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

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4-8 Sept. 2002 – Towne Family Reunion, New Orleans, LA

The Towne Family Assn. holds its 22 Annual Reunion and Meeting at The Ponchartrain Hotel, New Orleans, LA, 4-8 Sept. 2002. For more information, contact: Wayne Riggle, 19 Fairway Drive West, Etawah, NC 28729-9769; e-mail: rigglew@bellsouth.net.

Margaret Williams will conduct a workshop on “Betinning a Family History Project” on Saturday, 7 Sept. 2002, from 10 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at the Global Genealogy & History Shoppe, 13 Charles St., Milton, Ontario, Canada. This workshop is designed to help those who are just beginning to research their roots, or are in the early stages of family history research and are looking for a more organized approach.

From 1:30 to 3:45 she will discuss “Researching Your Irish Roots.” The workshop will discuss resources and research practices that will help you break through the many barriers that make Irish family history research unique.

More information on these workshops, visit this web site: http://globalgenealogy.com/workshops

The Central Texas Genealogical Society will spons or a Seminar on 7 Sept. 2002 at the Civic Center, 3900 Parrish St., Bellmead, TX, 76705.  Bellmead is the northern tip of Waco, just off IH-35. Speakers will be announced later.  Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. on 7 Sept. with the program at 9 a.m..  For additional information, contact: Diane Elaine Wilson or Carol Anne Wilson, phone 254-826-3562; fax: 240-201-5626 or E-mail: deewils@attglobal.net.or write:

Central Texas Genealogical Society, Inc.
1717 Austin St.  
Waco, Texas 76710

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,

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

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.

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

The second workshop will be from 1:30 to 3:45 p.m. on “Creating a Family History Book Using Family Tree Maker.”  Rick says, “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.

For information on either of the workshops visit the web site: http://globalgenealogy.com/workshops.

The Hull Family Assn. holds its 17th Annual Meeting on 19-21 Sept. 2002 in Des Moines/Johnston, IA. For additional information, contact:  

David or Denise Hull  
402 Chester Ave.  
Ottumwa, Iowa 52501;  
E-mail: dhull@lisco.com

The Maryland Genealogical Society holds its Tracing Your Delmarva Ancestors seminar at Salisbury Universary, Salisbury, MD. The seminar is co-hosted by the Lower Delmarva Genealogical Society and the Nabb Research Center of Salisbury University.

The seminar will feature prominent speakers on the early settlers of the Delmarva Peninsula and topics of interest to researchers of Delmarva families.

THE PROGRAM

Early Birds: 19 Sept. 2002 – The Nabb Research Center will be open until 9 p.m.

Please note that the schedule for the seminar is subject to change without notice.

Friday 20 Sept.

8-9 a.m. – Registration.

9-9:15 a.m. -- Opening remarks: Jerry Hynson, President, Maryland Genealogical Society.

9:15-10:15 a.m. -- Migration of Virginians into Old Somerset,  Dr. Ray Thompson.

10:30-11:30 a.m. – Early Settlement of the Delmarva: the effects of geography and boundary changes, Russ McCabe.

11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. -- (Option One) Using Probate Records in MD and DE,  Vernon Skinner. (Option Two) Researching Old Somerset,  Rebecca Miller. 

2-3 p.m. -- Genealogical Research at the Maryland State Archives: an update, Dr. R. J. Rockefeller.

3:15-4:15 p.m. -- A Survey of Church Records of the Delmarva of the 17th and 18th Centuries, Ed Wright.

6:30 p.m. -- Evening Banquet at the Salisbury University Dining Hall (register separately) $25 cost. Guest speaker at the banquet will be Dr. Bart Talbert. His topic will be Maryland and the Civil War.

Saturday 21 Sept.

8-8:30 a.m. -- Registration

8:30-9:30 a.m. -- (Option One) Beginning Your Search for Sncestors, Bob Barnes. (Option Two) Swedes from New Sweden:

Those who ventured south into the Delmarva, Dr. Peter Craig.

9:45-10:45 a.m. -- Slavery and the Underground Railroad on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Dr. Clara Small.

11 a.m.-12 Noon -- Early Quakers on the Delmarva Peninsula,Dr. Kenneth Carroll.

12 Noon -1:30 p.m. -- Lunch Break

1:30-2:30 p.m. – (Option One) Exploiting the Military Records of your Delmarva Ancestor, Ed Wright. (Option Two) Land Records: their use in genealogical research, Dr. Neil Keddie.

2:45-3:45 p.m. -- Leaving no Stone Unturned in Your Genealogical Research, Bob Barnes.

3:45-4:30 p.m. -- Discussion Panel, Various Speakers from Progam.   

Registration Information -- Cost: Friday Only: $25; Saturday Only: $25; Friday and Saturday: $50; Friday Banquet: $25.

Register by mail -- send check or money order payable to: Maryland Genealogical Society (MGS). When registering by mail, please include your phone number, address, email address and options (Friday Only/Saturday Only/Both Days/Friday Banquet) you wish to purchase.

Mail check to:
MGS
c/o Delmarva Roots  
217 Schley Ave.  
Lewes, DE 19958

Register by Phone -- You may also register by phone by calling 1-800-576-8608 during normal business hours. We accept Mastercard or Visa credit cards.

Register online -- To register online, go to Delmarva Roots Genealogy store (www.delmarvaroots.com) and select Maryland Genealogy Seminar from the product list and select the days and/or banquet you wish to attend, add them to your shopping cart and then checkout. We accept Mastercard and Visa credit cards.

Vendors will be in attendance offering a large number of books, CDs, maps, and other miscellaneous items, covering source material, background history, how-to and other topics.

For additional information, contact: (800) 576-8608; or web site: www.delmarvaroots.com.

A two-day genealogy seminar is planned for 20-21 Aug. 2002 at the University of Wisconsin, Green Bay Research Center. Friday sessions, 20 Sept., include Genealogy Overview, Starting at Home, Census Records and Vital Records. There will be a Friday evening dinner and speaker. Saturday will offer 16 different talks. The schedule is not yet complete but will include Area Research Center, Catholic Research, Citzenship and other topics.

For additional information, contact: Web site: http://www.uwgb.edu/library/dept/spc.html; Phone: 920-465-2539; or Email: speccoll@uwgb.edu. 

From: SueAnnJac@aol.com

The Yellowstone Genealogy Forum celebrates its 25th anniversary year by hosting the Montana State Genealogical Society Conference on 20-21 Sept. 2002 at the Sheraton Hotel, Billings, Montana.  John Colletta is the featured speaker. 

Contact:

Verba Valentine  
3274 Granger E, I – 4  
Billings, MT 59102  
Home Phone: (406) 656-9840  
E-mail: blgsmarket@aol.com.

Or

Louisa LaRue  
191 Seven Avenue C  
Billings MT 59102  
Phone: (406) 252-1070

E-mail:lourue1917@juno.com.

Cyndi Howells author of Cyndi’s List will be the featured speaker at a genealogical seminar sponsored by the Lyman-Brule Genealogical Society of Chamberlain, SD.  The seminar will be at the National Guard Armory, 212 E. Kellam, Chamberlain.

Cyndi’s topics include: The World Wide Web - Quit Surfing and Start Researching;

Iowa Specific Resources on the Internet

The Dos and Don'ts of a Great Genealogy Home Page

Questions and Answers

For additional information contact: Kim Riggen, riggen@midstatesd.net or visit the web site: http://www.geocities.com/lbgs2/.

Lectures to aid genealogists researching the maze in rural New York State will be featured in the Research and Family istory Conference of the Cattaraugus County Genealogical Society on Saturday, 21 Sept. 2002, at the American Legion Post, Salamanca, NY.
Sessions include:

New York State Census Records

Remains To Be Seen, a study of gravestone architecture and religious symbolism of the region;

Origins & Growth of Counties & Towns in Western New York State; and

Records of the New York State Archives & Library.

Four lectures and lunch, $20.00 per person.

Write:  
C.C.G.S.  
P.O. Box 404  
Salamanca, NY 14779 or  
FAX: 716-354-9198, or  
E-mail cecilie@eznet.net for details.

The Ulster Historical Foundation will present its 12^th Annual Family History Conference, 24 Sept. – 1 Oct., 2002, in Ireland. The conference is entitled Landlords, Tenants & Tithes. While the historical context provides the framework for the conference, this is primarily a genealogical event with the central purpose as always to give delegates hands-on experience of research in the main archives of both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. The conference will be held between three venues this year: Belfast, Enniskillen and Dublin. The hotels that will accommodate the conference are 3 to 4 star standard. The programme will include a range of tours, social events and entertainment, all included at no extra cost. There is also a Scottish tour 1-6 Oct. and a pre-conference workshop on 24 Sept. More information can be found at http://www.ancestryireland.com/index.htm?conferenceIntro.htm or you can email us at enquiry@uhf.org.uk for a brochure.

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 17^th 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

George G. Morgan will be the featured speaker at the Ancestor Tracking Seminar sponsored by the Lee County, FL, Genealogical Society of 27 Sept. 2002 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in Ft. Myers, FL.His topics are "All About Census Records" and "Developing Your Ancestor's Profile" (an interactive session involving participants). Fee is: $20 before 7 Sept. (incling lunch) and $25 after 7 Sept. (incl.lunch); and $25 onsite (bring own lunch).

For more info contact Carolyn Ford (941)549-9625 or e-mail Carol CRWGEN@aol.com

From: annlee@provide.net

The Frenchtown Chapter of the French-Canadian Heritage Society of Michigan will sponsor an all-day seminar on Saturday, 28 Sept. 2002, entitled, Muskrat Tracks – Tracing Your Early French Ancestors. The seminar will be at Monroe Community College, 1555 S. Raisinville Rd., (South of M-50), Monroe, MI, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Five featured speakers are:

Dennis Au – Historian, “French-Canadian Folklore: A Tradition Worth Passing On;”

Geoff Heorauff – Voyageur,“Society and Culture in French Detroit 1760-1790;”

Carl Katafiasz - Special Collections Specialist, “Resources at the Ellis Reference Library of Monroe County;”

Chris Kull – Archivist, “Monroe County Historical Museum Archives: A Great Place to Begin” and Patrick Tucker – Archeologist, “Saint Antoine de la Riviere-aux-Raisins: A Historical Overview.”

The all-day seminar includes a Continental breakfast, hot buffet luncheon, surname booklet, vendors and other local genealogical and historical societies, door prizes, freebies with door prize drawings throughout the day.  Cost is $30 and registration is limited to the first 200 persons.  Late registration after 15 Sept. 2002 may not include luncheon or surname registration.

For additional information, visit the web site: http://www.rootsweb.com/~mifchs/  or E-Mail: frenchtownmonroemi@yahoo.com.

September 28, Naperville, Illinois: The Fall Conference of Fox Valley Genealogical Society presents Henry Z. "Hank" Jones on 28 Sept., 2002, in Naperville, IL. More information can be found by telephoning (630) 978-8444, visit their web site: http://members.aol.com/fvgs1/index.html or e-mail: fvgs1@aol.com

The Antelope Valley Genealogical Society is hosting its Annual KIN-DIG on 28 Sept. 2002 at Lancaster, CA. More information available by telephoning (661) 723-3357.

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

The Childers/Childress Family Assn. holds its 2002 Annual Meeting at Williamsburg, VA, on 304 Oct. 2002. Contact:

Jack Childers  
RD 3 Box 480  
Fenwick Island, DE 19944; or  
E-mail: childers@dca.net

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