West Florida Genealogical Society Meeting Date: Saturday, June 6, 2015 Place: West Florida Genealogy Library. 5740 N. 9th Ave, Pensacola, FL 850-494-7373 Time: 10:00 AM Topic: Archaeological Survey of the Old Federal Road Speaker: Dr. Greg Waselkov The Old Federal Road was a major migration route running through what are now the states of Georgia and Alabama, beginning in 1805. Dr. Greg Waselkov, Director and Professor of The Center for Archaelogical Studies at the University of South Alabama, will discuss current efforts to produce detailed documentation of the Old Federal Road’s actual path through Alabama, as it ran between Milledgeville, Georgia, and Fort Stoddert, Mississippi Territory. This project is using survey plats, surveyor notes, correspondence, historical documents, and travelers’ accounts, plus GIS mapping, to overlay old maps, locate the original road, and meet and document the people who lived along the path. Members and guests are welcome to attend. Refreshments will be available at 9:45. Meeting begins at 10:00. Contact: Charlotte Schipman, 850-477-7166, cschipman@mac.com <http://cschipman@mac.com/>

West Florida Genealogical Society Meeting Date: Saturday, May 2, 2015 Place: West Florida Genealogy Library. 5740 N. 9th Ave, Pensacola, FL 850-494-7373 Time: 10:00 AM Topic: My Genealogy DO-Over - A Year of Learning from Research Mistakes Speaker: Thomas MacEntee (via internet blog) Thomas MacEntee started his own genealogy-related business several years ago, following a 25-year career in information technology. We will follow along as he leads us through the process of “starting over” with our genealogy research. No, you don’t have to throw out everything you’ve done — just “pretend” you’re starting again, using what you know now about better ways to research, better methods to document your findings, better sources to use. He provides new templates, tools, and the latest technology to help us create a better body of family history research. MacEntee’s “DO-over” procedures should enable each of us to make our family history journey easier, quicker, and more thorough than we ever thought possible. Members and guests are welcome to attend. Refreshments will be available at 9:45. Meeting begins at 10:00. Contact Charlotte Schipman 850-477-7166 cschipman@mac.com <http://cschipman@mac.com/>

West Florida Genealogical Society Meeting Date: Saturday, April 4, 2015 Place: West Florida Genealogy Library. 5740 N. 9th Ave, Pensacola, FL 850-494-7373 Time: 10:00 AM Topic: What Is a Reasonably Exhaustive Search? Speaker: Michael Hait, via recorded webinar The first step of the Genealogical Proof Standard is to complete a reasonably exhaustive search for all relevant records related to your research objective. This presentation discusses what a reasonably exhaustive search constitutes, why this is necessary, and how to conduct a search. A case study explores how failing to identify all relevant records can lead to missing information and forming inaccurate conclusions about your ancestors‘ lives. This month’s program will utilize a recording of a national webinar presented by Michael Hait, a full-time professional genealogist, with over fifteen years of research experience across the United States. His specialties include Maryland research, African American genealogy, and records of the Civil War and Reconstruction era. Michael is a frequent contributor to genealogy magazines and journals, and a popular lecturer in the Mid-Atlantic area. Members and guests are welcome to attend. Refreshments will be available at 9:45. Meeting begins at 10:00. Contact Charlotte Schipman 850-477-7166 cschipman@mac.com <http://cschipman@mac.com/>

Good morning, I didn't see this listed on the Facebook page or the website so I wanted to make sure this was still scheduled for March 7th before I headed over from Panama City. Thank so much, Brandi On Monday, February 16, 2015 2:04 AM, "flbay-request@rootsweb.com" <flbay-request@rootsweb.com> wrote: Today's Topics: 1. WFGS Program for March 7, 2015 (Charlotte Schipman) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Sun, 15 Feb 2015 19:23:29 -0600 From: Charlotte Schipman <cschipman@me.com> Subject: [FLBAY] WFGS Program for March 7, 2015 To: flbay@rootsweb.com Message-ID: <8E75BA1E-964D-42E1-A3DD-C8ABC28DFABD@me.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252 West Florida Genealogical Society Meeting Date: Saturday, March 7, 2015 Place: West Florida Genealogy Library. 5740 N. 9th Ave, Pensacola, FL 850-494-7373 Time: 10:00 AM Topic: Researching Migration Patterns Speaker: Amy Raley Amy Raley will discuss why researching migration patterns can be helpful in genealogy, the major migration trails coming into our area from Georgia and the Carolinas, the history of those trails/roads, and how to use that information in your research today. She will focus on The King?s Highway, The Upper Road, The Fall Line Road, and The Federal Road. Amy grew up in Bayou la Batre, Alabama, attended McGill-Toolen High School in Mobile, and graduated from Hintingdon College and the University of Southern Mississippi. She currently is a staff member of the Mobile Public Library, in the Genealogy and History section. Members and guests are welcome to attend. Refreshments will be available at 9:45. Meeting begins at 10:00. Following the business, program, and a 20-minute break, those interested are welcome to stay for a session on ?Genealogical Proof Standard.? These sessions are planned for the months of March, April, and May. The March topic will be an ?Introduction to Genealogy Proof Standard.? Contact Charlotte Schipman 850-477-7166 cschipman@mac.com ------------------------------ To contact the FLBAY list administrator, send an email to FLBAY-admin@rootsweb.com. To post a message to the FLBAY mailing list, send an email to FLBAY@rootsweb.com. __________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to FLBAY-request@rootsweb.com with the word "unsubscribe" without the quotes in the subject and the body of the email with no additional text. End of FLBAY Digest, Vol 8, Issue 2 ***********************************

West Florida Genealogical Society Meeting Date: Saturday, March 7, 2015 Place: West Florida Genealogy Library. 5740 N. 9th Ave, Pensacola, FL 850-494-7373 Time: 10:00 AM Topic: Researching Migration Patterns Speaker: Amy Raley Amy Raley will discuss why researching migration patterns can be helpful in genealogy, the major migration trails coming into our area from Georgia and the Carolinas, the history of those trails/roads, and how to use that information in your research today. She will focus on The King’s Highway, The Upper Road, The Fall Line Road, and The Federal Road. Amy grew up in Bayou la Batre, Alabama, attended McGill-Toolen High School in Mobile, and graduated from Hintingdon College and the University of Southern Mississippi. She currently is a staff member of the Mobile Public Library, in the Genealogy and History section. Members and guests are welcome to attend. Refreshments will be available at 9:45. Meeting begins at 10:00. Following the business, program, and a 20-minute break, those interested are welcome to stay for a session on “Genealogical Proof Standard.” These sessions are planned for the months of March, April, and May. The March topic will be an “Introduction to Genealogy Proof Standard.” Contact Charlotte Schipman 850-477-7166 cschipman@mac.com

West Florida Genealogical Society Meeting Date: Saturday, February 7, 2015 Place: West Florida Genealogy Library. 5740 N. 9th Ave, Pensacola, FL 850-494-7373 Time: 10:00 AM Topic: Freedmen’s Bureau Speaker: Diane Richard Pre-recorded as a national webinar, this program will cover creation of the Freedmen’s Bureau, what the bureau did, records associated with it, and where to find them. The Bureau was established to assist disadvantaged people, black and white, and issued rations and clothing, operated hospitals and refugee camps, and supervised labor contracts. There is a good chance that anyone’s post-Civil War southern ancestor might be found in records of the Freedmen’s Bureau. Diane Richard is a professional genealogist, owner of Mosaic Research with 26 years’ experience. She is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists, an editor of UPFRONT with NGS and of the blog for the National Genealogical Society. There will be a handout. Members and guests are welcome to attend. Refreshments will be available at 9:45. Meeting begins at 10:00. Contact Charlotte Schipman 850-477-7166 cschipman@mac.com

West Florida Genealogical Society Meeting Date: January 3, 2015 Place: West Florida Genealogy Library. 5740 N. 9th Ave, Pensacola, FL 850-494-7373 Time: 10:00 AM Topic: Land Records: Understanding and Using Them for Genealogy Speaker: Bert Outlaw Mr. Outlaw will present information about state land records, public domain records, land grants, and bounty land from federal and state government. He will discuss survey methods and terminology used to describe property in deeds. Also included will be tract books, with examples, to illustrate when land was transferred from government to individuals, and the use of deed indexes. Bert is a former military officer, commercial pilot, flight instructor, and teacher. He holds a BS in Business, and MS degrees in Sports Science and Aeronautical Science. He is President of WFGS and a member of NGS, FGS, and FSGS. Members and guests are welcome to attend. Refreshments will be available at 9:45. Meeting begins at 10:00. Contact Charlotte Schipman 850-477-7166 cschipman@mac.com

West Florida Genealogical Society Meeting Date: Saturday, December 6, 2014 Place: West Florida Genealogy Library. 5740 N. 9th Ave, Pensacola, FL 850-494-7373 Time: 10:00 AM Speaker: Jacquelyn Wilson, Archivist for the University of West Florida Historic Trust Topic: What’s New With the UWF Historic Trust Jacquelyn Wilson will bring us an illustrated talk about recent renovations to the UWF Historic Trust building in downtown Pensacola and inform us about their holdings. She is an Escambia County native (the 4th generation). She was educated in Escambia County public schools and holds BFA and MA degrees from UWF. She has held her current position since 2007. Members and guests are welcome to attend. Refreshments will be available at 9:45. Meeting begins at 10:00. Contact Charlotte Schipman 850-477-7166 cschipman@mac.com

We would like to announce the forming of a new organization the Cumberland Gap Tennessee Genealogy and History Group, A.K.A (CGTGHG) which propose to record and preserve. The goal of the group is to promote Genealogy with the recording of Pioneerâs and their descendantâs while also preserving and recording Cumberland Gapâs history. The CGTGHG hopeâs the Nation will get behind the group by submitting pioneerâs names, stories, pictures and Genealogies to be preserved for future generations to come. The CGTGHG will be having a newsletter 4 times a year and will have memberships available on different levels more on that to come. You can go to our website at [1]cgtghg.org or [2]facebook.com/cgtghg Thank You, David A Nelson Jr Website and Social Media References 1. http://cgtghg.org/ 2. http://facebook.com/cgtghg

West Florida Genealogical Society Meeting Date: November 1, 2014 Place: Asbury Place, Cokesbury United Methodist Church, 5727 N. Ninth Avenue, Pensacola, FL 32504 Time: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM WFGS ANNUAL FALL SEMINAR Speaker: Robert S. Davis Robert Davis is the director of the Genealogy Program at Wallace State Community College in Hanceville, Alabama. As director, he helps build one of the South’s most extensive genealogical collections. He has compiled several books on Georgia research and records. He will present five (5) sessions during the day-long seminar: “Basic Stops, Use of Internet, Now & Tomorrow;” “Civil War Research, North” and “Civil War Research, South;” “Journey to the Bottom of the Barrel, Brick Walls;” and “People Finders in the Old South.” PRE-REGISTRATION (BEFORE OCTOBER 19) COST IS $35.00 FOR WFGS MEMBERS, $40.00 FOR NONMEMBERS. REGISTRATION AFTER OCTOBER 19TH AND ON-SITE REGISTRATION (8:00 am - 9:00 am) IS $40.00. Continental breakfast is included. Lunch is not included. A map and listing of nearby restaurants will be provided. For registration forms and more details, see the WFGS website: http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~flwfgs/ Contact: Charlotte Schipman 850-477-7166 cschipman@mac.com

West Florida Genealogical Society Meeting Date: October 4, 2014 Place: West Florida Genealogy Library, 5740 N. 9th Ave, Pensacola, FL 850-494-7373 Time: 10:00 AM Topic: The Doy Leal McCall Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of South Alabama Speaker: Carol Ellis, Director The Doy Leal McCall Rare Book and Manuscript Library at the University of South Alabama revolves around several families. The mission of this library has been to identify, acquire, appraise, preserve, organize, and describe important historical material relating to the history of the Alabama Black Belt and its families, the history of Mobile and southwest Alabama and its people, and the history of the University of South Alabama. In her presentation for WFGS, Ms Ellis will be touching on two specific families whose lives are documented in the collection. Those who have relatives or ancestors who lived in southwest Alabama will be especially interested in this program. Members and guests are welcome to attend. Refreshments will be available at 9:45. Meeting begins at 10:00.

West Florida Genealogical Society Meeting Date: September 6, 2014 Place: West Florida Genealogy Library. 5740 N. 9th Ave, Pensacola, FL 850-494-7373 Time: 10:00 AM Topic: Picasa Speaker: Adam, from Laser Images in Pensacola Picasa is a free application program available from Google. It allows you to edit, organize, and enhance your genealogy photos without disturbing the original photograph. It also includes face recognition software which can assist in identifying unknown pictures you may have. You may want to download the program to your computer and play with it before the meeting. Members and guests are welcome to attend. Refreshments will be available at 9:45. Meeting and program will begin at 10:00.

West Florida Genealogical Society Meeting Date: August 2, 2014 Place: West Florida Genealogy Library. 5740 N. 9th Ave, Pensacola, FL 850-494-7373 Time: 10:00 AM Topic: FamilySearch.org: What’s New and How to Use It Speaker: Elder Balling and Elder Blair, from the LDS Church Presentation will include new records and features of Family Search; how to search, create a pedigree fan chart, share photos, build a family tree, chat with a live person for help, and use Puzilla to “find our cousins.” WFGS member Mrs. Lee Scott will also be available to answer any in-depth general questions. FamilySearch.org is a free website with many genealogy records to access, and WFGS library volunteers have recently been trained to assist visitors in using its resources. Note: this is the program originally scheduled for June, which we had to cancel due to unforeseen circumstances. Members and guests are welcome to attend. Refreshments will be available at 9:45. Meeting begins at 10:00.

West Florida Genealogical Society Meeting Date: June 7, 2014 Place: West Florida Genealogy Library. 5740 N. 9th Ave, Pensacola, FL 850-494-7373 Time: 10:00 AM NOTICE: CHANGE OF PROGRAM!! NEW TOPIC: Google Earth for Genealogy The WFGS program for June has been changed, due to unforeseen circumstances. The new program will be a CD presentation of “Google Earth for Genealogy” by Lisa Cooke. In addition, there WILL be a Genealogy Schoolhouse program: “A Basic Outline for Research” based on Megan Smolenyak’s book Who Do You Think You Are? Members and guests are welcome to attend. Refreshments will be available at 9:45. Meeting begins at 10:00. Contact Charlotte Schipman 850-477-7166 cschipman@mac.com

West Florida Genealogical Society Meeting Date: Saturday, June 7, 2014 Place: West Florida Genealogy Library. 5740 N. 9th Ave, Pensacola, FL 850-494-7373 Time: 10:00 AM Topic: FamilySearch.org: What’s New and How to Use It Speaker: Two young LDS Elders Presentation will include new records and features of Family Search; how to search, create a pedigree fan chart, share photos, build a family tree, chat with a live person for help, and use Puzilla to “find our cousins.” WFGS member Mrs. Lee Scott will also be available to answer any in-depth general questions. FamilySearch.org is a free website with many genealogy records to access, and WFGS library volunteers have recently been trained to assist visitors in using its resources. Members and guests are welcome to attend. Refreshments will be available at 9:45. Meeting begins at 10:00. Contact Charlotte Schipman 850-477-7166 cschipman@mac.com

West Florida Genealogical Society Meeting Date: Saturday, May 3, 2014 Place: West Florida Genealogy Library. 5740 N. 9th Ave, Pensacola, FL 850-494-7373 Time: 10:00 AM Speaker: Kay Rudolph Topic: Building Your Genealogy Research Skills Kay Rudolph will present some of the research skills she is using to prepare herself for becoming a Certified Genealogist. Ms. Rudolph got hooked on genealogy on 9 April 2009 when she discovered that you could “google” dead people — and rediscovered a family that she thought had been lost to time. She is retired and lives in Navarre where she spends her time studying history and teaching genealogy at the local Family History Center. In addition, Bert Outlaw, WFGS President, will present the second session of “Genealogy Schoolhouse.” This month’s topic will be “Organizing Genealogy Information With Free Computer Software.” The Genealogy Schoolhouse session will follow the regular WFGS meeting and program after a short break. It is designed primarily for beginners in genealogy, but everyone can benefit from the presentation. Members and guests are welcome to attend. Refreshments will be available at 9:45. Meeting begins at 10:00. Contact Charlotte Schipman 850-477-7166 cschipman@mac.com

West Florida Genealogical Society Meeting Date: April 5, 2014 Place: West Florida Genealogy Library. 5740 N. 9th Ave, Pensacola, FL 850-494-7373 Time: 10:00 AM Speaker: Webinar from Judy Russell Topic: The Ties That Bond The program will be a video of a webinar presented in February for Legacy Family Tree. Bonds have been used in a variety of circumstances throughout history and can provide information about family members and their community associates. Types of bonds covered include marriage, appearance, administrator, executor, guardian, appeal, special, peace, forthcoming, attachment and freedom. Judy Russell is a “genealogist with a law degree,” according to the Legacy Family Tree Webinar website. She bills herself as “The Legal Genealogist” and maintains a website with that title. Members and guests are welcome to attend. Refreshments available at 9:45. Meeting begins at 10:00. Contact Charlotte Schipman 850-477-7166 cschipman@mac.com

TheTallahassee Genealogical Society (TGS) is pleased to announce their Spring Seminarfeaturing speaker Ann Mohr Osisek. Theseminar will be held 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 29th at theTallahassee Community College, Center for Workforce Development, 444 AppleyardDr, Bldg 38. Registrationis $55.00 for TGS Members (with membership paid by 10/1/13), and $65.00 for allothers. Continental breakfast and lunch are included, if you register by March17th. Ms.Osisek will provide both beginning and experienced family historians withinformation about research methods. Topicsare: Legends, Lies and Lineages; Not Just a Clockmaker; Calico andCornbread; and Out of the Census Into the Bookstacks. Ms.Osisek has taught genealogy classes in Central Florida for more than twodecades, including the Disney Institute in Orlando. She is a Past President ofthe Florida State Genealogical Society and was a 1997 recipient of thatsociety’s Outstanding Achievement Award, in recognition of her contributions tothe field of genealogical education. Ms. Osisek has been published in theAssociation of Professional Genealogists Quarterly and numerous genealogicaland historical society journals. Apre-seminar “Meet and Greet” will be held Friday evening, with a separate registration. Seatingfor both events is limited. For either Seminar or “Meet and Greet” registration,please email tgsseminar@gmail.com or call TGS President Jay P.Collins at 850-566-8479.

West Florida Genealogical Society Meeting Date: March 1, 2014 Place: West Florida Genealogy Library. 5740 N. 9th Ave, Pensacola, FL 850-494-7373 Time: 10:00 AM Speaker: Bert Outlaw Topic: Understanding Your Y-DNA 101 At the March 1 West Florida Genealogical Society meeting, Bert Outlaw will present information about Y-DNA test results, what they mean, and how to use them in your research. The focus will be more on application and less on theory and biology. Outlaw is currently serving as President of WFGS. He was born and raised in South Alabama and spent 20 years in the military. He has been a teacher and a flight instructor. The business meeting and program will begin at 10:00. Refreshments will be available at 9:45 am. Members and guests are welcome! Contact Charlotte Schipman 850-477-7166 cschipman@mac.com

West Florida Genealogical Society Meeting Date: Saturday, February 1, 2014 Place: West Florida Genealogy Library. 5740 N. 9th Ave, Pensacola, FL 850-494-7373 Time: 10:00 AM Speaker: Jerry Merritt Topic: Let’s Find Your Roots! Saturday, February 1, 2014 is the West Florida Genealogical Society’s Annual African-American Help Day. Jerry Merritt’s program will show techniques for beginning as well as experienced researchers, with an emphasis on locating hard-to-find information about African-American genealogy. Mr. Merritt has been a popular presenter with WFGS members. His programs provide practical and easily understood methods for all genealogists. Following the program, the West Florida Genealogy Library will be open and volunteers will provide research assistance using library computers and other resources. Since computer access is limited, attendees are encouraged to reserve a space by calling 478-6168. Personal laptops and tablets may be used; no reservation is required for them. WFGS members and visitors are welcome. Refreshments will be available beginning at 9:30 AM. Contact Charlotte Schipman 850-477-7166 cschipman@mac.com