FYI: The St. Charles (Missouri) Genealogical Society and the St. Charles Community College are co-sponsoring a genealogy workshop on 3 May 2003 at the college in St. Peters, Missouri (suburban St. Louis). Michael John Neill, Ancestry Daily News columnist will present four lectures: Analyzing Court Documents Inheritance Conerns with Females Land Records in Public Domain Land States Using Family History Records when you don't Read the Language Cost is $15. For more information, visit: http://www.rootdig.com/familyhistoryworkshopday.html Kevin... __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - File online, calculators, forms, and more http://tax.yahoo.com

The Austin Genealogical Society will meet on Tuesday, 22 April, 2003 at 7:30 PM at Highland Park Baptist Church located at 5206 Balcones Drive (Mopac exit at FM 2222), Austin Texas, USA. The membership meeting begins at 7:30 PM CDT. Featured speaker is Linda Crannell aka Poor House Lady, presenting �Going to the Poorhouse�. For additional information visit our website http://www.austintxgensoc.org/ or call Winnie Noelke at 512-418-1493. Thank you, Anna Houston Price AGS Publicity Chair [email protected] --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - File online, calculators, forms, and more

10 May 2003. GENEALOGY FAIR, Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada. The Capital Branch of the NEW BRUNSWICK GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY will be hosting a large genealogy fair in the Fredericton High School cafeteria, 300 Priestman Street, Fredericton, NB on Saturday, May 10th, 2003, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The fair will be OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, admission will be FREE. For more information, go to: http://www.bitheads.ca/nbgs/capfair.html ===== Sharon Sergeant Ancestors and Ephemera http://GenealogyFair.com Bring Your Ancestors Home!

Lecture: Researching in the DAR Library Speaker: Rev. Frederick W. Pyne, CGRS Saturday - April 12, 2003 1:00 - 3:00 PM Free and open to the public - regardless of age or where your ancestors lived Homewood at Crumland Farms 7407 Willow Road Frederick, MD 3 miles north of Rosemont Ave - west off Rt#15 at the Beckly Motel Main entrance 2nd driveway on left - parking off 3rd driveway on left. More information: Pepper Scotto, Pres. Frederick County (MD) Genealogical Society, Inc. 301-834-9907 Membership and other information: Trudie Davis-Long [email protected]

The Harrison County Genealogical Society is holding a one day workshop on May 17, 2003, at the Gaston Caperton Center located at 501 West Main Street in Clarksburg, WV. The cost to attend is $12.50 if registration is received by May 1. A box lunch from KFC is available for $5.00 for those who register early. Class sizes are limited. The computer and courthouse sessions will be smaller by necessity. Vendor information is at the bottom of the page. If interested in attending, please print and fill out registration form and mail to: Harrison County Genealogical Society ATTN: Workshop Registration P.O. Box 387 Clarksburg, WV 26302-0387 For directions or more information, please e-mail me at [email protected] MAY 17, 2003 Registration: 8:30 - 9:00 9:00 - 9:50 A - Searching Courthouse Records. Held at the Harrison County Courthouse located at 301 West Main St. Please register at the Caperton Center before going to the courthouse. Copies of records are $5.00 each. B - Beginning Genealogy C - Italian American Oral History Project 10:00 - 10:50 A - Searching Courthouse Records at the Harrison County Courthouse (see above) B - Researching LDS Records C - Immigrants in West Virginia 11:00 - 11:50 A - Searching Courthouse Records at the Harrison County Courthouse (see above) B - West Virginia Collections C - Research in Belgium 12:00 - 1:00 Lunch; A box lunch from KFC is available for $5.00 if preregistering. Includes 2 pieces of chicken, coleslaw, mashed potatoes, biscuit and drink. There are also several nearby fast food restaurants. 1:10 - 2:00 A - Using Family Tree Maker and Internet Resources; This session will be held at the Waldomore located on the 400 block of Pike Street next to the Clarksburg - Harrison Public Library (within walking distance) B - Researching Immigrant Records C - Mixed Race Genealogy 2:10 - 3:00 A - Using Family Tree Maker and Internet Resources (see above for location) B - Walking Tour of I.O.O.F. Cemetery (located on Chestnut Street about one block away from the Caperton Center) C - The Swiss Community of Helvetia ****************************************************************************** Registration Deadline: May 1, 2003 Registration $12.50 a person; Walk-in Registration: $15.00 a person. Class size is limited. Please indicate by letter (a,b,c) first and second choices for each time period: 9:00 1st ________ and 2nd ________; 10:00 1st __________ and 2nd __________; 11:00 1st _______ and 2nd ________; 1:10 1st _______ and 2nd _________ 2:10 1st ________ and 2nd _________ Number of Lunches _________ Light Meat Chicken ________ Dark Meat ________ Number of Registrations ________________ $____________ Enclosed. Make check payable to Harrison County Genealogical Society Name:____________________________________________________________ Address:__________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ Phone:____________________________ E-mail:_________________________ Mail Registration Form and check to: Harrison County Genealogical Society ATTN: Workshop Registration P.O. Box 387 Clarksburg, WV 26302-0387 ****************************************************************************** VENDOR REGISTRATION ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Vendor Registration: Deadline to Register: May 1, 2003 Tables 6 feet by 18 inches wide Number of Tables at $10.00 each _____________ Number of lunches at $5.00 each _____________ $____________ enclosed Make check payable to: Harrison County Genealogical Society Mailing address: Harrison County Genealogical Society, ATTN: Vendor Registration, P.O. Box 387, Clarksburg, WV 26302-0387 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------

THE AUSTRALIAN GENEALOGY ROADSHOW 2003 - Just over a week away!! This will definitely be a genealogy event unlike any other in Australia. An event not to be missed. To visit the Roadshow website click here http://www.gould.com.au/roadshow/roadshow2003.htm Venues Sunshine Coast - Tuesday 15 April - At Caloundra Cultural Centre Brisbane - Wednesday & Thursday 16-17 April - At Powerhouse Hotel, Hamilton Adelaide - Monday 21 April (Easter Monday) - At Hotel Adelaide International Melbourne - Wednesday & Thursday 23-24 April - At The Centre, Ivanhoe Canberra - Saturday 26 April - At Olims Canberra Hotel, Braddon Sydney - Monday & Tuesday 28-29 April - At the Epping Club, Epping Features Browse Gould Genealogy's large range of genealogy products, software and data CD demonstrations. See Sceya Charts on-site chart printing at most venues Talk to the local genealogical societies - Australian Institute of Genealogical Studies (Vic) - Genealogical Society of Queensland - Heraldry & Genealogy Society of Canberra - Queensland Association of Local & Family History Societies - Queensland Family History Society - South Australian Genealogy & Heraldry Society - Society of Australian Genealogists (NSW) - Sunshine Coast Societies Meet other exhibitors (not all will be exhibiting at all venues). - Adelaide Proformat (Graham Jaunay), professional genealogist - Australian Family Tree Connections Magazine - Creative Memories - David Larkin - Irish records display - Family Tree Printing - large chart printing - Joy Murrin Family History Services - Lutheran Archives - Macbeth Genealogical Services - Marbract Services - Mapworks - wide range of new and old maps useful to genealogists - Nick Vine Hall (to be confirmed) - Openbook Print - printers of family and local history books - Potential Time - photo restorations - Terry Eakin - Irish records display Presentations (to be certain of getting a seat book early) - Introducing The Master Genealogist. - The Master Genealogist Workshops - Getting the most out of data CDs - Introducing Charting and Charting for your Reunion Special Roadshow offers Roadshow CD - A wide range of interesting and useful information, resources and product announcements. Some of the contributors to the CD are: - Gould Genealogy - Entire Catalogue on CD, Census Chart & more... - Sceya - Powerpoint presentations of charting talks - Archive CD Books - Product sampler - Family Tree Printing - Albox - Archival Products catalogue, Caring for photos - Family Tree Monthly - UK Magazine, Article on Directories - Stepping Stones - Product sampler - Society of Genealogists (London) - Australian Family Tree Magazine - Legacy Review, Sample Magazine - Eneclann (Irish resources) - Software Demos - Clooz, DoroTree, Family Historian, Geneweaver, Legacy, Relatively Yours Roadshow Bag - Includes the Roadshow CD, vouchers and more... Promotional Magazines, Articles and CDs, new product announcements and more from various sponsors and supporters of the Roadshow. These include Australian Family Tree Connections Magazine, Family History Monthly (UK), Ancestry Magazine (US), Genealogical Computing (US), Society of Genealogists (London), Eneclann (Ireland) and more ... To visit the Roadshow website click here http://www.gould.com.au/roadshow/roadshow2003.htm -------------------------------- GOULD GENEALOGY www.gould.com.au [email protected] Address: Unit 4, 247 Milne Road, Modbury North, South Australia, 5092 Telephone: (08) 8396 1110 - Fax: (08) 8396 1163

Regular Meeting of East Texas Genealogical Society, Tyler, TX Saturday, April 12, 2003 Tyler Public Library - Taylor Auditorium 2:00 p.m. Speaker: Barbara Butler Rust Program: "Bureau of Indian Affairs Records at the National Archives-SW Region" Guest speaker, Barbara Butler Rust's program will cover records that were created by Indian agencies in Indian/Oklahoma territories and the state of Oklahoma, from the late nineteenth century to the mid-twentieth century. The bulk of the files relate to the Five Civilized Tribes (Cherokee, Choctaw, Chickasaw, Creek, and Seminole), but the western Oklahoma tribes will be discussed briefly. The allotment in severalty process, tribal enrollment, trust lands and funds, and heirship/probate records for tribal members will also be covered. Ms. Rust has a B.A. in government, as well as, a M.P.A. in public administration. She is a certified archivist and a certified records manager. She has been the Archivist in the National Archives Records and Administration-Southwest Region at Fort Worth since 1976. She has conducted workshops on naturalization and Indian records for numerous genealogical and historical societies in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas. The NARA facility has extensive microfilm holdings that are of value for genealogy research. This will be a great opportunity to learn about their Native American records as well as their many other records. Following a short refreshment period, at approximately 3:30 p.m., the Computer Interest Group of the East Texas Genealogical Society will meet. Lawrence Oliver will present a program on "Shooting Ghosts-Photographing Tombstones". Information on upcoming programs can be found at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~txetgs/meetings.html . East Texas Genealogical Society represent six counties which are Anderson, Gregg, Henderson, Panola, Rusk and Smith counties. ETGS publishes the East Texas Family Records four times a year and a monthly newsletter The Bulletin. ETGS has began a First Families of East Texas covering our six counties. To find out about this program go to following link: http://www.rootsweb.com/~txetgs/firstfam.html . For more information, you may contact me at [email protected] or go to: http://www.rootsweb.com/~txetgs/ Submitted by Scott Fitzgerald, President.

The 15th Annual July Workshop will be held in Tulsa, OK on July12, 2003 The Tulsa Genealogical Society will sponsor the 15th Annual Workshop on Saturday, July12, 2003 at the John Knox Presbyterian Church, 2929 East 31st Street in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Featured Speaker will be Birdie Monk Holsclaw, FUGA. Her topics will be: 1. Following Up: Turning Internet Databases Into Real Sources. 2. Neighborhoods: Correlating Land and Census Records. 3. "Beginning at a Black Oak": Reconstructing Your Ancestor's Neighborhood with Plat Maps 4. Beyond Your Armchair: Maximizing Long-Distance Resources. Registration Fee: $30.00. Includes Lunch if registration is received by June 14th. Session 9:00 am-4:00pm. Registration begins at 8:00 am. Vendors will be in vendor hall from 3:00-7:00pm on Friday, July 11th for shopping and early registration. Send SASE to Tulsa Genealogy Society, P.O. Box 585, Tulsa, Ok 74101-0585 Contact: Phyllis Phelps at [email protected] Visit our web site: http://www.tulsagenealogy.org

Sunday, April 27, 2003 2:00 pm (doors open at 1:00 pm) "Chicago Landsmenshaften Update" Sid Sorkin gives us an update on his book "Bridges to an American City: Guide to Chicago Landsmenshaften 1870-1990" Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois (JGSI). Niles Public Library, 6960 Oakton Street, Niles. 312-666-0100 or 847.803.4446 www.jewishgen.org/jgsi. Free and open to the public.

ORANGE COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY ANNUAL DINNER and ALL-DAY SEMINAR Dinner, Friday, 2 May 2003//All-Day Seminar, Saturday, 3 May 2003 Goshen United Methodist Church Main Street, Goshen, NY (NEXT DOOR TO 1841 HISTORIC COURTHOUSE at 101 MAIN ST.) Annual Dinner: 6:30 pm. Roast Beef Dinner w/Potatoes, vegetables, rolls and butter, homemade desserts, and coffee or tea. Cost $12.00 per person Use advanced reservation form attached. Following Dinner: MASTODONS, MAMMOTHS IN THE ICE AGE OF ORANGE COUNTY by Dwight Warren. Dwight has been a resident of Orange County all his life with Ted Sly as his history teacher in high school. He is Vice-President of the Orange County Chapter of the NYS Archaeology Association. Presently employed by three archaeological firms and is earning a degree is anthropology and geology. Seminar Registration: 8:30 am with refreshments Business Meeting: 8:45 am (Election of Officers) First Session: 9:30 am "USING VITAL RECORDS AND RELATED SOURCES TO TRACE 20TH_CENTURY IMMIGRANT ORIGINS" by Leslie Corn. This talk focuses on using not only marriage and death records, but also biographies and who's whos, newspapers, membership organization records, school publications, military records, and other sources to find ancestral towns. Case studies are featured. Break Second Session: 11:00 am "BITING THE BIG APPLE: A TASTE OF NEW YORK CITY RESEARCH" by Roger D. Joslyn. This presentation is intended as a "meat and potatoes" discussion of what New York City-area records there are, where they are, what is indexed, and what is published. The "gravy" includes little-known sources, indexes, and finding aids, how to use the records, and some case history examples. Emphasis is mostly on 19th_century records of the five New York City boroughs. Lunch Break: Noon to 1:00 pm. Sandwiches with salad, beverage, and dessert $5.00. Use advanced reservation form attached. Third Session: 1:00 pm "FINDING YOUR ANCESTORS IN UPSTATE NEW YORK" by Roger D. Joslyn. This presentation will focus on New York State genealogical source records, their location, content, and use, with particular emphasis on the nineteenth century. Research examples will be discussed and special attention given to the uniqueness of certain records, such as probate petitions, state censuses, and Civil War lists, all with the intention of quieting the myth that New York is a genealogical graveyard. Break Fourth Session: 2:30 pm "A 19TH_CENTURY CASE STUDY FROM CYBERSPACE: STATEGIES FOR FINDING AND USING RELIABLE HISTORICAL AND GENEALOGICAL DATA ON THE INTERNET" by Leslie Corn. This presentation, using only Internet resources, demonstrates in-depth research done online for one intriguing 19th-century man whose life wasn't revealed in the expected places, such as in an obituary, probate, or biographical sources. Instead, his life unfolded online in full-text and other sources. Having disappeared into the mists of history, he was discovered quite unexpectedly to have played a prominent part in mid-19th-century history. This presentation is driven by visuals that demonstrate research techniques and off-the-beaten-path URLs for doing historical and genealogical research on the Internet. Our Seminar Speakers Roger D. Joslyn, CG, FASG, is a past president of the Association of Professional Genealogists, and a fellow of the American Society of Genealogists (and current president), the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, and the Utah Genealogical Association. A full-time, professional genealogist since 1978 and a Certified Genealogist since 1981, he has taught courses in genealogy, lectured widely in the U.S. and Canada, and has published articles and reviews in major genealogical journals, some of which he indexes. He authored the Mid-Atlantic state chapters in Ancestry's Red Book, and (with Anita Lustenberger) is preparing for publication New York Revolutionary War era tax records. Roger serves on the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society's Publication and Education and Library committees and the New York State Archives Advisory Committee, and he has worked with Indian tribes seeking Federal recognition and given expert testimony in court regarding matters o! f kinship. Leslie Corn, M.A. A native Manhattanite, Leslie Corn is a professional genealogist who uses a blend of 19th-, 20th-, and 21st-century repository and Internet research to serve attorneys, investigators, heir search firms, realtors, and private clients. She is an author and lecturer for such organizations as the New York Genealogical & Biographical Society, where she serves on the Education and Publication Committee, Library Committee, and Committee on Collection Development; and the New England Historic Genealogical Society, for which she writes the column on New York City research for www.newenglandancestors.org. She is a frequent contributor to the NYG&B Newsletter. She has appeared on-air for CBS and CNN. A graduate of the National Institute on Genealogical Research at the National Archives in Washington, D.C., Leslie is a Director of the National Institute on Genealogical Research Alumni Association. In her former life, she was a producer, director, and writer, and Direct! or of Programming at CBS and ABC. Mail reservations to: Dinner/Seminar Committee, Orange County Genealogical Society, 101 Main Street. Goshen, NY 10924. Questions call Marilyn Terry, 845-562-2749 or by email at [email protected] BOTH EVENTS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, SEMINAR IS FREE ___________Reservations for the dinner close April 22, 2003__________ ROAST BEEF DINNER SANDWICHES Friday, 2 May 2003 Saturday, 3 May 2003 ______________$12.00 each ___________Turkey $5.00 each _____________ Roast Beef $5.00 each ________________________ ___________________________ Name(s) Name(s) Total Enclosed ____________ Total Enclosed______________

Perhaps subject matter should be listed first, if we do it at all? Easier to read and some might wish to travel to another state if the subject is relevant to them. Otherwise, it's fine the way it is. on 4/5/03 1:46 PM, H.M.Staiger at [email protected] wrote: > In response the question below- > FYI - Our website has events pages sorted by date with the state > code in the left column. See www.geniespeak.com/event.html > > We also have a mailing list message which sorts the events by state. > It would probably be too big for me to send to the list, but here is a > sample. This may help you find events in your area. > > [email protected] > > > AL > 5)-May 03, 2003 - Spring Seminar - Alabama Genealogical Society, Birmingham, > Al. > > AUS > 4)-April 23 - 27, 2003 - 10th Australasian Congress on Genealogy and Heraldry > - Melbourne > > AZ > 5)-May 03, 2003 - Annual Seminar - Northern Arizona Genealogical Society, > Prescott, AZ. > > AZ > 5)-May 24, 2003 - Monthly Meeting - Northern Arizona Genealogical Society, > Prescott, AZ. > > BC > 8)-Aug. 16, 2003 - Norman Morison Sesquicentennial (150th) Anniversary - > Victoria, BC > > BC > x)-Oct 25, 2003 - Family History Seminar - Abbotsford GenSoc, Abbotsford, > British Col > > CA > 4)-Apr. 16, 2003 - Meeting - GAS, Sacramento, Ca. > > CA > 4)-April 09, 2003 - Meeting - SACRAMENTO GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY > > CA > 4)-APRIL 12, 2003 - ROOT CELLAR Seminar - SACRAMENTO GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY > > CA > 4)-APRIL 19, 2003 - SPRING SEMINAR - Sacramento, CA. > > > > <<Dear ?, > > Do you think it would be possible to list the events in alphabetic > order by state/country? So doing would make it much easier to > locate > events in our home areas or areas in which we are doing research. > > Thank you, > NLR >> > > ---------------------------------------- > H.M. Staiger > > [email protected] > [email protected] > www.geniespeak.com > > "We can't all be shining examples, but we can at least twinkle a little." > > > ==== GEN-EVENTS Mailing List ==== > If you have questions or problems re the GEN-EVENTS List, see: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~autwgw/gencon/list.htm >

In response the question below- FYI - Our website has events pages sorted by date with the state code in the left column. See www.geniespeak.com/event.html We also have a mailing list message which sorts the events by state. It would probably be too big for me to send to the list, but here is a sample. This may help you find events in your area. [email protected] AL 5)-May 03, 2003 - Spring Seminar - Alabama Genealogical Society, Birmingham, Al. AUS 4)-April 23 - 27, 2003 - 10th Australasian Congress on Genealogy and Heraldry - Melbourne AZ 5)-May 03, 2003 - Annual Seminar - Northern Arizona Genealogical Society, Prescott, AZ. AZ 5)-May 24, 2003 - Monthly Meeting - Northern Arizona Genealogical Society, Prescott, AZ. BC 8)-Aug. 16, 2003 - Norman Morison Sesquicentennial (150th) Anniversary - Victoria, BC BC x)-Oct 25, 2003 - Family History Seminar - Abbotsford GenSoc, Abbotsford, British Col CA 4)-Apr. 16, 2003 - Meeting - GAS, Sacramento, Ca. CA 4)-April 09, 2003 - Meeting - SACRAMENTO GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY CA 4)-APRIL 12, 2003 - ROOT CELLAR Seminar - SACRAMENTO GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY CA 4)-APRIL 19, 2003 - SPRING SEMINAR - Sacramento, CA. <<Dear ?, Do you think it would be possible to list the events in alphabetic order by state/country? So doing would make it much easier to locate events in our home areas or areas in which we are doing research. Thank you, NLR >> ---------------------------------------- H.M. Staiger [email protected] [email protected] www.geniespeak.com "We can't all be shining examples, but we can at least twinkle a little."

GENEALOGY RESEARCH BUS TRIP Seats are moving fast. When: SATURDAY, APRIL 19, 200WHO: INDIANA AFRICAN AMERICAN GENEALOGY GROUP WHAT: SPONSORS ANNUAL GENEALOGY RESEARCH CHARTERED BUS TRIP TO ALLEN COUNTY LIBRARY FORT WAYNE, INDIANA *******(LUNCH IS ON YOUR OWN)********** WHEN: SATURDAY, APRIL 19, 2003 7:15 AM - DEPARTURE TIME WHERE: GLENDALE SHOPPING CTR. BY L.S. AYRES BUS WILL LOAD & DEPART THOSE LEAVING CARS ARE ASKED TO SIGN AND LEAVE A PARKING AGREEMENT FORM WITH MALL SECURITY (SEE LEON BATES ON DATE OF DEPARTURE) 8:30 PM - ESTIMATED RETURN TIME TO INDY COST: $ 20.00 FOR MEMBERS OF IAAGG $ 25.00 FOR NON-MEMBERS JOIN US FOR A DAY OF RESEARCH !!! PLEASE CALL PROGRAMMING CO-CHAIRS TO PAY AND RESERVE YOUR SEAT HOLLIS THOMAS 317-789-4869 WK 317-259-1568 HM [email protected] - EMAIL LEON BATES 317- 924-9265 1ST 317- 727-6230 2ND Nichelle M. Hayes [email protected] --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - File online, calculators, forms, and more

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, May 3, 2003 -- 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. SUBJECT: Ohio Research: For many years, Ohio was the crossroads of America. Many of our ancestors who went "west" (of the Allegheny Mountains) created records in Ohio. Topics include: Land Records, Church Records, Military Records, Migration Patterns, Boundary Changes, From Whence They Came, Census Records or Lack Of, Ohio Libraries, Archives, Historical Societies and much more. COST: $15 - 1/2 price parking; $5 late fee for reservations after April 26th 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-

Genealogy Fair 2003, hosted by the Wayne Co. (PA) Historical Society is scheduled for Saturday, June 14, 2003 at the Wallenpaupack Area North Intermediate School, near Hawley, PA. The all-day event will feature speakers and a panel discussion on the topic "Motivation for Relocation: Why Our Ancestors Left Home." Twelve regional historical and genealogical societies will have representatives at tables with items for free and for sale. For more information, contact Gloria McCullough at [email protected]

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NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release Alberta Genealogical Society presents Gen-Fair 2003. FAMILY TREE RESEARCH ... discover your family roots. To be held Saturday, April 26, 2003 at Crystal Park School (9351-116 Avenue, Grande Prairie) Doors open for the general public at 10:30 am, and close at 4:00 pm. Admission is only $5.00/person. Many genealogical displays are to be seen. Books, maps, family tree charts and many other items of interest to the family historian will be for sale. 1-hour workshops are available for beginning genealogy - ideal if you want to join in on the # 1 hobby. Learn basic research methods and basic recording techniques. 1-hour hands on workshops available about the Internet and genealogy will be offered. Beneficial to everyone from the beginner to the seasoned genealogist Also available are 1-hour sessions covering the following topics: * Homestead Records and how to find them * Simple Latin found in genealogical records * The use of maps in genealogy * French - Canadian Genealogy * Early Peace Country Settlement * First Nations records - where to look * Hudson's Bay Records * Early Ukrainian Settlement * Archives for your treasured "stuff" * Finding hidden and forgotten gravesites SPACE IN ALL WORKSHOPS AND SESSIONS IS AWARDED ON A FIRST- COME BASIS Hosted by Grande Prairie and District Branch of Alberta Genealogical Society Information phone Judy (780) 539 3837 or visit our website http://www.compusmart.ab.ca/abgensoc/

Help Represent the MASSACHUSETTS GENEALOGICAL COUNCIL At the Vital Records Public Hearings on April 3, 2003 Hearings scheduled for Thursday, April 3, 2003 begin at 9:30 A.M. Public Hearings on Vital Records bills to be held in Room A-1 (State House annex) by the JOINT COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS Arrive early. The Annex cannot be entered directly. Security measures for entrance to the State House often produce long lines at the main entrance. There is also a side entrance on the street to the right of the main door. Parking may be available at the Boston Common underground garage, but it may be full. Those who would like to use public transportation should go to Park Street Station via either the Red or the Green line, and walk up the hill to the State House. You may also call 781-209-8861 if you would like to coordinate ride sharing. It is VERY important that genealogists and family history researchers are well represented at this hearing. Genealogists must make it clear that their views represent a large percentage of concerned citizens. If you cannot attend this hearing, you should contact your state representative, senator and the JOINT COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS members listed below to express your interest in the bills regarding access to vital records. If you do not have copies of the proposed bills (some are available on the Massachusetts legislature web site - see links in your program), request copies from your representative. You may also request documentation to support specific claims for "need" in the various measures. Researchers who are not Massachusetts residents may express the impact on their research and the resulting loss of tourism revenue and other issues that the members of the JOINT COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS should be aware of. MASSACHUSETTS VITAL RECORDS FEE and LEGISLATION SUMMARY FEE INCREASE FOR VITAL RECORDS SERVICES http://www.state.ma.us/dph/bhsre/rvr/FeeIncrease.htm Effective April 1, 2003, fees for Vital Records services in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as follows : SEARCH FOR BIRTH, DEATH, OR MARRIAGE RECORDS IN PERSON A 10-year search including one certified copy OR a medical research copy OR an official statement that the desired record is not on file (Negative Statement) $12.00 each ; Decorative Heirloom Certificates (birth and marriage only) ordered in person $50.00 each BY MAIL A 10-year search including one certified copy OR a medical research copy OR an official statement that the desired record is not on file (Negative Statement) 30 Day Service $22.00 each ; Decorative Heirloom Certificates (birth and marriage only) ordered by mail $60.00 each EXPEDITED MAIL Mail orders requesting expedited two week service $28.00 each Request ordered by phone through VITALCHEK system (includes a $5.50 VITALCHEK fee), one copy sent through U.S. mail $33.50 for first copy Request ordered by phone through VITALCHEK system (includes a $5.50 VITALCHEK fee), one copy sent by Federal Express (includes $17.50 FedEx fee) $51.00 for first copy Additional copies ordered at the same time by phone through the VITALCHEK system $28.00 each RESEARCHING VITAL RECORDS IN PERSON AT THE STATE REGISTRY Individuals performing their own research at the Registry $6.00 per hour AMENDMENTS Amending existing vital record documents $50.00 per amendment Proposed ADDITIONAL fee increases via surcharge for automated database as specified: � A special Senate committee comprised of Robert E. Travaglini, Stan Rosenberg, Cynthia Stone Creem, Susan C. Fargo, Harriette L. Chandler, Robert O'Leary and Michael R. Knapik issued A Report of the Special Committee to Recommend Mitigation for Local Aid Cuts with the following recommendation: �Relating to Birth, Marriage, and Death Records (HD2428) - The bill relating to the birth, death and marriage records would permit the development of a statewide database to serve the needs of the public. - Through a surcharge on certified copies of vital records, the state projects income of $1.28 million in the first year, rising to $2.09 million in the seventh year, with surpluses ranging from $327,000 to $663,000.� (see http://www.stanrosenberg.com/mitigation.html ) Proposed Legislation to be discussed at Public Hearings: The MGC created Senate Bill 405 AN ACT RELATIVE TO BIRTH, MARRIAGE AND DEATH RECORDS a petition of Susan C. Fargo, Charles E. Shannon, Susan W. Pope, Robert L. Hedlund and other members of the General Court. http://www.state.ma.us/legis/bills/st00405.htm Senate Bill 408 RELATIVE TO THE MANAGEMENT OF CERTAIN RECORDS a petition of Guy W. Glodis, Bruce E. Tarr, Brian A. Joyce, Anthony J. Verga and John P. Fresolo for legislation relative to the management of adoption records by city and town clerks http://www.state.ma.us/legis/bills/st00408.htm Senate Bill 443 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE USE OF ELECTRONICALLY RECORDED VITAL RECORDS a petition of Michael W. Morrissey � most notably "Special certified copy", may include, but are not limited to, professional, personal or genealogical research. http://www.state.ma.us/legis/bills/st00443.htm Senate Bill 533 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE ELIMINATION OF RESEARCH FEES AT THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH'S VITAL RECORDS DEPARTMENT a petition of Irving R. Murstein and Robert L. Hedlund http://www.state.ma.us/legis/bills/st00533.htm Senate Bill 992 ACT REQUIRING THE FILING OF BIRTH CERTIFICATES IN GUARDIANSHIP PROCEEDINGS OF MINORS By Robert S. Creedon, Jr. for legislation to require the filing of birth certificates in guardianship proceedings of minors. Senate Bill 1040 AN ACT FURTHER REGULATING ACCESS TO BIRTH CERTIFICATES .. By Ms. Fargo, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No.1040) of Susan C. Fargo, John A. Lepper, Charles E. Shannon, Bruce E. Tarr relating to uncertified copies and adoption records http://www.state.ma.us/legis/bills/st01040.htm Senate Bill 1054 AN ACT RELATIVE TO ESTABLISHING OPEN ADOPTION RECORDS AT THE AGE OF CONSENT .. By Mr. Hedlund, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No.1054) of Robert L. Hedlund and Irving Murstein for legislation relative to public inspection of adoption records http://www.state.ma.us/legis/bills/st01054.htm Senate Bill 1953 AN ACT FURTHER REGULATING CERTIFICATES OF BIRTH RESULTING IN STILLBIRTH.. By Mr. Shannon, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1953) of Charles E. Shannon and Garrett J. Bradley for legislation to further regulate certificates of birth resulting in stillbirth http://www.state.ma.us/legis/bills/st01953.htm House Bill 143 Petition of William M. Straus for legislation to regulate the use of social security numbers for identification purposes in the Commonwealth http://www.state.ma.us/legis/history/h00143.htm House Bill 545 Petition of Thomas P. Kennedy and Robert S. Creedon, Jr., relative to the issuance of certified birth records to Native Americans ( to correct the race listed on their birth certificates at no charge when proof is presented). http://www.state.ma.us/legis/history/h00545.htm House Bill 1085 Petition of Elizabeth Poirier, Jo Ann Sprague, Michael J. Coppola, Scott P. Brown, Martin J. Walsh and Shirley Gomes relative to access to birth records of certain persons born out of wedlock (opens records in those cases where the father's name is listed). http://www.state.ma.us/legis/history/h01085.htm House Bill 1321 of J. James Marzilli, Jr. relative to the treatment of vital records of certain non-marital children. http://www.state.ma.us/legis/history/h01321.htm House Bill 1465 Petition of Daniel E. Bosley relating to birth, marriage and death records [This is a resubmission of the July 2002 version of the H5158 bill which last year passed the House and was blocked in the Senate.] http://www.state.ma.us/legis/history/h01465.htm House Bill 1656 Petition of of Peter V. Kocot relative to the issuance of certified birth records to Native Americans. http://www.state.ma.us/legis/history/h01656.htm House Bill 1661 Petition of Anthony J. Verga and Christopher P. Asselin relative to disclosure of information concerning certain birth, marriage and death records - closes all birth records after 1913 and all marriage and death records after 1953, such that only immediate family or representatives may access either the indices, the records or the certificates � at the discretion of the custodian. http://www.state.ma.us/legis/history/h01661.htm House Bill 2233 Petition of Thomas J. O'Brien, other members of the House and another relative to birth, marriage and death records. http://www.state.ma.us/legis/history/h02233.htm House Bill 2459 Petition of Paul C. Casey relative to the issuance of certain birth and marriage records - exempts vital records recorded before 1 Jan 1841 [that is, before reporting to the state was required] and those for which volunteer waivers were registered from Section 2A of chapter 46 of the General Laws. http://www.state.ma.us/legis/history/h02459.htm House Bill 3147 Petition of Brian S. Dempsey for legislation to further regulate the issuance of death certificates. http://www.state.ma.us/legis/history/h03147.htm JOINT COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS Room 472 State House Boston, MA 02133 Telephone: (617) 722-2120 Members appointed to the committee: Morrissey of Norfolk and Plymouth, Tucker of Second Essex and Middlesex, Baddour of First Essex, Hart of First Suffolk, McGee of Third Essex and Middlesex, Knapik of Second Hampden and Hampshire, Bosley of North Adams, B. P. Golden of Boston, Naughton of Clinton, Ayers of Quincy, Festa of Melrose, Nangle of Lowell, Leary of Worcester, T. M. Stanley of Waltham, Wallace of Boston, Brown of Wrentham, Hill of Ipswich http://www.state.ma.us/legis/comm/j17.htm ===== Sharon Sergeant Ancestors and Ephemera http://GenealogyFair.com Bring Your Ancestors Home!

OKLAHOMA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY NEWS RELEASE OKLAHOMA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY MEETING APRIL 7, 2003 Jim Slade will speak on "Land Records--How to Find Them at the Courthouse and On-line" for the Monday, April 7, 2003 meeting of the Oklahoma Genealogical Society. His slide presentation will discuss various types of land records, explain how to find the documents themselves and then demonstrate how to locate the actual parcel of land it describes. Jim Slade is a Professional Civil Engineer and holds Land Surveyor Registration No. 4 in the State of Oklahoma. He is a native Oklahoman who has been researching family history since 1975. Jim lectures frequently at National Genealogical Conferences and has been published in several national genealogical magazines. Since retiring, Jim and his wife Jennie have lectured about genealogy aboard several cruise ships. Jim is past Chairman of the National Genealogical Society Computer Interest Group and is currently on the NGS/GENTECH Advisory Council. He serves on the Board of the Oklahoma Genealogical Society. The meeting will be from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the Wiley Post Historical Building, 2100 North Lincoln, Oklahoma City, OK. It is open to the public and is free of cost. Volunteers will be on hand at 5:00 p.m. to assist researchers who need help to start the search for family history or need suggestions about where to look next. The Oklahoma Genealogical Society also has a website at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~okgs/ For further information, contact: Janelle Lee, OGS Public Information (405) 348-6915 or Billie Fogarty, OGS President (405) 528-7460.

Massachusetts Vital Records Public Hearings Alert! Hearing scheduled for Thursday, April 3, 2003 at 9:30 A.M. Public Hearings on Vital Records bills to be held in Room A-1 by the JOINT COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS Call (617) 722-2120 for hearing schedule confirmation and directions. It is VERY important that genealogists and family history researchers are well represented at this hearing. Genealogists must make it clear that their views represent a large percentage of concerned citizens. If you cannot attend this hearing, you should contact your state representative, senator and the JOINT COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS members listed below to express your interest in the bills regarding access to vital records. If you do not have copies of the proposed bills (some are available on the Massachusetts legislature web site - see links below), request copies from your representative. You may also request documentation to support specific claims for "need" in the various measures. Researchers who are not Massachusetts residents may express the impact on their research and the resulting loss of tourism revenue and other issues that the members of the JOINT COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS should be aware of. There is still space available at the The Massachusetts Genealogical Council Annual Meeting at Regis College in Weston MA on Saturday March 29 - see http://massgencouncil.home.attbi.com/MGC_2003_Flyer.PDF or http://www.GenealogyFair.com for a text version of the program information. The Massachusetts Genealogical Council will update their website on Monday March 31 with information to help coordinate attendees at http://massgencouncil.home.attbi.com/index.htm Additional information for these hearings may be found as follows: JOINT COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS Room 472 State House Boston, MA 02133 Telephone: (617) 722-2120 It shall be the duty of the committee on Government Regulations to consider all matters concerning public utilities, gambling, the racing industry, the registration of various trades or professions, the issuance of licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages and such other matters as may be referred. Members appointed to the committee: Morrissey of Norfolk and Plymouth Tucker of Second Essex and Middlesex Baddour of First Essex Hart of First Suffolk McGee of Third Essex and Middlesex Knapik of Second Hampden and Hampshire Bosley of North Adams B. P. Golden of Boston Naughton of Clinton Ayers of Quincy Festa of Melrose Nangle of Lowell Leary of Worcester T. M. Stanley of Waltham Wallace of Boston Brown of Wrentham Hill of Ipswich http://www.state.ma.us/legis/comm/j17.htm MASSACHUSETTS VITAL RECORDS FEE and LEGISLATION SUMMARY FEE INCREASE FOR VITAL RECORDS SERVICES http://www.state.ma.us/dph/bhsre/rvr/FeeIncrease.htm Effective April 1, 2003, fees for Vital Records services in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as follows : SEARCH FOR BIRTH, DEATH, OR MARRIAGE RECORDS IN PERSON A 10-year search including one certified copy OR a medical research copy OR an official statement that the desired record is not on file (Negative Statement) $12.00 each ; Decorative Heirloom Certificates (birth and marriage only) ordered in person $50.00 each BY MAIL A 10-year search including one certified copy OR a medical research copy OR an official statement that the desired record is not on file (Negative Statement) 30 Day Service $22.00 each ; Decorative Heirloom Certificates (birth and marriage only) ordered by mail $60.00 each EXPEDITED MAIL Mail orders requesting expedited two week service $28.00 each Request ordered by phone through VITALCHEK system (includes a $5.50 VITALCHEK fee), one copy sent through U.S. mail $33.50 for first copy Request ordered by phone through VITALCHEK system (includes a $5.50 VITALCHEK fee), one copy sent by Federal Express (includes $17.50 FedEx fee) $51.00 for first copy Additional copies ordered at the same time by phone through the VITALCHEK system $28.00 each RESEARCHING VITAL RECORDS IN PERSON AT THE STATE REGISTRY Individuals performing their own research at the Registry $6.00 per hour AMENDMENTS Amending existing vital record documents $50.00 per amendment Proposed ADDITIONAL fee increases via surcharge for automated database as specified: � A special Senate committee comprised of Robert E. Travaglini, Stan Rosenberg, Cynthia Stone Creem, Susan C. Fargo, Harriette L. Chandler, Robert O'Leary and Michael R. Knapik issued A Report of the Special Committee to Recommend Mitigation for Local Aid Cuts with the following recommendation: �Relating to Birth, Marriage, and Death Records (HD2428) - The bill relating to the birth, death and marriage records would permit the development of a statewide database to serve the needs of the public. - Through a surcharge on certified copies of vital records, the state projects income of $1.28 million in the first year, rising to $2.09 million in the seventh year, with surpluses ranging from $327,000 to $663,000.� (see http://www.stanrosenberg.com/mitigation.html )� Proposed Legislation with Public Hearings To Be scheduled: The MGC created Senate Bill 405 AN ACT RELATIVE TO BIRTH, MARRIAGE AND DEATH RECORDS a petition of Susan C. Fargo, Charles E. Shannon, Susan W. Pope, Robert L. Hedlund and other members of the General Court. http://www.state.ma.us/legis/bills/st00405.htm Senate Bill 408 RELATIVE TO THE MANAGEMENT OF CERTAIN RECORDS a petition of Guy W. Glodis, Bruce E. Tarr, Brian A. Joyce, Anthony J. Verga and John P. Fresolo for legislation relative to the management of adoption records by city and town clerks http://www.state.ma.us/legis/bills/st00408.htm Senate Bill 443 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE USE OF ELECTRONICALLY RECORDED VITAL RECORDS a petition of Michael W. Morrissey � most notably "Special certified copy", may include, but are not limited to, professional, personal or genealogical research. http://www.state.ma.us/legis/bills/st00443.htm Senate Bill 533 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE ELIMINATION OF RESEARCH FEES AT THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH'S VITAL RECORDS DEPARTMENT a petition of Irving R. Murstein and Robert L. Hedlund http://www.state.ma.us/legis/bills/st00533.htm Senate Bill 1040 AN ACT FURTHER REGULATING ACCESS TO BIRTH CERTIFICATES .. By Ms. Fargo, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No.1040) of Susan C. Fargo, John A. Lepper, Charles E. Shannon, Bruce E. Tarr relating to uncertified copies and adoption records http://www.state.ma.us/legis/bills/st01040.htm Senate Bill 1054 AN ACT RELATIVE TO ESTABLISHING OPEN ADOPTION RECORDS AT THE AGE OF CONSENT .. By Mr. Hedlund, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No.1054) of Robert L. Hedlund and Irving Murstein for legislation relative to public inspection of adoption records http://www.state.ma.us/legis/bills/st01054.htm Senate Bill 1953 AN ACT FURTHER REGULATING CERTIFICATES OF BIRTH RESULTING IN STILLBIRTH.. By Mr. Shannon, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1953) of Charles E. Shannon and Garrett J. Bradley for legislation to further regulate certificates of birth resulting in stillbirth http://www.state.ma.us/legis/bills/st01953.htm House Bill 143 Petition of William M. Straus for legislation to regulate the use of social security numbers for identification purposes in the Commonwealth http://www.state.ma.us/legis/history/h00143.htm House Bill 545 Petition of Thomas P. Kennedy and Robert S. Creedon, Jr., relative to the issuance of certified birth records to Native Americans ( to correct the race listed on their birth certificates at no charge when proof is presented). http://www.state.ma.us/legis/history/h00545.htm House Bill 1085 Petition of Elizabeth Poirier, Jo Ann Sprague, Michael J. Coppola, Scott P. Brown, Martin J. Walsh and Shirley Gomes relative to access to birth records of certain persons born out of wedlock (opens records in those cases where the father's name is listed). http://www.state.ma.us/legis/history/h01085.htm House Bill 1321 of J. James Marzilli, Jr. relative to the treatment of vital records of certain non-marital children. http://www.state.ma.us/legis/history/h01321.htm House Bill 1465 Petition of Daniel E. Bosley relating to birth, marriage and death records [This is a resubmission of the July 2002 version of the H5158 bill which last year passed the House and was blocked in the Senate.] http://www.state.ma.us/legis/history/h01465.htm House Bill 1656 Petition of of Peter V. Kocot relative to the issuance of certified birth records to Native Americans. http://www.state.ma.us/legis/history/h01656.htm House Bill 1661 Petition of Anthony J. Verga and Christopher P. Asselin relative to disclosure of information concerning certain birth, marriage and death records - closes all birth records after 1913 and all marriage and death records after 1953, such that only immediate family or representatives may access either the indices, the records or the certificates � at the discretion of the custodian. http://www.state.ma.us/legis/history/h01661.htm House Bill 2233 Petition of Thomas J. O'Brien, other members of the House and another relative to birth, marriage and death records. http://www.state.ma.us/legis/history/h02233.htm House Bill 2459 Petition of Paul C. Casey relative to the issuance of certain birth and marriage records - exempts vital records recorded before 1 Jan 1841 [that is, before reporting to the state was required] and those for which volunteer waivers were registered from Section 2A of chapter 46 of the General Laws. http://www.state.ma.us/legis/history/h02459.htm House Bill 3147 Petition of Brian S. Dempsey for legislation to further regulate the issuance of death certificates. http://www.state.ma.us/legis/history/h03147.htm ===== Sharon Sergeant Ancestors and Ephemera http://GenealogyFair.com Bring Your Ancestors Home!