John Cramer 03/27/2003 12:27 PM Subject: ccs-OHDARKE ListFest June 21,2003 (Darke Co. researchers get-together) FYI Date: Mon, 24 Mar 2003 21:47:21 -0500 From: "Torres, Jane E" <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Subject: [OHDARKE] ListFest 2003 (Darke Co. researchers get-together) Hi Folks, IT'S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN!!! It's time to really begin to get the ball rolling on this year's ListFest. As many of you know, we have an annual get-together of Darke Co. researchers in Greenville. This is your opportunity to actually get to know many of the people you have been talking to for many months. We all bring our research and compare notes, etc., eat quite an enjoyable luncheon and just generally have a great time! In the past, Susie Kendall has brought a large number of area research books from the Preble Co. Library where she is the Director. I hope that she will be able to do this again. We often have local authors attending (who hopefully have brought along a few books in case we would like to buy one) and usually members of the Darke County Genealogical Society are in attendence. Last year the Society brought some hard to find items to sell and as I understand, were most pleased with the results. If things work out as planned, we will also be having an award-winning digital photo restoration expert giving a short program. WHEN: Saturday, June 21st 2003 WHERE: Shawnee Prairie Preserve, St. Rt. 502, Greenville, OH WHAT: ListFest 2003 - e-mail list get-together and carry-in ADDITIONAL: Anyone with an interest in Darke County genealogy and history is invited. As in former years, we will be having a carry-in luncheon around noon BUT this year we will discuss having it catered in 2004 if we vote to continue next year. Tom has informed me that the Great Ohio Bicycle Adventure will be returning to Greenville from Brookville on the same day as the ListFest. This COULD make lodging difficult so I would suggest if you will need a motel to think about making your reservations soon! ListFest List: We also have an e-mail list devoted to discussion and planning of the ListFest. If you would like to subscribe, send me a personal e-mail (to [email protected]) and I'll subscribe you. You can read about last year's ListFest and watch for further updates at: http://www.dcoweb.org/listfest/listfest.htm HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL IN JUNE! --Jane Torres -- JohnW Cramer -- JWCramer-HillTopUSA [email protected] Also [email protected] Web URL: http://jwcramer.freeyellow.com/ Ohio Ancestors: CRAMER MARCHAL SCHMITT<SMITH>HIPPLE TRICK LOY Roots are from Darke Co. Ohio.

Please take my name off GEN_EVENTS subscription Bruce Small ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, March 25, 2003 12:00 PM Subject: GEN-EVENTS-D Digest V03 #58

Please take my name off the GEN-EVENTS subscription ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, March 26, 2003 11:00 AM Subject: GEN-EVENTS-D Digest V03 #59

For April 1 Release The Southern Genealogist's Exchange Society will meet on Saturday, April 12, at the SGES Library, at 6215 Sauterne Dr., in Jacksonville, Florida, at 10 a.m. Darren Harper, from the Bryan-Lang Historical Library in Woodbine, Georgia, will speak on the subject, "Heritage Education." This will be valuable information for the family researcher. For further information, call 904-778-1000, or check the Web site at http://sgesjax.tripod.com. All meetings are open to the public at no charge. _____________________________________________________________ Submitted by Ed Murfin, SGES Publicity Chairperson, phone 904-781-4859, Email: [email protected] (Do not publish this information)

The Indiana Historical Society and the Indiana Genealogical Society will co-sponsor Midwestern Roots 2003 Family History and Genealogy Conference July 11 and 12 in Indianapolis. The conference will be held at the Indianapolis Marriott East and will include speakers Tony Burroughs, Michael John Neill, Cyndi Howells, Amy Johnson Crow, Paul Milner, John Philip Colletta, Loretto Szucs, Curt Witcher, and others. Topics will include naturalization records, immigration and migration, what's new in family history, genetics and genealogy, finding ethnic origins and many more. Pre- conference activities on July 10 will include special research hours at area libraries, computer labs and an evening lecture at the IHS. Conference information and registration forms can be found at www.indianahistory.org/midwesternroots or by calling (317)232-1882. Hotel reservations can be made by calling the Indianapolis Marriott East at (317) 352-1231 or (800) 228-9290. Indicate your association with Midwestern Roots 2003 to receive the special $82/night room rate. Margaret Bierlein Public Programs Division Indiana Historical Society 450 West Ohio St. Indianapolis, IN 46202 317/234-0033 Fax 317/234-0427 [email protected]

The Ohio Genealogical Society is proud to present their annual conference, 24-26 April 2003 at the Hilton Columbus. This year's theme is "Ohio: 200 Years of Heritage," in celebration of Ohio's Bicentennial. This year's conference is the biggest yet, with 57 lectures and 3 workshops. Over 33 speakers will be presenting, including keynote speaker (and Ohio native) Kip Sperry. Included on the program are nationally-known speakers such as Christine Rose, Elizabeth Kelley Kerstens, Rhonda McClure, Tacy Arledge Lewis, Jana Sloan Broglin, Diane VanSkiver Gagel, Paul Milner, Craig Scott, Jim & Paula Warren and Curt Witcher. There are lectures for every level of genealogist, from beginner to advanced. Sessions include organizing your research, computer and Internet topics, military, genetic genealogy, criminal relatives, family health histories, family reunions (with 57 lectures, there really is something for everyone!) Register before 4 April and save $20!! You can read and print the complete conference registration booklet at http://www.ogs.org If you have any questions, contact either [email protected] or [email protected] You can also call OGS headquarters at (419) 756-7294. There may not be any rooms left at the Hilton. If you cannot get a room at the Hilton, there are several other hotels in the area. The conference has made arrangements for a special rate of $89 at the Holiday Inn Express at I-270 and Hamilton Road (just 10 minutes from the conference). Their phone number is (614) 428-8678 (ask for the "Ohio Genealogy Conference" rate). The conference is a wonderful way to celebrate Ohio's Bicentennial! We look forward to seeing you there! ============================== Amy Johnson Crow, CG Program Chair, OGS 2003 Conference "Ohio: 200 Years of Heritage" 24-26 April 2003 at the Columbus Hilton http://www.ogs.org CG and CGRS are service marks of the Board for Certification of Genealogists, used under license after periodic evaluations by the Board. http://www.BCGcertification.org/

In a message dated 3/24/2003 8:01:21 PM Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: > In the Gen-Events list, the key point is the > subject of the event. Geographic location > could then be placed in the first line of > the message. > > Just one woman's opinion, but some of us > read the list for content not location. > > Marie > I have to vote for geographic location of the event being put in the subject line, because the location would have to be the first criteria of whether I can go to a genealogy meeting or not, due to financial and work constraints...no matter what the subject matter. Unfortunately, "subject" has to be secondary until I am retired and/or win the lottery! Laura

In a message dated 3/24/2003 8:01:21 PM Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: > If this is indented to be an international list then should not the > standard be the same for any location? Or is this another case of us (or > should I say US) and them? :-) > > Craig Pickup > Although we are accustomed of not having to use USA on our addresses, I have to agree with Craig as the world and our lives are becoming more and more international all the time...and we may as well get used to it, as well as learn the metric system! <grin> Laura

Colleagues The next meeting of the Computer Group of the Oxfordshire Family History Society will be held next Monday 7 April 2003 at Oxford University Computing Services, 13 Banbury Road, Oxford. This is located just to the north of St Giles. Doors open at 7:15 pm for coffee, with the presentation starting at around 7.30pm. The evening will comprise a presentation by Graham Hart entitled "FreeBMD". This is a project to make the GRO indexes of births, marriages and deaths freely available on the web, and Hart is one of the three pioneers who has made this possible. It sounds interesting ? Before and after the meeting, there will be a small society bookstall presence, selling the society's CDs and PRO 1901 census vouchers. All members, potential members and their guests are welcome. For directions to get there, please see the map linked to the society's website at :- www.ofhs.org.uk For a list of future meetings of the OFHS see :- http://www.ofhs.org.uk/meetings.html Any queries, please contact me off-list. Paul Gaskell Publicity Officer and Minutes Secretary Oxfordshire Family History Society E-mail : [email protected] Website : www.ofhs.org.uk

CALIFORNIA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY is sponsoring a GENEALOGY CRUISE round trip BOSTON TO QUEBEC CITY OCTOBER 1-11, 2003 The cruise is filling up fast! The ship is almost 70% booked. This 10 day cruise is popular for viewing the magnificient fall colors in the Northeast and sells out early. According to All Cruise Travel, our cruise representative, when you book this cruise through them, you are getting a quote of almost $500 less than if you called the Royal Caribbean lines directly! In addition to a very competitive price you can attend 8 great genealogical lectures by two well known genealogists. ( Information about speakers and lectures below) My name is Jane Lindsey. I will be your tour coordinator. I am originally from New England and a past Trustee of the New England Historic Genealogical Society. I live in California where I am a member and volunteer of the California Genealogical Society. If you have any genealogy questions you can contact me at the above email or [email protected] or for more specific cruise information, visit www.allcruise.com then click on "hosted tours" or call All Cruise Travel at 800 227-8473. If you have never been to New England and Eastern Canada in the fall you are in for a great treat! I also have known the two speakers for many years and they both are well versed in many areas of genealogical research, not just New England and Canada. Many of their lectures will appeal to all genealogists, not just people with Northeastern roots. Hope to see you on board! ABOUT THE SPEAKERS George Freeman Sanborn Jr. FASG FSAC has been on the staff of the New England Historic Genealogical Society for 20 years. His areas of expertise are the Northern New England States, the Canadian Maritime Provinces and the Hebridean islands of Scotland. He is a frequent lecturer at regional, national and international conferences. In addition to many published articles, he is the co-compiler of "Vital Records of Hampton, NH to the end of the Year 1900" and Editor of the 2nd Edition of the "Genealogical Handbook for Atlantic Canada". George F Sanborn's lecture titles: 1) Loyalists and Pre-Loyalists in Atlantic Canada: Getting it Right 2) Using Diaries, Letters, and Account Books 3) Scottish Highland Surnames: More Than Meets the Eye! 4) The Northern and Eastern Limits of New England: Where does it end? David Allen Lambert has been researching for over 20 years. Since 1993 he has been on staff at the New England Historic Genealogical Society. His areas of expertise are New England records, New Brunswick, Computer Genealogy, Military and Native American records. He recently published "A Guide to Cemeteries in Massachusetts" and has published articles in many genealogical journals. David is a popular speaker at local and national conferences. David Allen Lambert's lecture titles: 1) Beyond the Death Record: Utilizing Cemetery Records and Other Resources in Your Research. 2) Read Between the Lines: Getting the Most Out of Newspaper Research. 3) Using U.S. Military Records: Revolutionary War Through World War II. 4) Computer Genealogy Strategies : "From Index Cards to Laptops" and "Surfing the Internet to find Great-Grandma" ______________________________

Contact: Linda Herrick Swisher E-mail: <[email protected]> Home Phone: (219) 836-1190 Work Phone: (219) 931-5100, Ext. 310 INDIANA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY CONFERENCE IS APRIL 5 "North by Northwest" is the theme of the Indiana Genealogical Society's annual meeting and conference on Sat., April 5 at Liberty Bible Church in Chesterton, Ind. The all-day family history conference features lectures by well-known speakers. Genealogical vendors sell books, charts, software and other history-related products. Lecturers include: * Loretto Szucs of Lockport, IL and executive vice president at Ancestry.com, with talks on coroner's inquest records; ethnic origins; hidden sources; and court records * Juliana Smith of Hammond, IN, editor of the online Ancestry's Daily News, speaking on "When You Assume..." * Craig Pfannkuche, former president of the Chicago Genealogical Society, on using railroad personnel records and where to find them * Susan Kaufman Tavenner of the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne, IN, on 1930 Census finding aids * a talk on the Newberry Library in Chicago * Betty L. Warren, IGS president, on "Getting Your Genealogical Research Started." The annual IGS meeting features an award presentation to deserving family historians for projects or service. Registration prior to March 28 is $16 per member for Indiana Genealogical Society members and $20 for non-members. All registration after March 28 and all walk-in registration is $25 per person. Registration includes your choice of two sessions in four time slots; handouts; and admission to the vendor area. Registration, networking and vendor browsing begins at 8 a.m. Central Standard Time. Lunch is on your own, and a list of local eateries will be sent with registration confirmation. Liberty Bible Church is at 824 North Calumet Ave., Chesterton, just north of Route 6 on Old Highway 49 and north of Valparaiso in Porter Co., Ind. Download a registration form online at <www.IndGenSoc.org>. Information is at (219) 836-1190 or (219) 931-5100, Ext. 310.

I'm sorry, but I really think I've read enough about the City/State saga. Let's just leave it alone. Whoever started this made their point and I for one am getting a little sick of reading these things on every listing that I get every day. Please stop with telling everyone how to put their listings. It has already been said that whomever, Paul, I think, will work on doing it with the City/State in there. It's silly to keep on with this issue. Let us who just want to read the listings of the seminars read them and don't clutter up the page with how "YOU" think things should be listed. If you have a question, just ask it of the person who left the listing instead of criticizing every way that everyone does their listings. I just wanted to say my peace. Renee

Since the country is the most recognizable of the three parameters, why not place the country in the body of the message. This would help keep clutter from the subject line, which ideally should be short and to the point. In the Gen-Events list, the key point is the subject of the event. Geographic location could then be placed in the first line of the message. Just one woman's opinion, but some of us read the list for content not location. Marie ----- Original Message ----- From: "Craig Pickup" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, March 24, 2003 9:39 AM Subject: Re: [GEN-EVENTS-L] CITY, STATE or LOCATION, COUNTRY UK AUSTRAILIA or whatever > At 11:10 22/03/2003 -0600, Cindy Robertson wrote: > > >List the City, State or Location & Country in the Subject line. > > As Paul is the only one that tends to make any postings relating to non-USA > this may be a mute point, but why should a location within the USA be > stated as only City/State whilst those outside the USA need to state the > country. There are many outside the USA who are not familiar with the > divisions of states. Does for instance WI stand for Wisconsin or West > Indies? Should not all postings contain the country? > > If this is indented to be an international list then should not the > standard be the same for any location? Or is this another case of us (or > should I say US) and them? :-) > > Craig Pickup > > > Genoot Ltd > Contact Details: http://www.genoot.com/contact.html > Family History Library: http://www.genoot.com/lib/ > > > ==== GEN-EVENTS Mailing List ==== > If you have questions or problems re the GEN-EVENTS List, see: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~autwgw/gencon/list.htm > > >

“IMAGING WORKSHOP FOR GENEALOGISTS” IS SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 29 The East Texas Genealogical Society and the Tyler Family History Center will conduct a FREE imaging workshop, Saturday, March 29, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 1617 Shiloh Road, in Tyler, TX. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. with sessions lasting until 2:00 p.m. Finger foods and drinks will be provided. The workshop will cover the fundamentals genealogists need to know about using scanners and digital cameras. It will be basic enough for beginners, with tips and tricks for the more advanced users. “If you’ve been thinking about purchasing a digital camera but are confused by all the strange terminology; or, if you need help getting better scans or restoring photos, this workshop is for you,” Beverly Odom, workshop coordinator said. Workshop topics will include: basic terminology, hardware/software considerations, scanners vs. cameras vs. film scanners, line art and OCR, preparing photos for web pages, beginning photo restoration, cataloging and storing photographs on your computer, and storage considerations. The workshop will end with break-out sessions covering PAF5/Legacy, Family Tree Marker, and Master Genealogist software programs, and Internet genealogy research. Professional genealogists, Bill Dow and Jeri Steele, will be the featured speakers. Bill has extensive research experience in New York, Illinois, Scotland, and England. He has been working seriously on his genealogy for over 25 years. Jeri specializes in North and East Texas records. She is secretary of the Genealogical Speakers Guild and Membership Director of the North Texas PC Users Group. She has been working on her research for over 20 years. If you have additional questions about the workshop, call Beverly Odom at 903-825-3790 or Jane Lewis at 903-894-6027; or send an email to [email protected] Submitted by Scott Fitzgerald, President of East Texas Genealogical Society

At 11:10 22/03/2003 -0600, Cindy Robertson wrote: >List the City, State or Location & Country in the Subject line. As Paul is the only one that tends to make any postings relating to non-USA this may be a mute point, but why should a location within the USA be stated as only City/State whilst those outside the USA need to state the country. There are many outside the USA who are not familiar with the divisions of states. Does for instance WI stand for Wisconsin or West Indies? Should not all postings contain the country? If this is indented to be an international list then should not the standard be the same for any location? Or is this another case of us (or should I say US) and them? :-) Craig Pickup Genoot Ltd Contact Details: http://www.genoot.com/contact.html Family History Library: http://www.genoot.com/lib/

The latest Dick Eastman news and technology report has been posted. http://www.xmission.com/%7efhradio/dickeastman/lesson4/frameset.html Al Jensen President Family History Radio 1863 East Foxborough Lane Draper, UT 84020 [email protected] 801-553-6354

“Raíces del Río Abajo” Second Annual Presentation The history of the Río Abajo is one which encompasses a myriad of native tradition, language, song and dance. It is a history of pride and accomplishment fulfilled by our ancestors and carried on by future generations. It is manifested by the rich photographs and stories revealed in this pictorial presentation. You will experience the trials, tribulations, and triumphs of a proud, strong, and lasting people – the people who comprise the beautiful Río Abajo. Celebrate our history and culture during the second annual “Raíces del Río Abajo” presentation. Date: Saturday, April 12th, 2003 Time: Reception 5:30 – 7:00 pm Program 7:00 – 9:00 pm Place: Los Lunas Schools Admin. Building 119 Luna Avenue, SE Los Lunas, NM 87031 Feature Speakers and Guests include: Robert Torrez, State Historian; Roberto Mondragón; and Lt. Gen. Leo Márquez. Also included are local artist, santeros and talent. Raíces del Río Abajo Planning Committee: Doroteo “Joty” & Virginia Baca, Regina Padilla Gallegos, Rita M. Padilla Gutiérrez, Ernesto C. Jaramillo, Marcella Luna, Carlos & Victoria Otero, Cecilia Padilla, Rosemarie Romero, Charles & Irene Sánchez, & Annette Torrez.

The Grand Traverse Genealogical Society (GTAGS) will be hosting a one day seminar on Sep 27, 2003 in Traverse City, MI. The speaker will be Henry Z. Jones, FASG. Hank will be making 4 presentations that will include: Tracing the Origins of Early 18th Century Emigrants; Saints, Sinners & an Occasional Horse-thief, When Sources are Wrong and I Don't Chase Dead Germans-They Chase Me. The price of the seminar is $30.00 including lunch. Additional information is on the GTAGS website at http://www.rootsweb.com/~migtags/gtag.htm Email Richard Hayes at [email protected] for registration forms or other information.

Listen folks, this isn't rocket science and we aren't rocket scientists. Let KISS it - Keep IT Stupidly Simple List the City, State or Location & Country in the Subject line. I could care less about the FASG, but I may want to go to something in Traverse City, MI if I saw Traverse City, Michigan in the subject line. I just had to read a message twice because the city was listed in the middle of the paragraph. I really don't want to miss something that will be beneficial to me or others. (I forward several of these notes to others closer to where they are being offered.) Most of us genealogy addicts subscribe to more that one list and get between 25 and 100 messages a day. If the location is listed in the subject line, you spend much less time in the mailbox and can get more research done. Hey, isn't that why we go to these GENEALOGICAL EVENTS, to learn how to research more effectively. I really don't mean to open another can of worms here but enough is enough, don't you think. It's not a USA or UK thing, it's simply being courteous and considerate of other busy, name hungry, connecting genealogists. Thanks, Cindy EXAMPLE - GEN-EVENTS-L GTAGS Seminar (Uh, duh, we know it is a GEN EVENT List item, it says so in the From Line) Don't recognize GTAGS as being in US or UK. Must read body of note. (Nothing fast about this, probably missed connecting with 2 other folks searching my Smith's or Johnson's while I was reading this one. HA HA) The Grand Traverse Genealogical Society (GTAGS) will be hosting a one day seminar on Sep 27, 2003 in Traverse City, MI. The speaker will be Henry Z. Jones, FASG. Hank will be making 4 presentations that will include: Tracing the Origins of Early 18th Century Emigrants; Saints, Sinners & an Occasional Horse-thief, When Sources are Wrong and I Don't Chase Dead Germans-They Chase Me. The price of the seminar is $30.00 including lunch. Additional information is on the GTAGS website at http://www.rootsweb.com/~migtags/gtag.htm Email Richard Hayes at [email protected] for registration forms or other information.

Hi Alan > Those of us who live in the United States and in the United Kingdom have a tendency to assume the whole world knows about us and our areas. As a result we are often guilty of talking about events without adequately specifying the location. As the final word on this thread, I would like to apologise for not mentioning "UK" in the subject line of this post. In fact, I usually mention "UK", but last night's message was meant to be a reminder to our local lists about this weekend's events. Unfortunately, I must have had a twitchy finger, as I sent it to more lists than intended ! Again, please accept my apologies. Paul Gaskell Publicity Officer and Minutes Secretary Oxfordshire Family History Society E-mail : [email protected] Website : www.ofhs.org.uk