The South MS Genealogical Society is hosting a spring seminar on April 17, 1999. Our Speaker will be Patricia Law Hatcher, C.G. known throughout the U.S. as a lecturer, teacher, writer and volunteer; a professional genealogist, and a full-time professional technical communicator. Our theme will be PROBLEM-SOLVING TECHNIQUES IN GENEALOGICAL RESEARCH. THE TOPICS FOR THE SEMINAR ARE: 9:30 "My Ancestor Isn't in the Census!" Are you Sure? 10:45 Evaluating Evidence: A Methodology for Every Day 11:45 Lunch 1:00 Techniques that Make A Good Genealogist even better 2:15 "They just Show'd up" Where to look when you don't know where to look 3:15 Questions and Answers As you can see it will be a packed day. Cost of the seminar is 15.00 if you are PRE-REGISTERED by April 1, or $20.00 at the door. Cost of Lunch is $7.00 The seminar will be held at the Parkway Heights United Methodist Church, 2400 Hardy Street, Hattiesburg, MS 39402 For a Registration form please e-mail me your address and one will be sent to you. Thanks! Clarise Soper SMGS Newsletter Editor