Coming Genealogical And Family History Events

Submitted by: HOST GFS Chuck

 

The Announcements below have been posted on the Message Boards and in the Library of The Genealogy Forum on AOL (Keyword: ROOTS). Please send future announcements of family reunions, conferences or seminars for your genealogical organizations to the undersigned.

Charles H. (Chuck) Bobo
The Genealogy Forum on AOL
E-Mail: HostGFSChuck@aol.com
AOL Genealogy Forum Keyword: Roots

May | June | July | August | September | October | 2003

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/

4 May 2002 – Ancestor Fair, Morrilton, AR

From: efrancis@flash.net

The 2002 Arkansas River Valley Ancestor Fair will be held Saturday, 4 May 2002 at the multi-purpose building (It's air conditioned!) on the Conway County Fairgrounds on US Hwy 64 in Morrilton, AR. Admission is free to all. Fair hours are 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.

Tables are still available for vendors of genealogical materials or Family history providers. Tables are free and on a first-come first-served basis. The Fair is sponsored by the Conway County Genealogical Assn. Come and celebrate Arkansas Heritage Month! For more information, call 501- 834-3482 or e-mail efrancis@flash.net.

4 May 2002 – Scottish History Research, Barrie, Ontario, Canada

Linda L. Reid will speak on "An Introduction to Scottish Family History Research" at a meeting of the Simcoe County Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society on 4 May 2002. For additional information, contact Claudia McArthur by e-mail at: claudia.mcarthur@sympatico.ca

4 May 2002 – African-Canadian Conference, Durham, Ontario, Canada

The first annual African-Canadian Genealogical Conference, on 4 May 2002, will explore the rich history of Ontario's Underground Railroad and the historical and genealogical impact of those pioneers that made their way to freedom in the Queen's Bush (now Grey County) in the period of 1820 to 1865. The conference will be in Durham, Ontario, Canada. Info available from:

Karin Foster, Archivist Grey County Archives
P.O. Box 1389
DURHAM, Ontario
Canada N0G 1R0.
Tel: 519-369-3245
Fax: 519-369-6547
E-mail: kfoster@greycounty.on.ca.

4 May 2002 – Spring Seminar, Bellingham, WA

From: RGWSPOON@aol.com

The Whatcom Genealogical Society will have its Spring Genealogy Seminar Saturday, 4 May 2002, at Bellingham Technical College, Building G, 3028 Lindberg Ave., Bellingham, WA, featuring Donna Potter Phillips, genealogist, teacher and lecturer; writer for newspaper genealogy columns and magazines, including Heritage Quest, Ancestry, Family Chronicle, and Genealogy Bulletin. She is Past-President of Eastern Washington Genealogical Society, Past Vice-President of Washington State Genealogical Society; and grandmother of eight.


Schedule for Saturday, 4 May 2002:

8 – 9 a.m.: Registration.

9 - 10:15 a.m.: Session 1: Overview of U.S. Military Records.

10:15 - 10:45 a.m.: break - browse vendors.

10:45 a.m. - Noon: Session 2: Leaving a Legacy.

Noon - 1 p.m.: Box lunch - browse vendors.

1 - 3 p.m.: Session 3: Case Study: Analysis and Evaluation.

3 - 3:30 p.m.: break - browse vendors.

3:30 - 4:15 p.m.: Slideshow: Cemetery Art Across America.

Conference fees: WGS Members $20, if postmarked by 25 April; $25 after 25 April. All others: $25 if postmarked by 25 April; $30 after 25 April. Box Lunches: $8 only with registrations postmarked by 25 April.

For more information and registration form, write to:

Spring Seminar Registrar
Whatcom Genealogical Society
PO Box 1493
Bellingham, WA 98227-1493
or phone (360) 734-9835

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 librarian 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.

4 May 2002 – Roots Around the World, Abbotsford, B.C., Canada

From: a1a69780@telus.net

The Roots Around the World Seminar will be Saturday, 4 May 2002, at the Rick Hansen Secondary School, 31150 Blueridge Dr., Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada.

Featured speakers will include:

Roy Stockdill from England, – “Seminal Dates in English Genealogy.”

Elsie Neufeld, local author – “Life is a Story.”

Lorene Lyle, AGS – “Using Family Tree Maker.”

Warren Sadler, photo retouching expert – “Fine Picture from Distressed Photos.”

Sandra Devlin, from the Maritimes – “Researching in the Maritimes.”

Judith Rempel, from Calgary -- “Mining Online Resources.”

Dr. Penelope Christensen, lecturer, publisher -- “Beginning Your Scandinavian Genealogy” and “Resources at Your Family History Centre-Microfiche.”

David Obee, journalist – “Finding Places in Germany & Eastern Europe.”

Keith Bennett, AGS – “Beginning Genealogy.”

Richard Thiessen, from Columbia Bible College -- “Recent Developments in Mennonite Genealogical Research.”

Brenda Smith, lecturer -- “Organize: The Second Prime Directive.”

Ajaib Singh Dhillon, writer, poet – “Researching in India.”

There will also be a large marketplace and displays Registration information is available on our web site: http://www3.telus.net/abbotsfordgengroup/AGG.HTML or

Contact Diane Luck 604-850-8483 or Lois Martin 604-853-8570; or e-mail Fay Hicks at fdjh@shaw.ca.

4 May 2002 – Priddy Reunion, Tioga, TX

Descendants of Burk and Manerva Priddy will gather at Tioga, TX, on 4 May 2002 at Spririt of the West Executive Retreat. Please email for more information.

Submitted by: Brenda Jennings plainsgranny@aol.com.

4 May 2002 – McDaniel Clan Reunion, Kentwood, LA

Every first Saturday of May, (4 May 2002) we hold our McDaniel Clan reunion at my home in Kentwood, LA. Bring a covered dish or pick up something in town. Let’s honor our ancestors this year. Bring the whole family, your camera and old photos for all to see. Any records or files you have on the family would be enjoyed by all. For more information, contact me at: weeseandhoss@msn.com.

Submitted by: Louise Chambliss weeseandhoss@msn.com

4 May 2002 – Spring Seminar, Birmingham, AL

The Alabama Genealogical Society Presents its Spring Seminar, "Unlocking Secrets Found In North Carolina Land Records" on Saturday, 4 May 2002 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Samford University, 800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, AL. Speaker will be Margaret M. Hofmann, a native of Raleigh, NC, is a nationally recognized authority on the use of land records in genealogical and historical research. She has lectured, worked and taught in the field of genealogy and local history for more than twenty years.

For nearly 30 years, she has published genealogical reference books. These books include eight volumes in abstract form, all extant land patents and land grants for North Carolina's Colonial Era as found in the North Carolina Secretary of State holdings. She has also published several books on wills and deeds at the county level and two "how to" books for beginning and intermediate researchers. Mrs. Hofmann is working on a new series of abstracts of the North Carolina State Grants beginning in 1778. Volume One of the new series was published in 1999. A limited number of her books will be available for sale.

Mrs. Hofmann is a graduate of Scared Heart Cathedral School, Raleigh, and Chestnut Hill College, Philadelphia, and earned a Masters degree in biochemistry from North Carolina State University. She is a charter member of the North Carolina Genealogical Society of which she was a Board Member and Publications Chairman when the North Carolina Research volume was published in 1980. The National Genealogical Society honored her in 1990 with the Award of Merit for her contribution to genealogy. Mrs. Hofmann was the 1996 winner of the prestigious McDaniel Lewis Historian of the Year Award given by the North Carolina Society of Historians, Inc.

Almost all of us had ancestors who were in North Carolina before they or their children headed off to the Old Western frontier of Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi, or over into Tennessee. Mrs. Hofmann's lectures will help us to find them.

The morning seminar sessions will be "300 Years of NC Land Patents and Grants"and the afternoon seminars will be "Genealogical Uses of Some Early NC Land Records" and "Tracing a Family Where No Records Exist Except Land Records".
For a registration form write to:

AGS
1012 Southlake Cove
Birmingham, AL 35244-3282

or e-mail Jyl Hardy at: jylhardy@bellsouth.net.

Jyl Hardy, President
Alabama Genealogical Society

4 May 2002 – Free Workshop, Freemont, MI

From: sandyv@ncats.net

On 4 May 2002 the Fremont Area District Library (Michigan) and Writers Live will have a free workshop from 10 a.m. to 3:34 p.m. with author John Colletta. He is a well known speaker and author. He conducts workshops for the National Archives and teaches courses at the Smithsonian Institute and local universities. The library is asking that people sign up before hand as seats are limited. Lunch is on your own. If you have any questions call Fremont Area District Library Local History Room at 231-928-0253. Fremont, MI.

4 May 2002 – Dr. George Schweitzer Seminar, Bend, OR

The Bend (OR) Genealogical Society holds its Dr. George Schweitzer seminar at the Phoenix Inn in Bend, OR. For information, contact Nancy Zalewski; phone: (541) 322-8710; email: nancyzal@earthlink.net.

4 May 2002 – Italian Ancestors Research, Long Island, NY

The Italian Genealogical Group will be having its all-day Sixth Annual Seminar on Searching Your Italian Ancestors featuring Dr. Trafford Cole. It will be held at the Hays Theatre at Molloy College, Hempstead Avenue, Rockville Centre, Nassau County, NY on Saturday, 4 May 2002 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Our main speaker will be Dr. Trafford Cole, an Accredited Genealogist from the Utah Genealogical Society (affiliated with the Church of Latter Day Saints) and is best known for his book “Italian Genealogical Records“. The book is believed by many to be the most knowledgeable book about Italian genealogy in existence. He began his career in genealogy on a mission for the Church of Latter Day Saints in Italy where he later received his PhD in Psychology. Today he continues his research in Northern Italy where he lives with his family and teaches at American military bases there for the University of Maryland.

Other speakers include:

Gerald Meyer, a Professor of History at Hostos Community College (CUNY) and a Visiting Professor at Queens College in New York City. He has authored and co-edited several articles and publications about Italian-American individuals and history. His affiliations and honors also reflect his interest in Italian-American history, including an association with the John Calandra Italian American Institute.

Paola Manfredi, who holds a degree in Family History, Genealogy from Brigham Young University. She grew up in Italy where she later worked with the Genealogical Society of Utah in the acquisition of microfilmed copies of Italian records from State archives. More recently she has been based at BYU and has made several research trips to Italy. She has been a presenter at several genealogical conferences. She is currently working as a genealogist in Italy assisting Italian-Americans in tracing their origins.

John Celardo, who is well known to our Italian Genealogical Group members. He is an IGG member and has presented informative and entertaining talks at previous seminars. He is the Assistant Director of the National Archives Northeast Branch in New York City and Senior Archivist, as well as a member of the New Jersey Ellis Island Commission and the New York Archivist Roundtable.

Leslie Corn, a member of the New York Genealogical & Biographical Society. She is a professional genealogist serving attorneys, investigators, heir search firms and private clients by using both Internet and repository research. She is a consultant to Primary Source Media for their web site, “City Directories of the United States”. She holds a degree in English and a masters in Pyschology, and has attended the National Institute on Genealogical Research at the National Archives in Washington, D.C.

Sal Sammartano, current president of the Italian Genealogical Group. Through his affiliation with IGG, he became involved in family research and has visited the archives of Italy where he was able to discover much about his own family history. He has been an active speaker to genealogical societies, libraries and historical associations.

For more information, contact (516) 764-6408, e-mail: H1@aol.com or visit the web site at http://www.italiangen.org/default.stm.

4 May 2002 – Genealogy Class, Cleveland, OH

From: Mbregitzer@aol.com

An advanced Genealogy Class, “Honing Your Skills Beyond the Basics,” will be offered on Saturday, 4 May 2002, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Western Reserve Historical Society Library, 10825 East Blvd., Cleveland OH 44106, at University Circle.

The class will cover “Tracking Elusive Ancestors-Maps & Migration Patterns.” Hit a brick wall? It's time to take a new look at some old sources - geography books, maps, atlases, county histories and biographies. Topics include: Colonial & Post Revolutionary migration, motives for westward migration, Sanborn insurance map, census records, church records, land records, newspapers, railroads, etc. Cost is $15 – with half price parking; $5 late fee for reservations after 27 April 27.

For additional information, contact:
Roger Ellsworth (216) 283-6451 or wrhsgen@juno.com or
Post Office Box 181201
Cleveland Heights. OH 44218-1201

5 May 2002 – Kimbro, McDaniel & Dennis Reunion, Marlow, OK

The Kimbro, McDaniel and Dennis Family Reunion will be 5 May 2002 at the Senior Citizens Center, Redbud Park, Marlow, OK. Bring main dish and salad, veggie or dessert. Any questions E-Mail: FWKIMBRO@PRODIGY.NET.

Submitted by: Forrest Kimbro FWKIMBRO@PRODIGY.NET

5 May 2002 – Carnley Reunion, Jay, FL

The Carnley Reunion will be 5 May 2002 on the old Carnley home site, just outside of Jay FL. If you have any information please
e-mail me at ltdnolen@gulftel.com, or if I can provide info, please email me.

Submitted by: Linda Carnley Nolen ltdnolen@gulftel.com.

5 May 2002 – Conyers/Flowers/Hill/Whitaker Reunion, Bristol, FL

The Conyers/Flowers/Hill/Whitaker Reunion will be Sunday 5 May 2002 at Torreya State Park, Bristol, FL. For more information, please phone: 850-643-5520 or 850-643-5232.

Submitted by: JIMMY FLOWERS earn98@juno.com.

9-11 May 2002 -- Untangling Your Roots, Salt Lake City

Learn ways to Untangle Your Roots at the annual Utah Genealogical Assn. Conference in Salt Lake City, UT. The conference has great teachers and a great selection of classes featuring: U.S., Canadian, British and other European; Internet & Computer; Research Methods & Tips; Family History Center topics; and exhibits of the newest products. Visit the UGA Internet site: http://www.infouga.org as new information is posted. The class schedule and registration form will be available. The annual UGA Conference attracts nationally-acclaimed lecturers and draws from the many professional genealogists practicing in Salt Lake City.

Submitted by: Wilma Adkins adkinswh@ldschurch.org

10-11 May 2002 – Annual Seminar & Dinner, Goshen, NY

From: bdimunno@pioneeris.net

The Orange County (NY) Genealogical Society will have its annual dinner and All-Day Seminar on Friday, 10 May and Saturday, 11 May 2002 at the Goshen United Methodist Church, Main Street, Goshen, NY, next door to the 1841 Historic Courthouse.

The menu for the Annual Dinner at 6:30 p.m. on Friday will be roast beef with potatoes, vegetables, rolls and butter, homemade desserts, and coffee or tea. Cost is $12 per person Use advanced reservation form below. Speaker following dinner will be Bob Brennan on "Obituaries Come to Life."


Saturday Program:

Seminar Registration: 9:30 a.m. with refreshments

First Session: 10 to 11 a.m.: “Historical Documents: The Treasures They Contain” by Eric Roth. Eric will discuss his thoughts of how to use various historical documents to unlock the hidden stories of one's ancestors. Documents often provide us with more information than we might think at first glance. By putting historical context around the information found in the documents, we are able to learn about the personalities of the individuals, not only their vital statistics.

Second Session: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: “Military Records: What You can Expect to Find” by Jean Nudd. What you always wanted to know about Military records.

Lunch Break: 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.: Sandwiches offered at $5 each includes salad, beverage and desserts. Use advanced reservation form below.

Third Session: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.: “Finding Your Immigrant Ancestor” by Jean Nudd. This program deals with passenger arrival records and naturalization. The National Archives and Records Administration - Northeast Region (Pittsfield) was established in 1994 to provide greater access to microfilm copies of Federal records with high research value. The facility has over 75,000 rolls of microfilm publications created to allow access to information while preserving original documents from deterioration and damage from handling. Through its microfilm holdings, research services, public programs and affiliation with other NARA regions, it is a national resource in a local setting. Resources at Pittsfield include all of the United States, not just Massachusetts and New England.

Our Speakers

Erik J.Roth, Archivist currently holds the position of Archivist/Librarian at the Huguenot Historical Society in New Paltz, NY, where he has been since 1997. In 1998, the Southeastern New York Library Resource Council Documentary Heritage Committee nominated him for the Excellence in a Historical Records Repository Award and subsequently appointed him to this committee, where he is currently serving as chair.

He also currently serves as the Key Contact Representative for New York with the Society of American Archivists, and as a member of the Regional Digitization Task Force for southeastern New York, the African American Research Committee of the Town of New Paltz, and the Local Arrangements Committee for the Mid-Atlantic Regional Archives Conference to be held in Poughkeepsie, NY in Fall 2002.

Mr. Roth holds a Master's degree in Library Science from SUNY Albany and a Bachelor's of Science degree in Music Performance from SUNY New Paltz. While a student at SUNY Albany, Mr. Roth worked as Assistant Archivist at the M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives, a division of the State University of New York at Albany Libraries.

Jean Nudd is the Archivist of NARA in Pittsfield. Jean has a BA and MA in history, with a specialization in local history. She spent 6 years at the Arizona State Archives before coming to Pittsfield in 1994. Jean is an avid genealogist with deep roots in New England and New York on both sides of her family. She is well known for her lively informative programs. Bring lots of questions especially about the 1930 Census, which she has graciously agreed to answer at the completion of the scheduled programs.

BOTH EVENTS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, SEMINAR IS FREE

Roast Beef Dinner Reservations for Friday, 10 May 2002

Friday, 10 May 2002 -- $12.00 each

Reservations for the dinner close April 29, 2002


Name(s) ________________________________

SANDWICHES -- Saturday, 11 May 2002


__________________ Turkey $5.00 each

__________________ Roast Beef $5.00 each

Name(s) _________________________________

Total Enclosed __________________

Mail reservations to:

Dinner/Seminar Committee
Orange County Genealogical Society
101 Main St., Goshen, NY 10924.

Information or questions call Marilyn Terry 845-562-2749 or by email mvtgrterry@aol.com

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

From: Mbregitzer@aol.com

The New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS) and the Western Reserve Historical Society (WRHS) Genealogical Committee will co-sponsor a Weekend Genealogical Seminar on Friday and Saturday, 10-11 May 2002 at the Holiday Inn Select, City Centre Lakeshore, Cleveland, OH.

Speakers and Topics:

Kermit J. Pike, COO of WRHS: Special Welcome.

David C. Dearborn, FASG: 1) A Good Deed: Using Deeds in Your Research; 2) Bellissimo! Tracing Your Italian Ancestors; 3) Heading West: Migration from New England into Ohio; and 4) Finding the Home of Your English Ancestor.

Henry B. Hoff, CG: 1) When One Record Is Wrong But You Don't Know Which One; 2) Coping With The Common Surname; 3) Using Genealogical Periodicals in Your Research; and 5) What's New in New York Genealogy.

Ruth Quigley Wellner: 1) Beyond the Grave: Making the Most of Cemetery Records; 2) Manuscripts Collections Are Everywhere: How To Find and Use Them; 3) Dissecting a Probate Packet; and 4) Conquer Clutter! Organizational Review.

David Allen Lambert: 1) Digital Grandparents: Applying Computer Technology to Your Family Photo; 2) Hot Off the Press: Using Newspaper Sources in Genealogical Research; 3) What Happened After the War? Using U.S. Military Pension Files to Recreate Ancestor's Life After Military Service; 4) Church on Time: Using Religious Records.

Willis I. Else: Unraveling the Secrets of the Soundex.

Optional Reception at the Western Reserve Historical Society on Friday evening, 10 May from 6-9 p.m. Wine and light refreshments will be served. Cost per person is $25.

Accommodations are available for participants at the special rate of $95 per night. For reservations call the Holiday Inn Select, City Centre Lakeshore at 216-241-5100 before 9 April 2002; be sure to mention NEHGS to receive this special rate.

FEES:

2 Day Admission: $100 for members of NEHGS or WRHS, $120 for non-members.

1 Day Admission: $70 for members of NEHGS or WRHS, $85 for non-members.

Cancellations received before April 12, 2000, will be subject to a $25 processing fee. No refunds will be made after that date.

For more information or to register, please contact the Education Department 888-286-3447, ext 227, or email us at: education@nehgs.org. Coordinating for the WRHS Genealogical Committee: Brent and Sharon Morgan 216-382-7297 or

email morgabd@msn.com.

11 May 2002 – Genealogy Workshop, Clinton, TN

From: james98@bellsouth.net

Pellissippi Genealogical & Historical Society
118 South Hicks Street
Clinton, TN 37716

The Pellissippi Genealogical & Historical Society is sponsoring its annual Genealogy Workshop on Saturday, 11 May 2002, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Clinton Senior High School Cafeteria, 425 Dragon Dr., Clinton, TN 37716. The theme is “Preserving and Sharing Your Family History.”

The workshop will have special guest speakers, vendors with genealogy material, panel discussions, free genealogical literature, local and East Tennessee materials, door prizes and refreshments and food for breaks and lunch and, best of all, FREE admission for everyone.

All genealogical and historical societies, associations and vendors of genealogical and historical materials are invited to participate in the workshop. Tables will be available for each group participating at no charge. Please send your request for table spaces by the 30 April to:

Pellissippi Genealogical & Historical Society
118 South Hicks St.
Clinton, TN.

c/o Ann Hewitt Worthington, Vice President, Phone: 865-408-1533, or contact Barbara Kesterson,{865-457-3506) or
email james98@bellsouth.net.

Complete the form below:

We plan on attending and will require _______table{s}.

Organization:_________________________________

Address:_____________________________________

       _____________________________________

Contact:______________________________________

Phone & E-Mail:_______________________________


Pellissippi Genealogical & Histoical Society Homepage: http://www.pghs.att.net

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.

11 May 2002 – English Ancestry Seminar, Victoria, B.C., Canada

Roy Stockdill will present a day-long seminar entitled 'Your English Ancestry' on Saturday, 11 May 2002 for the Victoria Genealogical Society, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Mr. Stockdill is a genealogist, journalist, author and lecturer specialist in Yorkshire research, One-Name Studies and Desktop Publishing.

Registration and check-in is from 8:30 to 9 a.m. at the Princess Mary Restaurant, 356 Harbour Rd., Victoria. This all day seminar consists of four classes: two in the morning and two in the afternoon. Lunch is included!

Classes include:

A Millennium of Records: Seminal Dates in English Genealogy, Parts 1 & 2.

Researching from Old Newspapers.

Publishing for Family Historians.

Further information on the seminar may be found at the VGS website: http://www.islandnet.com/~vgs/events.html

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

11 May 2002 – FTM Workshop, Barrie, Ontario, Canada

Rick Roberts of Global Genealogy & History Shoppe in Milton, Ontario, Canada will conduct a full afternoon and evening workshop on Family Tree Maker for the Simcoe County Chapter of the Ontario Genealogical Society. The workshop will be at the Family History Center of the LDS Church, 79 Ferris Lane, Barrie, Ontario, Canada.

Rick Roberts is a life-long history and genealogy buff and operates the Global Genealogy Shoppe. He speaks regularly at genealogy conferences across Canada and the Northern U.S. Rick and his wife, Sandra, have been online since 1996, sourcing family historians worldwide with a huge collection of genealogy and history books, maps, supplies through their web site:http://www.GlobalGenealogy.com.

The workshop runs from 12:30 to 5 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. Registration fee is $40.

The workshop will demonstrate the use of computers in family history projects, using the FTM programme.

TOPICS

1:30 to 2:30 p.m. – Introduction to FTM, setting preferences; managing the tool bar; inputting information; importing photos; importing documents as sources; citing sources; backing up, compressed files vs. uncompressed files; opening other people’s family files; sharing your family file; creating and importing GEDCOM; importing PAF files; append/merging; tips and shortcuts.

3 to 5 p.m. – Creating charts, reports and calendars; using custom report features; drag and drop; setting options, report contents, format; sharing information with those without FTM; copying a portion of your file to a separate family file; integrating your FTM family history records, photos and documents using 3-ring binders.

6 to 8 p.m. – Using FTM to create a family history book; building both a simple book and a more complex book; publishing a family history book to paper, CD or online.

There will be a question time to discuss individual problems.

For additional workshop information and registration form: http://www.globalgazette.net/events/pdf_files/may11bar.pdf

11 May 2002 – Land Records Workshop, Frederick, MD

From: CKFpepper@aol.com

A Special Three-hour Land Record workshop given by Bob Barnes, Saturday, 11 May 2002 beginning at 1 p.m. in the National Museum of Civil War Medicine, Conference Room 48, E. Patrick St. Frederick, MD.

The program is titled: "Maryland Land Record System from Land Grants to Post-Revolutionary Period - How to Research." Mr. Barnes renowned genealogist, researcher, author, and reference archivist at the Maryland State Archives.

This workshop will have to be limited, but members are at the top of the list, so get on the list early. Cost: members $10, non-members $15. Registration and payment required before 4 May 2002. The room will be available at noon for those who want to bring a bag lunch.

For additional information: Pepper Scotto: 301-834-9907 or CKFpepper@aol.com.

12 May 2002 – Dunagan Reunion, Cove, AR

Descendants of Franklin and Minerva Dunagan will gather Mother's Day weekend in Polk County, AR. Sunday's meeting will be at historic Westview Cemetery at Cove, AR. We're looking for distant cousins. Please join us.

Submitted by: Sandra Dunagan Woods swoods@cswnet.com

14 May 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,

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

The Ben W. Fortson, Jr., Archives and Records Building is located at 330 Capitol Ave., S.E., in Atlanta. Located two blocks south of the State Capitol, at the corner of Capitol Avenue and Memorial Drive, the State Archives is accessible via major highways I-75/85 and I-20. The parking fee is $3.00. Via Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority, the Archives is three blocks south of the Georgia State University Station.For further State Archives information please call 404-656-2350.

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

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

From: Skaufman@acpl.lib.in.us

The National Genealogical Society invites you to participate in our upcoming national conference:
2002 National Genealogical Society Conference in the States
15-18 May 2002
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
http://www.ngsgenealogy.org/2002cover.htm
ABOUT NGS & THE 2002 CONFERENCE IN THE STATES
The National Genealogical Society (NGS), established in 1903, annually assists over 17,000 individuals and organizational members in tracing family histories. The NGS provides leadership and education through its programs, online and home-study courses, publications, annual and regional conferences.

The 2002 NGS Conference in the States will be held on 15-18 May at the Midwest Express Center in Milwaukee, WI. It is expected to attract some 2,500 genealogists from across the nation and several foreign countries. A complete copy of the program and registration information can be found on the NGS web site: http://www.ngsgenealogy.org/2002cover.htm.

LOCAL HOST - WSGS
The local host of the 2002 Conference is the Wisconsin State Genealogical Society, the oldest and largest statewide genealogical organization in Wisconsin. Founded in 1939, WSGS now has more than 1,400 members both in and out of Wisconsin. WSGS is a non-profit Wisconsin corporation whose basic purpose is to encourage, facilitate and improve the quality of genealogical study in Wisconsin and about Wisconsin families.
For more information, see the Wisconsin State Genealogical Society web site: http://www.wsgs.org/
Please direct all inquiries, letters and proclamations to:

Jack Brissee
Wisconsin State Genealogical Society
P.O. Box 5106
Madison, WI 53705-0106

OPENING SESSION

Marsha Hoffman Rising will speak on the subject, "Strong Links Make a Solid Chain: Linking Records to Identify Ancestors." Rising is a Certified Genealogist and a Certified Genealogical Lecturer as well as being a fellow of both the American Society of Genealogists and the Utah Genealogical Association. She is a former president of the Federation of Genealogical Societies and currently serves on the board of directors of the New England Historic Genealogical Society. Marsha is an experienced researcher, author and lecturer as well as being a founding member of the Genealogical Speakers' Guild.

MASTER LECTURES

Presentations by the masters, not just for the masters. We've asked four of today's top genealogists/lecturers (Christine Rose, Helen Leary, Elizabeth Shown Mills, and John Philip Colletta) to each present a case study, on a topic of their own choosing, describing how they identified, researched, and presumably solved, a tough genealogical problem.

LAYING A SOLID FOUNDATION

Guidance by many of the nation's top teachers and lecturers on the fundamentals of genealogical research a series of seventeen presentations, running throughout the conference. An excellent foundation for the beginner, as well as a solid review and update for the more-experienced.

SKILLBUILDING TRACK

NGS and the Board for Certification of Genealogists are proud to offer the latest edition of the Skillbuilding track, a series of presentations designed for those researchers who want to improve their research and analytical skills. The presentations in this track, based on the theme of "standards," will help improve the research and reporting skills of any serious genealogist.

AND MUCH, MUCH MORE

The four-day conference offers more than 200 sessions (lectures and luncheons, workshops and labs) on virtually every aspect of genealogy. Because Milwaukee and the Midwest have historically drawn immigrants from many countries, ethnic and immigrant research (on both sides of the ocean) will be a major feature, but it won't be the only one. From Revolutionary War pensions to the 1930 census, to research in Social Security records, from research in New York to research in California, from lighthouse families to Chicago cemeteries, from Salt Lake City to France on the Internet, there will be much to offer any genealogist.

NGS BANQUET

Enjoy fine dining at the Milwaukee Hilton. Then after dinner NGS President Curt Witcher will recognize individuals for their excellence in genealogy. The newest member of the National Genealogy Hall of Fame will be announced; the NGS Filby Prize winner, and others who have excelled in genealogical writing will receive their awards.

Our banquet speaker is Patty Loew, a renaissance woman. Patty is an assistant professor at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, co-host of WeekEnd on Wisconsin Public Television, producer of award-winning documentaries, and recently author of "Indian Nations of Wisconsin: Histories of Endurance and Renewal." Her presentation "Seeing Red: a Family Odyssey into Native American Heritage" is an account of her discovery of the rich heritage of her Ojibwe ancestry.

LIBRARIAN PRE-CONFERENCE

Quickly becoming one of many exciting hallmarks of National Genealogical Society conferences, another Librarians Serving Genealogists Pre-Conference is being planned for Milwaukee. Coordinated by Pam Hall Cooper with the cooperation of the Milwaukee Public Library, this Tuesday, May 14th pre-conference will provide a forum for communication and networking between librarians interested in providing the best products and services to their genealogy patrons. The event will take place in the Loos Room of the Milwaukee Public Library and it is necessary to pre-register for the conference. Information on the program and registration is available on the NGS web site.

Beginning with check-in and a welcome at 8:00 a.m., sessions will cover topics such as "New & Old Inter-library Loan Resources for Genealogy Librarians," "NGS Book Loan Collection," "Family History Centers for Public Libraries," the "Mid-Continent Public Library ILL Program,” and "From Neophytes to Know-it-Alls: How to Help Genealogists."

There will be a Minolta Microfilm Reader/Printer 7000 and Book Scanner 2000 demonstration, a tour of the Milwaukee Public Library (Including the Great Lakes Marine Collection), a Database Management Panel session, and Tour of Goethe House.

A box lunch sponsored by ProQuest (HeritageQuest Online) will be provided.

COMPUTER LABS

If you are a beginner, learn about the genealogy software now available, and if you are an experienced computer genealogist, here's a chance to learn about the latest versions of genealogy programs and tools for genealogy. Instructors will introduce beginners to programs and demonstrate their features. Intermediate and advanced users will have an opportunity to advance their skills and learn special features of their software. Participants share a Windows operating system computer. Those attending must be registered for the conference for at least the day of the lab and pay an extra $50 fee. Labs are limited, with two persons to each computer.

NGS LEARNING CENTER

The NGS Learning Center is guaranteed to be a worthwhile stop on your tour of the exhibit hall. We will be offering a daily schedule of educational activities in the form of question and answer sessions, informal discussions, and demonstrations. A small sampling of the topics scheduled include online resources; historic maps; GEDCOM; digital cameras and other imaging devices; genealogical software; the NGS Web site and the NGS Online Census Course. Visitors to the Learning Center will also have the opportunity to leisurely explore a variety of software applications under the guidance of expert volunteers and to participate in daily drawings for genealogical software and other items.

EXHIBIT HALL

The many exhibitors who fill the exhibit hall will bring many and varied products and services for genealogists. There will be software to assist not only in recording your genealogy, but also for using the Internet; CD-ROMs for researching an expanding series of publications, indexes and databases; preservation materials; books; maps and memorabilia. All in one place! What a great opportunity for hours of productive shopping.

At many of the exhibit booths you will find genealogical societies and organizations offering memberships as well as products, services, and free advice. International researchers and societies are a welcome addition to the Exhibit Hall. They seek clients and new members while offering information on research in their countries.

WELCOME TO MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN

--- Ethnicity - Place Names and People ---

Look at any listing of Wisconsin place names and you will be struck by the obvious variety in ethnic origins of residents of the Badger State. Menominee, Denmark, Brussels, Berlin, Oneida, New Glarus, Wales, Paoli, Pulaski, Oslo, Stockholm, Nashville, Abbotsford, Athens, Albany, Schleswig, New Paris, New Lisbon, New Haven, New Holstein, Pan Yan, Fond du Lac, New Richmond, even New Chicago! And of course we have not even touched on all the places beginning with Wau-. The names signal American Indians, Germans, Italian, New Yorkers and New Englanders, Cornish, Irish, Polish, African-Americans, Kentuckians, Slovenes, Dutch, Belgian, Swiss, the whole panoply of peoples from around the world who came to populate America's Thirtieth State. And more recently Hispanics and South-east Asian groups have added to our exciting mix.

--- Genuine American ---

Yes, if you have an interest in ethnic backgrounds, you've come to the right place when you come to Wisconsin. And Milwaukee, the site of the 2002 NGS Conference in the States, An American Sampler, is in many ways a microcosm of the many ethnic groups you will find throughout the state. Not only does Milwaukee still have a number of ethnic neighborhoods centered on churches, cultural organizations, and restaurants, but also there are eight ethnically based genealogical societies active in the city or suburbs. When the Convention and Visitors Bureau identifies Milwaukee as 'Genuine American' they're not kidding. In Milwaukee we've got 'em all, it truly is 'An American Sampler!'

--- Culture ---

Back in the mid-19th Century when Milwaukee was largely populated by German immigrants with a strong interest in cultural activities, it was known as the 'American Athens.' That tradition still exists with the Florentine Opera, Milwaukee Symphony, the jewel-box Pabst Theater, the Milwaukee Ballet, Milwaukee Repertory Theater, and the celebrated African dance company, Ko-Thi. If you like museums there is the Milwaukee Public Museum with its fantastic Butterfly Wing, and you must see the newly expanded Milwaukee Art Museum which perches almost like a butterfly itself on the shore of Lake Michigan. Or perhaps you'd like to visit the 15th Century Joan of Arc Chapel, where daily mass is still celebrated, or Miller Park where the Brewers play. How about the Harley-Davidson Motorcycle plant, or perhaps you'd prefer a brewery tour! All summer-long there is a succession of ethnic festivals. And we dare you to try to eat your way through Milwaukee! There are not only a wide variety of ethnic foods, but scores of restaurants in all price ranges and cuisine are within easy walking distance of the Convention Center.

--- Venue ---

The venue for the 2002 Conference is the Midwest Express Center, located right downtown at 400 W. Wisconsin Avenue. Just opened in 1998, this is truly a state-of-the-art facility, but one with a comfortable feel and over a Million Dollars worth of public art on display. The Hilton and Hyatt Hotels are literally just across the street, while six more are within two blocks of the Midwest Express Center.

--- Weather ---

Milwaukee weather in mid-May is usually delightful. Temperatures in the 60s to low 70s, although nights can feel pretty cool as can some days down along the lakefront. Light jackets and sweaters are a good bet. You will also find that Milwaukee, and Milwaukeeans, are a pretty relaxed bunch so informal and casual attire is acceptable almost everywhere.

--- Hotels and Travel ---

Transportation? Milwaukee County Airport (Billy Mitchell Field) can almost make you enjoy flying again (particularly if you travel by Midwest Express!). If you don't mind changing your mode of travel, you can fly into Chicago and then take Amtrak to Milwaukee, the Amtrak Station is only 2 1/2 blocks from the Midwest Express Center.

2002 National Genealogical Society Conference in the States

15-18 May 2002

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

http://www.ngsgenealogy.org/2002cover.htm

National Genealogical Society
4527 17th Street North
Arlington, Virginia 22207-2399
Phone: (703) 525-0050 or (800) 473-0060
Fax: (703) 525-0052
Email: ngs@ngsgenealogy.org
http://www.ngsgenealogy.org/
Membership: http://www.ngsgenealogy.org/member.htm
Conferences: http://www.ngsgenealogy.org/conf.htm
Learning Center: http://www.ngsgenealogy.org/edu.htm

17-19 May 2002 – England Family Reunion, Hot Springs, AR

The England Family Reunion will be 17-19 Mary 2002 in Hot Springs, AR. Persons with the England surname should contact billieo4@aol.com for additional information.

17-19 May 2002 – Chapman Convention, Salt Lake City, UT

Chapman Family Assn. Annual Convention will be 17-19 May 2002 in Salt Lake City, UT. Classes, meetings, lectures, tours are planned. For full schedule, see http://www.ChapmanFamilies.org/conv.html

Submitted by: Jean Chapman Snow snowstar@earthlink.net

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