS members teaching the following topics:

Introduction & Overview of Genealogy,
Library Records,
Researching Other Records & Professional Researchers,
Organization & Preparing an Oral History,
Organizing and Presenting Your Material,
Preserving Photos & Documents,
Computers & Genealogy,
Genealogy & the Internet,
Publishing Your Family History.

The classes are held for 8 weeks on Wednesday mornings from 10 AM to noon, The first class is Wednesday, 6 Feb. 2002. Location is AmeriPark Retirement Center, 1130 Comino LaCosta 78723. Cost for class materials is $15. Early registration is encouraged - classes fill fast! For additional information or to register, call 512-486-1139 or email John Miller at jocmiller@aol.com.

Anna Houston Price, AGS Publicity Chair
http://www.austintxgensoc.org/
Austin, TX

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6 Feb. 2002 - Four-Week Beginners Course, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

A four-week Beginning Genealogy and Family History course starts on 4 Feb. 2002 and continues on 13, 20 and 27 Feb. at North York Central Library in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The course is conducted by the Toronto Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society. A choice of sessions: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. or 7 p.m to 9 p.m. Cost: $40. Instructor: Linda Reid. Pre-registration required. For further information contact: dclenden@netrover.com.

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7 Feb. 2002 - Researching Irish Roots, Chicago, IL

The Friends of Genealogy (FOG) at the Newberry Library in Chicago, IL, will sponsor "Researching Irish Roots" on

7 Feb. 2002. The lecturer will be Brian Donovan of the Irish Heritage Center. You can obtain more information at:

http://www.newberry.org/nl/friends/L3fgenealogy.html.

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9 Feb. 2002 - Genealogy & History Fair, Mesa, AZ

The Fourth Annual Mesa (AZ) Genealogy and Family History Fair will be 9 Feb. 2002. For additional information,

contact: tonyox@home.com.

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9 Feb. 2002 - Genealogical Lecture, Dallas, TX

The Dallas Genealogical Society announces the third lecture of its Lecture Series on Saturday, 9 Feb. 2002 at 9 a.m. Speaker will be Curt B. Witcher of the Allen County Library, Ft. Wayne, IN. His topic will be "Historical Research Methodology: Engaging the Process to Find All the Answers", "Passenger and Immigration Research", "Using Government Documents for Genealogical Research", and "Who's Who Among Your Ancestors: Using Biographical Sources for Genealogical Research". More information is available at http://www.dallasgenealogy.org.

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9 Feb. 2002 - Gravestones & Cemeteries, Boston, MA

From: KRosal@nehgs.org

Gravestones and Cemeteries is the topic of a genealogical seminar on Saturday, 9 Feb. 2002 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Mass. NEHGS will present a series of dynamic lectures designed to teach beginner to advanced researchers how to optimize gravestone and cemetery resources. Whether you are searching for the grave of your ancestor, or want to interpret information from gravestones, every genealogist is sure to benefit from this special program. Featured lectures are:

Utilizing Cemetery and Gravestone Resources at NEHGS, David Allen Lambert

A trip to the library is regarded to be an essential primary step involved when embarking on cemetery and gravestone research. In this lecture, you will discover the most useful resources available and how to effectively use them. Special attention will be dedicated to NEHGS collections of printed, manuscript, and microform materials for Massachusetts cemeteries. David Allen Lambert, Library Supervisor of the technology room at NEHGS, has dedicated 15 years of research on the subject. The results are exemplified in his imminent publication, A Guide to Massachusetts Cemeteries, to be released in February 2002.

A New Look at Old Records: Searching for Your Ancestor's Gravestone, David C. Dearborn, FASG

In this lecture, David C. Dearborn will share valuable insight that is based on his personal research conducted within cemeteries. He will highlight the most valuable sources and methodologies for discovering ancestral burial places, including clues from death certificates, obituaries and maps, as well as records kept by cemeteries themselves. David C. Dearborn has been a reference librarian for the past 25 years. He is contributing editor for the Register and The American Genealogist.

Understanding 17th-20th Century Gravestones, Laurel K. Gabel

This presentation will introduce you to the attitudes about death and memorialization that these historic artifacts reflect. With a focus on early New England gravemarkers and their carvers, the Rural Cemetery Movement, fraternal symbolism, heraldic gravestones, and the historic and modern use of photography in mourning and memorialization, the program promises to make you look at area gravestones with new insight and appreciation. The lecture will also discuss the evolution of gravestone styles and symbols and how to look for and interpret the information on the stones for genealogical research. Laurel K. Gabel is honorary trustee and head of the research department for The Association for Gravestone Studies. She is co-author of the Gravestone Chronicles I and II.

Memories in Stone: Reading Cemetery Landscapes, Janet Heywood

Learning to read cemetery landscapes will aid in finding and appreciating available information. This presentation takes a lively look at changes in cemetery design, commemorative choices and burial practices. These patterns and changes are of special interest to genealogists seeking to weave family histories from fragments of memories carved on monuments and gravestones and written and filed cemetery records. Janet Heywood is Vice President of Interpretive Programs at Mount Auburn Cemetery.

Seminar Schedule

9-9:30 a.m. -- Registration and coffee.
9:30-10:30 a.m. -- Utilizing Cemetery and Gravestone Resources at NEHGS, David Allen Lambert.
10:30-10:45 a.m. -- 15-minute break.
10:45-11:45 a.m. -- A New Look at Old Records: Searching for Your Ancestor's Gravestone, David C. Dearborn.
11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. -- Lunch (on your own).
1-2 p.m. -- Understanding 17th-20th Century Gravestones, Laurel K. Gabel.
2-2:30 p.m. -- Refreshment Break.
2:30-3:30 p.m. -- Memories in Stone: Reading Cemetery Landscapes, Janet Heywood.

Seminar fees are $90 for NEHGS members and $95 for non-members. Please note, early registration is recommended.

For more details about NEHGS Education Events, please visit www.NewEnglandAncestors.org. To register or inquire about our programs, please contact the Education Department, toll-free, at 1-888-286-3447, ext. 202 or send email to education@nehgs.org.

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10 Feb. 2002 - Polish Genealogy Meeting - Chicago, IL

From: iadepke@kwom.com

The Polish Genealogical Society of America (PGSA) will meet Sunday, 10 Feb. 2002 at 2 PM in the Social Hall of the Polish Museum of America, 984 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago.

Klaus Hergt, author of "Exiled to Siberia," will speak about the events leading up to and including the Soviet deportation of the Polish people during World War II. He will provide a historical summary of Poland from the earliest known records to the beginning of WW II.

Admission is free and all are welcome. For further information and upcoming events, please visit the PGSA website

at http://www.pgsa.org.

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15 Feb. 2002 - Call for Papers, Florida Genealogical Society

From: astaley@fdn.com

The Florida State Genealogical Society (FSGS) is now accepting program proposals for the 2002 Conference (the 26th

Annual FSGS Conference). Submission deadline os 15 Feb. 2002.

Among the topics being considered are lectures on Computers/Technology & Genealogy, Beginning Genealogy, Society

Management, Florida Research (i.e., history, available records, repositories, ethnic and religious groups, etc.), and broader genealogical topics including methodology, problem solving, publishing, military records, land records, etc.

Proposals should include the following information:

1. The title of the lecture and a brief, but specific, outline and/or abstract.
2. Short summary for the program schedule (one or two sentences).
3. Audience skill level (i.e., beginner, intermediate or advanced.)
4. Speaker's name, address, telephone number, fax number and e-mail address.
5. Brief speaker's biography (150 words or less)
6. Brief resume of recent lecturers the speaker has given.

Each session will be limited to one hour. Presentations should include a brief ten-minute question-and-answer period.

Camera-ready syllabus material (due 1 October 2002) will be required for each presentation whether lecture, seminar or

workshop. The syllabus will be distributed at the conference.

Each speaker will be limited to a maximum of three presentations; however, more than three proposals can be submitted.

FSGS conference lecturers will receive a limited compensation package (available upon request).

Interested individuals should submit proposals and questions to FSGS Conference Chair, C. Ann Staley, PO Box 441364,

Jacksonville, FL 32222-0014; e-mail: astaley@fdn.com.

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16 Feb. 2002 - Two FTM Workshops - Milton, Ontario, Canada

Rick Roberts will conduct two interactive workshops on 16 Feb. on Family Tree Maker software at the Global Genealogy Shoppe, 13 Charles St., Milton, Ontario, Canada. The first, from 10 a.m. to noon, for beginner to intermediate users will detail how to use the Family Tree Maker software effectively as a research tool as well as for recording information and printing charts reports and books. The computer monitor image is projected onto a wall-sized screen, providing crystal clear real-time computer screen images to every participant. Plenty of opportunity for questions and answers.

The second workshop, "Creating a Family History Book Using Family Tree Maker" will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Rick says that many family historians undertake a research project so that their family's history will be preserved for future generations. This workshop shows you how to use Family Tree Maker software to accomplish that goal. The program is designed for people who have some experience using FTM but have mastered the BOOK building tools, or want to know more about how to create a book using FTM.

Workshops are restricted to no more than 20 participants. By keeping workshop size small, individual problems and roadblocks can be examined and personalized solutions recommended. The registration fee includes workshop, snack, beverages and materials. The workshops will be at The Global Genealogy & History Shoppe, 13 Charles St., Milton, Ontario, Canada. More information: http://globalgenealogy.com/workshops.

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16 Feb. 2002 - Research Ramblers Seminar, College Station, TX

The 8th Annual Texas Research Ramblers Seminar with Patricia Law Hatcher as speaker is to be held in College Station on 16 Feb. 2002. The topic will be "I Work Hard--Why Can't I Find Them?"

Download a brochure and application blank at: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~elacey/ramblerssem.pdf.

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16 Feb. 2002 - Annual Conference, Sun City, AZ

The West Valley (AZ) Genealogical Society Annual Conference will be 16 Feb. 2002 in Sun City, AZ. Speaker

will be Donna Bingham Munger, Archivist/Genealogist/Historian. Her topic will be "Doing Research from

the Sonoran Desert." For more information, contact pete_519@aol.com.

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16 March 2002 - Spring Seminar, Marietta, GA

The Cobb County Genealogical Society holds its Spring Seminar at First Presbyterian Church of Marietta, Marietta, GA, on 16 March, 2002. Contact Sharon Thomas phone: (770) 974-1243; mail:

CCGS, Inc.
P. O. Box 1413
Marietta GA 30061-1413.

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19 Feb. 2002 - Genealogical Research, North Hills (Pittsburgh), PA

Research will be the topic on Tuesday, 19 Feb.2002 at 7 PM at Northland Public Library, North Hills Genealogists (of Pittsburgh, PA) when Carol Jo Henderson discusses her book "Merry Old Middlesex (Township)."The author will talk about the research and production of her book. Free and open to the public. For more information contact pioneerbook@juno.com.

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20 Feb. 2002 - Public Lecture Series, Ottawa, Canada

The Friends of the National Archives of Canada is sponsoring a public lecture on 20 Feb., 2002, in Room 156, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa. Lilly Koltun, director of the Gallery will conduct the bilingual illustrated lecture , National Portrait Gallery of Canada,/Musée du portrait du Canada.

Admission is free for members of The Friends of the National Archives and $5 for non-members. (Proceeds to The Friends' Acquisition Fund). Information: (613) 992-9367; or friends-amis@archives.ca.

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23 Feb. 2002 - Annual Seminar, Whittier, CA

The Whittier (California) Area Genealogical Society will host its 20th annual seminar on 23 Feb. 2002 at the Masonic Lodge in Whittier, CA. Sharon DeBartolo Carmack will be the speaker. A lunch can be included in registration. For more information and registration form, see http://www.cagenweb.com/kr/wags/.

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24 Feb. to 3 March 2002 - NEHGS Invitation, Boston, MA

From: JCronin@nehgs.org

The New England Historic Genealogical Society welcomes everyone to an intensive week of personal consultations, guided research, daily lectures, special access to the library when it is normally closed to the public, and much more. Lodging and social functions included. For further information or to register, please contact the Education Department by calling 1-888-286-3447, ext. 226 or email us at education@nehgs.org.

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25 Feb. 2002 - General Meeting, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Victoria Freeman, author of How My Ancestors Colonized North America, at the meeting of the Toronto Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society on 25 Feb. 2002 at the North York Central Library Auditorium, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The meeting is at 7:30 p.m. and visitors are welcome.

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March 2002 - Genealogy Computing Workshops, Galesburg, IL

From: mneill@csc.cc.il.us

We still have openings in our genealogy computing workshops during March of 2002 in Galesburg, Illinois at Carl Sandburg College. Galesburg is easily accessible via interstate and is approximately one hour from Peoria or Moline/Rock Island,

Illinois. All sessions have limited enrollment and are held in state-of-the-art facilities and each attendee has their own machine on which to work. Registration is separate for each day and is only $35 per day. All presentations are made by Michael John Neill, MS.

Day-long workshops are being offered on the following topics:

* Topics in Personal Ancestral File
* DeedMapper Software
* Computerized Search Strategies
* Genealogy Sites Besides the "Big" Ones
* Making the Most of the LDS, Ancestry, Rootsweb, and Genealogy.Com Web Sites
* Windows Strategies, Excel and Word
* Using the 1880 National Census Index and Transcription from the Family History Library NEW
* Internet Based Genealogy
Questions can be directed to geneworkshop@hotmail.com.

More information is available on our web site at: http://www.rootdig.com/sandburg.html.

Thanks!

Michael John Neill, instructor/coordinator
Genealogy Computing Workshops
Carl Sandburg College
Galesburg, IL

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2 March 2002 - Annual Conference, DuPage County, IL

From: bhendron@yahoo.com

The DuPage County (IL) Genealogical Society presents it's 27th Annual Conference on Saturday, 2March 2002. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and the conference runs from 9 a.m. to about 3:45 p.m. at the Hilton Hotel, 3003 Corporate West Drive (near Naperville Rd. off Warrenville Rd.) Lisle, IL 60523.

Speakers will be Jeff Bockman, Ed Brandt, Patrica Geyh, Larry Olson, and Craig Scott, with four sessions, each with a choice of three topics. Amont the titles are:

Finding Aids at the National. Archives,
20th Century Censuses,
Pension Research,

Researching Ancestors in Rhineland-Palatinate and East & West Prussia,

French Canadian Research,
Social Security Death Index,
World War I Ancestors, and
Real Research on the Web.

Lunch Menu choices are Choice of Turkey Crepe or Pasta Boursini (meatless). Both entrees include garden salad, rolls and butter, coffee/tea and dessert.

Price: By Feb 9, 2002 Members $33, Non-members $38. After Feb 9, $43. No lunch if registering day of the Conference.

More info: Contact Judy Gaddess at (630)665-6589, send an email to DCGSMember@aol.com, or visit our web site at http://www.dcgs.org.

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2 March 2002 - Centennial Workshop, Ingram, PA

The Ingram Historical Society will conduct its Centennial Genealogical Workshop at the Ingram Borough Building, 40 West Prospect St., Ingram, PA, on Saturday, 2 March 2002 from 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. (doors open at 8:15). A buffet lunch is included in the registration fee of $25 pre-registration and $30 at the door.

Five lectures will be given:

"Early History of Western Pennsylvania" by John Fairman;

"Beginning Your Family Research" by Sharen Williams;

"Using and Understanding Newspapers as a Genealogical Resource" by Lu Ann Eisler;

"How Did My Pennsylvania Ancestor Get Here?: Migration Trails out of the Keystone State" by Elissa Scalise

Powell, CGRS, and

"Sailing into the Sunset: Tips for Finding your Ancestors on Passenger Lists" by Elissa Scalise Powell, CGRS. For more information: e-mail sharwill@ccia.com or visit www.rootsweb.com/~paihs.

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2 March 2002 - Branching Out Meeting, Bloomington, MN

From: pmg@umn.edu

The Minnesota Genealogical Society (MGS) and its branches present the 12th Annual MGS Branching Out Meeting, Saturday, 2 March 2002 at Kennedy High School in Bloomington, MN. The keynote address: "From Paper to Paperless-Minnesota Vital Records Vision 2000 System," will be by Barbara A. Bednarczyk, State Registrar of Vital Statistics.

MGS topics: "Cartographic Resources for Genealogical Research: Print and Electronic Tools." Speaker: Kimberly C. Kowal of the John R. Borchert Map Library at the University of Minnesota. Beginning Genealogy: An introduction to genealogical research for those who are new to family history research or are interested in reviewing the basics.

Computer Interest Group topics: "Introduction to Computing in Genealogy" and "Introduction to Genealogy on the Internet".

Germanic Genealogical Society topics: "Pomeranian Research", A review of the German sessions presented at the FGS Conference in September 2001.

Irish Genealogical Society topics: "Beginning Irish Research," "Looking Here to Find Them There: How to Use U. S. and Canadian Sources to Find Family Locations in Ireland," "Military Records: Beyond Civil War Records."

Polish Genealogical Society of Minnesota topics: "Use of Polish /English Newspapers for Genealogical Research:" Brick Wall Session - for Those Truly Stuck, a general working session.

Yankee Genealogical Society topics: Dr. Harold Hinds and his research assistant Tina Didreckson of the University of Minnesota, Morris will present "Creating Historical Context for a Family History When Local Histories Are Lacking or Insufficient: A Case Study of a New York Mid-19th Century General Store Ledger".

Registration begins at 8 a.m. The cost is $12.00. Preregistration is not required.

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Three Events 2002 - Two Genealogy Events, Lufkin, TX

From: vcates@ballistic.com

Three genealogy events have been announced by Angelina College, Lufkin, TX.

Register now for the one-day seminar, Using the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, UT, which will be conducted from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on 2 March, 2002, in the college Community Services Center. Instructors will be M. Johnson, B. Odom, and V. Cates and the fee of $50.00 includes morning coffee and snacks, sandwich lunch and textbook. Attendance for participants in the research trip is strongly recommened.

The research trip to Salt Lake City has been tentatively set for Wednesday-Sunday, 8-12 May 2002, mid-week through the weekend depending upon the availability of plane and motel reservations at the lowest possible prices. (Contact the college or the genealogy coordinator to be placed on the mailing list.) Minimum number required for the trip is 10. Maximum number is 20. Instructional fee $150. Estimated round trip plane fare Houston-Bush $300. Hotel rate at Best Western Plaza Hotel about $80 per night, two queen beds, 1-4 people. Meals and shopping extra.

Register now for the Summer 2002 Semester, Sixth annual Angelina College Genealogy Conference,Thursday-Saturday, 25-27 July 2002. The conference features topics in genealogy, local history, historical preservation and related computer Technology.

Conference brochures will be mailed near the end of the spring semester.

For additional information and to be placed on the revised mailing list contact:

Angelina College Community Services: Phone 1-936-633-5206; FAX 1-936-633-5478; or fkanke@angelina.cc.tx.us. (The Angelina College Genealogy Mailing List has been revised. To remain on the list individuals must have attended a recent Angelina College Genealogy Event or make a specific request to remain on the list using both their e-mail (if available)and regular mailing addresses. Contact the college or the genealogy coordinator.)

Additional Information and printable registration forms will be available in a timely manner on-line at the following web sites.

Angelina College Web Page http://www.angelina.cc.tx.us. (Click on Students, Community Services, Personal Development Courses, Genealogy)

Conference coordinator at http://www.ballistic.com/~vcates. Angelina County Genealogical Society web page at (Click on special events) http://www.rootsweb.com/~txacgs.

Angelina College's Community Services Center, Hwy. 50 South (3500 South First)
P.O. Box 1768
Lufkin, TS, 75902-1768.

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5-10 March 2002 - Genealogy Cruise: A Mexican Adventure

From: atl@ahaseminars.com

Aha! Seminars, Inc., announces Genealogy Cruise 2002: A Mexican Adventure, its second annual genealogy cruise offering. Our first cruise, the acclaimed Genealogy Cruise 2001, took more than 100 eager genealogists to Key West , Florida, and presented five on-board genealogy workshops. Following this successful and fun event, we are pleased to offer a five-night genealogy cruise, taking place March 5-10, 2002, sailing from Tampa Bay, Florida, and visiting the exciting ports of Cozumel and Costa Maya, Mexico!

Six on-board genealogy seminars will be presented by internationally known genealogy columnist and speaker George G. Morgan, and by Pamela Cooper, current president of the Florida State Genealogical Society, head of the genealogical special collection at the Vero Beach Public Library, and winner of the prestigious Filby Award in 2000. Join George and Pam and enjoy the ship-board ambiance, good food, great workshops, and lots of on-board entertainment. Meet and socialize with other genealogists, and learn new research strategies and techniques. Better yet, escape the winter doldrums to visit exciting and exotic Mexico. Here you can take advantage of on-shore excursions to visit the ancient Mezo-American Indian ruins, or just enjoy shopping, food and the local color.

For complete details about how YOU can register for this surprisingly affordable, unique and exciting genealogical adventure, visit the Web site at http://ahaseminars.com/2002/ . Last year we had to turn away scores of people. Space is limited so reserve your space early by contacting our exclusive travel agent, the Jim Garciga Travel Agency at (813) 414-9933 or 1-800-881-3600.

George G. Morgan, President, Aha! Seminars., Inc. Reply to: atl@ahaseminars.com

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8 March 2002 - Sons of the Revolution, Tyler, TX

The Texas Society, Sons of the American Revolution holds its Genealogical Seminar on 8 March 2002 at the Sheraton Hotel in Tyler, TX. For more information, contact Judge Ed Butler at (210) 698-8964; e-mail: judge58@aol.com .

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9 March 2002 - Genealogy Lectures, Pittsburgh, PA

Presentations on census substitutes and land records will be presented by Amy Johnson Crow, CG, on Saturday, 9 March 2002, when the Western Pennsylvania Genealogical Society meets at 10 a.m. at the Carnegie Library Lecture Hall, 440 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 25213.

Ms. Crow's talk "Ten Years is a Long Time: Census Substitutes for the In-Between Years" will give the audience more ideas on places to find information between census years. This just might be the key you are looking for! "Using Land Records Effectively" will discuss how the recording of all instruments concerned with land can help trace that elusive migratory ancestor and give familial relationships.

The announcement says, "We are honored to have Amy Johnson Crow, CGSM of Reynoldsburg, Ohio present two lectures at this special Saturday program. Aside from client work, Amy is heavily involved in the Ohio Genealogical Society and its projects. She has served two terms as the Recording Secretary and is now a Trustee of OGS. She is chairperson of their First Families of Ohio program, which is a lineage society for descendants of ancestors who resided in Ohio by the end of 1820. Amy headed the Ohio effort for the Civil War Soldiers System, in which volunteers entered more than 464,000 entries for Ohio soldiers. This nationwide database, which contains both Union and Confederate soldiers, is available at www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/.

Amy's has had articles published in Ancestry, Genealogical Computing and Heritage Quest magazines and an on-going column in the OGS Newsletter. She is also a trustee for the Association for Professional Genealogists and has a column in its quarterly. She is working on a book "Abstracts of the Ohio School for Deaf Admission Records." You can visit her website at www.AmyJohnsonCrow.com to learn more and to read her genealogy tip of the month.

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9 March 2002 - GenFair 2002, Ft. Myers, FL

GenFair 2002, sponsored by the Alliance of Genealogical Societies of Southwest Florida, will be held 9 March 2002 in Fort Myers, FL. Featured speaker will be Sharon DeBartolo Carmack. More information can be obtained from: charleyslady@yahoo.com.

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9 March 2002 - Annual Spring Seminar, Round Rock, TX

From: shortyhouston@prodigy.net

The Williamson County Genealogical Society (Texas) announces the 2002 annual spring seminar on Saturday, 9 March 2002 at First United Methodist Church, Hwy 79 & North Mays Ave., Round Rock TX (I35 - Taylor exit #253). Featured speaker is Dr. George K. Schweitzer of Knoxville, Tennessee, Alumni Distinguished Professor at the University of Tennessee. He has authored 220

publications including 19 genealogical guidebooks, and uses historical reenactment to teach genealogy and has traced many of his ancestral lines back to the early 1500's.

The event will include goodies…registration and surname lists… door prizes…vendors with genealogical materials. Advance registration of $32 includes syllabus, inclusion in surname listing, morning refreshments and lunch. Registration at the door is $35.

The day includes three topics presented in period costume: German Genealogical Research (in German costume), North Carolina Genealogical Research (in Colonial costume) and Researching in Burned Out Counties (finding and using Alternative records).

For more information: Seminar Announcement, and registration: http://geocities.com/scwcgs/.

Mailing address:

WCGS

PO Box 585

Round Rock TX 78680-0585.

Thank you, Anna HOUSTON PRICE

WCGS Seminar Internet Publicity Chair

shortyhouston@prodigy.net

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16 March 2002 - Messages From the Grave, Hudson, OH

Elissa Scalise Powell, CGRS, will present a program on "Messages From the Grave: Listening to Your Ancestor's Tombstone" Saturday, 16 March 2002 at 9:30 a.m. at the Simon Reading Room of the Hudson Library, Hudson, Ohio. This colorful 35mm slide show will discuss how to find cemeteries and once found, how to read the tombstones and the symbolism used. For more information contact jackbowers2002@yahoo.com.

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16 March 2002 - Two FTM Workshops - Milton, Ontario, Canada

Rick Roberts will conduct two interactive workshops on 16 March 2002 on Family Tree Maker software at the Global Genealogy Shoppe, 13 Charles St., Milton, Ontario, Canada. The first, from 10 a.m. to noon, for beginner to intermediate users will detail how to use the Family Tree Maker software effectively as a research tool as well as for recording information and printing charts reports and books. The computer monitor image is projected onto a wall-sized screen, providing crystal clear real-time computer screen images to every participant. Plenty of opportunity for questions and answers.

The second workshop, "Creating a Family History Book Using Family Tree Maker" will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Rick says that many family historians undertake a research project so that their family's history will be preserved for future generations. This workshop shows you how to use Family Tree Maker software to accomplish that goal. The program is designed for people who have some experience using FTM but have mastered the BOOK building tools, or want to know more about how to create a book using FTM.

Workshops are restricted to no more than 20 participants. By keeping workshop size small, individual problems and roadblocks can be examined and personalized solutions recommended. The registration fee includes workshop, snack, beverages and materials. The workshops will be at The Global Genealogy & History Shoppe, 13 Charles St., Milton, Ontario, Canada. More information: http://globalgenealogy.com/workshops.

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17-24 March 2002 - NEHGS Research Program, Washington, D.C.

From: JCronin@nehgs.org

Washington D.C. Research Tour. The New England Historic Genealogical Society staff guides participants in research at the Daughters of the American Revolution Library, the National Archives and the Library of Congress. Transportation is provided to and from all three repositories. Lodging will be held at the elegant Hotel Washington. Register early to guarantee a place in our program. For further information or to register, please contact the Education Department by calling 1-888-286-3447, ext. 226, or email us at education@nehgs.org.

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19 March 2002 - The Family Narrative, North Hills, (Pittsburgh) PA

Richard Hayden will present "Documenting and Organizing the Family Narrative: I

have 20 years of stuff, now what do I do?" Tuesday, 19 March 2002 at 7 p.m. at Northland Public Library, North Hills (Pittsburgh) PA. The program is free and open to the public. For more information contact pioneerbook@juno.com .

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23 March 2002 - Genealogy Workshop, Slippery Rock, PA

The Slippery Rock (PA) Heritage Assn. will have its annual genealogical workship on Saturday, 23 March 2002. Several speakers will give presentations of interest to all levels of genealogical skill. Vendors will have displays of genealogical and other

materials. Please save this date. More information is available from http://www.geniespeak.com/.

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23 March 2002 - Family History Seminar, Santa Rosa, CA

James L. Hansen, FASG will present an all-day seminar on Family History in Santa Rosa, CA, on 22 March 2002 This will be the 10th seminar sponsored by the Sonoma County Genealogical Society, and the fifth to be held at the Burbank Center for the Arts, located just off Highway 101 at the River Road/Mark West exit north of Santa Rosa.

Hansen has been since 1974 the reference librarian and genealogical specialist at the Library of the State Historical Society of Wisconsin, where he assists several thousand researchers a year in their genealogical and historical research. He has taught beginning and advanced genealogical research courses over Wisconsin's Educational Telephone Network. Among his publications are articles on a variety of genealogical topics, a bibliography of Wisconsin newspapers, and a guide to the library in which he works. A nationally-known speaker, he has lectured on genealogical topics around Wisconsin and around the country, at the National Institute on Genealogical Research at the National Archives, and at numerous national conferences in the U.S. and Canada. He is program co-chair for the 2002 NGS Conference in the States to be held in Milwaukee. He was the 1994-1995 president of the Association of Professional Genealogists, and in 1995 was named a fellow of the American Society of Genealogists.

Topics, in order of presentation, will be:

The Draper Manuscripts,

Getting Around the Lost 1890 Census,

Genealogy in Alphabetical Order, and

What to Do When you Hit a Brick Wall

Pre-registration is highly recommended to reserve a seat for this event. Price of admission for pre-registration is $15 for members of the Sonoma County Genealogical Society, $18 for non-members. Admission at the door, beginning at 8 a.m., will be $20. Send your reservations to

Registrar Audrey Phillips

96 Eastside Circle

Petaluma, CA 94954-3609.

Questions about registration can also be directed to her by phone at 707-763-4492. Other questions about the seminar should be directed to Lois Nimmo, program chairman, phone 707-537-1684, or the SCGS web site: http://www.rootsweb.com/~cascgs/hansen.html.

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23 March 2002 - Genealogy Fair, South Bend, IN

The South Bend Area Genealogical Society is again sponsoring its annual "Michiana Area Genealogy Fair" on Saturday, 23 March 2002 at the Ramada Inn in South Bend, IN. The fair will include three presentations by Mary E. Vassel-Hill of the Family History Library, Salt Lake City, UT. She is an Accredited Genealogist in both Eastern and Southern States, USA research. She received a BA and MLS from BYU and taught genealogy there from 1992 to 1995. In 1995 she joined the staff at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City and is a reference librarian on the United States/Canada team. Mary developed a basic genealogy filing system for researchers which has become very popular. She is an author, lecturer, and the mother of nine children.

The conference will also feature commercial national genealogical suppliers, libraries, archives and area genealogical societies. Information is available at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~insbags or contact: WHMinish@aol.com.

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25 March 2002 - Genealogy Meeting, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Harvey Medland, author of Tombstone Tales from the Ontario Cemeteries will speak at the meeting of the

Toronto Branch, Ontario Genealogical Society, 25 March 25, at North York Central Library auditorium, 5120 Yonge St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. and visitors are welcome.

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30 March 2002 - Annual Fair, Virginia Beach, VA

The Virginia Beach Genealogical Society will hold its 2002 Annual Fair on 30 March 2002 at the Virginia Beach Central Library, 4100 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach, VA. The program will feature four workshops by Michael Neil. Topics will include "Researching the Entire Family," "Locating Emigrant Origins," "Searching Tips and Tricks" and "Documentation Road Blocks on the Information Superhighway." Neil, has done genealogical research for nearly 20years, and is an experienced courthouse, library and archive researcher. He is an instructor at Carl Sandburg College in Galesburg, IL and is on the staff of the Genealogical Institute of Mid America. He also is the presenter/coordinator of Carl Sandburg College's Genealogy Computing Workshops offered each March.

Registration will be: VBGS Members, $15; Non-members, $25. For more information and registration forms, visit the society web site at: www.rootsweb.com/~vavbgs

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5-7 April 2002 - Gene-O-Rama, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

The Ottawa Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society has set a tentative date of 5-7 April 2002 for its always successful Gene-O-Rama spring seminar, which will be at Ben Franklin Place, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. This year's event will put some emphasis on Loyalist topics, however there is always a wealth of information for anyone with roots in the Eastern portion of Ontario. Speakers include Patricia Kennedy, Edward Kipp speaking on Loyalist topics. Also Bob Dawes and Rick Roberts of Global Genealogy on computer and internet topics. Rick will speak on Using Scanners and Digital Cameras for Genealogy. Other speakers to be announced as confirmed.

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6 April 2002-County Genealogy Society Presentation, Urbana, IL

The County Genealogical Society presents Sandra H. Luebking in an all-day conference 6 April 2002 at Urbana, IL. Contact:

Karla Gerdes

575 County Road 1800 N

Champaign, IL 61822

E-mail: kjeannel@juno.com.

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6 April 2002 - Dallas Genealogical Society Lecture, Dallas,TX

The Dallas Genealogical Society announces that the fourth lecture of its Lecture Series will be on Saturday, 6 April 2002 at 9 a.m. The Computer Interest Group of the DGS will jointly sponsor it. The speaker will be Dick Eastman. The subjects and location will be announced later. Further information can be found at http://www.dallasgenealogy.org.

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6 April 2002 - Spring Conference, Richmond, VA

The Virginia Genealogical Society will hold its annual Spring Conference, "Neglected Sources: Unturned Stones," on 6 April

2002 at the Library of Virginia in Richmond. Eight sessions will be held, including two for beginning researchers. A box lunch will be included for those who register before 25 March 2002 and vendors will be present offering a wide assortment of genealogical books and materials. More details are available at: http://www.vgs.org.

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12-13 April 2002 - NEHGS Weekend Seminar, Philadelphia, PA

From: JCronin@nehgs.org

The New England Historic Genealogical Society is pleased to announce "Weekend Seminar in Philadelphia." This two-day conference offers lectures such as "Using Passenger Arrival and Naturalization Lists" and "Internet Resources for Every Genealogist." Held at the Holiday Inn Express Midtown. Co-sponsored by the Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania. For further information or to register, please contact the Education Department by calling 1-888-286-3447, ext. 202, or email us at education@nehgs.org.

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13 April 2002 - Annual Programme, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

The Ontario Genealogical Society, Region V, holds its annual programme at the Civic Garden Centre, in Edwards Gardens, Toronto on Saturday, 13 April 2002. Theme is "The Art and Science of Genealogy". Keynote speaker is Dr. Penny Christensen of Vancouver, B.C., who will discuss the survival of your research, sources, evidence and genealogical proof. Other lectures cover local genealogical collections. For further information and a registration form see our web site:

http://www.rootsweb.com/~onttbogs/torbranch.html.

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13 April 2002 - German Genealogy Seminar - Carmichael, CA

From: cknuthson@rcsis.com

Mark your calendar for the Sacramento German Genealogy Society's annual all-day seminar at the La Sierra Community Center in Carmichael, CA (Sacramento area) on Saturday, 13 April 2002. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. The program will begin at 9

a.m. and conclude at 4 p.m.

Trudy Schenk, an Accredited Genealogist (since 1958) and well-respected veteran German researcher, will bring to SGGS her expertise in German family history, gained through her many years of research experience. Trudy was born in Germany and emigrated to America in 1956. She is fluent in German, French and English. Trudy has spoken at many German genealogy seminars and conferences throughout the United States, including SGGS. Trudy Schenk is co-author of the Wuerttemberg Emigration Index (8

volumes as of September 2001), works as a professional family history researcher, and serves as a Reference Consultant at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Topics to be presented by Trudy include:

- Counties and Principalities of the 18th Century - a political map of Germany.

- "My Ancestor Came From Germany, That's All I Know" -- with highlights on research in Saxony and Thuringia.

- Research in Germany, with emphasis on primary records, answering the questions, "What kind of records should I search?" and "Where are the records found?"

- Utilizing the speaker's own extensive emigration database, with emphasis on Baden and Wurttemberg, but including many other German areas as well

Additional seminar information (including the fee and lunch arrangements) will soon be posted to our web site at:

http://www.sacgergensoc.org/.

Please direct inquiries to Chuck Knuthson, Special Events Chair at: events@SacGerGenSoc.org.

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13 April 2002 - Western PA Spring Seminar, Coraopolis, PA

Rhonda McClure of St. Cloud, FL, will be the featured speaker at the annual Spring Seminar of the Western Pennsylvania Genealogical Society on Saturday 13 April 13 at beginning at 9 a.m. at the Wyndham (formerly Marriott) Pittsburgh Airport, Parkway West, Montour Run Exit, 777 Aten Road, Coraopolis, PA 15108. First Family of Western Pennsylvania awards also will be presented.

Ms. McClure will present four lecture topics during the day-long seminar which includes a buffet lunch. You may visit Rhonda's website at www.TheGenealogist.com and read about Rhonda's research articles and published works (including "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Online Genealogy"). Complete registration details will be coming but please mark your calendar today! Everyone is welcome to attend! www.WPGS.org.

"Pitfalls in New England Research" offers a look at the various main record types of New England and some of the problems to be aware of when researching with lots of examples of the main record types that researchers would be using and the peculiarities of the individual states in regard to those records.

"I Found It Online: Separating Fact from Fiction" shows researchers how to evaluate the Web sites found to determine how reliable the information is. Just because it's in print doesn't necessarily make it so!

"Effective Searching on the 'Net" shows how the different search engines and databases work with your information and how to finesse it to get the results you are hoping for.

"Organize, Organize, Organize" offers an in depth look at how to avoid the "paper trap" with filing in conjunction with various genealogy programs which can help keep track of where your research stands, what you plan to research next, and how peripheral programs can keep your database more accurate.

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13-14 April 2002 - Genealogical Jamboree, Pasadena, CA

From: ldynell@earthlink.net

The Genealogical Jamboree and Family History Faire, a genealogical exhibition sponsored by the Southern Genealogical Society, will be from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, 13 April and from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, 14 April at the Pasadena Center, 300 East Green St., Pasadena, CA. It will include a roster of nationally known speakers; exhibitor displays of books, supplies, equipment and services; membership information on societies; source information on states and countries; and instruction for beginners.

Speakers Topics and Schedules

Saturday, April 13, 2002

Conference Building, Room 101

10 - 11 a.m. - Tom Underhill, Scanning & Photo Retouching

11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. - Arlene Eakle, British Migration to America Before 1850

1:30 - 2:30 p.m. - Don Ray, Squeezing More Information out of Public Documents

3:45 - 4:45 p.m. -- Pat Gooldy, Ohio: Beginning of the Best and Mother of the Rest

Conference Building, Room 103

9:30 - 10:30 a.m - Charlotte Bocage, You Thought You Were Organized

11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. - Norma Keating, Putting the Gene Back in Genealogy

1 - 2 p.m. - Linda Brinkerhoff, Searching American Church Records

2:45 - 3:45 p.m. - Bill Dollarhide, Finding the Place

Sunday, April 14, 2002

Conference Building, Room 101

9:30 - 10:30 a.m. - Barbara Renick, Tips for Searching the Family History Catalog On Line Versus CD

11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. - Tom Underhill, Scanning & Photo Retouching

1 - 2 p.m. - Arlene Eakle, Success in the Appalachian Triangle

2:45 - 3:45 p.m. - Don Ray, Squeezing More Information Out of Public Documents

Conference Building, Room 103

9:15 - 10:30 a.m. - Linda Brinkerhoff, Vital Records in the Courthouse: Marriage, Divorce, Adoption, Birth & Death

11 a.m. - 12 Noon - Bill Dollarhide, Finding The Place

12:45 - 1:45 p.m. - Charlotte Bocage, You Thought You Were Organized

2:15 - 3:15 p.m. -- Norma Keating, Putting the Gene Back in Genealogy

Attendees will also have a chance to win a grand prize of a one-week stay in Salt Lake City. Admission tickets, which include all events, will be sold at the Pasadena Center box office beginning at 8 a.m. on both days of the event. Ticket prices will be $20 for a two-day pass. For more information, please visit the Society's website at: http://www.scgsgenealogy.com/.

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16 April 2002 - The Other Federal Census, Northland Hills, PA (Pittsburgh)

Certified Genealogist Sandra MacLean Clunies, a nationally known author and lecturer, will present "The Other Federal Census: Non-Population and Special Schedules 1810-1935" on Tuesday, 16 April 2002 at 7 p.m. at Northland Public Library, North Hills, PA (Pittsburgh area). For more information contact pioneerbook@juno.com.

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18-20 April 2002 - Annual BOBO Family Reunion, Hope, AR

The annual BOBO Family Reunion will be in Hope, AR, 18-20 April 2002. Among planned activities are:

Thursday, 18 April 2002 - Arrival and check-in with informal "get acquainted" dinner.

Arrival, Motel Check-In.

Friday, 19 April 2002 - Business meeting with reports of Bobo Family Assn. activities, future reunions followed by computer demonstrations of BOBO Family Tree, other computer demonstrations and distribution of new music CD of Favorite Hymns of the BOBO Family. After lunch, more computer activities and/or visits to Hope Library and/or Hempstead County Courthouse for research. Informal buffet dinner and social hour in the evening.

Saturday, 20 April 2002 -- Tour of areas of Hempstead County of interest to BOBO family, with commentary. A large air-conditioned bus is being reserved and will tour Spring Hill and other areas where BOBOs settled and cemeteries and other places of interest. Annual Reunion Dinner in the evening.

Sunday, 21 April 2002 - Motel checkout and church attendance on your own.

Hope is within driving distance of the homes of many BOBO descendants in Arkansas, Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Illinois, Tennessee, Alabama and Mississippi. We expect to have cousins from 15 states at the reunion and all BOBOs, persons whose ancestors are BOBOs and friends of the family are invited.

For additional information, contact:

Charles H. (Chuck) BOBO, Coordinator

The BOBO Family Assn.

3101 Thurman Rd., No. H-22

HUNTSVILLE, AL 35805

Phone/FAX: 256-536-2477

E-Mail: FamilyBobo@aol.com

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18-20 April 2002 - Ohio Genealogical Conference, Toledo, OH

The 41st annual Ohio Genealogical Society Conference will be Thursday, 18 April, through Saturday, 20 April, 2002 at the Hilton Hotel in Toledo, OH. Theme of the conference is "Return to Your Roots." The conference typically attracts 400 - 600 genealogists and family historians. This year's conference is bigger and better with seven (7!) different lectures each hour to choose from. Nationally known speakers include Cyndi Howells, Paul Milner and Tony Burroughs and many other outstanding genealogy leaders.

Special Thursday night workshop choices include "Effective Searching on the Net," "The Family Photograph Collection: Identification, Presentation, and Use in Our Family Histories," and "To Be or Not to Be: The Who, What, Why & How of Becoming a Certified Genealogist."

For additional information, contact:

The Ohio Genealogical Society

713 South Main St.

Mansfield, Ohio USA 44907-1644

Tel: 419-756-7294, Fax: 419-756-8681,

E-mail: ogs@ogs.org or

Visit www.ogs.org for complete information on the conference and a registration brochure.

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19-21 April 2002 - Annual Meeting, Houston, TX

From: friday@argohouston.com

The Texas Jewish Historical Society's Annual Meeting will take place at the Galleria Doubletree Hotel, 5353 Westheimer in Houston, TX, Friday, 19 April through Sunday, 21 April 2002. For more information:

visit, web site: http://www.geocities.com/txsynvr/ or

E-Mail: txjhs@yahoo.com

Write:

Texas Jewish Historical Society

P. O. Box 10193

Austin, Texas 78766-0193

Telephone 817/927-8765

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20 April 2002 - Workshop, Chicago, IL

The Friends of Genealogy (FOG) at the Newberry Library in Chicago, IL, will sponsor its Fourth Annual Workshop featuring Michael John Neill on Saturday, 20 April 2002. For additional information contact: http://www.newberry.org/nl/events/L3ecalendar.html.

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20 April 2002 - Computers in Family History, Reading, Berkshire, UK

The Berkshire FHS/Society of Genealogists will present its "Computers in Family History" Conference from 9:15 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. on Saturday, 20 April 2002 at the Theale Green Community School, Reading, Berkshire, UK. The program includes talks, tutorials, software demonstrations, book, software and data disk sales.

Admittance costs £18 (including buffet lunch) or £13 (without lunch). Latest details and booking forms are available at

http://www.berksfhs.org.uk/conference2002/.

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26-28 April 2002 - Coffey Cousins Convention, Addison, TX

The annual Coffey Cousins' Convention will be held 26-28 April 2002 at the Country Inn and Suites, 4355 Beltway Dr., Addison, TX, 75001. There will be tours and noted genealogist Lloyd Bockstruck will speak on April 27. Details may be found at: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~coffeycousins/Convention/convention.html.

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27 April 2002 - Annual Seminar, Oklahoma City, OK

From: janellel@worldnet.att.net

Cyndi Howells, creator and webmaster of Cyndi's List and author of Netting Your Ancestors, will be the featured speaker at the Annual Seminar of the Oklahoma Genealogical Society on 27 April 27 at Oklahoma City Community College, 7777 South May Ave., Oklahoma City, OK. The all-day event includes a First Families of the Twin Territories (FFTT) Luncheon and is open to the public, as well as to members of OGS and FFTT.

Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. The first of Cyndi's four sessions on genealogical researching on the Internet begins at 9 a.m. Topics include:

"Quit Surfing and Start Researching,"

"Setting Straight the Myths and Misconceptions about Genealogy on the Internet,"

"Evaluating Web Sites," and

"Conquering Internet Search Engines."

For more information, contact Ruth Eager Moran, OGS Workshop Chair, P.O. Box 12986, Oklahoma City, OK 73157, 1-405-751-1979 or RUTHEAGER@aol.com .

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27 April 2002 - Annual Quad Cities Conference, Moline, IL

From: gemayhew@home.com

The 28th Annual Quad Cities Genealogical Conference will be Saturday, 27 April 2002 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Viking Club, 1450 - 41st St., Moline, IL. Featured speaker will be author and lecturer, Kathleen W. Hinckley, CGRS. Among her topics will be:

"Be Your Own Detective: Locate Lost Family & Friends,"

"Knowing What To Do Next,"

"After the Civil War: Grand Army of the Republic," and

"Are You Prepared for the 1930 Census."

Ms Hinckley is a professional genealogist and private investigator. She is executive director of the Association of Professional Genealogists, trustee of the Board for Certification of Genealogist, and author of "Your Guide to Federal Census Records," "Locating Lost Family Members & Friends," and "Tracking Twentieth Century Ancestors" in "The Source: A Guidebook of American Genealogy," Revised Edition. She has been a speaker at national conferences since 1985; faculty member at Samford's IGHR in 1992,1993, 1999, and 2001. She was a televised expert in the PBS "Ancestors" series. Her business, Family Detective is featured at www.familydetective.com.

Cost is $22 per person and includes conference handouts, coffee, and a buffet luncheon. Door prize drawings throughout the day. Registration is limited to 240 persons. To register send your name, address with city, state and zip + 4, telephone with area code and check or money order to:

Quad Cities Genealogical Conference

P.O. Box 0943

MOLINE, IL 61266-0943

Cancellations will not be honored after April 24th. Your canceled check will be your confirmation and receipt.

For a conference brochure or further information, call Gaycha Mayhew, 563-386-5805, or e-mail gemayhew@home.com.

The conference is sponsored by: Scott County Iowa Genealogical Society and Blackhawk Genealogical Society of Rock Island and Mercer Counties, Illinois. There will be genealogical exhibitors on the premises.

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27 April 2002 - 30th Genealogical Conference, Topeka, KS

The Topeka Genealogical Society will host its 30th annual genealogical conference at the Masonic Temple, 2300 W. 30th St., Topeka, KS, on 27 April 2002. Dr. George K. Schweitzer will be the featured speaker. For more information, contact:

Topeka Genealogical Society

P O Box 4048

Topeka, KS 66604-0048

Phone: (785) 233-5762

E-mail: tgs@networksplus.net

Web site: www.networksplus.net/donno.

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27 April 2002 - Scottish Family History Societies, Glasgow, Scotland

The 13th Annual Conference of the Scottish Association of Family History Societies will be 27 April 2002 at the Mitchell Theatre Complex, Granville Street, Glasgow, Scotland. The conference will be hosted by Glasgow and West of Scotland Family History Society on the occasion of their 25th Anniversary.

Planned activities for the day include:

9 - 10:15 a.m. -- Registration, Bookstalls and Displays

10:15 - 10:30 a.m. -- Official Opening, Lord Gordon of Strathblane, CBE.

10:30 - 11:30: LDS Church, Salt Lake City, Dean J. Hunter, President 2001-2002; and Federation of Genealogical Societies of USA.

11:30 a.m. - 1230 p.m. -- Even Property Has Roots, Allan Mackinnon, Registers of Scotland.

12:30 - 2 p.m. - Lunch.

2 - 3 p.m. -- Irish Records - Alternative Sources, Trevor Parkhill, former Assistant Keeper PRONI.

3 - 4 p.m. -- The Glasgow Commuter, Don Martin, Reference and Information Librarian.

4 p.m. -- Close of Conference.

4 - 5 p.m. -- A final opportunity to browse around the bookstalls and displays within the Moir Hall.

For further details, visit our web site: www.gwsfhs.org.uk

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3-6 May 2002 - Grand Cornish Homecoming, Cornwall, England.

If you plan to visit Cornwall in the next few years, make it May 2002. If you're always meaning to come, but never get round to it - now is the time to make some plans. We're laying on a great welcome. Many Cornish groups worldwide hold gatherings to celebrate their common heritage and feelings for the home country. 2002 will be similar, yet different - it will be in Cornwall! "We shall ensure that there will be a range of trips and events from which visitors can pick and choose in the days before and after". Most activity will be centered on the town of Falmouth More Information http://www.owlscottage.co.uk/2002Cornwall/

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4 May 2002 - Genealogy Columnist, Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada

Ryan Taylor, columnist for the Global Gazette and a popular genealogical speaker will be on the program at the meeting of the Campbell River Genealogy Club, Campbell River, Bitish Columbia, Canada, on 4 May 2002. The meeting will be at the community hall from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Ryan has been active in genealogy as a libririan and researcher in Manitoba and Ontario and at the Allen County Public Library, Ft. Wayne, IN. He has written for several publications. He was the founding editor of the newsletter of the Canadian Federation of Genealogical And Family History Societies (1988-90). He lectures extensively on genealogy and family history topics in Canada and the United States and has written several publications.

Among his lecture topics are: Looking at the Document. Do we see all the information that a record is telling us?

Often we don't. Examples illustrate how we should study each document carefully and perhaps come back for a second look.

Common Errors in Genealogical Research: There are some things people get wrong all the time-genealogy reference librarians see it. Don't let these happen to you!

Church Records in Ontario: What church records are available in Ontario, how do we find them, how are they organized?

Cost of the seminar is $30 and pre-registration and pre-payment is necessary. Check our website for more information http://www.rootsweb.com/~bccrgc/index.html.

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4 May 2002: Scottish Family History Research, Barrie, Ontario, Canada

Linda L. Reid will speak give "An Introduction to Scottish Family History Research" for the Simcoe County Branch, Ontario Genealogical Society on 4 May 2002 at Barrie, Ontario, Canada. For additional information, E-Mail: Claudia McArthur claudia.mcarthur@sympatico.ca

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10-11 May, 2002 - NEHGS Weekend Seminar, Cleveland, OH

From: JCronin@nehgs.org

Join the New England Historic Genealogical Society for "Weekend Seminar in Cleveland" featuring two full days of new and classic lectures. A sales table featuring books and CD-ROMS will be available throughout the conference. This program is held at the Holiday Inn Select City Center Lakeshore and co-sponsored with the Genealogical Committee of the Western Reserve Historical Society. For further information or to register, please contact the Education Department by calling 1-888-286-3447, ext. 202, or email us at education@nehgs.org.

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11 May 2002-Genealogy Lecture, Sacramento, CA

The Sacramento, CA Genealogical Society has scheduled Sandra H. Luebking for lectures on a variety of topics. Contact: Chuck

From: cknuthson@rcsis.com

The Sacramento Genealogical Society will present an all-day seminar featuring Sandra Hargreaves Luebking, a well-known

researcher, lecturer, and writer, on Saturday, 11 May 2002 at Woodcreek High School in Roseville, CA (the Sacramento area) Registration will begin at 8 a.m.

A popular lecturer and teacher from the Chicago area, Mrs. Luebking, BA, and Fellow, Utah Genealogical Assn., is co-editor of Ancestry's classic genealogy text, The Source: A Guidebook of American Genealogy, revised edition (1997), and co-author of The Archives: A Guide to the National Archives Field Branches. She is a Federation of Genealogical Societies and National Genealogical Society lecturer and editor of the Forum, the FGS quarterly magazine, and writes the "Book View" column for Ancestry Magazine. Mrs. Luebking is the 1995 recipient of the Outstanding IGHR Alumni Award from Samford University's Institute

of Genealogy and Historical Research. She has taught at IGHR since 1979. Most recently, she was the Willard Heiss Memorial Lecturer at the 79th Annual Indiana History Conference in 1999. She has appeared on television and radio and was a featured lecturer for the national teleconference series sponsored by FGS and the Ohio Genealogical Society in 1997-98.

The four (4) topics to be presented by Sandra Luebking are:

"Finding Females -- Grandma, Where Are You?" (How to pursue the most elusive of antecedents: the female. Introduces four [or more] search strategies.)

"More Land, John?" (The selling of public land attracted both native and foreign-born settlers. How does one find evidence of purchases and sales? Locate patents and case files? Read and evaluate the records? Pinpoint the exact location on a present-day map? The lecture includes a search project done by the audience.)

"Problem Solving for Genealogical Research" (Learn the critical thinking skills necessary to solve research problems.)

"Trials and Tribulations" (Capture those persons who lived "on the fringe" of mainstream society. Whether making trouble or experiencing trouble, these folds seldom owned property or left wills. What records did they create and where are those records today?)

Additional seminar information (including the fee and lunch arrangements) will soon be posted to our web site at: http://rootsweb.com/~carcsgs/Events.htm

Inquires may be directed to Chuck Knuthson, Vice President and Program Chair, at: cknuthson@surewest.net.

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11 May 2002 - Family History Celebration, Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada

Penelope Christensen and Ryan Taylor will be speakers when the Kamloops Family History Society celebrates its 20th year on 11 May 2002 at the Desert Garden Community Center, 504 Seymour St., Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada. Ms. Christensen's topic will be "Looking Back, Reaching Forward." with speakers Penelope Christensen and Ryan Taylor .

Additional information is available on website http://www.kfhs.org

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15-18 May 2002--NGS Conference in the States, Milwaukee, WI

The National Genealogical Society presents its Conference in the States featuring tracks of presentations, demonstrations, vendors and special activities. Contact:

2002 NGS Conference

4527 Seventeeth St., North,

Arlington, VA 22207-2363

E-mail: ngs@ngsgenealogy.org or conference@ngsgenealogy.org

Website: http://www.ngsgenealogy.org/index.htm

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18-19 May 2002 - 7th Army War College, Ticonderoga, NY

This two-day symposium at Fort Ticonderoga, Ticonderoga, NY, on 18-19 May 2002 focuses on the military and social history of North America during the Seven Years' War (1754-1760). Participation is limited and is by pre-registration only. The keynote speaker this year is Dr. Stephen Brumwell, author of the just published Redcoats: The British Soldier and War in the Americas, 1755-1763.

For registration information etc, contact Richard M. Strum, Director of Interpretation & Education, Fort Ticonderoga, P.O. Box 390 Ticonderoga, NY 12883-0390; Phone: (518) 585-2821; Fax: (518) 585-2210; Email: rstrum@fort-ticonderoga.org; Web site: http://www.fort-ticonderoga.org.

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25 May 2002 - Genealogy Cruise to Alaska

From: jklind@value.net

The California Genealogical Society is organizing a seven-day Cruise to Alaska, which leaves 25 May 2002 from Vancouver, British Columbia, and cruises the Inside Passage to Seward (near Anchorage). National speakers Hank Z Jones, FASG, and Patricia Law Hatcher, CG, FASG, will be speakers. They will each give five lectures. The times of the lectures will be scheduled around the highlights of the cruise at times during the morning or afternoon.

The CA Genealogical Society has obtained a lower fare for people who sign up with our group. For more information about the cruise and for the titles of the lectures you can go to www.allcruise.com. Click on the box and you will see more specific information. Or you can reach the same site through our CGS web site www.calgensoc.org.

Our society will receive a small bonus for each person that signs up. This will be used to support our library located in Oakland, CA. If you would like a brochure or some brochures for your group please contact Bill Knight at All Cruise Travel through his web site or 800 227-8473.

Jane Lindsey, CGS Event Coordinator, jklind@value.net

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24-26 May 2002 - Annual Ontario Society Seminar, Alliston, Ontario, Canada

The Ontario Genealogical Society will hold its annual seminar at Nottawasaga Inn, Alliston, Ontario, Canada on 24-26 May, 2002. The conference facility is a 45-minute drive north of Toronto and is one of Ontario premier conference facilities. Thirty speakers including Colin Chapman, Brian Gilchrist, Steve Myers, Ryan Taylor and Paul Smart will present a wide range of topics for novice and professional researchers. Topics will include computer software comparisons, copyright, Ontario and British research. Five workshops are also offered.

Activities Schedule:

FRIDAY, 24 MAY WORKSHOPS AND TOURS

Come early to Seminar 2002 and enjoy a workshop or bus tour. A separate fee is charged for each workshop or tour. Seminar registration fee is not required for those attending only workshops or tours. Space is limited. Register early.

WS1 -- Research at Dufferin County Archives. Travel by bus to the Dufferin County Archives and spend time doing your own research with the assistance of archives volunteers. Records will include the Ontario Vital Statistics microfilms on loan from the Archives of Ontario. $25. Enrolment limited to 20 at each session. 9 a.m. - 12 Noon OR 12:45 - 3:45 pm

WS2 -- Legacy Family Tree. Become familiar with this inexpensive but powerful genealogy software. Features demonstrated will include data entry, sources, reports, to-do list, searching, import/export and split-screen use of two files. (Sponsored by Millennia Corp). Instructor: Louise Hope $35. Enrolment limited to 25. 9:30 a.m,- 2 p.m.

WS3 -- Digital Imaging for Genealogy. Learn to use scanners and digital cameras to store photos and documents, to enhance your genealogy program and reports. Some may wish to bring a laptop computer with a photo or document to work with during the demonstration. Instructor: Frank O'Hara $35. Enrolment limited to 20. 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

WS4 -- The Master Genealogist. This genealogy software is a complete family history project manager and has become the 'program of choice' for many serious genealogists with many features not found in traditional genealogy software. Instructor: David Hopper $35. Enrolment limited to 25. 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

WS5 -- Beyond the Basics: Birth, Marriage, Death and Land. After gathering family records, it is time to proceed to the next step. The records created for the births, marriages, and deaths of Ontario settlers will provide you with proof of your family's vital statistics. In order to find out "Where They Were" and "How They Lived", you will also want to explore the land records of Ontario. Learn how these records were created and what secrets and treasures they hold. A question period will follow each topic. Bring your questions. Not only for beginners, but an excellent refresher for those not so new to genealogy. Instructor: Sharon Murphy $25. 1:30 - 4 p.m.

T1 -- Dufferin County Tour. Bus will depart from Nottawasaga Inn and after a stop at the Dufferin County Museum will embark on a mystery tour of Dufferin County. $25. 12:45 - 3:45 p.m.

T2 -- Simcoe County Tour. Bus will depart from Nottawasaga Inn, and travel to the Simcoe County Museum and Archives. $25. 1 - 4 p.m.

Note: Workshops or tours may be cancelled if insufficient interest is shown by 15 April, 2002. Register early!

7:30 p.m. -- Opening Ceremonies: J. Richard Houston Memorial Lecture: Difficulties of Pioneer Life: Was it really that miserable? Ryan Taylor

9 p.m. - Reception.

Saturday, 25 May, 8 - 9:30 a.m.: Annual General Meeting.

Session 1: 10 - 11 a.m.

A -- Scottish Computerized Research, Paul F. Smart, A discussion of Internet sites and other databases to make Scottish Research more doable.

B -- Family Skeleton or Esteemed Aancestor?, Shirley Hodges, Lecture and visual aids are used to explore sensitive issues of dealing with family skeletons. Emphasis is on using insightful judgment and a sense of humour.

C -- Toronto Emigrant Office Records, 1831-1892, Fawne Stratford-Devai, The first emigrant office in Upper Canada was opened in the 1 830s in Toronto to assist newly arrived immigrants by providing provisions and temporary shelter, and by helping them to find medical care, employment and transportation to their final destination. In this session you will learn about Ontario's earliest immigration records.

D -- Ontario Ancestry in the 18th Century, Brenda Dougall Merriman, Settlement in Ontario (Upper Canada) did not begin until

1783-1784, and government systems evolved slowly. Sources in which to find ancestors will be discussed. Primary among them are land records: petitions, correspondence, Township Papers and the first Heir and Devisee Commission, along with court records and the few early church/clergy registers.

E -- Resources for Genealogical Research in Western Ontario, Barbara B. Aitken, Well and lesser known resources for Bruce & Grey, Essex, Halton & Peel, Norfolk, Oxford, Waterloo and Wellington. Records useful for beginning and advanced researchers.

Session 2: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

F -- Visiting Britain to do research: How to make the best use of your time there, Colin Chapman, A presentation on the practicalities of undertaking British genealogical research from Canada, including guidance on the preparations needed prior to leaving home to undertake further research in local and national archives, libraries and museums. Learn how to derive maximum benefit from your research trip.

G -- United Church Archives, Jean Dryden, An introduction to the United Church Archives in Toronto and a discussion of the holdings of interest to genealogical research. Included will be information about reading room procedures arid services for those who cannot visit the archives in person.

H -- United States lmmiqration Records, including the St. Albans Border Crossing Records, Laura Hanowski, An overview of the available records, how to find the records and how to use them to further your research. For the intermediate to advanced researcher.

I -- Discovering Special Collections at the Archives of Ontario, Christine Bourohias, The Archives of Ontario has a wealth of government records and private collections, consisting of photographs, architectural drawings, maps and plans depicting Ontario history. They document people, places and events in the province from as early as the 17th century to the present. An illustrated discussion of these wideranging collections.

J -- Ontario Cemetery Finding Aid: Versions 5 & 6, Keith Hanton, The number of historical and genealogical organizations involved in OCFA has grown considerably since the release of version 5. This session features a description of this finding aid and discussion of the merits of using it. Throughout the seminar Keith will do free look-ups for attendees.

Lunch 12:30-2:00 pm

Session 3: 2 - 3 p.m.

K -- Irish Civil Registration and Other Vital Records in Ireland, Steven W. Myers, Learn to successfully use Irish civil registration records as well as other important vital records sources which predate mid-l9th century. Beginning/intermediate level.

L -- Researching British and Irish Ancestors at the Toronto Reference Library, Jane MacNamara, The Toronto Reference Library's British collecting emphasis since the 1880s has resulted in a wealth of published research material for those with English, Scottish, Welsh and Irish ancestry. This session will look at the publications of societies and commercial publishers, and original records on microform.

M -- Digital Imaging for Genealogists, Frank O'Hara, Digital images are becoming important to many genealogists. Learn how to use digital cameras, scanners and software to document your family.

N -- Are You Missing Some French-Canadian Ancestors?, Louise St. Denis, The Catholic Church took great care in recording baptismal, marriage and death information. Much of that information has been transcribed. This lecture will describe most sources available, how to use them and where they can be accessed.

O -- Procedural Problems in Using Civil Registration Records for Genealogical Research in Ontario, J. Brian Gilchrist, Often you hear people say that they cannot find their relative in Civil Registration indexes, or the information in the record is "wrong." This session will look at some of the reasons by examining the legislation, regulations and practical problems in dealing with the surviving records.

Session 4: 3:15 - 4:10 p.m.

P -- Advanced Scottish Research, Paul F. Smart, Exploration of some of the lesser-used sources such as non-conformist church records, probates, land and special collections including heraldry records.

Q -- Ontario Department of Immigration Records, 1869-1901, Fawne Stratford-Devai, The Ontario government created many immigration records under various schemes and promotions it undertook to attract immigrants, including special bonus schemes and assisted passage. In addition some nominal lists created by the federal government were transferred to the province and other records were created through agreements under which federal agents administered immigrant arrivals.

R -- Copyright Issues for Genealogical Researchers, Jean Dryden, Copying information and passing it on to others has never been easier yet much of this activity may be infringing someone's copyright. Researchers are both consumers and often creators of copyright material. This session will provide an overview of the Canadian Copyright Act and how it works, including its application in the electrnnir environment.

S -- English Records (4 case studies), Ryan Taylor, This session will use case studies to show interactions between different kinds of records to produce a single result. Without all the records, there would have been no answer. A variety of records is used: church registers, census and civil registration.

T -- Genealogy Software: Two examples, Louise Hope and David Hopper, (This session will continue to 4:45) There are now many genealogy programs available. While they have many features in common, each has its own special features and enhancements as well as differences in cost and learning curve. This session will illustrate the features of two programs: Legacy Family Tree and The Master Genealogist. (Sponsored by Millennia Corp. and Wholly Genes, Inc.)

Social Hour: 6:00 p.m.
Banquet: 7:00 p.m.

SUNDAY, 26 MAY
Breakfast: 7:30 a.m.
Non-denominational worship service: 8:45- 9:15 a.m.

Session 5: 9:45-10:45 a.m.

U -- Irish Landed Estate Records, Steven W. Myers, Learn to use the most important source for extending your Irish pedigree before the point when most church registers begin. Intermediate/advanced level.

V -- Web Sites for Canadian Ancestors, Brenda Dougall Merriman, The talk will be an annotated commentary on popular web sites and others, not as well known, for national and regional interest.

W -- Using Maps in Genealogical Research, Fawne Stratford-Devai, Maps, both old and new, can help researchers track down facts about their families; offer the names of individual landowners or residents; show the location of a home on a specific lot: illustrate the relationship of settlers to local institutions and more. This lecture will both explain and visually illustrate the importance of maps for family history research.

X -- Common Genealogical Mistakes, Ryan Taylor

Y -- Resources for Genealogical Research in Eastern and Northern Ontario, Barbara B. Aitken, Well and lesser known resources for Dundas, Lennox and Addinqton, Frontenac and Renfrew counties. Useful for The beginning and advanced researcher.

Z -- Your Ancestor's Rural and Urban Education and Related Records, Colin R. Chapman, An illustrated review of education records of value in genealogical research in British urban and rural settings. Examples are quoted from schools, academies and universities supported by charities, religious and secular bodies and the government from the 13th to the 20th centuries. Samples will be shown of education records found in local and national archives in Britain.

AA -- Researching Toronto Ancestors at the Toronto Reference Library, Jane MacNamara, The Toronto Reference Library is a gold mine of unique resources for those with Toronto ancestry. This session will look at the use of directories and other published resources, biographical indexes, maps, photos and manuscript collections.

BB -- Ontario-Michigan Migration, Shirley Hodges, A discussion of reasons people migrated between Michigan and Ontario in both directions, including factors such as employment and business opportunities, new transportation routes and cheap land.

CC -- Psychiatric Case File Research for the Genealogist, Sandra Ferguson, The Archives of Ontario holds case files from six Ontario psychiatric hospitals and mental health centres, dating in some cases well back into the 19th century. Because mental illness can affect any member of society, an institutionalized family member may crop up in almost any genealogical search. This lecture will talk about some common types of records found in psychiatric case files and discuss accessibility to genealogists.

DD -- Saskatchewan Records for Genealogical Research, Laura Hanowski

Lunch and Closing Ceremonies:12 Noon-1:30 p.m.

"How Do You Know that You Have Connected with the Correct Ancestors?" J. Brian Gilchrist

More information is available from For more information: OGS Seminar'02, #102 - 40 Orchard View Blvd., Toronto, ON M4R 1B9 (416) 489-0734 or visit the web site: http://www.ogs.on.ca/events.htm

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24-26 May 2002 - 16th Wingfield Reunion, New Orleans, LA

The Wingfield Family Society will have its 16th annual meeting in New Orleans, LA on 24-26 May 2002. Attendees are

expected from the U. S., Canada and England. For more information interested persons should look at: http://www.Wingfield.org.

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25 May 2002 - Genealogy Fair, Sussex, New Brunswick, Canada

The first Kings County, New Brunswick, Genealogy Fair will be 25 May 2002 at St. Francis Xavier Church Hall. 114 Church Ave., Sussex, New Brunswick, Canada. For more information please contact Nancy Adams, 190 Church Ave., Sussex, NB E4E 1Z5 or E-mail to njadams@nbnet.nb.ca or check out http://www.rootsweb.com/~nbkings/fair2002.htm

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31 May & 1-2 June - Family History Conference, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

The Quebec Family History Society will be hosting the largest English-language Genealogical Convention ever held 31 May and 1-2 June 2002 at McGill University in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, in celebration of the 25th Anniversary of its founding. For the Roots 2002 Conference there will be numerous well-known speakers, discussing all aspects of genealogical research, computer demonstrations and a family history book fair. All lectures are in English. For further details and prices please visit the Quebec Family History Society web page at http://www.cam.org/~qfhs/index.html;. E-mail: roots2002@canada.com or write to:

The Quebec Family Society
P.O. Box 1026
Pointe Claire, Quebec
Canada H9S 4H9

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1 June 2002 - Roots XVII Family History Seminar, Huntington, NY

The 18th Annual All-Day Family History Seminar, Roots XVIII, of The Huntington (New York) Historical Society will be held Saturday, 1 June 2002. National, international and local speakers will present 16 lectures. The exhibit hall will feature genealogical vendors and representatives from various ethnic genealogical organizations. For information, send an e-mail to: wchamber@suffolk.lib.ny.us.

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8 June 2002 - Family Tree Day, Oxfordshire, England

The first "Family Tree Day" at the Oxfordshire (England) Record Office will be 8 June 2002. Hosted by the staff of the record office in conjunction with the Oxfordshire Family History Society, the day will have numerous attractions including computer demonstrations. The society's computerised search services and newly computerised birth brief index will also be available for consultation. The biggest feature of "Family History Day" will be the opportunity for family historians to consult prime records of relevance to their research with an expert at their elbow.

Further information about "Family Tree Day" and about the Oxfordshire Family History Society can be obtained from the society's website at: http://www.ofhs.org.uk.

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13-27 June 2002 - Halvorsen Reunion, Hvaler, Norway

American and Norwegian descendants of the families produced by the five children of Lars HALVORSEN and Inger Malene

KNUDSDATTER BISLET of Hvaler, Norway, (Hans Christian and Thomas Olaus LARSEN and Torine, Oline, and Andrine LARSDATTER) will gather for a family reunion at Hvaler, Norway, 13-17 June 2002.

All six children of Torine migrated to America in the late 19th century-early 20th century and settled in Chicago, but four of them (Josefine and Johanne CARLSDATTER and Karoline TOMINE and Kristiane BERGGREN) moved elsewhere prior to World War I. Their descendants are now out of contact with the other branches of the family and we are anxious to get back in touch in time for the reunion.

Please contact me for details about the reunion and if you have information on the missing women.

Fred Radewagen fredradewagen@home.com

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15 June 2002 - German Research Conference, Des Moines, IA

From: cmitsch@ix.netcom.com

Mark your calendars for the German Research Conference in Des Moines, IA, on 15 June 2002 with Shirley Riemer, author of the German Research Companion as the speaker. For more information write to: cmitsch@ix.netcom.com.

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21-22 June 2002 - Annual Conference, Port Angeles, WA

The Clallam County Genealogical Society will host the Washington State Annual conference 21-22 June, 2002, on the campus of Peninsula College, Port Angeles, WA. The Jefferson County & Puget Sound Genealogical Societies are assisting with the conference. Featured speaker will be Shirley J. Reimer, genealogist, expert on German family history research, author of "The German Research Companion," and editor of "Der Blumenbaum," journal of the Sacramento German Genealogy Society. Her topic at 7 p.m. on Friday evening, 21 June, will be "Last Chance Charlie.."

Additional speakers include Betty Dresser Leonard, Sarah Thorson Little, June Robinson. Gary Zimmerman and representatives of the Washington State Archives Northwest Regional Center and WWU's Center for Pacific Northwest Studies, Stephen Eric Baylor, Haxel Walters Rasar, and Laura Pemberton-Sparr.

Among the topics for the speakers from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, 22 June, will be:

International Research
Scandanavian Research
Rethinking the Place of Origin (German)
When the Going Gets Rough (German)
Traveling to Europe in Search of Your Ancestors
Genealogy for Beginners
Organizing Your Genealogical "Stuff"
Cemetery and Vital Records
Censuses and Census Substitutes
Maps as a Genealogical Tool
Genealogy for the Experienced
Relating History to Genealogy
Advances in Maps
Using the State Archives and Center for Pacific Northwest Studies
Online Research
Society Management
Selecting Interesting Programs
Handling the Treasurer's Nightmares
Creative Fundraising
Volunteerism

For additional information, contact:

CCGS
P. O. Box 1327
Port Angeles, WA 98362
Phone: (360) 417-5000
Web site: www.olypen.com/ccgs.

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20-22 June 2002 - Sisson Gathering, Kansas City, MO

The 5th Biennial Sisson Gathering, for genealogists and family members interested in the Sisson Family, will be 20-22 June

2002 in Kansas City, MO. Activities will include: sharing genealogical and historical information about Sissons, displays of Sisson-related projects, genealogical computing, and lots more ... all at a reasonable cost. All the details at: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~dasisson/gathering.htm.

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22 June 2002 - Schwanger Family Reunion, Lewisburg, PA

The Annual Schwanger Family Assn. Reunion will be Saturday, 22 June 2002, in Lewisburg, PA. This is for all families named Schwanger, Swanger or Swoner. Details may be obtained from asta2001@yahoo.com.

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7-10 Aug. 2002 - FGS Conference, Ontario, CA

"California: A Goldmine of Diversity" is the theme of the FGS annual conference, 7-10 Aug. 2002 in Ontario, CA. It will be a traditional FGS event of about 2000 participants, featuring six or more tracks of presentations and demonstrations, vendors, and special activities. Brochures available from:

FGS Business Office
P.O. Box 200940
Austin, TX 78720-0940
E-mail: fgs-office@fgs.org
Phone: 888) FGS-1500.

Visit the FGS Web site at http://www.fgs.org after October 2001 for more information.

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25-27 Sept. 2002--Third International Huguenot Conference, South Africa

From: HCV@ADM.SUN.AC.ZA

The Third International Huguenot Conference will be 25-27 Sept. 2002, in South Africa and a call for papers to be presented at the conference has gone out. The theme is: The Huguenots: Origins, Settlements and Influence-the story of a refugee people.

Conference will be held at the Stellenbosch University and the town of Franschhoek, where the headquarters of the Huguenot Foundation of South Africa, the Huguenot Museum and the Huguenot Monument are situated. It is an area steeped in Huguenot history and culture. The university town of Stennenbosch is situated 50 km (35 miles) from Cape Town, and Franschhoek is 30 km (20 miles) away from Stellenbosch. Tours of the areas where the Huguenots settled in South Africa in the 17th century will be available, and wine cellars on original Huguenot farms in the vicinity can be visited during the conference. Accommodations are available in guest houses or hotels. Please take note that the conference will take place during springtime in South Africa.

The conference coincides with the Stellenbosch Music Festival and it is anticipated that the Music Prize Competition of the Huguenot Foundation of South Africa will also then take place.

Information on the conference can be found at: http://www.geocities.com/hugenoteblad/conference/ whilst a call for papers can be found at: http://www.geocities.com/hugenoteblad/conference/call.html .

Please note that papers/poster presentations on genealogical themes (regarding the Huguenots) are also welcomed.

Christo Viljoen, Ringmaster: Huguenot Ring

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October 2002 - Seminar Speakers Sought, MA Society of Genealogists

From: frellick@rcn.com

The Massachusetts Society of Genealogists sponsors a day-long seminar each Fall. Our seminar date for 2002 will be on a Saturday in early October. We are looking for speakers who will be willing to participate in this event. Because our organization is growing, we would like to have sessions available for various stages of research from Beginner to Advanced. If you are in the Middlesex County area of Massachusetts, willing to travel to our area, or know of a speaker who would be interested, please contact me.

Richard Cooke
Vice President
Program Chair

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