You may already be aware that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has started a massive volunteer project to index millions of family history records. The indexed records are free to everyone. Volunteers have already indexed millions of names (which are already searchable here: http://pilot.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#p=0). > > The project is off to a great start--but as you can imagine, the amount > still left to do is staggering. And that's where we can help. If you have > an internet connection and just 30 minutes a week, you can index > names--you can do it any time of the day or night. You don't have to get > dressed up--you can index in your pajamas if you want :) > > Here is the indexing site where you can learn more and sign up if you want > to: www.familysearchindexing.com.

Thanks to Carolyn and Curtis Reedy, the index of 2006 obituaries from the Pensacola News Journal is now online at the Escambia County FLGenWeb at: www.flgenhistonline.com/counties/escambia/escindex.htm Scroll down the site index to Vitals: obits, etc. Also there is a new file on Out of County deaths. Please contribute when you learn of a death that relates to Pensacola or Escambia County in some way (i.e., person was born in Pensacola, family lives in Pensacola, burial is in Pensacola, etc.). I have asked FreeFind to re-index the entire web site, so that the names in these new files would be picked up by the FreeFind search function on the main page. It should be done any day now, but as of tonight, has not been done. New Subject: WFGS is looking for articles for the WFGS 2008 Footprints. Preferred deadline for submission is about September 2008. Electronic format is preferred but not absolutely necessary. Pass the word that neatly written articles will be gratefully accepted. Send electronic submissions or questions to Bonnie Griffis Lewis, [email protected] My address is in the current roster, although the phone number is incorrect! Thanks very much.

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God love you, I need 7 and 8. Mr. Anderson donated 16 and 17 already. Will you save them for me for the August meeting? THANKS!!! Bonnie ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bruce & Connie Rova" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, June 22, 2008 5:30 PM Subject: Re: [FL-WFGS] Need issues of Footprints -- WFGS annual journal > Bonnie- > I have issues 7, 8, 16, and 17 that are doubles in my collection. Want > 'em? > Bruce Rova > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] > [mailto:[email protected]]On Behalf Of Bonnie Griffis Lewis > Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2008 9:00 PM > To: FLESCAMB; WFGS > Subject: [FL-WFGS] Need issues of Footprints -- WFGS annual journal > > > I lost all of my Footprints in Hurricane Ivan and have been gradually > replacing some of them here and there. I have listed the ones I have been > unable to get, in the hopes that someone "out there" is willing to part > with > theirs. I have had some generous donations, for which I am thankful, but > am > more than willing to purchase. Thank you. Bonnie Griffis Lewis > > Issue 1, 1984 > Issue 2, 1985 > Issue 3, 1986 > Issue 4 1987 > Issue 5 1988 > > Issue 7, 1987 > Issue 8, 1988 > Issue 9, 1989 > Issue 10, 1990 > > Issue 12, 1992 > > Issue 16, 1995 > Issue 17, 1996 > > Issue 20, 1999 > Issue 21, 2000 > Issue 22, 2001 > > > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes > in the subject and the body of the message > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

Bonnie- I have issues 7, 8, 16, and 17 that are doubles in my collection. Want 'em? Bruce Rova -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]On Behalf Of Bonnie Griffis Lewis Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2008 9:00 PM To: FLESCAMB; WFGS Subject: [FL-WFGS] Need issues of Footprints -- WFGS annual journal I lost all of my Footprints in Hurricane Ivan and have been gradually replacing some of them here and there. I have listed the ones I have been unable to get, in the hopes that someone "out there" is willing to part with theirs. I have had some generous donations, for which I am thankful, but am more than willing to purchase. Thank you. Bonnie Griffis Lewis Issue 1, 1984 Issue 2, 1985 Issue 3, 1986 Issue 4 1987 Issue 5 1988 Issue 7, 1987 Issue 8, 1988 Issue 9, 1989 Issue 10, 1990 Issue 12, 1992 Issue 16, 1995 Issue 17, 1996 Issue 20, 1999 Issue 21, 2000 Issue 22, 2001 ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

I remember Sid very well. I helped him catalog many records at the old health department up on Palafox St. One day it was raining so hard that we both got soaked . I decided to go home but Sid got some paper towels and dried off as much as he could and kept on recording the death notices. He was dedicated. I did not know Mrs . Thomes as well. ----- Original Message ----- From: "cgdean" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, June 21, 2008 9:17 PM Subject: [FL-WFGS] Avis Thomes >I guess you all saw where Sid Thomes' wife died. They said memorial >contributions may be made to the Genealogical Dept. of the West Fl Public >Library. Nice gesture. Sid worked so hard to get our library up there >going. > > Memorial service was, today, at Christ Church. > > Cynthia > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message

My church, but I didn't go, since I didn't know her. It was a nice gesture to have memorial contributions to the Genealogy section of the Library. Guess she knew (and the family) how much Sid loved that library! I got to know Sid only briefly, when I first joined the Society. He set a standard of volunteerism that will surely be hard to surpass. My sympathy to those who knew him. Bonnie ----- Original Message ----- From: "cgdean" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, June 21, 2008 9:17 PM Subject: [FL-WFGS] Avis Thomes >I guess you all saw where Sid Thomes' wife died. They said memorial >contributions may be made to the Genealogical Dept. of the West Fl Public >Library. Nice gesture. Sid worked so hard to get our library up there >going. > > Memorial service was, today, at Christ Church. > > Cynthia >

I guess you all saw where Sid Thomes' wife died. They said memorial contributions may be made to the Genealogical Dept. of the West Fl Public Library. Nice gesture. Sid worked so hard to get our library up there going. Memorial service was, today, at Christ Church. Cynthia

The University of Manchester Celebrates the Birth of the Modern Computer The Small-Scale Experimental Machine, known as SSEM, or the "Baby", was designed and built at The University of Manchester, and made its first successful run of a program on June 21st 1948. It was the first machine that had all the components now classically regarded as characteristic of the basic computer. Most importantly it was the first computer that could store not only data but any (short!) user program in electronic memory and process it at electronic speed. >From this Small-Scale Experimental Machine a full-sized machine was designed and built, the Manchester Mark 1, which by April 1949 was generally available for computation in scientific research in the University. With the integration of a high speed magnetic drum by the Autumn (the ancestor of today's disc) this was the first machine with a fast electronic and magnetic two-level store. It in turn was the basis of the first commercially available computer, the Ferranti Mark 1, the first machine off the production line being delivered in February 1951. These pages tell the story of the Baby and the Mark 1, and give a record of the 50th anniversary celebrations for the Mark 1, and the machines that followed it. The highlight of the 1998 Celebrations was the construction of a working replica of the Baby now on display at the Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester (see Galleries > 1830 Warehouse > Baby Computer). http://www.computer50.org/

When you register through www.Bluewaterfamilyhistoryconference.com site, we will send you a FREE MP3 download of Lamar Marshall, he is the speaker that is teaching about the research for the Cherokee Trails.... He will be teaching a "must heard" research for anyone with a Cherokee bloodline. Pre-register By Thursday June 19th and receive a FREE copy of Native American On Line Study Links when you arrive June 26th. View Conference Info below! Breaking Through the Brick Walls of Genealogy Hosted by Bluewater Publications *Establish a Standard of Excellence *Build Strong Research Skills *Help Educators Communicate Historical Truth First United Methodist Church 415 N. Seminary St Florence, Alabama www.BluewaterFamilyHistoryConference.com Family History & Genealogy Conference Note: Continuing Education Certificates available upon request. Florence City Schools will honor CEU credits for this conference. certification for city teachers. Thursday, June 26, 2008 8:30 Registration 9:00 KEYNOTE SESSION Locate & Research Online Records & Much More Rose Johnson-Tsosie, a full-blood Navajo, author and speaker will share her knowledge on researching genealogy records via, books, films, internet, etc. She is a specialist in American Indian genealogy at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah. Topics to be covered: Writing your own history is rewarding Researching within your family records Preparing your records to become a Book of Remembrance Where to locate lost ancestors using the library, computer; specifics on Lauderdale County research. The Family History Library in Salt Lake City is the largest genealogy library in the world... What's behind the doors? Accessing Family History Library records via the Internet. 10:00 Workshops -BEGINNING GENEALOGY (Part I/ 1st Hour): Getting Started; Getting Organized; Vital Records (Births, Marriages, Deaths and Divorces) - Dr. Darrell Russel, President, Natchez Trace Genealogical Society -Genealogy 101 in Computer Research: Saturday is a follow-up lab to this class. Due to limited seating, pre-registration is required. - Rose Johnson-Tsosie - Honoring Our WW II Veterans: Ambrose Underwood shares his experiences as a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division. -Ambrose Underwood 11:00 Workshops -BEGINNING GENEALOGY (Part I/ 2nd Hour): Census Records (Population, Mortality, Manufacturing, Agricultural, State) Military Records ( Service Records, Pension Records, Draft Registration) Dr. Darrell Russel -"How to Work through a Genealogical Brick Wall" Avoiding pitfalls through discovering Mama's last name. - Pat Mahan, FLPL Genealogy Dept. -I Love Alabama A to Z: Building a love for History ( Part I) Strategies and resources to ignite curiosity and develop a deeper appreciation of the great state of Alabama - Alice Yeager, Author and Educator -Writing Your Story & Publishing it! Angela Broyles, publisher and owner of Bluewater Publications shares important information on getting your manuscript published and marketed to a broad audience. Lunch 12:00 - 1:30 Lunch may be pre-ordered and eaten at the conference site or you may enjoy one of the many wonderful restaurants within walking distance of the conference location. There are also many historical landmarks in the downtown area. We will be happy to offer recommendations and directions. Just ask a staff member. 1:30 Workshops -Honoring WW II Veterans - Mr. Arthur Wolde will be sharing his experiences from WWII, where he served the 451st Medical Company as an ambulance driver. Mr. Wolde recounts driving the ambulance ashore during the assault on Normandy and his experiences on Omaha Beach. His most famous story is being interviewed by Ernest Hemingway. Arthur Wolde is also author of Ambulance #11, which is the story of his WWII service. - Decoding Obituaries: Let Them Talk To You. Obituaries can tell you more than the obvious... Clues to lead one to more resources to research.. -Kitty Cox, FLPL Genealogy Dept. -I Love Alabama A to Z: Building a love for History (Part II) More great ideas for sharing the history and love of Alabama. Great for educators! - Alice Yeager 2:30 Workshops -Honoring WW II Veterans: A POW for months, Darrell Russel struggled to stay alive while his family letters were returned marked "Missing in Action." -Dr. Darrell Russel -Storytelling: Bringing history and all education to life. -Rose Johnson-Tsosie -Start by Writing Your Four Generation Pedigree Chart: - Ladale Gautney, Family History Library Specialist 3:30 Workshops -Overcoming Genealogical Hurdles in African-American Research: -Lee Freeman, Director, Genealogy Dpt., Florence-Lauderdale Public Library -Indexing of Converted Files: How to locate converted files to help with your family research. - Cheryl Pettus, Family History Library Specialist -Memories: Talk a walk back in time with stories by Mrs. Lucille Wilson, author. Friday, June 27, 2008 9:00 KEYNOTE SESSION -Locating & Sharing Your Research - Rose Johnson-Tsosie 10:00 Workshops -BEGINNING GENEALOGY (Part II/First Hour) Evaluating Genealogical Records, Probate Records (Wills, Intestate Records), Land Records (State Land States, Federal Land States, Plotting land areas in State Land States) - Dr. Darrell Russel -"How to Work through a Genealogical Brick Wall" Avoiding pitfalls through discovering Mama's last name. -Pat Mahan 11:00 Workshops -BEGINNING GENEALOGY (Part II/ Second hour) Immigration Records (Ship Passenger Lists, Naturalizations), Plotting Migration Routes in the U.S. - Dr. Darrell Russel -Genealogy 101 in Computer Research Saturday is a follow-up lab to this class. Pre-registration is required due to limited seating. - Rose Johnson-Tsosie Lunch 12:00 - 1:30 Lunch may be pre-ordered and eaten at the conference site or you may enjoy one of the many wonderful restaurants within walking distance of the conference location. There are also many historical landmarks in the downtown area. We will be happy to offer recommendations and directions. Just ask a staff member. 2:00 Workshops -The Cherokee Nation in North Alabama, 1780 through Removal. Discussion of trails and maps - Ralph Lamar Marshall, Cultural Heritage Director, Wild South -Using the Newspaper to Fill the Gaps in Your Family History -Lee Freeman -Start by Writing your Four Generation Pedigree Chart -Ladale Gautney -Memories: Talk a walk back in time with stories by Mrs. Lucille Wilson. 3:30 Workshops - Census, Census: What Will You Tell Me? -Kitty Cox Censuses can tell you more than a name and place. There are hidden clues to behold in all of the censuses. Later censuses will tell more than the earlier ones, but they will tell you more than they show. -Navajo Ways & Traditions: Rich history and traditions of the Navajo people as told by a full-blood Navajo. -Rose Johnson-Tsosie -The History & Life of the Buffalo Soldier: After the Civil War many of the former slaves served the country during the western expansion. -Duane Evans, author -Finding Scottish Ancestries - Jean Allan, Archaeologist Saturday, June 28, 2008 There will be volunteers at the Genealogy department of the Florence-Lauderdale Public Library throughout the day to help you apply the information you have learned. 9:00 Research Native American Records by Rose Johnson-Tsosie $10.00 10:30 Beginner Computer Lab A-Z by Pat Mahan $10.00 1:00 Research Native American Records by Rose Johnson-Tsosie $10.00 2:30 Beginner Computer Lab A-Z by Pat Mahan $10.00 Historical Walking Tours Historical Tour From Coby Hall to Pope's Tavern Friday, June 27, 2008; 9:00 a.m. Florence City Cemetery Walking Tour Friday, June 27, 2008; 7:00 p.m. Forks of Cypress Tour Saturday, June 28, 2008; 10:00 a.m. Lodging Details: Hampton Inn Florence Blvd: (256-764-8888) The group rate for the Family History and Genealogy Conference is $79.00/night. You must make your reservations no later than June 18th. REGISTRATION Name: _________________________________________________________ Organization:____________________________________________________ Address: _______________________________________________________ E-mail:_________________________________________________________ Individual for 3 day event: $50.00 __________ Couple for 3 day event: $75.00 __________ Family for 3 day event: $120.00 __________ Saturday Computer Labs (Priced per Student- Limited Space) Research Native American Records $10.00 ___________ Beginner Computer Lab A-Z $10.00 __________ Research Native American Records $10.00 ___________ Beginner Computer Lab A-Z $10.00 ___________ Lunch $6.50 per day x Number of lunches ______________ Do you need a Certificate of Continuing Education? Yes or No Total: _______________ Mail to: Bluewater Publications Attn: Shelley Jo Michel 8180 Highway 17 Florence, AL 35634 256-762-7153 www.BluewaterFamilyHistoryConference.com -- Angela Broyles ============================================ Publishing Consultant Bluewater Publications Be Published Now P: (256) 762-7153, Direct Line Bluewater Publications ============================

Trying to get some of my membership stuff in order. I've added some things to our new member packet that I thought would be helpful. I found a note from Joann Dinsmore with an e mail address not sure if you have it or not so here it is [email protected] What number did you give to Tara Parks? As for Robert Sanders we scanned his pedigree chart and sent it back to us and it was very hard to read. We got a new scanner so not sure if it's the scanner or the operator. His pedigree chart went out to you in today's mail, that was a lot easier than trying to figure this monster out. In that gray file box of ours, I cleaned it out and organized everything, that's where I found the new stuff for the new member packet, also, I found the Membership Certificates, I had forgotten about them and at last meeting Wanda Keen asked for one. They have our old logo on them but I made her up one anyway since it seemed important to her. Should we get some new ones made with the new logo on them or use up these old ones first. Since I've been doing this I can't remember putting them in the packet so I'm sure some members do not have one. Do you think I will ever get this all together?? If I can't maybe we will have to pass it on to someone who can do a better job than I. Yolanda ----- Original Message ----- From: "L.L. Scott" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, June 08, 2008 9:01 AM Subject: [FL-WFGS] Welcome new members > Paula Werber, Robert Sanders and Tara Parks. > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message

I lost all of my Footprints in Hurricane Ivan and have been gradually replacing some of them here and there. I have listed the ones I have been unable to get, in the hopes that someone "out there" is willing to part with theirs. I have had some generous donations, for which I am thankful, but am more than willing to purchase. Thank you. Bonnie Griffis Lewis Issue 1, 1984 Issue 2, 1985 Issue 3, 1986 Issue 4 1987 Issue 5 1988 Issue 7, 1987 Issue 8, 1988 Issue 9, 1989 Issue 10, 1990 Issue 12, 1992 Issue 16, 1995 Issue 17, 1996 Issue 20, 1999 Issue 21, 2000 Issue 22, 2001

Figured they were in your ward. Sorry to be so late in sending sympathy to all. It is a tragic story. ----- Original Message ----- From: "L.L. Scott" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2008 10:35 AM Subject: [FL-WFGS] Emily W. Alley wife of John Alley > The flight student who died in Pensacola recently. > They were members of my church ward. > http://blog.eogn.com:80/eastmans_online_genealogy/2008/06/tragedy-in-emil.html >

The flight student who died in Pensacola recently. They were members of my church ward. http://blog.eogn.com:80/eastmans_online_genealogy/2008/06/tragedy-in-emil.html

David. The new member named Parks is my daughter in law Tara. She doesn't have any of the Parks Family history, but I do. Ron > Message: 4 > Date: Sun, 8 Jun 2008 18:35:06 EDT > From: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [FL-WFGS] Welcome new members > To: [email protected] > Message-ID: <[email protected]> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" > > Re new member named Parks, I have inlaws named Parks and the wife is a > historian and genealogist.

Re new member named Parks, I have inlaws named Parks and the wife is a historian and genealogist. Do you realize that in about 40 years, we'll have thousands of old ladies running around with tattoos? (And rap music will be the Golden Oldies ! ) ? **************Get trade secrets for amazing burgers. Watch "Cooking with Tyler Florence" on AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/tyler-florence?video=4?&NCID=aolfod00030000000002)

Jerry, Will do. Thanks--David -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Jerry Merritt Sent: Saturday, June 07, 2008 10:36 PM To: WFGS Subject: [FL-WFGS] Copies of WFGS Presentation Handouts Several people have expressed an interest in getting copies of Glen Wilson's handouts on Internet Genealogy from his presentation at the WFGS this morning. You can write to him at [email protected] and he will send you a copy. The data is well worth getting your hands on. Jerry Merritt WFGS Program Director ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Jerry - thank you for this. I have been ill and hated to miss yesterday's presentation. Ellen **************Get trade secrets for amazing burgers. Watch "Cooking with Tyler Florence" on AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/tyler-florence?video=4?&NCID=aolfod00030000000002)

Paula Werber, Robert Sanders and Tara Parks.

Several people have expressed an interest in getting copies of Glen Wilson's handouts on Internet Genealogy from his presentation at the WFGS this morning. You can write to him at [email protected] and he will send you a copy. The data is well worth getting your hands on. Jerry Merritt WFGS Program Director