It will follow in Spanish: Someone from another list, sent this to me. An article that appeared in the "Diario El Pais" one of the most important newspapers in Spain, in a supplement for Cataluña, they have interesting information on the LDS and the Utah archives. Here is the address were you will find the article, please, it is VERY IMPORTANT that we all vote at the end of the article. This will tell Spain there are many people, all over the world, interested in accessing the microfilmed records. Let your voice be heard!!!!!!! http://www.elpais.es/articulo.html?xref=20021004elpcat_26&type=Tes& anchor=elpcat&d_date=20021004 ------------------ Un compañero de otra lista, ha pasado el aviso de que en el Diario El País, uno de los periódicos más importantes de España, en su suplemento para Cataluña, ha tocado el tema del archivo de Utah. Os copio la dirección de Internet donde aparece la noticia, así como el artículo completo. La página Web del diario permite votar para conocer el interés que suscita la noticia en el lector y me parece MUY IMPORTANTE que votásemos todos esta noticia para que sepan que somos muchos los interesados en el tema, y eso nos dará más fuerza para que se solucionen cuanto antes las restricciones que algunas Diócesis españolas ponen para la visualización de las partidas digitalizadas por los Mormones, con el problema que eso conlleva para muchos de nosotros que no podemos desplazarnos ni al lugar de origen ni a Utah. Un compañero de otra lista, ha pasado el aviso de que en el Diario El País, uno de los periódicos más importantes de España, en su suplemento para Cataluña, ha tocado el tema del archivo de Utah. Os copio la dirección de Internet donde aparece la noticia, así como el artículo completo. La página Web del diario permite votar para conocer el interés que suscita la noticia en el lector y me parece MUY IMPORTANTE que votásemos todos esta noticia para que sepan que somos muchos los interesados en el tema, y eso nos dará más fuerza para que se solucionen cuanto antes las restricciones que algunas Diócesis españolas ponen para la visualización de las partidas digitalizadas por los Mormones, con el problema que eso conlleva para muchos de nosotros que no podemos desplazarnos ni al lugar de origen ni a Utah. http://www.elpais.es/articulo.html?xref=20021004elpcat_26&type=Tes& anchor=elpcat&d_date=20021004

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Closing Date Announcement Genealogy Department of the Allen County Public Library, Fort Wayne, Indiana ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Historical Genealogy Department of the Allen County Public Library will close for relocation on Saturday, December 14, 2002 at 6pm. The department will remain closed through the month of January 2003. This is to allow time to move all our materials to our interim location. The current building will be going through renovation and expansion. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Will materials be available? ----------------------------------------------------------------- All our research materials will be available up until Saturday, December 14 at 6pm. At that time the department will be closed so we can move all our materials to our interim location. When the library opens at that location, we will have all our books, microforms and periodicals ready for research. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Why will we be closed? ----------------------------------------------------------------- Closing the department will allow us to move the whole collection at once instead of doing it piecemeal. This will ensure that the materials you are coming to Fort Wayne to use for your research will be available when you arrive, offering the full collection for our researchers. If we moved pockets of materials, what you needed for your research might not be available. By moving the whole collection at once it will ensure that the materials you are interested in will be available until we close on December 14th, and when we reopen in late January 2003. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Where will the interim location be? ----------------------------------------------------------------- The interim location of the Allen County Public Library will be at 200 East Berry St., Fort Wayne, Indiana. Locally, it is called Renaissance Square. It is 5 blocks to the east from the current library. There will be limited free parking available; there is also a pay parking garage across the street and more than 150 metered spaces in close proximity. --------------------------------------------------------------- What will the interim location be like? --------------------------------------------------------------- One of the most exciting things about our interim location is that the genealogy collection will be a browsing collection. All the materials will be out and available for the researcher to retrieve them. Materials will not have to be paged; the shelves will be open. ---------------------------------------------------------------- How long will we be in the interim location? --------------------------------------------------------------- The projected time frame is 2-3 years. --------------------------------------------------------------- How can I find out more information? --------------------------------------------------------------- Visiting the library web site http://www.acpl.lib.in.us or phoning the department at 260-421-1225 is the best way to get current relocation information. This is a very exciting time for all of us, librarians and researchers alike. Our goal is to keep our patrons informed and continue to offer the highest level of customer service possible now, in our interim location, and in our newly renovated library. For further contact, please phone the department or email Curt Witcher, Manager, Historical Genealogy Department-ACPL at [email protected] or Susan Kaufman Tavenner, Librarian, Historical Genealogy Department-ACPL at [email protected] Please publish and/or pass this information on to all others that might be interested. Thank you! Sincerely, Curt Witcher, Manager, Historical Genealogy Department Susan Kaufman Tavenner, Librarian, Historical Genealogy Department

Thank you to all who sent me links to the census. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.393 / Virus Database: 223 - Release Date: 9/30/02

I would like any Parker info from the 1900 Census of DeSoto Co. Fl. However, I would especially like Salathiel/Salathial/Seleta Parker & family. Thank you for your time. Winnette --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.393 / Virus Database: 223 - Release Date: 9/30/02

Hello Everyone: I have added over 2,200 Ancestors to the 1600s Ancestor Data Base with more to come. The total is now over 24,500 and most all are proven Ancestors of descendants living today. I have also added several National Societies who have proven many of these Ancestors. Also for the first time a few respected Reference works that contain thousands of sources. This should be a big help for those of you trying to prove your lines. You will find the 1600s Ancestor Data Base at our new location URL. http://www.firstfamilies.org/db/ This is a free data base open to anyone who is interested in the 1600s and the many ancestors who were here at that time. While there be sure to read the INFORMATION & HELP page so you understand the codes that I have used and how to best use them. Happy hunting and most of all enjoy. Ryan Jackson Data Base Manager

Thanks to all who replied about my request of the lookup for Jackson Roberts of S.E. Al. Turned out he wasn't my GG-Gpa. So I'm still searching. J D Cash

Does anyone have access to the 1860 census of Alabama, probably in the southeast section. I am looking for the family of Jackson Roberts. Wife is Frances and daughters, Lucinda, Arminda, malinda, Amanda, and Mary Frances. New evidence leads to believe they were in Alabama after the census of 1850. In 1850 they were in Lee Co. Ga. By the late 1860s their daughters were in Florida, but no record of the parents have surfaced since 1850. A Jackson Roberts died in Camp Chase Ohio in late 1864 and he was in the cavalry from Alabama. My GG-Gfather was also at Camp Chase and married the second daughter of Jackson Roberts. Searching, searching, always searching. thanks for any help. [email protected]

Many thanks to all who answered my query regarding my man in the kidnap case. Regards Mike Greatorex Harrogate England Looking for All Greatorex's in Blyth/Worksop/Sheffield plus Orange & Ulster Co's,NY, USA Also Florida and Alabama. Associated names Sharman, Beard and Macomber.

I have in my possession a batch of letters of an ancestor of mine. In one of them, her future husband makes reference to being "in the swamp helping on the kidnap case" . The letter was dated January 1938, no full date is given and the post mark is obscured. Does anybody know about this case or where I can find information. I am not sure in what capacity he was helping but he implies he was in the swamps a long time as he had been bitten all over. Apparently he was in business in Miami though what it was I can not tell. In a later letter of the 10 May 1938 he talks about moving the "business" to Homestead. I presume that is in Florida, which is something easy to check. A second question, does anybody know if Trade Directores exist for Miami and Homestead for the years 1938-1939?? Regards from over the Pond. Mike Greatorex Harrogate England Looking for All Greatorex's in Blyth/Worksop/Sheffield plus Orange & Ulster Co's,NY, USA Also Florida and Alabama. Associated names Sharman, Beard and Macomber.

What in the world brought this about.....??? ----- Original Message ----- From: "joeandsteph" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, September 28, 2002 6:14 PM Subject: [FLORIDA] Apologizing > Hi...This is to any one I have offended in this list for not saying > THANK YOU!!!! > I really do apolodize to to you and any one else that I have offended or > whatever else that I have done....excuse me...for being human...I am a > very selfish person with just getting married and starting my life with > my husband...when I get something that I need to ask about and all...I > tend to be very selfish and all...and I FORGET!! to thank people....but > I apologize to you and whoever else....so I guess i will say in my > lateness and all...THANK YOU!!!! I FORGET TO SAY THAT AT TIMES!!!!! > Gee...I never meant any offense....Again I say THANK YOU for any help > that I have been given. >

Hi...This is to any one I have offended in this list for not saying THANK YOU!!!! I really do apolodize to to you and any one else that I have offended or whatever else that I have done....excuse me...for being human...I am a very selfish person with just getting married and starting my life with my husband...when I get something that I need to ask about and all...I tend to be very selfish and all...and I FORGET!! to thank people....but I apologize to you and whoever else....so I guess i will say in my lateness and all...THANK YOU!!!! I FORGET TO SAY THAT AT TIMES!!!!! Gee...I never meant any offense....Again I say THANK YOU for any help that I have been given.

I am seeking an update on these following people on the addresses: I am not positive where they are living now...knows they used to live in MD before moving away. The adult children of Arlene Marea Dick and John Hedrick: Susan Narea Hedrick(26 Aug 1962) who married Joseph Gerald Dooley and her children: James Colin, Joseph Liam, and Katherine Marea Clarke David Hedrick(18 Apr 1967): who married Joy Kerrie Schlueter and children: rebecca Ashley and Julia Nicole. Caroline Brooke Hedrick(18 Jan 1969): who married Scott Michie and chidlren: Ashley Arlene and Neil Andrew. David Meredith Dick and his adult children: Randy Meredith Dick(02 Mar 1955) who married Shelley Irene Bleu and tow children: Adam Daniel and Garrett Seibert Kathy Sue Dick(13 Feb 1956) : married Charles Edward Holtzman: children: David Lynn, Charles Edward Jr and Pamela Diane Cindy Lou Dick(19 Apr 1957): married Kent Alan Harshman: children: Kristi Jo and Kayla Marie The adult children of Mary Louise Dick and Joseph Myerly: Charles Edward Myerly(27 Jan 1954): married Di-Ann: child: April Dawn Ronald Gene Myerly White(11 Mar 1957): Douglas Allan Myerly White(13 Jan 1959): married Carol White" children: Joshua Michael, Sean Donald, Jacob Keller The adult children of Shirley Dick and Richard Eugene Grossnickle Nikki Ann(26 Nov 1963) who married John Mallery and had two children Tina Maria( 12 Oct 1966) Also seeking Shirley Dick's obituary: she died May 30, 1982 in Wolfsville, MD. The adult children of Robert Dick and Mae Marsh Dick: Nava Marea(13 Jan 1971) who married ? Peterson Jason Daniel (02 Dec 1974) The address for Linda Jean McPherson Kent Davis: she married Ron Davis in 1984. Also address to: Lori Allison (13 Jun 1971) Sean Edwards (01 May 1972) The address for Hollace Keller McPherson Jr who lives or lives in FL. The addresses for the adult children of Barbara Dizon: David Barret (father was David Barrett)(24 May 1982) Jason(12 Dec 1984) and Joshua Barrett (24 Dec 1984) Valerie Mock(16 Aug 1972) and Angela Mock(12 Jun 1974) (father: James Mock) Address for Norma Juanita(27 Mar 1956 and lives in FL) and her daughter Catherine Rene Nicoloff(24 Jan 1976). father: Charles Nicoloff. April Dawn Myerly(22 Mar 1973)(Charles Edward) who married David Faith. Any help for the updates on these people and their addresses would be most appreciated. Thank you in advance Stephanie Grohol

I am seeking an update on these following people on the addresses: I am not positive where they are living now...knows they used to live in MD before moving away. The adult children of Arlene Marea Dick and John Hedrick: Susan Narea Hedrick who married Joseph Gerald Dooley and her children: James Colin, Joseph Liam, and Katherine Marea Clarke David Hedrick: who married Joy Kerrie Schlueter and children: rebecca Ashley and Julia Nicole. Caroline Brooke Hedrick: who married Scott Michie and chidlren: Ashley Arlene and Neil Andrew. David Meredith Dick and his adult children: Randy Meredith Dick who married Shelley Irene Bleu and tow children: Adam Daniel and Garrett Seibert Kathy Sue Dick: married Charles Edward Holtzman: children: David Lynn, Charles Edward Jr and Pamela Diane Cindy Lou Dick: married Kent Alan Harshman: children: Kristi Jo and Kayla Marie The adult children of Mary Louise Dick and Joseph Myerly: Charles Edward Myerly: married Di-Ann: child: April Dawn Ronald Gene Myerly White: Douglas Allan Myerly White: married Carol White" children: Joshua Michael, Sean Donald, Jacob Keller Also the child of Shirley and Paul Cross: David Lee Cross White The adult children of Shirley Dick and Richard Eugene Grossnickle Nikki Ann who married John Mallery and had two children Tina Maria Also seeking Shirley Dick's obituary: she died May 30, 1982 in Wolfsville, MD. The adult children of Robert Dick and Mae Marsh Dick: Nava Marea who married ? Peterson Jason Daniel The address for Linda Jean McPherson Kent Davis: she married Ron Davis in 1984. Also address to: Lori Allison Seasn Edwards The address for Hollace Keller McPherson Jr who lives or lives in FL. The addresses for the adult children of Barbara Dizon: David Barret (father was David Barrett) Jason and Joshua Barrett Valerie Mock and Angela Mock (father: James Mock) Address for Norma Juanita and her daughter Catherine Rene Nicoloff. father: Charles Nicoloff. Address for Ruth Ann and James Riggs Adult Children: Eddie T. Riggs married Barbara Noritake Michelle L. Riggs April Dawn Myerly(Charles Edward) who married David Faith. Any help for the updates on these people and their addresses would be most appreciated. Thank you in advance Stephanie Grohol

9/28/02 QUINTILLA GEER BRUTON ARCHIVES CENTER EAST HILLSBOROUGH HISTORICAL SOCIETY "OCTOBER IS FAMILY HISTORY MONTH... COME, LET'S CELEBRATE" All classes meet in the Archives Center- 605 North Collins St., Plant City from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm.(note exception of Scrap booking class which will begin at 6:30 p.m.) Pre-register by e-mail to [email protected], or clip and mail registration or drop off at the Archives Center or EHHS office. Thursday, October 3 – Free Class. Viewing of videotape about the Shakers - "Hands to Work, Hearts to God." The Shakers, or United Society of Believers in Christ's Second Appearing, are the most enduring and successful of the many communitarian societies established in America in the 18th and 19th centuries. Having peaked in the decades before the Civil War, only one active community remains today at Sabbathday Lake, Maine. The Shakers, however, have left a strong legacy of accomplishments and an approach to life which is relevant to people of the 21st century. Thursday, October 10 – $5.00. Getting Started With Your Family History. This class is for true beginners who are unfamiliar with how to begin their family history or genealogy project. Thursday, October 17 – $5.00. What's A…. This class discusses terms found in documents encountered by genealogists and family historians. Thursday, October 24 – $10.00(includes supplies). Scrap booking Your Family History. This class is a hands-on demonstration of how to create a scrapbook of your family photographs and mementoes. Participants are asked to bring approximately 10 photographs for inclusion in an example page. ***NOTE: CLASS BEGINS AT 6:30 P.M. Thursday, October 31 – $5.00. Finding Your Confederate Ancestor. This class presents sources and examples of Confederate records. Registration Information Please register me for the following genealogy class: _____Shakers (Oct 3); _____Getting Started(Oct 10); _____What's A...(Oct 17) _____Scrap booking(Oct 24) _____Confederate(Oct 31) Enclosed, is my payment of ____________. NAME ___________________________________________________EMAIL______________________ _________ ADDRESS _______________________________________CITY/STATE____________________ZIP______ ______ PHONE ________________________________ Return form to: QGBAC - 605 North Collins Street, Plant City FL 33563 email: qcenter @tampabayrr.com or register via our site at http://www.rootsweb.com/~flqgbac phone 813-754-7031(Archives) 813-757-9226 (EHHS offices) Shelby Bender, Volunteer Director

Please be advised that the FLGenWeb Archives http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/fl/flfiles.htm, has a new archivist. Anyone wishing to donate information to the Archives please contact Janet Steadham [email protected] for submission requirements. Respectfully, Darrel R. Bell FLGenWeb State Coordinator

I want to thank everyone for their response to my serial number question. It was great to see an actual card, even it was from MO. Brenda

http://www.sos.state.mo.us/archives/ww1/images/John-W-Aaron-recto.jpg is an example. There's an index of Missouri WWI veterans on that site. RW Brenda Antal wrote: >Can anyone tell me what a serial number from a WWI serviceman, enlisting in >probably FL (maybe AL) would look like? Letters, numbers, etc? > >thank you, >Brenda >Haines City, FL >

Can anyone tell me what a serial number from a WWI serviceman, enlisting in probably FL (maybe AL) would look like? Letters, numbers, etc? thank you, Brenda Haines City, FL

!!!Time is running out for early registration prices - Deadline is 14 October 2002!!! The Florida State Genealogical Society, Inc. Presents Their Twenty-Sixth Annual Conference. Join the Florida State Genealogical Society (FSGS) as we host our Twenty-Sixth Annual Conference. This exciting learning experience will be held on the 15th and 16th of November 2002 at the Hilton in St. Petersburg, FL. Our featured speaker, Linda Woodward Geiger, CGRS, CGL, will present four (4) exciting lectures you will not want to miss: "Research Procedures - Be Prepared!" "Using Tax Lists to Help Solve Genealogical Problems" "Treasures Among the Deeds: More than Land Descriptions" "An Overview of the Records at the National Archives-Southeast" In addition to the featured speaker, we will have Pam Cooper, Mary L. Jackson Fears, Amy Larner Giroux, CG, Lawrence R. Kirkwood, Boyd Murphree, Ann Mohr Osisek, Gladys Friedman Paulin, CGRS, and Jim Powell, Jr. providing over 15 lectures in seven (7) tracts: All-Levels Research, Beginning Genealogy, Computer Technology, Ethnic Research, Florida Research, Intermediate Genealogy and Society Helps. Registration will be on Thursday evening and Friday and Saturday mornings with the conference starting on Friday morning and continuing through Saturday afternoon. We are also pleased to announce that Elizabeth Neily, historian and storyteller, will be the banquet speaker. The banquet will honor individuals who have documented their Florida pioneers through the Florida Pioneer Descendant Program. If you would like further information, contact A. Staley, P. O. Box 441364, Jacksonville, FL 32222 Email: [email protected] or you will find the schedule and registration form online at the FSGS Web site <http://www.rootsweb.com/~flsgs>

This link is to the Florida Media for all of Florida http://www.usnpl.com/flnews.html This is one of the Newspapers in Naples and the link to search the obits. http://www.naplesnews.com/ http://www.naplesnews.com/classified/obits.html first appeared:AUG 16,2002 Death Notices John C. Pelka Naples, FL John C. Pelka, 92, of Naples, FL passed away peacefully on August 13, 2002 after a short stay at Lakeview Pavillion. He was the adored father of Trisha Pavy of Naples, Marci Pelka of Folsom, CA and John G. Pelka of San Francisco. Born in Garfield, NJ he was a federal employee for 30 years. He served in Europe during WW II in Belgium and France. "Curley" as his family called him, was a life member of the VFW, a member of American Legion Post No. 135 of Naples, a Charter member of the Paramus Elks Lodge No. 2001 in New Jersey, and a member of the Collier County Association of the Blind. He is survived by four grandchildren, Lisa Leamon of Naples, Amy Hadrick of Orangevale, CA, Beth Sturbaum of Sacramento, CA and Luka C. Pelka of San Francisco. He was also the proud great-grandfather of Jacob and Zachary. His many nieces and nephews will miss his cheerful smile. He lived a long and good life and will be sorely missed by many people. first appeared:AUG 18,2002 Death Notices John C. Pelka Naples, FL John C. Pelka, 92, of Naples, FL, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2002 after a short stay at Lakeside Pavilion. He was the adored father of Trisha Pavy of Naples, Marci Pelka of Folsom, CA and John G. Pelka of San Francisco. Born in Garfield, NJ he was a federal employee for 30 years. He served in Europe during WW II in Belgium and France. "Curley" as his family called him, was a life member of the VFW, a member of American Legion Post No. 135 of Naples, a Charter member of the Paramus Elks Lodge No. 2001 in New Jersey, and a member of the Collier County Association of the Blind. He is survived by four grandchildren, Lisa Leamon of Naples, Amy Hadrick of Orangevale, CA, Beth Sturbaum of Sacramento, CA and Luka C. Pelka of San Francisco. He was also the proud great-grandfather of Jacob and Zachary. His many nieces and nephews will miss his cheerful smile. He lived a long and good life and will be sorely missed by many people. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dawn Golda" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, September 22, 2002 2:19 PM Subject: [FLORIDA] Obit for John Pelka, Naples, FL d 13 August 2002 > I am interested in a copy of the obit for JOHN "Curly" Pelka who lived in > Naples, FL. John Pelka died on August 13, 2002. Any help in locating this > obit would be greatly appreciated! > > Dawn > (Michigan) > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > Send and receive Hotmail on your mobile device: http://mobile.msn.com > >