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 ============================