On the same website I found the following information. It is worth checking our for other conferences in other areas as well. Unfortunatly I did not see any slated for Oregon. October 17-18, Arkansas, Little Rock:  The Arkansas Genealogical Society announces its Fall Seminar, featuring Cyndi Howells. More information can be obtained by visiting the Web site <A HREF="http://www.rootsweb.com/~args/seminar.htm"> http://www.rootsweb.com/~args/seminar.htm</A>.

I was asked to forward the following announcement to the list, about a genealogy conference in Florida: >Date: Sun, 6 Jul 2003 11:35:19 -0400 (Eastern Daylight Time) >To: <ARWOODRU-admin@rootsweb.com> >Subject: Genealogy Conference >Reply-To: "Pam Cooper" <pamcooper@bellsouth.net> > >It has been 12 years since there was a national genealogy conference in the >Southeast. We want to make sure that everyone knows about it. If you >have any questions feel free to contact us. Everyone who works on this >conference are volunteers. Your support will be appreciated. Thank you. > >Countdown to Discovery - A World of Hidden Treasures >Have you ever been to a genealogy conference? > >Genealogy is a continuing education and learning about documents and >resources often takes us to places that we never dreamed could be helpful to > us. Now, in the heart of Florida and close to Walt Disney World, there is a >place where genealogists from all over the country, Great Britain and Europe >will be attending the Federation of Genealogical Society Conference, hosted >by the Florida State Genealogical Society. > >Why Should you attend? >1) Over 200 LECTURES on a variety of topics and over 95 top-of-the line >SPEAKERS. Track descriptions are as follows: > >Charting a Course to the Old World (British Isles & Europe) >Exploration in the New World (United States & Canada) >Riches in the First Colony (Focus on Florida) >Diverse Voyagers (Ethnic & Religious Research) >Tools for Successful Navigation (Skills & Strategies) >A Wealth of Hidden Treasures (Records Research) >Just Over the Horizon (Technology & the Internet)! > >For more detailed information about each lecture, visit >http://www.fgs.org > >2) A TREASURE HUNT is currently in progress. You can win grand prizes >such as free conference registration, room nights at hotels in Salt Lake >City, tuition at the Institute of Genealogy & Historical Research in >Birmingham, Alabama, registration and boarding at a conference in >England and so much more. Check the latest issue of the FGS FORUM for >more details about the great Treasure Hunt or the above web site. > >You can also learn more about the conference and the treasure hunts if you >subscribe to the E-zine.To subscribe to the E-zine, send an email >message (no text or subject is necessary) to >fgs2003-announce-on@lists.csc.cc.il.us>. >You will receive a confirmation message to which you must reply within 24 >hours. > >3) Over 100 VENDORS or 150 booths will be in the exhibit hall. See a >list of our current exhibitors at >http://www.fgs.org/2003conf/conf-exhibitors.asp > >4) All under ONE ROOF. The complete conference and your hotel room are >in one building. There is no need to walk outside in the heat or rain. >All food functions and restaurants are also located in the same >building. Hotel rooms are huge and you can register up to four people >for one price. > >5) Fun for the FAMILY. SeaWorld is right across the street from the >conference hotel. Visit Walt Disney World, which includes the Magic >Kingdom, EPCOT, Animal Kingdom, and Disney-MGM Studios, as well as >Universal Studios, Kennedy Space Center, and many, many other wonderful >places! > >6) SOCIETIES CAN WIN $200 worth of genealogy books from Betterway Books. If >you advertise the conference in your newsletter, send us a copy and we will >add it to the drawing to be held at the conference. We have made it very >simple for you. Use the media kit at >http://www.fgs.org/2003conf/conf-media.htm > >Hurry, the EARLY CONFERENCE registration deadline for the lower price is >July 15th. > >HOTEL registration deadline is August 4th. 1-800-327-6677; 407-351-5555 > >Jim and Pam Cooper >FGS/FSGS 2003 National Conference Co-Chairs > >Countdown to Discovery - A World of Hidden Treasures >3-6 September 2003, Orlando, Florida >http://www.fgs.org or http://www.rootsweb.com/~flsgs/ >P. O. Box 7066, Vero Beach, FL 32961-7066

I was asked to forward the following announcement to the list, about a genealogy conference in Florida: >Date: Sun, 6 Jul 2003 11:35:19 -0400 (Eastern Daylight Time) >To: <ARWOODRU-admin@rootsweb.com> >Subject: Genealogy Conference >Reply-To: "Pam Cooper" <pamcooper@bellsouth.net> > >It has been 12 years since there was a national genealogy conference in the >Southeast. We want to make sure that everyone knows about it. If you >have any questions feel free to contact us. Everyone who works on this >conference are volunteers. Your support will be appreciated. Thank you. > >Countdown to Discovery - A World of Hidden Treasures >Have you ever been to a genealogy conference? > >Genealogy is a continuing education and learning about documents and >resources often takes us to places that we never dreamed could be helpful to > us. Now, in the heart of Florida and close to Walt Disney World, there is a >place where genealogists from all over the country, Great Britain and Europe >will be attending the Federation of Genealogical Society Conference, hosted >by the Florida State Genealogical Society. > >Why Should you attend? >1) Over 200 LECTURES on a variety of topics and over 95 top-of-the line >SPEAKERS. Track descriptions are as follows: > >Charting a Course to the Old World (British Isles & Europe) >Exploration in the New World (United States & Canada) >Riches in the First Colony (Focus on Florida) >Diverse Voyagers (Ethnic & Religious Research) >Tools for Successful Navigation (Skills & Strategies) >A Wealth of Hidden Treasures (Records Research) >Just Over the Horizon (Technology & the Internet)! > >For more detailed information about each lecture, visit >http://www.fgs.org > >2) A TREASURE HUNT is currently in progress. You can win grand prizes >such as free conference registration, room nights at hotels in Salt Lake >City, tuition at the Institute of Genealogy & Historical Research in >Birmingham, Alabama, registration and boarding at a conference in >England and so much more. Check the latest issue of the FGS FORUM for >more details about the great Treasure Hunt or the above web site. > >You can also learn more about the conference and the treasure hunts if you >subscribe to the E-zine.To subscribe to the E-zine, send an email >message (no text or subject is necessary) to >fgs2003-announce-on@lists.csc.cc.il.us>. >You will receive a confirmation message to which you must reply within 24 >hours. > >3) Over 100 VENDORS or 150 booths will be in the exhibit hall. See a >list of our current exhibitors at >http://www.fgs.org/2003conf/conf-exhibitors.asp > >4) All under ONE ROOF. The complete conference and your hotel room are >in one building. There is no need to walk outside in the heat or rain. >All food functions and restaurants are also located in the same >building. Hotel rooms are huge and you can register up to four people >for one price. > >5) Fun for the FAMILY. SeaWorld is right across the street from the >conference hotel. Visit Walt Disney World, which includes the Magic >Kingdom, EPCOT, Animal Kingdom, and Disney-MGM Studios, as well as >Universal Studios, Kennedy Space Center, and many, many other wonderful >places! > >6) SOCIETIES CAN WIN $200 worth of genealogy books from Betterway Books. If >you advertise the conference in your newsletter, send us a copy and we will >add it to the drawing to be held at the conference. We have made it very >simple for you. Use the media kit at >http://www.fgs.org/2003conf/conf-media.htm > >Hurry, the EARLY CONFERENCE registration deadline for the lower price is >July 15th. > >HOTEL registration deadline is August 4th. 1-800-327-6677; 407-351-5555 > >Jim and Pam Cooper >FGS/FSGS 2003 National Conference Co-Chairs > >Countdown to Discovery - A World of Hidden Treasures >3-6 September 2003, Orlando, Florida >http://www.fgs.org or http://www.rootsweb.com/~flsgs/ >P. O. Box 7066, Vero Beach, FL 32961-7066

In a message dated 7/5/2003 12:24:44 PM Central Standard Time, nwestmoreland@sbcglobal.net writes: > > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Surnames: Johnson, Robertson, Dempsey > Classification: Query > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/AW.2ADE/689.1 > > Message Board Post: > > I would be interested in the loose probate papers of Woodruff County. I have > been researching Adrine (Adrian) Johnson, who died in or near Cotton > Plant..he is believed to have been buried on the Locke farm. Some of his family then > moved to Logan County. Thanks for your help. > > I'm sorry. There was no Adrine or Adrian Johnson listed in the index. Wish I could have been more help. Jeannie Stephenson Stinson

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Best/Crossett/Brooks/Wilson/Youngblood Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/AW.2ADE/53.187 Message Board Post: This is part of a family line I am tracing. Wilson Pershing Best was Louis Best son. He was married to Mary Dell Brooks and this would be my son's grt grt grandfather on his father's side. Would like to find out more about the family line. Maquetia Youngblood

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Johnson, Robertson, Dempsey Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/AW.2ADE/689.1 Message Board Post: I would be interested in the loose probate papers of Woodruff County. I have been researching Adrine (Adrian) Johnson, who died in or near Cotton Plant..he is believed to have been buried on the Locke farm. Some of his family then moved to Logan County. Thanks for your help.

In a message dated 7/4/2003 4:15:20 PM Central Standard Time, jimging@masscom.net writes: > Surnames: Shelton > Classification: Query > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/AW.2ADE/689 > > Message Board Post: > > I've just found a reference to this book, compiled by Marion Stark Craig and > edited by Desmond Walls Allen. On the index it mentions quite a few > Sheltons that are referenced to page 70. If anyone has the book could you please > just let me know if the Will or Probate papers of John R. Shelton are on that > page? > > Thanks for the help. > > My name is Jeannie Stephenson Stinson and I have the book you mentioned. "Woodruff County, Arkansas Loose Probate Records" Abstracted by Marion Stark Craig, MD and Edited by Desmond Walls Allen. On page 70, re: John R. Shelton, Drawer 6, Folio 22, Roll 37. John R. Shelton was born 2 September 1831, per the order for his tombstone. He died 22 December 1878. In January 1879, James R. Shelton and Mary E. Shelton appointed administrators. Heirs: Mrs. Mary E. Shelton, the widow; and James Robert,Thomas, Loula, Manerva, Eddie, Annie G. and Willie Shelton. Also in this folio are papers on the estate of a James. N. Shelton, deceased, whose administrator was John R. Jelks, who was appointed in 1867. There is a promissory note for $500.00 borrowed from Chesly Davis, co-signed as security by J. L. Shelton. On 3 July 1867, the widow of J. L. Shelton acknowledged the note was unpaid. On 7 February 1867, the firm of Pritchard and Thomas of New Orleans told the Woodruff County Court that Thomas R., Edward N., John R. Shelton were of "full age" and heirs of James Shelton who had died "several years ago" leaving a large estate. A summons of 23 February 1867 required the three to come to court and explain why they had not administered the estate. Also misfiled in this folio are several papers on the estate of Edward N. Shelton, deceased, of folios 17, 19, and 20 above. There are also papers on the estate of James L. Shelton. I hope this is what you were looking for and it will help in the search for your ancestors. Sincerely, Jeannie

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/AW.2ADE/642.1 Message Board Post: Hi ... the Woodruff County courthouse is in Augusta, AR. The Arkansas History Commission is in Little Rock in a building just behind the State Capitol. There's also the Tri-County Genealogical Society which has records for Monroe (Woodruff's adjacent county, and one from which Woodruff was originally formed) and two neighboring counties. All are excellent resources for research in Cotton Plant. By the way, do you know about Cotton Plant Day, which is held the Saturday preceding Labor Day each year? There is much information right there during the festival from folks who live there and folks who return to Cotton Plant for that annual event. Good luck with your research!

And, my request is that whom ever has the book would check the index for the name Leetch or Leach with probate or guardianship being involved about 1876-1880. Thanks. -----Original Message----- From: gc-gateway@rootsweb.com [mailto:gc-gateway@rootsweb.com]On Behalf Of jimging@masscom.net Sent: Friday, July 04, 2003 4:04 PM To: ARWOODRU-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Loose Probate papers of Woodruff Co. 1862-1900 This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Shelton Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/AW.2ADE/689 Message Board Post: I've just found a reference to this book, compiled by Marion Stark Craig and edited by Desmond Walls Allen. On the index it mentions quite a few Sheltons that are referenced to page 70. If anyone has the book could you please just let me know if the Will or Probate papers of John R. Shelton are on that page? Thanks for the help. ============================== To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Shelton Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/AW.2ADE/689 Message Board Post: I've just found a reference to this book, compiled by Marion Stark Craig and edited by Desmond Walls Allen. On the index it mentions quite a few Sheltons that are referenced to page 70. If anyone has the book could you please just let me know if the Will or Probate papers of John R. Shelton are on that page? Thanks for the help.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Duty-Cagle Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/AW.2ADE/660 Message Board Post: Thomas Duty sold land in Woodruff Co. in 1856; could he be a relation of Nancy Duty, w/o Isaac Cagle. They lived in Shelby Co., Tn. in the middle 1800's. Any info would be appreciaged.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: MCDANIEL HALK Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/AW.2ADE/659 Message Board Post: Looking for info on William Ragan McDaniel. Believe he was born 1852 in Kentucky, first 2 wives are unknown. Third wife was Sarah Lula Halk. He died Jan 16, 1906 and is buried in Johnson Cemetery. Believe he was a Church of Christ Circit Rider Minister. Parents unknown. Children by Sarah were James Ragan McDaniel 1901-1990 and Johnnie W. Mcdaniel 1905-1983. Have info to share.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/AW.2ADE/658.1.1 Message Board Post: That was a lot of help Thanks

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/AW.2ADE/658.1 Message Board Post: i have info on nancy taylor who wed edward baugh she is the daughter of nancy garrison and george w taylor sr.my records show 2 children, golden baugh and millie loraine baugh no datesg,w taylor was my gg grandpa and i have a sara taylor who wed james mc clellon dismang this is about all i have,,may not be your research family, and it may be, the taylors came in from ky and some setteled in mo, and ark,my taylors did anyway, woodruff co, randolph co, ripley co mo mary t

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Baugh/Dismang/Taylor Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/AW.2ADE/658 Message Board Post: Looking for any info on edward Baugh and wife Nancy or any of the kids

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/AW.2ADE/249.385 Message Board Post: Annie Stephenson Yarbrough and William Penn Yarbrough are buried in Augusta Memorial Cemetery along with several children and Maurine Long Yarbrough,my aunt. There son Marvin Thomas Yarbrough is buried in Lindsy Calif. There are grandchildren living in Chico and Stockton, CA. I have pictures of the Augusta gravesites and some background if you would like to have it and addresses of the Yarbrough family members. E-mail tumbleweed56@netscape.net

My heart goes out to you and your family... Alice ----- Original Message ----- From: jandlsmith@iocc.com To: ARWOODRU-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Saturday, June 21, 2003 11:10 PM Subject: Davis & Carter Family This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/AW.2ADE/657 Message Board Post: Does anyone happen to know anything about the Davis family that live about a mile west of Cotton Plant in 1948 when their house burned down. My mother, sister, and brother lost their life in the fire. My self and brother E.W. were placed in the baptist Orphanage 30 days after the fire, I was about 18 months of age when all of thes happened. Then sister Dixie was put in home six months later. My mothers madin name was Carter. My mother and brother and sister are buried at White Church cementary south of Brinkley. Anyone having any info on this please write me. My orginal name was Gerald Leon Davis. I was 18 months old when all of this took place. Perhaps some of you might have know my sister Dixie Jo and brother E.W. who I think attended school in Cotton Plant. Dixie Jo was about 6 or 7, and E.W. was maybe 9 to 11. Sister that lost her life was Betty Sue, brother that lost his life was Bobby Dean. Our father's name was Everrt Williams Davis. Mother's name Elizabeth Carter D! av! is. Her family were from Monore County. I would very much appericate any bit of information that anyone might give me. And I thank you rof reading this. May God Bless, Jerry smith ============================== To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/AW.2ADE/657 Message Board Post: Does anyone happen to know anything about the Davis family that live about a mile west of Cotton Plant in 1948 when their house burned down. My mother, sister, and brother lost their life in the fire. My self and brother E.W. were placed in the baptist Orphanage 30 days after the fire, I was about 18 months of age when all of thes happened. Then sister Dixie was put in home six months later. My mothers madin name was Carter. My mother and brother and sister are buried at White Church cementary south of Brinkley. Anyone having any info on this please write me. My orginal name was Gerald Leon Davis. I was 18 months old when all of this took place. Perhaps some of you might have know my sister Dixie Jo and brother E.W. who I think attended school in Cotton Plant. Dixie Jo was about 6 or 7, and E.W. was maybe 9 to 11. Sister that lost her life was Betty Sue, brother that lost his life was Bobby Dean. Our father's name was Everrt Williams Davis. Mother's name Elizabeth Carter Dav! is. Her family were from Monore County. I would very much appericate any bit of information that anyone might give me. And I thank you rof reading this. May God Bless, Jerry smith

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/AW.2ADE/620.1.1.1.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: If you get a chance to email me a copy of the photo of Melissa Velma Washam, I would appreciate it. Larry larrywasham@yahoo.com http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~worshamwasham/

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Watson Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/AW.2ADE/656 Message Board Post: I am searching for the parents of my gggrandfather, Samuel Watson born 1823 SC according to the 1850 Lewis Co, TN Census. He married Mary Trantham in TN 1843 and lived in Lewis Co. near her parents, Thomas & Sarah Trantham in 1850. Thomas Trantham appeared in the 1840 Hickman Co Census. Levin Watson also appeared in the 1840 Hickman Co Census with four teenage sons. Samuel would have been 17 then. Levin & Elizabeth appeared in the 1850 St. Frances, AR Census. Can anyone tell me if they had a son named Samuel? Please e-mail me if you have any info for me. Thanks, Dollie (Watson) Myers