Me too please Ros. Would really appreciate a copy. Thank you, Tracy ----- Original Message ----- > > If you do a master list I would like to receive one please. >

Hi Everyone, List is being compiled, but I am running a bit behind ......won't be long I promise Ros On Tue, Jan 18, 2011 at 9:09 AM, Renton Beryl <berylrenton@ozemail.com.au> wrote: > Hi... > > If you do a master list  I would like to receive one please. > > I have been saving emails and tried to do a list myself but it is > a little hard to do. > > Regards > > Beryl Renton in Brisbaneer > Advertising on AUS-SAGEN is forbidden by Rootsweb Rules. > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to AUS-SAGEN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

Hi... If you do a master list I would like to receive one please. I have been saving emails and tried to do a list myself but it is a little hard to do. Regards Beryl Renton in Brisbane

Further to my email last night regarding the above, I have a little more information about him. He was born in West Derby Lancashire in 1909 Married in Victoria 1935 to Valerie Fairbairn Mc Intosh Later Divorced were recently told he died at Glenelg. I hope this helps a little Regards Barbara

Thank you to Ruth and Genie for the information. Jackie QLD

I'm hoping someone with the 2nd SA Death CD could please look for the death of a John GOLDSWORTHY. I have no details except that he was born approximately 1845 somewhere in England and he arrived in Australia aboard the Netherby in 1866 which was shipwrecked off King Island. The QLD Immigration index states he did go to QLD however, that is not a definite thing as many were recorded but didn't continue their journey but stayed in Victoria.....also I can't find one with the year of birth is close enough for my liking. I'm trying to get all John GOLDSWORTHY's that are a close match in the hopes of being able to eliminate them until I find the right one. Thank you Jackie QLD

?Hi Barbara, Maybe this Harold is your man: Narrogin Cemetery - Narrogin Shire - WA HAMON, Harold. Aged 91. 8 October 1982. Born 18 July 1891. - Niche Wall HAMON, Irene. Aged 74. 3 July 1984. Born 3 June 1890. - Niche Wall HAMON, Joseph John (Capt.- Navy). - MM. Died 24 September 1908 aged 54 years. Husband of Alice Esther Hamon. - ANGL - B.11 from: http://www.ozburials.com/CemsWA/Narrogin/n_hotel_e.htm Cheers, Barry Leadbeater www.familyhistorysa.info/searchcemeteries.html -----Original Message----- From: Barbara Sent: Monday, January 17, 2011 8:07 PM To: aus-sagen@rootsweb.com Subject: [AUS-SAGEN] Harold Croxson Hamon I am hoping that someone may have some details of when and where the above man died. I am doing some research for someone interstate and would be grateful for any information. Regards Barbara Bood-Smith

I am hoping that someone may have some details of when and where the above man died. I am doing some research for someone interstate and would be grateful for any information. Regards Barbara Bood-Smith

Sorry about that Ros. It must have happened when WAGS updated their website. I will try to find out how to fix it! Best wishes Fiona > Date: Mon, 17 Jan 2011 14:23:03 +1030 > Subject: Re: [AUS-SAGEN] HENNING > From: daisygirl.1212@gmail.com > To: fionaeharris@hotmail.com > CC: aus-sagen-l@rootsweb.com > > Hi Fiona, the link shown on your email has "oops sorry that page is > deceased" check again > could you please check it out, thanks > Ros > > On Sun, Jan 16, 2011 at 11:28 PM, Fiona Harris <fionaeharris@hotmail.com> wrote: > > > > Dear List > > I have just agreed to take on the HENNING family research, and have become aware from the NLA newspapers that Carl Friedrich August HENNING b c 1829 in Potsdam Prussia is the son of Johann Friedrich (Friedrich) HENNING, who arrived on the Pauline with his wife an 8 children in Dec 1849. > > > > Is there any other list member researching this family please? > > > > Also, could SKS please have a look for a marriage or death of Carl HENNING? (He was alive in 1886 as he was declared insolvent - again!) > > > > Many thanks > > Fiona > > > > Fiona Harris Western Australia Researching HARRIS, FAIRFAX, WOOLAGHAN, WHITSED, FAIRWEATHER See my research interests at http://www.wags.org.au/mid/8912.htm > > > > > > Advertising on AUS-SAGEN is forbidden by Rootsweb Rules. > > ------------------------------- > > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to AUS-SAGEN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > >

Hi Fiona, the link shown on your email has "oops sorry that page is deceased" check again could you please check it out, thanks Ros On Sun, Jan 16, 2011 at 11:28 PM, Fiona Harris <fionaeharris@hotmail.com> wrote: > > Dear List > I have just agreed to take on the HENNING family research, and have become aware from the NLA newspapers that Carl Friedrich August HENNING b c 1829 in Potsdam Prussia is the son of Johann Friedrich (Friedrich) HENNING, who arrived on the Pauline with his wife an 8 children in Dec 1849. > > Is there any other list member researching this family please? > > Also, could SKS please have a look for a marriage or death of Carl HENNING?  (He was alive in 1886 as he was declared insolvent - again!) > > Many thanks > Fiona > > Fiona Harris Western Australia Researching HARRIS, FAIRFAX, WOOLAGHAN, WHITSED, FAIRWEATHER See my research interests at http://www.wags.org.au/mid/8912.htm > > > Advertising on AUS-SAGEN is forbidden by Rootsweb Rules. > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to AUS-SAGEN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

Timely advice... Ask some-one who has been interviewed by the media, and after "in-house deletions" what actually is broadcast can (and does) make the original interview'ee look absurb And with home technology, the same can happen with recording some-one's precious memories A deleted sentence or two can change the whole context of what was originally stated by the Family Member Skeletons in the Closet are rattled Names are mentioned. Offical Marriage Certificates and Birth Certificates date's do not match-up. Family-conflicts do happen. And the next thing is a Court appearance with Family Members suing each other. And I hear you say that wouldn't happen within our Family. Unfortunately it does. Just be very careful.... Chris Pycroft (nee GWYNNE) Port Augusta SA ----- Original Message ----- From: <arthurc@netspace.net.au> To: "wadham.family" <pbck1w1@clear.net.nz> Cc: <AUS-SAGEN@rootsweb.com>S Sent: Monday, January 17, 2011 9:32 AM Subject: [AUS-SAGEN] recording family memories > Not wanting to put a dampener on the use of recording memories on tape/video. > However, in regard to recording memories of older members there are some > ethical issues that need to be considered. > Whilst you may only want to use it for your reunion, other family members may > want to include it in their research at a later date. > Things to consider are: > has the person given their permission for the recording and do they understand > what the contents of the recording will be used for? > will a transcript be prepared for the older person to edit? > will the recording only be used for the person's own research (ie the person > doing the interview) or will it be shared around the family? > is the research likely to be published in the future? > will the recording be stored? if so for how long? > There is a National Guideline in Australia: National Statement on Ethical > Conduct in Human Research - > http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/publications/synopses/e72syn.htm > > I can hear people say that this doesn't apply to us and for most families it > won't but it is always handy to know what we should do - this safe guards > everyone. > > Cheers > Robyn > > > > > Quoting "wadham.family" <pbck1w1@clear.net.nz>: > >> Colleen, >> >> To help get younger people interested you could find one or two to help you >> with the technology angle. Try selling it to them as a way of doing >> something that is interesting that may get them something for school or >> their further education like film school etc. >> >> When we had a reunion We had someone take the big paper family tree (people >> added information or corrected things) that we had put up on the back wall >> of the wool shed. To this day 25 years later we do not know who it was. But >> there were some there who were trying to deny that families were related. >> Fortunately someone had taken down all the new information. >> >> Other people I know have produced books and sold them and run out. The best >> ones contain lots of photos and easy to follow family trees. >> >> One thing which is important is to get recordings of the older people >> telling stories of their life The people they knew. How the area they grew >> up in was. Family members not with us. Have a printed out sheet of questions >> and go from there. Try not to do more than an hour at a time, although >> sometimes when you get these people talking it is hard to stop them. Make >> sure that they have lots of liquids and food. I find that photos and >> printouts of maps and trees are helpful. Young people helping with the >> technology is a way of generating interest. We had a box full of unnamed >> photos at our one and many got names put to them. Many people wanted copies >> of ones they didn't know existed or had thought lost. >> >> Have fun, relax and enjoy. >> >> Regards Peter >> from Auckland >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Colleen Dunk" <colleenmdunk@gmail.com> >> To: <AUS-SAGEN@rootsweb.com> >> Sent: Friday, January 14, 2011 4:29 AM >> Subject: [AUS-SAGEN] Family reunions ideas ? >> >> >> > Hi all >> > A cousin has organised a family reunion - she knows ( as well as everyone >> > else in the family does ) that I am the main one in the family that is >> > passionate about our family history & have been researching out family >> > for >> > over 20 years.. >> > The get together is at her brothers house & I have offered to take my lap >> > top along that has my Gedcom program on & her brother has access to a big >> > screen that he said can be displayed on for everyone to look at. >> > A few family members are in their late 80's & in ill health & this will >> > very likely be the last time the extended family ever gets together with >> > the last remaining oldies - who were the children of our family who >> > immigrated to Australia in the late 1800's. It may also be the very last >> > time many of this side of my family ever sees each other as it's mainly >> > been the oldies who have been the motivation for to get together s over >> > the >> > years ! >> > >> > Over the years I have collected heaps of info on this line of my family >> > back >> > to the mid 1700's . >> > Has anyone got any ideas of the best way to make it interesting & pass >> > information on to family members who may like to know more ? >> > None of the extended family know that after 132 years of our line of the >> > family totally losing touch with the family back in Ireland that I have >> > found / been found by 2 directly connected lines in Ireland & 1 directly >> > connected lines in USA & become friends with them all & shared lots of >> > research & information. >> > >> > I am hoping that after this family reunion that at least one of the >> > younger >> > generation will show some at least some interest so that in years to come >> > that our family will keep in touch. with the family in Australia & the >> > cousins I now know in Ireland & USA. I suppose that is what we would all >> > wish for under these circumstances. >> > >> > All ideas or input will be appreciated. >> > Many Thanks >> > Colleen >> > Advertising on AUS-SAGEN is forbidden by Rootsweb Rules. >> > ------------------------------- >> > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >> > AUS-SAGEN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the >> > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >> >> Advertising on AUS-SAGEN is forbidden by Rootsweb Rules. >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >> AUS-SAGEN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes >> in the subject and the body of the message >> > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------ > This email was sent from Netspace Webmail: http://www.netspace.net.au > > > Advertising on AUS-SAGEN is forbidden by Rootsweb Rules. > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to AUS-SAGEN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > ----- > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 10.0.1191 / Virus Database: 1435/3384 - Release Date: 01/16/11 >

A couple of years ago I left a notebook with my mother, and asked all family members to use it to record any stories she told, with no concern whether the stories were repeated or not as there were variations in the amount of detail that came out at each telling. As a result we have a lot more information about the family than we did two years ago, and my mother is used to the idea of someone recording her. Might I suggest that one of the things the younger members of the family could do at a reunion is take charge of some notebooks and write down some of the stories told-take care to delegate the charge to those who can write without too much difficulty-as it will connect their task with their past and they will learn a lot without being excluded from the occasion. The problem for the young is that family history is usually the domain of the older generations and they are expected to sit by and cheer others for persistence in tracking down someone or overcoming stumbling blocks. They also need to have the material available to them, so might I suggest the family tree work and stories be made into books and given to our children as their own, and make sure they all get a copy of the material they collected, and of any videos photographs etc. If they have their collections of family history they will use it. Kevin Brewer

Not wanting to put a dampener on the use of recording memories on tape/video. However, in regard to recording memories of older members there are some ethical issues that need to be considered. Whilst you may only want to use it for your reunion, other family members may want to include it in their research at a later date. Things to consider are: has the person given their permission for the recording and do they understand what the contents of the recording will be used for? will a transcript be prepared for the older person to edit? will the recording only be used for the person's own research (ie the person doing the interview) or will it be shared around the family? is the research likely to be published in the future? will the recording be stored? if so for how long? There is a National Guideline in Australia: National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research - http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/publications/synopses/e72syn.htm I can hear people say that this doesn't apply to us and for most families it won't but it is always handy to know what we should do - this safe guards everyone. Cheers Robyn Quoting "wadham.family" <pbck1w1@clear.net.nz>: > Colleen, > > To help get younger people interested you could find one or two to help you > with the technology angle. Try selling it to them as a way of doing > something that is interesting that may get them something for school or > their further education like film school etc. > > When we had a reunion We had someone take the big paper family tree (people > added information or corrected things) that we had put up on the back wall > of the wool shed. To this day 25 years later we do not know who it was. But > there were some there who were trying to deny that families were related. > Fortunately someone had taken down all the new information. > > Other people I know have produced books and sold them and run out. The best > ones contain lots of photos and easy to follow family trees. > > One thing which is important is to get recordings of the older people > telling stories of their life The people they knew. How the area they grew > up in was. Family members not with us. Have a printed out sheet of questions > and go from there. Try not to do more than an hour at a time, although > sometimes when you get these people talking it is hard to stop them. Make > sure that they have lots of liquids and food. I find that photos and > printouts of maps and trees are helpful. Young people helping with the > technology is a way of generating interest. We had a box full of unnamed > photos at our one and many got names put to them. Many people wanted copies > of ones they didn't know existed or had thought lost. > > Have fun, relax and enjoy. > > Regards Peter > from Auckland > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Colleen Dunk" <colleenmdunk@gmail.com> > To: <AUS-SAGEN@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Friday, January 14, 2011 4:29 AM > Subject: [AUS-SAGEN] Family reunions ideas ? > > > > Hi all > > A cousin has organised a family reunion - she knows ( as well as everyone > > else in the family does ) that I am the main one in the family that is > > passionate about our family history & have been researching out family > > for > > over 20 years.. > > The get together is at her brothers house & I have offered to take my lap > > top along that has my Gedcom program on & her brother has access to a big > > screen that he said can be displayed on for everyone to look at. > > A few family members are in their late 80's & in ill health & this will > > very likely be the last time the extended family ever gets together with > > the last remaining oldies - who were the children of our family who > > immigrated to Australia in the late 1800's. It may also be the very last > > time many of this side of my family ever sees each other as it's mainly > > been the oldies who have been the motivation for to get together s over > > the > > years ! > > > > Over the years I have collected heaps of info on this line of my family > > back > > to the mid 1700's . > > Has anyone got any ideas of the best way to make it interesting & pass > > information on to family members who may like to know more ? > > None of the extended family know that after 132 years of our line of the > > family totally losing touch with the family back in Ireland that I have > > found / been found by 2 directly connected lines in Ireland & 1 directly > > connected lines in USA & become friends with them all & shared lots of > > research & information. > > > > I am hoping that after this family reunion that at least one of the > > younger > > generation will show some at least some interest so that in years to come > > that our family will keep in touch. with the family in Australia & the > > cousins I now know in Ireland & USA. I suppose that is what we would all > > wish for under these circumstances. > > > > All ideas or input will be appreciated. > > Many Thanks > > Colleen > > Advertising on AUS-SAGEN is forbidden by Rootsweb Rules. > > ------------------------------- > > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > > AUS-SAGEN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > Advertising on AUS-SAGEN is forbidden by Rootsweb Rules. > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > AUS-SAGEN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes > in the subject and the body of the message > ------------------------------------------------------------ This email was sent from Netspace Webmail: http://www.netspace.net.au

Here is another thought If you have a master list chart produced try numbering from the first children like this Original father and mother and first generation in DOB order 1 First child 2 Second child 3 Third child 4A Twin fourth child 4B Twin fourth child Second generation gets an extra number 11 This is the first child of the first child 12 Second child of the first child 33 Third child of the third child Third generation 112 second child from the first child of the first child In my case I am something like 332122 One can by counting the numbers see that I am six generations out from the starting parent. Anyone at a family reunion can also instantly see that I am from the original 3rd child line This is perhaps the reverse of order for the Ahnentafel system and more in line with what is called the "Register Numbering System" FTM produces reports like this with a lot more data inter spaced such as DOB DOD etc interlaced - http://genealogy.about.com/cs/research/p/register.htm for an example hope that helps Alan Melbourne

Dear List I have just agreed to take on the HENNING family research, and have become aware from the NLA newspapers that Carl Friedrich August HENNING b c 1829 in Potsdam Prussia is the son of Johann Friedrich (Friedrich) HENNING, who arrived on the Pauline with his wife an 8 children in Dec 1849. Is there any other list member researching this family please? Also, could SKS please have a look for a marriage or death of Carl HENNING? (He was alive in 1886 as he was declared insolvent - again!) Many thanks Fiona Fiona Harris Western Australia Researching HARRIS, FAIRFAX, WOOLAGHAN, WHITSED, FAIRWEATHER See my research interests at http://www.wags.org.au/mid/8912.htm

Merilyn   Are you related to Sir William Milne.  I am reading his book which was launched 28 Nov 2010.  "Notes of a Journey to the South Eastern District January 1863".   An interesting read edited by Peter Rymill.   Lynn

Hi, I am one of those younger generations you all talk about, but (and it's a BIG BUT) I am interested in family history, have been since my Grandmother asked me to do research for her because she lived on a farm and had no access. I think I was 20 when I started research and now 40, so I unusual!! I organised a reunion a couple of years ago, and I was one of 6 (all the others were in their 60's and 70's. I was given the job of organising because I had the energy to do so - that's what the others said. I organised maps of the area, so the town was Tarcowie - a driving map of the area. At the cemetery I made out of tomato stakes a pole with a beautiful bow on it in a bright colour so when family went to the cemetery family plots could be seen easily and there was also a map of the cemetery. Each grave was cleaned and a small cup with a candle in each. If there is no name on a grave I may up cheap throw away name plates with dates on it. I also had maps with old interesting homes (like where the original pioneers were married in 1868) but with the permission of the current owners! Back at the hall - the "oldies" as they called themselves were preparing the tables of displays. They included town maps, photos through the eras, one lady brought in wedding dresses, old cutlery, etc., etc., and also the family tree and folders of family information so family members could correct things. One thing I wished I had there was some kind of computer and scanner, because people from Qld came and brought letters dating back to 1850 and I wanted a copy but there was no way I could get one, but when they got home they scanned it and posted it to me. Other people who promised me things never did. When families did arrive each branch (5 main branches) each had their own coloured tag with names and maiden names so everyone knew which leg they are on. Photos of the day were taken, but group photos were taken just before lunch and speeches - because people take off after lunch and sometimes before speeches - worked wonderful to do before. Work out good photo sites before. We also organised a bus to take guest around the area and explore different locations or they could do a self driving tour. A welcome speech was done just before our lunch and the main speeches and talks after lunch. We also organised a cake and it was decorated, and cut by the oldest living member of the family there that day. I organised a trip around one of the oldest properties that is still in the family today, you can see the original pioneers life and the 4 generations after - its all still there. How to get young ones involved - easy give each a task and responsibility. My sister hates and I mean hates family history but she was my photographer for the day and I wanted names of each person. She loved the day. A cousin who is a computer programmer was responsible for the maps I wanted. My kids, making sure there is chairs for people and clean up cups and plates - they loved it. Get them to hand out pamphlets that have was is going to happen on the day. Others it could be setting up tables or helping on the doors, getting names tags out. Have a sign in book. They might not enjoy family history, but if you ask most people to help and give them a responsibility and you walk away and don't give advise they will help and enjoy themselves. (I'm not good at not giving the extra advise!) During your speech or as you are going around, ask if the younger generation (who do turn up), if they would be interested in helping do research, and have a plan of what you want them to research with a few guides to where to find the information. (I'm a stay at home Mum of three kids I don't work and find I need something to keep my brain active and I can't stand shopping) find someone like that and your history will be safe. I know a lot of Mum's at school are interested in history because they come and ask me how and where to find information, but they just don't have time. Being a working Mother and all the other things, history gets pushed to the back and that is where it will stay. Good luck I hope there is something there of interest. Regards Tracey ----- Original Message ----- From: "Colleen Dunk" <colleenmdunk@gmail.com> To: <AUS-SAGEN@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, January 14, 2011 4:29 AM Subject: [AUS-SAGEN] Family reunions ideas ? > Hi all > A cousin has organised a family reunion - she knows ( as well as everyone > else in the family does ) that I am the main one in the family that is > passionate about our family history & have been researching out family > for > over 20 years.. > The get together is at her brothers house & I have offered to take my lap > top along that has my Gedcom program on & her brother has access to a big > screen that he said can be displayed on for everyone to look at. > A few family members are in their late 80's & in ill health & this will > very likely be the last time the extended family ever gets together with > the last remaining oldies - who were the children of our family who > immigrated to Australia in the late 1800's. It may also be the very last > time many of this side of my family ever sees each other as it's mainly > been the oldies who have been the motivation for to get together s over > the > years ! > > Over the years I have collected heaps of info on this line of my family > back > to the mid 1700's . > Has anyone got any ideas of the best way to make it interesting & pass > information on to family members who may like to know more ? > None of the extended family know that after 132 years of our line of the > family totally losing touch with the family back in Ireland that I have > found / been found by 2 directly connected lines in Ireland & 1 directly > connected lines in USA & become friends with them all & shared lots of > research & information. > > I am hoping that after this family reunion that at least one of the > younger > generation will show some at least some interest so that in years to come > that our family will keep in touch. with the family in Australia & the > cousins I now know in Ireland & USA. I suppose that is what we would all > wish for under these circumstances. > > All ideas or input will be appreciated. > Many Thanks > Colleen > Advertising on AUS-SAGEN is forbidden by Rootsweb Rules. > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > AUS-SAGEN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message Advertising on AUS-SAGEN is forbidden by Rootsweb Rules. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to AUS-SAGEN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Hi Listers, Yesterday I posted a message about EMMA JANE HANN and EDWIN J HANN. After sending, I immediately scolded myself for not putting in a 'please'. This morning I had received six replies that answered my questions. A BIG THANK YOU to those who responded and Aus-Sagen. Neville Lee

Recently, at a smaller event than a family reunion, we have used SKPYE or Microsoft Communicator or Microsoft Messenger to enable friends and family at a distance to virtually attend our special occasions. I linked my television screen (so they appeared on a larger screen than a computer screen and could be seen by more people at once) to a webcam and a laptop to have a video chat with family who were unable to otherwise attend. A friend used the same technology to allow his mother in hospital attend a special event. However with all technology it is important to test the system before use, that both parties use the same software program, and to make a pre-appointed time for the call to avoid disappointment on both sides. Regards, Chris --Forwarded Message Attachment-- From: colleenmdunk@gmail.com To: AUS-SAGEN@rootsweb.com Date: Fri, 14 Jan 2011 01:59:56 +1030 Subject: [AUS-SAGEN] Family reunions ideas ? Hi all A cousin has organised a family reunion - she knows ( as well as everyone else in the family does ) that I am the main one in the family that is passionate about our family history & have been researching out family for over 20 years.. The get together is at her brothers house & I have offered to take my lap top along that has my Gedcom program on & her brother has access to a big screen that he said can be displayed on for everyone to look at. A few family members are in their late 80's & in ill health & this will very likely be the last time the extended family ever gets together with the last remaining oldies - who were the children of our family who immigrated to Australia in the late 1800's. It may also be the very last time many of this side of my family ever sees each other as it's mainly been the oldies who have been the motivation for to get together s over the years ! Over the years I have collected heaps of info on this line of my family back to the mid 1700's . Has anyone got any ideas of the best way to make it interesting & pass information on to family members who may like to know more ? None of the extended family know that after 132 years of our line of the family totally losing touch with the family back in Ireland that I have found / been found by 2 directly connected lines in Ireland & 1 directly connected lines in USA & become friends with them all & shared lots of research & information. I am hoping that after this family reunion that at least one of the younger generation will show some at least some interest so that in years to come that our family will keep in touch. with the family in Australia & the cousins I now know in Ireland & USA. I suppose that is what we would all wish for under these circumstances. All ideas or input will be appreciated. Many Thanks Colleen

Hi Colleen and others The Milne side of my family had a recent reunion. I printed out the descendants with the 'Wall Chart' application in my PAF programme. They were printed on A4 sized paper and numbered so that they could be joined together with sticky tape like tiles. I then pinned them to big boards so that the guests could see where they fitted in. I did a different chart for the descendants of each of the 13 children of the original Milne who came to SA in 1839 As well, I have a Register type document of all the Milne descendants which I had printed at a local printing shop for about $12 per copy including binding. I am still selling for the cost, copies of these descents to various members of the extended family who contact me. There are many in WA and NSW who don't know their cousins in SA. Best wishes Merilyn Pedrick Aldgate -------Original Message------- From: Colleen Dunk Date: 15/01/2011 8:02:09 PM To: AUS-SAGEN@rootsweb.com Subject: [AUS-SAGEN] Family reunions ideas ? Hi all A cousin has organised a family reunion - she knows ( as well as everyone Else in the family does ) that I am the main one in the family that is Passionate about our family history & have been researching out family for Over 20 years.. The get together is at her brothers house & I have offered to take my lap Top along that has my Gedcom program on & her brother has access to a big Screen that he said can be displayed on for everyone to look at. A few family members are in their late 80's & in ill health & this will Very likely be the last time the extended family ever gets together with The last remaining oldies - who were the children of our family who Immigrated to Australia in the late 1800's. It may also be the very last Time many of this side of my family ever sees each other as it's mainly Been the oldies who have been the motivation for to get together s over the Years ! Over the years I have collected heaps of info on this line of my family back To the mid 1700's . Has anyone got any ideas of the best way to make it interesting & pass Information on to family members who may like to know more ? None of the extended family know that after 132 years of our line of the Family totally losing touch with the family back in Ireland that I have Found / been found by 2 directly connected lines in Ireland & 1 directly Connected lines in USA & become friends with them all & shared lots of Research & information. I am hoping that after this family reunion that at least one of the younger Generation will show some at least some interest so that in years to come That our family will keep in touch. With the family in Australia & the Cousins I now know in Ireland & USA. I suppose that is what we would all Wish for under these circumstances. All ideas or input will be appreciated. Many Thanks Colleen Advertising on AUS-SAGEN is forbidden by Rootsweb Rules. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to AUS-SAGEN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message .