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WHAT: Lunch With Your Ancestors - exploring genealogy resources housed at Western Reserve Historical Society [lecture and hands-on research] WHERE: Western Reserve Historical Society Library, 10825 East Blvd., Cleveland OH 44106 at University Circle WHEN: Wednesday, September 17, 2003 -- 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. SUBJECT: Family History As Gifts. Topics: Quick and easy projects which can be created using family history materials you have collected.. COST: $10 - 1/2 price parking; $5 late fee for reservations after September 10th FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Roger Ellsworth (216) 283-6451 or [email protected] or Post Office Box 181201, Cleveland Hts.OH 44218-1201 This class is part of the Genealogical Institute 2003 sponsored by The Genealogical Committee, a working auxiliary of the Western Reserve Historical Society, whose purpose is to further the study of genealogy through meetings, lectures, seminars, and workshops; and to provide financial support in the acquisition of appropriate materials and equipment for the genealogical collections of the Society's Library. -30-

FAMILY HISTORY WORKSHOP Sponsored by the Baltimore Maryland Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints · FREE and open to the public · Saturday, 20 September 2003 * 9am-4pm · Classes for beginning, intermediate, and advanced genealogists · A multitude of specialty sessions including MD, VA, PA, and DC resources, British, European, and African-American research, and Regional US Genealogy · Demonstrations of Computer and Internet Genealogy · New this year includes Molecular Genealogy · Location: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 120 Stemmers Run Road, Essex, MD · For information and registration form, e-mail: [email protected] or [email protected]

CALL FOR SPEAKERS 8TH ANNUAL ANGELINA COLLEGE GENEALOGY CONFERENCE FEATURING AN ACADEMIC INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACH TO GENEALOGY, LOCAL HISTORY, HISTORICAL PRESERVATION, AND RELATED COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY THURSDAY-SATURDAY JULY 22-24, 2004 ANGELINA COLLEGE COMMUNITY SERVICES HIGHWAY 59 SOUTH (3500 SOUTH FIRST) P. O. BOX 1768, LUFKIN, TEXAS 75902-1768 Deadline for speaker applications is December 1, 2003. Speaker applications will be available after September 1, 2003. Speakers and topics will be announced in the full conference brochure available March 2004. Conference registrations will be accepted after June 1, 2004. To obtain a conference speaker application, to be placed on the conference mailing list, or to obtain additional information about the conference use the contact information below or the mailing address above: Angelina College Community Services Attn: GENEALOGY Phone 1-936-633-5206 Fax 1-936-633-5478 E-Mail: [email protected] & [email protected] Angelina College Web Page http://www.angelina.edu (Click on Programs pull down menu, Community Services, Personal Development Courses, & Genealogy Conference 2004 BOOK VENDOR Books and Things, Fort Worth, Texas (Please pass this information along to other individuals and e-mail lists who may be interested but not be on this list. This is a college continuing education class, not sponsored by a local or state society. This is the only known conference of its kind sponsored by a PUBLIC TAX-SUPPORTED two-year college west of the Mississippi River. The college does not have to make a profit, but neither can it afford to lose money. The conference is being organized by two adjunct community services instructors. Due to across- the board tax funding cuts in state funding, etc., the college is raising all tuition fees! In order to continue having these conferences expenses must be kept in the black!!! Attendance must be increased and advertising costs much be cut to the bare minimum. All assistance in advertising the conference through the "tried-and-true pass-it-along" method would be greatly appreciated. If your society has a publication which would publish a free event notice, please contact the publicity coordinator to be sure that you are on the bulk mailing list. If your society is having a seminar please contact us for extra brochures for your "goodie" bags or "freebie" table.) Vivian Cates, Rt. #2 Box 52-A, Alto, Texas 75925-9607 1-936-858-3801 http://www.ballistic.com adjunct instructor Angelina College Genealogy

The Buxton National Historic Site & Museum hosts the 6th Annual U.S./Canadian Underground Railroad History and Genealogy Conference Friday, August 29, 2002 B.M.E. Church, North Buxton, Ontario 8:00 - 9:00 Registration and welcome by Staff, Board Members and friends of Buxton Museum. 9:00 - 9:05 Introductions and welcome 9:05 - 9:45 Afua Cooper -Henry and Mary Bibb - Abolitionists and editors of "The Voice of the Fugitive" newspaper in Windsor in early 1850's. Afua has completed a doctoral thesis in Canadian history at the University of Toronto. Her dissertation is a biographical study of Henry Bibb, a 19th century African American abolitionist who lived and worked in Ontario. She is the co-author of The Underground Railroad: Last Stop Toronto as well as We're Rooted Here and They Can't Pull Us Up: Essays in African Canadian Women's History which won the prestigious Joseph Brant award for history. Her scholarly endeavours have made a vast contribution to gender studies in African North American history and historiography. Afua teaches sociology at Ryerson University. 9:45 -10:25 Patricia Neely- McCurdy - African Architectural Influences Retired Professor and founder of Interior Design Program at St. Clair College, Windsor. Patricia is the author of the thesis: The Identification of Afro-American Architectural Characteristics in Housing in Raleigh Townhsip and Southwestern Ontario in the Mid-Nineteenth Century. She is author of the book: The Houses of Buxton: a legacy of African influences in Architecture. 10:25 Break 11:00 - 11:50 Professor James Walker -"Black Loyalists in American Revolution". James W. St.G. Walker is Professor of History at the University of Waterloo, where he has been teaching courses in African-Canadian history, race relations and human rights since 1971. His publications include The Black Loyalists (1976, 2nd ed. 1992), A History of Blacks in Canada: A Study Guide for Teachers and Students (1980), "Race", Rights and the Law in the Supreme Court of Canada (1997), "African Canadians", in An Encyclopedia of Canada's Peoples (1999) and "Canada", in Africana: The Encyclopedia of the African and African-American Experience (1999). He has recently been awarded the Bora Laskin National Fellowship in Human Rights Research for 2003-04. 12:00 - 1:10 Lunch Browse vendor's tables of Historical Books, Genealogical Resources, Crafts and Art-works. 1:10 - 1:15 Sharing major announcements from sites 1:15 - 2:00 Tony Burroughs - Jumping the Broom: African American and African American Marriage Records An internationally known genealogist, and author, who teaches genealogy at Chicago State University. He lectures throughout the United States and Canada on all aspects of genealogy. Author of Black Roots: A Beginners Guide to Tracing the African American Family Tree. 2:00 - 2:20 Break 2:20 - 3:30 The Underground Railroad Story: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow Donald Simpson Author of the invaluable Ph.D. thesis Negroes in Ontario; from early times to 1870. Don has lived and/or worked in 65 countries. His educational activities at all levels include involvement in the establishment of teacher training colleges, adult education institutes, the early planning for the Community College system in Ontario, initiation of one of the first offices for international programs at a Canadian University. He was one of the early members of Canadian University Services Overseas (CUSO) and their first regional director in West Africa Orloff Miller Dr. Miller is the Director of the Freedom Stations/Research Department at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. He is a historical archaeologist, community historian, and preservation planner, and has documented literally hundreds of archaeology sites, architectural resources, and community memories in fourteen states and in Northern Ireland. Dr. Miller is currently engaged in coordinating a nationwide network of researchers working on the Underground Railroad, and linking that network via digital archival data and curriculum materials. James Hill Midwest Regional Coordinator for U.S. National Parks Service National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom 3:30 - 3:45 Thanks, Homecoming announcements and dismissal Pre-registration is required as space is limited. Cost of Registration is $($40 Cdn or $30 Us) to be determined in advance if payment is received by August 15th. After that date cost will be $ (50 Cdn or $38 U.S (includes lunch). Because of space limitations, registrations will be taken on a "first come" basis. To avoid disappointment we urge everyone to register early by mailing his or her name, address, email address (if applicable) and cheque to: Buxton National Historic Site & Museum North Buxton phone 519) 352-4799 Ontario, Canada, fax (519) 352-8561 NOP 1Y0 email [email protected] Internet web page: http://www.buxtonmuseum.com

-Tuesday August 19 at North Hills Genealogists, Pittsburgh, PA from: North Hills Genealogists (of Pittsburgh) c/o Northland Public Library / 300 Cumberland Road / Pittsburgh PA 15237-5455 email [email protected] website www.northhillsgenealogists.org Looking for Genealogists and Family Headstone Searchers! Please join us on Tuesday, August 19, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. when North Hills Genealogists is pleased to present: "Reading Tombstones of Pioneer Cemeteries in Western Pennsylvania" Preserving the history on the fragile grave markers for the early settlers of our area is a race against time as weather, vandals, and land development steadily work to destroy them. Persistence, creative techniques for reading nearly illegible antique stones, and a disciplined recording method underlie the North Hills Genealogists' continuing “Pioneer Cemeteries“ book projects. Their efforts so far have preserved most of the vintage inscriptions to be found in Hampton, Pine, Richland and (in-progress) McCandless Townships and Franklin Park. The group will demonstrate the condition of these old stones and the techniques used to read and record their fragile engravings for posterity. It will explain the historic aspects for the interested family researcher and serve as training for those participating in the project. In short, we’ll show you the simple equipment (and old clothes) you’ll need while getting your hands dirty and finding some really exciting information on those treasured old headstones in the old family plot. The meeting is free and open to the public. Please note the NEW MEETING LOCATION, McKnight United Methodist Church, near the end of Braunlich Drive just off Route 19 at the North Hills Village / Roth Carpet intersection. The intersection is at the south end of North Hills Village where the BP gasoline station is. Right across the street (Route 19) is Braunlich Drive, where you will see the TALL YELLOW “ROTH CARPET” SIGN. Follow Braunlich east until you see the church parking lot on your left at the crest of the hill. Either enter there or continue on, turning left twice to get to Fox Drive to circle around to the other side of the church. We will be meeting in the sanctuary this month. For information, contact [email protected] or www.NorthHillsGenealogists.org -------------------------- --------------------------------------- Don’t forget to come in and pick up your own brand-new copy of “Pioneer Cemeteries of Pine and Richland Townships” and “Pioneer Cemeteries of Hampton Township” ! For details on these books, see us at the meeting or at the NHG website for a sample surname listing and other details at www.NorthHillsGenealogists.org . . Best wishes, Gary ( Gary Schlemmer / North Hills Genealogists / Publicity ) ******************************* ********************** ************************************************* NHG in a nutshell: North Hills Genealogists 7:00 p.m. every 3rd Tuesday except December Note: starting in AUGUST, Northland Public Library renovations will require NHG to find a temporary new meeting place. The McKnight United Methodist Church has graciously allowed us to use their facilities for this. Meetings are FREE and open to the public. Newsletter $15 /year* for ten issues starting in August (*Please provide: Address, 9-digit Zipcode, Phone, & Email address) Address: North Hills Genealogists (of Pittsburgh) c/o Northland Public Library 300 Cumberland Road Pittsburgh pa 15237-5455 =============================================================== “Pioneer Cemeteries of Pine and Richland Townships” This outstanding work documents the final resting place of many of the Pittsburgh area’s first settlers. In addition to contemporary readings of thousands of weathering tombstones, every effort has been made to cross reference with available church records and previous readings. Included: 496 pages in an archival hardbound, library-quality, smyth-sewn book. Exact recording of dates, relationships, epitaphs, symbols, etc. Everyname index of over 7,000 names including maiden names Military service units indexed Funeral Homes and Stonecarvers' names indexed Photos, area maps, and histories See book indices at www.NorthHillsGenealogists.org Also check out “Pioneer Cemeteries of Hampton Township”. =============================================================== We hope that you found something interesting. See you soon at NORTH HILLS GENEALOGISTS. ===============================================================

Hi All, I apologize but there was a error on the link to the seminar registration form. The correct link is: http://www.rootsweb.com/~txetgs/Meetings/bockstruck.html Thanks, Scott

A reminder that the Abbotsford Genealogical Society will be holding their "Roots Around The World" seminar, Saturday October 25th.,2003 at the Rick Hansen Secondary School, 31150 Blueridge Drive, Abbotsford,British Columbia,Canada All are welcome.There are still spaces available for most sessions. Genealogical Resources Canadian Railway Research Chinese-Canadian, Australian, German & Dutch Research; Quebec Records; Irish, British, U.S. Research; Restoring Photos; Beginner, Internet Genealogy; Writing and Publishing Family History; Using Archives and more... For more information And to register Contact: Fay Hicks [email protected] or Tel: 604-853-5672 Complete Seminar Information, Speaker Schedule and printable Registration Form are available at our Web Site: www.rootsweb.com/~bcags/ -- Don Bailey Mission,B.C. Canada Outgoing mail checked by Norton Anti Virus Newsletter Editor Abbotsford Genealogy Society http://www.rootsweb.com/~bcags Transcriber for the Free BMD Project

LLOYD BOCKSTRUCK FEATURED SPEAKER AT ETGS SEMINAR The East Texas Genealogical Society will conduct an all-day seminar Saturday, September 13, at the First Christian Church, Conference & Scout Rooms (behind the Church), 4202 South Broadway, Tyler, Texas. Mr. Bockstruck is a frequent lecturer at local, state and national genealogical societies. He is well known as an outstanding speaker and we are pleased that he will be conducting the following sessions during our seminar. FINDING SUBSTITUTES FOR BIRTH AND DEATH RECORDS - Vital statistics are a major record source because they follow an ancestor from birth to death. A person’s lifespan dates may provide the data to separate him or her from others of the same name. Vital statistics may also serve the purpose of identifying the parents. Learning to let other record groups reveal the same information is a lesson all genealogists must master. LESSER USED GENEALOGICAL RECORDS - Beyond deeds, wills, marriage records, and censuses, many other records remain for the enterprising and ingenious genealogist to seek out. While they vary from one jurisdiction to another and from one century to another, it becomes imperative to consider lesser used records in order to extend a pedigree and to confirm or refute the one you have prepared. GENEALOGICAL RESEARCH IN THE SOUTHERN COLONIES - Unlike the New England and Middle Colonies, the Southern Colonies were directly under the control of the crown. They were primarily rural so their land records are a mainstay in documenting the existence of ancestors and providing filiations. During the Civil War there were significant record losses. Their political philosophy and religion caused them to have a different approach toward record creation. NEWSPAPER GENEALOGY - “Read all about it” was the cry of newsboys at street corners across the country in the last century. Newspapers complement civil records in town halls and county courthouses; they also offer substitutes for missing civil records due to fire, theft, tornadoes, and floods. Determining their availability and whereabouts are also challenges for the genealogists, but the dividends are worth the effort. Lloyd Bockstruck is the supervisor of the Genealogy Section of the Dallas Public Library and his column “Family Tree” appears weekly in the Dallas Morning News. He is a faculty member at several genealogical institutions and is a fellow of the National Genealogical Society. He has received numerous awards and honors including the NGS Filby Award for Outstanding Genealogical Librarian. Registration will begin at 8:30 am. The seminar will be from 9:00 until 3:30 pm. The cost is $25.00 per person if registered before September 1, or $30.00 per person after September 1. Participants should bring a sack lunch or plan to eat at nearby restaurants. Soft drinks and light snacks will be provided. Visit our Web site at www.rootsweb.com/txetgs/meetings to print a registration form. Or, call Scott at 903-592-6576; or send an e-mail to [email protected] for more information.

One Day Family Tree Maker Workshop is being held at the Gaston Caperton Center in Clarksburg, WV on Saturday, August 16th from 8:30 - 3:30. There is no charge for this workshop. The Caperton Center is located at 501 West Main Street. There will be a one hour lunch break with participants being responsible for getting their lunches. To make a reservation, email [email protected]

THE GENEALOGY DEPARTMENT IN FORT WAYNE REALLY IS OPEN! In case you haven't heard, or in case you think that most of our materials are not going to available until much later - We're Open! And we invite you to visit us! The Allen County Public Library Genealogy Department is open with all of our book and microtext materials available for researchers. Not only are all our materials available, our books are now on browsing shelves. Our transition facility at 20 East Berry Street has been rated "TOPS" by the researchers who have been here. The end of the summer is near. The pool will be closing, the kids will be going back to school, and you'll have more time on your hands. A perfect opportunity to visit Fort Wayne, Indiana and research in this large and growing collection. SOME RUMORS YOU MAY HAVE HEARD: I HEARD THE LIBRARY WAS CLOSED The entire Main Library including the Historical Genealogy Department is open! Every department moved to our interim location at 200 E. Berry St. while the old library is being expanded and renovated. We will be at this location for approximately 3 years. I HEARD THE GENEALOGY COLLECTION IS NOT AVAILABLE The entire genealogy collection, materials from across the United States, Canada, Great Britain and other locales, is available and ready for your perusal. In fact, one of the most exciting things is that the collection is now a browsing collection. This means you can walk the stacks and stacks of genealogical research materials, finding things you never thought you would find. The entire genealogy collection is available. There is NOTHING stored away -everything is accessible. All our research materials can by used here at our location. All our books, microfilm and periodicals are available. SPECIAL RESOURCES / SPEICAL EVENTS In addition to our deep collection, patrons can also order microfilm from the Family History Library in Salt Lake City for a small fee for use here in our library. If you live within a day's drive of Fort Wayne, this is a great benefit to you. Not only can you order microfilm resources from Salt Lake City, when combined with the collection here in Fort Wayne, the research opportunities are outstanding. October is Family History Month. This year, we would enjoy having you come to Fort Wayne to do research and join in the special events offered by the Genealogy Department. These events include lectures on specific research resources, information about the ACPL genealogy collection, and special topics, presented by the staff of the Historical Genealogy Department. OUR WEBSITE Visit our website www.acpl.lib.in.us to search our library catalog to discover what we have in store for your specific research needs. At our home page, click on library catalog, enter your search term (surname + the word family, geographic location, author, title, or keyword), and find the treasures that await you here in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Scroll down to the bottom of the home page, click on "Genealogy Gateway" to get an overview of the material housed in this world-renowned collection. We'd enjoy having you visit us! Questions? Please call us! We'd be happy to tell you about our collection. 260-421-1225

WHAT: Advanced Genealogy Class-Honing Your Skills Beyond The Basics WHERE: Western Reserve Historical Society Library, 10825 East Blvd., Cleveland OH 44106 At University Circle WHEN: Saturday, September 13, 2003 -- 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. SUBJECT: Passing on Research Results: Memories and research are for sharing. Topics Include: Types of writing; finding a publisher; alternative to writing "The Book"; elements of a good family history; and blending social and oral history with family history.. COST: $15 - 1/2 price parking; $5 late fee for reservations after September 6th FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Roger Ellsworth (216) 283-6451 or [email protected] or Post Office Box 181201, Cleveland Hts.OH 44218-1201 This class is part of the Genealogical Institute 2003 sponsored by The Genealogical Committee, a working auxiliary of the Western Reserve Historical Society, whose purpose is to further the study of genealogy through meetings, lectures, seminars, and workshops; and to provide financial support in the acquisition of appropriate materials and equipment for the genealogical collections of the Society's Library. -30-

15 July 2003 POLISH GENEALOGY CONFERENCE MARKS GROUP¹S 25TH ANNIVERSARY Chicago ___ In conjunction with its 25th anniversary, the Polish Genealogical Society of America ( PGSA) will present its Annual Conference, ³Where Do We Go From Here?² October 3 through 5 at the Ramada Hotel O¹Hare, 6600 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont, IL. Founded in 1978, with now over 1500 members locally and abroad, the PGSA addresses the needs of those who are researching their Polish roots, offering meetings, seminars, publications and an annual conference featuring renowned genealogy experts. The Conference will cover 17 topics including ³Passenger Lists and More,² ³U.S. Naturalization Records 1790s - 1920s² and ³The Peasant and the Palace.² Other topics presented will be ³ Using Maps and Gazetteers,² ³Publishing Your Family History,² ³Galician Research and Records,² ³Planning a Trip for Overseas Research,² ³Lesser Used Federal Records,² ³Online Research,² ³Orientation to the Family History Library² and ³Fact and Fiction in Ellis Island Stories.² Among the speakers will be Washington-based John Philip Colletta, one of America¹s most popular genealogists/lecturers and author of They Came in Ships: A Guide to Finding Your Immigrant Ancestor¹s Arrival Record, and other books; Ceil Jensen, an educator/ pioneer in integrating technology into the classroom; William F. (Fred) Hoffman, linguist, editor and author of several books; Brian J. Lenius, author and publisher of The Genealogical Gazetteer of Galicia and co-founder of the East European Genealogical Society; Stephen Barthel, staff member for the past 20 years of the Family History Library in Salt Lake City; and Iwona Dakiniewicz, from Lodz, Poland the PGSA¹s correspondent in Poland. Chicago area speakers will be Michael Mulholland, Local History/Genealogy Librarian at the Arlington Heights Memorial Library and Virginia Witucke, former academic librarian/educator and member of PGSA¹s Board of Directors. Keynote speaker will be Joseph Dressel, founding member of the PGSA who has traced his family back to the mid 11th century. Conference days are Friday, October 3 from 5 to 10PM, Saturday, October 4 from 8AM to 5PM and Sunday, October 5 from 9AM to noon. Conference registration is $68 for members; $55 for members¹ spouses; $90 for non-members and $75 at the door. Registration includes a Saturday luncheon with entertainment by the Lajkonik Dancers. In addition there also will be a special dinner Saturday evening at the European Crystal Restaurant in Arlington Heights with advance reservations at $28. For Conference/Dinner registration please visit the website at www.pgsa.org or phone 312-915-5927 ###*

Georgia Archives 2003 Lunch and Learn Lecture Series Morrow, Georgia This is just a reminder that the August Lunch & Learn Lecture will take place on Tuesday, August 12, from 12-1, at the Georgia Archives. The topic is: "Windows into a Life: The Letters and Art of Mary E. Hutchinson" Julie Turner, Volunteer Services Coordinator, Georgia Archives As a young woman, Mary Elisabeth Hutchinson (1906-1970) left Atlanta to study art at the National Academy in New York City. She wrote frequent letters home which provide a vivid glimpse into the daily life and budding career of the artist. Her career thrived throughout the Depression era as both an independent artist and a WPA teacher. Ms. Turner will illustrate how Hutchinson's work and letters come together as a mosaic window not only into her New York life, but into Atlanta's emerging art community as well. Mark your calendars for the second Tuesday of each month to ensure that you can come to the Georgia Archives Lunch & Learn Lecture Series! The free monthly series is designed to help the public learn more about Georgia's rich history. It began in 1993 and features guest speakers on a variety of topics of interest. The full schedule and directions to the Georgia Archives are available on our website at www.georgiaarchives.org. For more Information If you would like more information or have suggestions for a future Lunch & Learn lecture, please contact: Pamela W. Coleman, Public Programs Coordinator The Georgia Archives 5800 Jonesboro Road Morrow, GA 30260 Tel: 678-364-3732 Fax: 678-364-3860 Email: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>

THE SOUTHERN GENEALOGIST'S EXCHANGE SOCIETY in Jacksonville, Florida, presents a Fall Genealogy Workshop, Saturday, November 1, 2003, entitled "Having Fun While Researching the Southeast." It will be held at the Park Lane Baptist Church, 1480 Lake Shore Blvd., corner of Radio Lane, on Jacksonville's Westside, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The speakers will be: Linda Buck Ellwood, on the subject, "Researching Florida, 1763-1821," and Linda Rosenblatt, on the subject, "Military Research, Southeast Coast." Mrs. Rosenblatt will also present a costumed Civil War Portrayal of the widow Ann Dugger who lived in Sanderson. Register before October 25, to include lunch: $30.00 for SGES members, $35.00 for non-members. Contact SGES for registration information-include your name, address, phone, Email address. Detailed information is available and a Registration Form is printable from our Web site: http://sgesjax.tripod.com; Our Phone: 904-778-1000; Email: [email protected]; Mail: P.O. Box 2801, Jacksonville, FL 32203-2801. Make checks payable to SGES, INC.

South Carolina Genealogical Society Annual Fall Meeting, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 3-4 in the Hughes Library (Main library) in Greenville, SC. Preregistration fee $17.50 for SCGS members or $22.50 for nonmembers, lunch Sat. included. Add $5. if register at door. The Saturday session includes 3 speakers: Brian Nilsson (Researching Female Ancestors); Capt. Cliff Johns (Internet Methodology to Research Your Family Genealogy); and Prof. Scott Witherow (The Melungeons, Redbones and Brass Ankles). Bob Frieler, 2003 SCGS Meeting Chairman Greenville Chapter SCGS P.O. Box 16236 Greenville, SC 2960606236 [email protected] 803-699-0400 Wanda Randle, Publicity Chairman [email protected]

The Sun Country TMG (The Master Genealogist) Users Group (Phoenix, Arizona) is pleased to announce a workshop with Bob Velke, President and CEO of Wholly Genes Software on Saturday, October 11, 2003. The workshop will be held at the Holiday Inn, 1600 South Country Club Drive, Mesa, AZ 85210. Check-in/social time will be from 8:00 A.M. until 9:00 A.M., when the workshop will begin. It will conclude at 3:00 PM. Seating is limited by room constraints to 100 participants. The fee is $20.00 for Sun Country TMG members, and $25.00 for non-members. To reserve your place, send your check/money order/cashier's check payable to Sun Country TMG Users' Group to: Linda Lambert, 20915 West Dale Lane, Wittmann, AZ 85361. If you will be bringing a laptop to the workshop, be sure to specify that when you send in your reservation/payment.

The library of the Southern Genealogist's Exchange Society is now open on Saturdays from 10-3. The regular 2nd Saturday Monthly meeting is on August 9th at 10:00 AM. The speaker is Barbara Kiersh from the downtown library. Her topic is: Immigration. Visitors are welcome and there is no charge to attend these meetings. Non-members who want to stay for research following the meeting are expected to pay $3.00. SGES members also offer to do local lookups for our of town people for a donation of $5.00 per item. Any names, dates and places should be given with your request. Mail check and request to SGES, P. O. Box 2801, Jacksonville, FL 32203-2801. Jon R. Ferguson, President Ed Murfin, Publicity Chair

There is a planned one-day genealogy research trip to the Clayton Library on Monday, September 30. The bus will leave Luling at 7:00 and return there about 8:00 in the evening. Breakfast and dinner will be included in the $30.00 cost. The deadline is August 30 for reservations. You may contact me for more information. Kay Boyd [email protected]