The announcement below may be of interest to anyone with New England roots. Barbara ----- Original Message ----- > To celebrate Genealogy Today's sixth anniversary, we've partnered with > Ancestry.com to open several of their databases to the public (only when > accessed through Genealogy Today via the page listed below). This > promotion > is focused on New England Marriage Records, and there will be about 4.5 > million names available during the two weeks. This is NOT a free trial, > nor > will the visitor need to give credit card information, however, there is a > brief registration required. > > To access the free marriage records, visit our genealogy directory: > > Genealogy Directory > http://www.gendirectory.com/ > > Enjoy! > Illya D'Addezio <genealogy@daddezio.com>
PLACER COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY PO BOX 7385 AUBURN, CA 95604 (530) 887-2646 www.pcgenes.com/pcgs.html PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - February 11, 2005 GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY TO MEET IN AUBURN The Placer County Genealogical Society will hold its regular monthly meeting at 7PM, Wednesday, February 23rd, in the Beecher Room of the Placer County Library located at 350 Nevada Street in Auburn. This meeting date is one day earlier than normal because of scheduling at the library. The meeting is free and open to the public. The program speaker this month will be Barbara Leak, with her subject being, "A Placer County Pioneer: The Story of Peter Oest." She is a fifth generation Californian with early American ancestry. Past President and current Librarian of the local society, she is also the editor and principal author of the society's popular handbook, "Tracing Your Family Tree: How to Begin." In addition, she is currently the President of the Genealogical & Historical Council of Sacramento Valley, and has lectured for more than 10 years, specializing in land and military records. The Placer County Genealogical Society has a membership of over 200 that is made up of individuals and families that have historical and genealogical interests. The group holds a general meeting at the Auburn library site on the fourth Thursday of each month from 7-9PM, and features a program speaker on various genealogical subjects. The group also offers two specialty day groups that meet from 10AM to noon. One, the Day Study Group, studies various topics of member interest and meets at the library the second Monday of each month except July, August and December. The other, the Family Tree Maker User Group, reviews genealogy computer program subjects on the second Thursday of the month, and meets at the Latter Day Saints Church, 1255 Bell Road, in Auburn. The Society maintains a web site at "www.pcgs.pcgenes.com" where details of these meetings can be found as well as other research references and announcements. #
February 7, 2005 Roseville Genealogical Society Maidu Community Center - Senior Room 1550 Maidu Dr Roseville, CA 95661 February Meetings: General Meeting Date: Tuesday, February 8, 2005 Time: 1 - 3 p.m. Title: "California State Archives Resources" Speaker: Laren Metzer Educational Meeting Date: Tuesday, February 22, 2005 Time: 1 - 3 p.m. Title: "Court Is In Session - Finding Our Ancestors In The Court Records" Speaker: Pam Dallas March Meetings: General Meeting Date Tuesday, March 8, 2005 Time: 1 - 3 p.m. Title: World War II Speaker: Brigadier General Donald Mattson Education Meeting Date: Tuesday, March 22, 2005 Time: 1 - 3 p.m. Title: "Cemetery Research and Tombstone Rubbings" Speaker: Pam Dallas VISITOR ARE WELCOME NOT JUST FOR SENIORS Mailing address: P.O.Box 459, Roseville, CA 95678 Web Page: www.rootsweb.com/carvgs/rgs.htm For additional information contact: Elva Christian (916) 771-8091 E-mail: Harold@quiknet.com
Folsom Cordova Adult Education presents a 'ROOTSMAGIC Database WORKSHOP' held Mondays 10-12 beginning 4 April. Instructor: Susan H. Jackman Bring in your data and we'll work together to get your own family information imported into this easy to use family history database. Learn how to document sources, add ancestral photos, use to-do-lists and create reports. This class is for those who are new to family history software, those who are changing over to Roots Magic from another software, or those who have used the program but would like some one-on-one help. The lab has limited computer space. Sign up now by printing and mailing the registration form at http://www.folsomcordovaadulted.com <http://www.folsomcordovaadulted.com/> . Use the 'registration' link on the left. Make sure to include the title and time of the class (registration numbers are not on the web site yet). Note to former ROOTSMAGIC students: this is a 'hands-on' workshop where we work with your own data. This is NOT a repeat of the last RootsMagic class. 7 week class $40 $30 seniors 55+ Address: 10850 Gadsten Way, Rancho Cordova. Easy access off highway 50. Take the sunrise exit toward Fair Oaks, take a left at the first light (Zinfandel), take another left at the first stop sign (Gadsten)!! Instructor note: If you enroll in this class and do not have the software but intend to buy it you may purchase the software online ahead of time at http://rootsmagic.com <http://rootsmagic.com/> . See you there!!
The Genealogical & Historical Council of Sacramento Valley is saddened to report the death of our dear friend and long-time recording secretary, LaRayne Green. LaRayne passed away quietly in her sleep early Thursday morning, February 3. LaRayne dedicated more than 30 years to the Sacramento LDS Family History Center, where she served as a shift supervisor and was very influential in the decisions regarding the purchase of new materials. She was a well-known instructor at family history center seminars, and was also a popular speaker at genealogy society meetings throughout the Sacramento region. In addition to her extensive knowledge of genealogical research, LaRayne also was known for her expertise in adoption research. She volunteered countless hours to helping others in their pursuit of family history. A graduate of McClatchy High School, LaRayne spent much of her life in Sacramento and retired as secretary from James Marshall High School. She served as recording secretary of the Genealogical & Historical Council of Sacramento Valley continuously since 1990. She will be sadly missed by the entire genealogical community. LaRayne is survived by Charles, her husband of over 60 years. She is the mother of five children, 19 grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. We extend our deepest condolences to Charles and his family. Services will be held Tuesday, February 8, at 10:00 am at the LDS Stake Center, 2745 Eastern Avenue, Sacramento. Internment at Mt. Vernon Cemetery. Barbara Leak, President Genealogical & Historical Council of Sacramento Valley president@sacvalleygenes.org
The Sacramento Family History Center is now offering classes open to the public every Wednesday Evening from 7 to 8:30 beginning 9 February (this coming Wednesday). Because of limited space (17 computers) participants MUST be on the registration list in order to participate. We will take names for a waiting list. Repeat classes will be scheduled based on interest. For a list of classes in February and registration information please see our web site at http://www.familyhistorycenter.info <http://www.familyhistorycenter.info/> . Use the 'classes' button at the top of the screen. You will see a calendar of classes and a link to email your information to the training coordinators. Come join us!
For more information and registration forms for ROOT CELLAR's Spring Seminar on April 16 with Dr. George Schweitzer, see ROOT CELLAR's website www.rootcellar.org.
Dr. George Schweitzer will speak at ROOT CELLAR's All Day Seminar on April 16, 2005 at Rusch Park, 7801 Auburn Boulevard, Citrus Heights, CA. The seating is limited. Register before April 1 or at the door. Pre-register - Members: $24.00 and Non Members: $29.00. After April 1 or at the door, $32.00 per person. Make checks payable to ROOT CELLAR and mail to P.O Box 265, Citrus Heights, CA 95611-0265. The Seminar is 9:00 am to 3:45 p.m. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. A Box Lunch will be available for $6.00. Pre order with reservation or before to 9 am. Dr. Schweitzer is renowned for his genealogical expertise, his written works and as an infamous costumed lecturer. The seminar topics are: Major Genealogical Indexes on the Internet (the greatest timesaving devices); American Federal and State Land Grants (information for maximizing your research efforts); Finding Your Ancestor's Parents (methods for finding another generation); and last but not least - Question and Answer Session. Questions? Call Sammie Hudgens at (916) 481-4930 or Billie Helms (916) 991-5971.
ROOT CELLAR's February 9th meeting will be held at 6:45 pm at the Citrus Heights Elementary School, 7085 Auburn Boulevard, Citrus Heights, CA. The Workshop will be Glenda Lloyd speaking on "There's a Gold Mine in Your STASH" and the General Meeting will be "A Sharing of Family Treasurers by ROOT CELLAR Members".
A National Archives (DC) staff member asked that this be posted on the APG list. I thought I'd forward it on locally in case any of you have Trafalgar ancestors. It was specifically stated that any questions should be directed to John Gower as the National Archives is not involved. Pamela > --------------- > Dear Sir or Madam, > > I am the Assistant Naval Attache at the British Embassy in Washington DC. > This year (Oct 21st) marks the 200th anniversary of Admiral Lord Nelson's > famous vistory at the Battle of Trafalgar. This much is well known! What is > less well known, however, is that at least 20 members of the crew of his > flagship, HMS VICTORY, were at that time Americans, or born in America. > > With the assistance of the National Archives I am trying to locate any living > descendants of those who fought with NELSON with a view to some sort of > commemorative event, possibly in Washington DC, in the fall. Unfortunately, > none of the records in the UK at the Naval Historical Branch records what > happened to the individuals listed as being from America after the battle, so > with the exception of Midshipman Richard Bulkeley (after whom a USN ship was > named in WW1, and whose descendants knew about him, including the Medal of > Honor winner, VAdm John D Bulkeley, USN 1911-1966). > > THe National Archives gave me your email addresses. Is there anything we can > do to "cast the net" to find the descendants? I am loath to pass out the > names at the first instance, to reduce the spurious returns, but I wondered if > a call as to whether anyone knew that their ancestors had served in the battle > might work. We could then check in more detail later against the names I > hold. Failing that, we could release the names, accepting that we may be > deluged with "wannabees". > > What is your advice. I am a complete genealogical "virgin", so be gentle! > > Yours aye, > > John Gower > J H J GOWER OBE > Captain Royal Navy > Assistant Naval Attache > British Embassy > Washington DC > (202) 588-6804 ------ End of Forwarded Message ==== APG Mailing List ==== The Association of Professional Genealogists http://www.apgen.org/publications/apg-l/index.html
Hello Fellow Genealogists: We're now 23 days from the GAS bus trip to Sutro Library and the National Archives. The date is February 23, 2005. Remember, GAS is only having 2 bus trips in 2005. If you miss this one, you have to wait until next October! We have 2 spots remaining for those wishing to work at the Archives. Still plenty of room for those who want to go to Sutro. Cost is $25 for GAS members, and $30 for non-GAS members. Pickup times are as follows: 7:00 Florin/Mack Rd 7:15 Arden 7:30 West Sacto 8:15 Fairfield Call or e-mail your reservations to me. Checks go to the PO Box listed below (made out to GAS). I'm self-employed, so don't be shy about calling me at the office. That's where you are most likely to find me. Sharon G. Bias PO Box 1725 North Highlands CA 95660 (916) 481-4413 phone (916) 487-6858 fax sgbelverta@aol.com
The San Luis Obispo Genealogy Society is hosting a conference on Saturday, May 5, 2005. The society has asked if we want to particiapte, and if so, in what way? As I see it, our options are: 1) Not participate 2) Send 200 copies of our brochures (who is the keeper of our brochures anyway?) 3) Send an item that they can use in the raffle 4) Buy an ad in their syllabus (rates are very reasonable, in my humble opinion) 5) Any combination of 2, 3 and 4. The San Luis Obispo County (California) Genealogical Society http://home.kcbx.net/~slogen/ will be hosting its annual seminar on Saturday, March 5, 2005. For the previous five years, we have averaged over 200 attendees at this event, drawing participants from all over California and occasionally from out of state (it IS very pleasant here in the winter J). Theme this year is Digital Resources and DNA Technology. Speakers include Max Blankfeld from FamilyTreeDNA, Leland Meitzler from Heritage Quest, and Geoff Rasmussen from Legacy Family Tree. Topics for beginning to advanced family historians include "Census Online," "Digital Imaging," "DNA in Genealogy Research," "Newspapers and Genealogy," and "Researching Your Big City Ancestors." [Seminar schedule: http://home.kcbx.net/~slogen/sem05.htm; Seminar registration: http://home.kcbx.net/~slogen/reg05.htm] We offer your firm or organization the opportunity to reach California Central Coast family historians by: (1) Donating a prize for our raffle drawing. This could be a book, CD, DVD, video cassette, subscription, chart, gift certificate, or other item. Each company donating raffle prizes received by February 25 will be listed as a sponsor in the printed seminar syllabus. In addition, raffle prize donors will be announced as the raffle takes place. If you can donate a raffle prize, please send it as soon as possible to: SLO Genealogy Society, c/o Cafi Cohen, 375 Plancha Way, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. (2) Donating ITEMS for distribution at our freebie table. These could be magazines, pins, pencils, blank charts, rulers, DVDs, and so on. Donors should send approximately 200 copies of freebies, if possible. Lesser amounts also welcome, of course. Mail to: SLO Genealogy Society, c/o Cafi Cohen, 375 Plancha Way, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 (3) Sending material for our advertising table. We welcome copies of your companys or organizations brochures and flyers and will make space available at the seminar to distribute them. Please send approximately 200 copies to SLO Genealogy Society, c/o Cafi Cohen, 375 Plancha Way, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 (4) Buying a half or full page of advertising in our seminar syllabus. Half-page rate is $40, full page rate is $70. Space is limited; first come, first served. We must receive ad copy and payment not later than February 20, 2005. Please consider any combination of options 1-4. If you have questions, hit REPLY and ask away! If you prefer to talk, just dial the phone number below. We look forward to hearing from you, Cafi Cohen Education Chair & 2005 Seminar Raffle and Publicity Chair San Luis Obispo County Genealogical Society 805 473-4963 cfcohen@pacbell.net SLO County Genealogy Society: http://home.kcbx.net/~slogen/ 2005 Seminar schedule: http://home.kcbx.net/~slogen/sem05.htm -- Iris Carter Jones
FAMILY HISTORY INSTITUTE April 16 (Saturday), 2005 Holiday Inn, Wytheville, VA Theme: RESEARCHING YOUR ANCESTORS IN SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA Sponsor: The Wythe County Genealogical and Historical Association There will be speakers from the cities of Roanoke and Radford, Wythe, Smyth and Washington Counties and the Library of Virginia in Richmond. MARK YOUR CALENDAR NOW. Send a self-addressed stamped envelope for the registration form and program details which will be available about February 15 to: The Wythe County Genealogical and Historical Association P.O. Box 1601, Wytheville, VA 24382.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Northern California Chapter of Germans from Russia Heritage Society will meet at 2 p.m. on Sunday, January 23, 2005, in Goethe Hall at St. Johns Lutheran Church, 17th and L Streets, Sacramento. The video, HEAVEN IS OUR HOMELAND -- The Glückstalers in New Russia and North America, will be viewed and discussed, followed by research and refreshments. Everyone invited; admission is free. Call Irma Lowe at 381-8758 for further information
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Northern California Chapter of Germans from Russia Heritage Society will meet at 2 p.m. on Sunday, January 23, 2005, in Goethe Hall at St. John's Lutheran Church, 17th and L Streets, Sacramento. The video, HEAVEN IS OUR HOMELAND -- The Glückstalers in New Russia and North America, will be viewed and discussed, followed by research and refreshments. Everyone invited; admission is free. Call Irma Lowe at 381-8758 for further information.
PLACER COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY PO BOX 7385, AUBURN, CA 95604 (530) 887-2646 www.pcgenes.com/pcgs.html PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - January 18, 2005 GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY TO MEET IN AUBURN The Placer County Genealogical Society will hold its regular monthly meeting at 7PM, Thursday, January 27th, in the Beecher Room of the Placer County Library located at 350 Nevada Street in Auburn. The meeting is free and open to the public. The program speaker this month will commemorate the Society's 25th anniversary. The program will highlight the history, stories and remembrances over all those years. Special refreshments will be served for the occasion. The Placer County Genealogical Society has a membership of over 200 that is made up of individuals and families that have historical and genealogical interests. The group holds a general meeting at the Auburn library site on the fourth Thursday of each month from 7-9PM, and features a program speaker on various genealogical subjects. The group also offers two specialty day groups that meet from 10AM to noon. One, the Day Study Group, studies various topics of member interest and meets at the library the second Monday of each month except July, August and December. The other, the Family Tree Maker User Group, reviews genealogy computer program subjects on the second Thursday of the month, and meets at the Latter Day Saints Church, 1255 Bell Road, in Auburn.
The Nevada County Genealogical Society has cancelled its meeting tonight, Tuesday January 11, because of bad weather. Plan to join us next month.
The Nevada County Genealogical Society meeting on January 11 is at 6:30 p.m. at the Madelyn Helling Library in Nevada City. Maria Brower will be presenting "What Has NOT Changed in Genealogy in the Last Forty Years".
The ROOT CELLAR Meeting on Wednesday, January 12, 2005 is a 6:45 pm at the Citrus Heights Elementary School, 7085 Auburn, Blvd., Citrus Heights. The WORKSHOP will be "Write Your Life History in Five Minute Stories" by Vi Parsons and the PROGRAM speaker is Marilyn Larson whose topic is "Grandma's Attic".
PLACER COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY PO BOX 7385, AUBURN, CA 95604 Voice Mail (530) 887-2646 www.pcgenes.com/pcgs.html PRESS RELEASE - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - January 6, 2005 GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY DAY STUDY GROUP RESUMES MONTHLY MEETINGS The Placer County Genealogical Society (PCGS) Day Study Group will meet on Monday, January 10th. The Society hosts this study group program (an informal round table discussion on genealogical problem solving), from 10am to noon, in the Placer County Library Beecher Room, 350 Nevada Street, Auburn, on the second Monday of each month. This month's program will be "Preserving Your Family Photos, Memorabilia and Heirlooms," moderated by Barbara Leak. She will be talking about how to archive store photographs, negatives, paper memorabilia, and textile heirlooms. The meeting is open to the public at no cost. For more information on this Study Group, the Society's Family TreeMaker User Group and its regular meeting activity, see the Society's Web page at www.pcgenes.com/pcgs.html or call 887-2646.