The San Francisco Bay Region of the California State Genealogical Alliance will host a "California Conference" Oct 17-19, 2003 at the Crowne Plaza, 1221 Chess Drive, Foster City CA 94404. The main conference will be held on Saturday with tracks in California records, record preservation and research methodology. On Friday and Sunday there will be guided field trips and indoor workshops on photo preservation, cemetery research (includes and afternoon field trip), organizing a research project and hands on preservation techniques. NARA will be opened on Sunday for Conference attendees. To obtain a brochure contact Cath Trindle at CA [email protected] or 56 Orchard Ave, Redwood City CA 94061-3720. The conference web site will be up shortly at: http://users.lmi.net/catcn/ca_conf. A small block of hotel rooms has been set aside for Thursday thru Sunday nights at the special conference rate of $85. Contact the Crowne Plaza at 1-800-2-crowne to reserve before they are gone. The booking code is CGA. This conference is sponsored by: California State Genealogical Alliance, Livermore-Amador Genealogical Society, San Mateo County Genealogical Society, Contra Costa County Genealogical Society, Marin County Genealogical Society, Stanislaus County Genealogical Society, California Genealogical Society, Sacramento German Genealogical Society, Roots Cellar - Sacramento and NARA-Pacific Region. Saturday Conference Speakers include: Helen Crishman Rosemarie Capodici George Garrison Caroline Irwin Melinda Kashuba Rose Mary Kennedy Chuck Knuthson Martha Loeffler Jeanne Low Carol March Dan Nealand Sheila Prader Sandra Shafer Cath Madden Trindle

Paul, I intended no attack on your, rather I used your announcement as an example to try to open a discussion on our practices in our announcements. I believe we can continue to get better. I am sorry you took offense, none was intended. Alan Jones Mission Viejo, California, USA [email protected] -----Original Message----- From: Paul Gaskell [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Saturday, March 22, 2003 2:53 AM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: [GEN-EVENTS-L] STOP PRESS - BOOKS FOR SALE 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 ==== GEN-EVENTS Mailing List ==== If you have questions or problems re the GEN-EVENTS List, see: http://www.rootsweb.com/~autwgw/gencon/list.htm

Huh, the post mentioned Oxfordshire not Oxford! And several places showed UK. Robert ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alan" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, March 21, 2003 9:51 PM Subject: RE: [GEN-EVENTS-L] STOP PRESS - BOOKS FOR SALE > 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. While there are many far worse than the > announcement > Below, someone in North America could assume it meant Oxford Alabama > or Oxford California and so on. I think we all need to be more sensitive > the > the international nature of the internet, I know I am trying to be > better at it. > > Alan Jones > Mission Viejo, California, USA > [email protected] > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Paul Gaskell [mailto:[email protected]] > Sent: Friday, March 21, 2003 1:36 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: [GEN-EVENTS-L] STOP PRESS - BOOKS FOR SALE > > > > Hi listers > > I've already mentioned on the list that the place to be for family > history this weekend is Oxfordshire. > > However, in stocktaking for the society's weekends events, I have been > forced to make radical changes to the society's bookstall. This has > resulted in :- > > 1. a lot of price-cutting, with many books now being on sale at up to > half price, and > > 2. a significant quantity of new titles being acquired for sale, some of > which are absolute gems. > > Any lister wanting to peruse the bookstall should visit either :- > > 1. "THE OXFORDSHIRE & BUCKS FAMILY HISTORY FAIR", to be held on Sunday > 23 March 2003, from 10.00am to 5.00pm. > > 2. our society monthly meeting on Monday 24 March 2003 at 7.15pm. The > subject of the talk at 8:00pm is "Using the Library of the Society of > Genealogists", by Else Churchill. > > Both of these events will be held at the Exeter Hall, Oxford Road, > Kidlington, Oxford OX5 1AB. > > For directions to get there, see :- > > http://www.ofhs.org.uk/ExeterHall.html > > Paul Gaskell > Publicity Officer and Minutes Secretary > Oxfordshire Family History Society > E-mail : [email protected] > Website : www.ofhs.org.uk > > > ==== GEN-EVENTS Mailing List ==== > If you have questions or problems re the GEN-EVENTS List, see: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~autwgw/gencon/list.htm > > > > > ==== GEN-EVENTS Mailing List ==== > If you have questions or problems re the GEN-EVENTS List, see: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~autwgw/gencon/list.htm > >

Please, I hope no one gets too upset over the Oxford/Oxfordshire, UK/USA, address issue. In the grand scheme of things this is truly a minor issue. I do appreciate Paul's initiative. Joan

Hi listers I've already mentioned on the list that the place to be for family history this weekend is Oxfordshire. However, in stocktaking for the society's weekends events, I have been forced to make radical changes to the society's bookstall. This has resulted in :- 1. a lot of price-cutting, with many books now being on sale at up to half price, and 2. a significant quantity of new titles being acquired for sale, some of which are absolute gems. Any lister wanting to peruse the bookstall should visit either :- 1. "THE OXFORDSHIRE & BUCKS FAMILY HISTORY FAIR", to be held on Sunday 23 March 2003, from 10.00am to 5.00pm. 2. our society monthly meeting on Monday 24 March 2003 at 7.15pm. The subject of the talk at 8:00pm is "Using the Library of the Society of Genealogists", by Else Churchill. Both of these events will be held at the Exeter Hall, Oxford Road, Kidlington, Oxford OX5 1AB. For directions to get there, see :- http://www.ofhs.org.uk/ExeterHall.html Paul Gaskell Publicity Officer and Minutes Secretary Oxfordshire Family History Society E-mail : [email protected] Website : www.ofhs.org.uk

I appreciate Paul's work too. I am not criticizing him or anyone else. I am just thinking that we all need to strive to ensure our postings clarify the country we are talking about. Alan Jones Mission Viejo, California [email protected] -----Original Message----- From: Joan and/or Dan Shurtliff [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, March 21, 2003 7:44 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [GEN-EVENTS-L] re: Stop the presses Please, I hope no one gets too upset over the Oxford/Oxfordshire, UK/USA, address issue. In the grand scheme of things this is truly a minor issue. I do appreciate Paul's initiative. Joan ==== GEN-EVENTS Mailing List ==== If you have questions or problems re the GEN-EVENTS List, see: http://www.rootsweb.com/~autwgw/gencon/list.htm

My point is still true. The rest of the world May view us in the UK and USA in a very Egotistic way. Alan Jones Mission Viejo, California [email protected] -----Original Message----- From: Robert Jerin [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, March 21, 2003 7:09 PM To: Alan; [email protected] Subject: Re: [GEN-EVENTS-L] STOP PRESS - BOOKS FOR SALE Huh, the post mentioned Oxfordshire not Oxford! And several places showed UK. Robert ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alan" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, March 21, 2003 9:51 PM Subject: RE: [GEN-EVENTS-L] STOP PRESS - BOOKS FOR SALE > 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. While there are many far worse > than the announcement > Below, someone in North America could assume it meant Oxford Alabama > or Oxford California and so on. I think we all need to be more sensitive > the > the international nature of the internet, I know I am trying to be > better at it. > > Alan Jones > Mission Viejo, California, USA > [email protected] > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Paul Gaskell [mailto:[email protected]] > Sent: Friday, March 21, 2003 1:36 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: [GEN-EVENTS-L] STOP PRESS - BOOKS FOR SALE > > > > Hi listers > > I've already mentioned on the list that the place to be for family > history this weekend is Oxfordshire. > > However, in stocktaking for the society's weekends events, I have been > forced to make radical changes to the society's bookstall. This has > resulted in :- > > 1. a lot of price-cutting, with many books now being on sale at up to > half price, and > > 2. a significant quantity of new titles being acquired for sale, some > of which are absolute gems. > > Any lister wanting to peruse the bookstall should visit either :- > > 1. "THE OXFORDSHIRE & BUCKS FAMILY HISTORY FAIR", to be held on Sunday > 23 March 2003, from 10.00am to 5.00pm. > > 2. our society monthly meeting on Monday 24 March 2003 at 7.15pm. The > subject of the talk at 8:00pm is "Using the Library of the Society of > Genealogists", by Else Churchill. > > Both of these events will be held at the Exeter Hall, Oxford Road, > Kidlington, Oxford OX5 1AB. > > For directions to get there, see :- > > http://www.ofhs.org.uk/ExeterHall.html > > Paul Gaskell > Publicity Officer and Minutes Secretary > Oxfordshire Family History Society > E-mail : [email protected] > Website : www.ofhs.org.uk > > > ==== GEN-EVENTS Mailing List ==== > If you have questions or problems re the GEN-EVENTS List, see: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~autwgw/gencon/list.htm > > > > > ==== GEN-EVENTS Mailing List ==== > If you have questions or problems re the GEN-EVENTS List, see: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~autwgw/gencon/list.htm > >

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. While there are many far worse than the announcement Below, someone in North America could assume it meant Oxford Alabama or Oxford California and so on. I think we all need to be more sensitive the the international nature of the internet, I know I am trying to be better at it. Alan Jones Mission Viejo, California, USA [email protected] -----Original Message----- From: Paul Gaskell [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, March 21, 2003 1:36 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [GEN-EVENTS-L] STOP PRESS - BOOKS FOR SALE Hi listers I've already mentioned on the list that the place to be for family history this weekend is Oxfordshire. However, in stocktaking for the society's weekends events, I have been forced to make radical changes to the society's bookstall. This has resulted in :- 1. a lot of price-cutting, with many books now being on sale at up to half price, and 2. a significant quantity of new titles being acquired for sale, some of which are absolute gems. Any lister wanting to peruse the bookstall should visit either :- 1. "THE OXFORDSHIRE & BUCKS FAMILY HISTORY FAIR", to be held on Sunday 23 March 2003, from 10.00am to 5.00pm. 2. our society monthly meeting on Monday 24 March 2003 at 7.15pm. The subject of the talk at 8:00pm is "Using the Library of the Society of Genealogists", by Else Churchill. Both of these events will be held at the Exeter Hall, Oxford Road, Kidlington, Oxford OX5 1AB. For directions to get there, see :- http://www.ofhs.org.uk/ExeterHall.html Paul Gaskell Publicity Officer and Minutes Secretary Oxfordshire Family History Society E-mail : [email protected] Website : www.ofhs.org.uk ==== GEN-EVENTS Mailing List ==== If you have questions or problems re the GEN-EVENTS List, see: http://www.rootsweb.com/~autwgw/gencon/list.htm

Roots XIX - The Quest For Your Past, the 19th annual seminar sponsored by the Genealogy Workshop of The Huntington Historical Society, Huntington, Long Island, NY, will be held on Saturday, May 3, 2003. Our new location is conveniently located, close to the LIRR station and to route 110. Our speakers will be: Larry O. Jensen, AG: German research Suzanne McVetty, CG: NYC research & wills Paul Milner, MDIV, MS: British Isles, Irish & Scottish research Donna Moughty: Internet, Video & General topics Geri Solomon, MA: Long Island research & Preservation For details, visit our new website at: www.rootsweb.com/~nygwhhs/ Bill Chamberlain Newsletter Editor Genealogy Workshop of The Huntington Historical Society 209 Main St., Huntington, NY 11743-4218

Walking Tour of Old Calvary Cemetery -Sponsored by the New York Irish History Roundtable (but you don't have to be Irish to enjoy the tour) Hosted by Rosemary Muscarella Ardolina The first Catholic cemetery in New York City was established in 1785 on the corner of Barclay and Church Streets, the current location of St. Peter's Catholic Church. However, in 1845, due to the growth of the city's Catholic (mainly Irish) population, Archbishop John Hughes and the trustees of Old St. Patrick's Cathedral purchased 115 acres of farmland in an area known as Blissville in Queens. The land was named Calvary Cemetery. The first burial took place in 1848, a 29-year-old Irish woman, Esther Ennis. An 1878 description of her grave says there was only a modest wooden cross to mark it, now long gone. Her grave was dug by Calvary's first gravedigger, "Long" John McCann. Calvary Cemetery was enlarged over the years, and now comprises 365 acres made up of four divisions: Old or First Calvary, Second Calvary, Third Calvary and Fourth Calvary. It is estimated that over three million people have been buried there since 1848. Our tour of Old Calvary will be conducted by Rosemary Muscarella Ardolina. While tracing her Irish and Italian ancestors, Rosemary decided to document every gravestone in Old Calvary that showed a place of birth as well as those for veterans of the Civil and Spanish-American Wars. (Over 90% of these stones cite Ireland as a place of birth.) In 1996 she published Calvary Cemetery, New Yorkers Carved in Stone. Second Calvary Cemetery - New Yorkers Carved in Stone was published in 2000 (both books available from Delia Publications, at website www.DeliaPbl.com). Rosemary has also assisted in documenting and preserving many parish sacramental registers and is always looking for volunteers to assist in this work. (She may be contacted at [email protected]) The tour will begin at 1:30 p.m. and take about 1½ hours. Meet at the entrance to Old Calvary Cemetery on Greenpoint Avenue by no later than 1:15 p.m. (Total walking distance is approximately 1 mile on flat terrain.) For those who do not wish to walk, a map will be provided at the beginning of the tour so they can drive to sites. For refreshments, the Cork Pub is across from the cemetery entrance. (Bring the exact location (section, range & plot number) of your ancestors graves and you will receive assistance with finding it after the tour.) Directions: Transportation to Old Calvary by car is advised. By car: Long Island Expressway west to the Greenpoint Avenue exit. Made a left at the traffic light. Go about 1/4 mile to the entrance of Old Calvary which is on your left. Parking is available on the roads inside the Cemetery entrance. (Please respect areas where funeral corteges might be parked.) By subway: Take #7 local train to 40th Street (Lowery) and Queen Boulevard. Walk south of 40th Street to Greenpoint Avenue Turn right and walk southwest on Greenpoint Avenue toward Bradley Avenue. Look for cemetery entrance on your left. Raindate: Saturday, May 10, 2003

GSNJ Spring Seminar - Trenton NJ The Genealogical Society of New Jersey and Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania will sponsor a one-day seminar on 5 April 2003. Dr. George Redmonds, a noted British historian, will be the Keynote Speaker presenting two lectures "Surnames, Genes, and Family Origins" and "Kith and Kin -- Tracing Ancestors thru Their Names". Two other well-known speakers, John Konvalinka CGRS, CGL and Colin Brooks, will also present lectures -- "Discovering London's Genealogical Resources" and "Which Way Did They Go? Scotch-Irish Research". Other highlights of the day will include tours of the New Jersey State Archives and the State Library and a book fair/vendor exhibit area. Registrations are still being accepted. For more information, and registration form go to: http://www.rootsweb.com/~njgsnj/2003Spring.htm Joan M. Lowry East Rutherford NJ mailto:[email protected]

The Hugh S. Watson, Jr. Genealogical Society Of Tidewater Virginia invites you to attend their Spring Seminar on Saturday, May 3, 2003, from 8:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. The speaker will be Mary Leigh Boisseau who will discuss "Burned County Records – Sifting Through The Ashes." Have you ever found that your ancestor lived in a county or town where the courthouse burned?…Where plundering soldiers stole the records?…Where nothing can be found but ashes? Mary Leigh Boisseau specializes in Virginia research, but her discussion of burned county records applies to all of us who have encountered missing records in other states as well. The seminar fee is $25.00 per person, registration begins at 8:30 a.m., the morning session starts at 10:00 a.m. and ends at noon. There will be a lunch break from noon until 1:00 p.m. with box lunches provided. The afternoon session that will run from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. Box lunches are from The Carrot Tree of Williamsburg and the cost is included in the fee. The Willow Bend Booksellers will have a display and photo technicians will demonstrate restoration techniques. Join us at the restored 1884 Warwick County Courthouse in the Denbigh area of Newport News, VA at 14415 Old Courthouse Way. For information call (757) 988-1055, sent an e-mail to [email protected], or check our web page at www.rootsweb.com/~vatgs/ for more information.

Hi listers The next meeting of the Oxfordshire Family History Society will be held on Monday 24 March 2003 at Exeter Hall, Oxford Road, Kidlington, Oxford OX5 1AB. Doors open at 7:15 pm for coffee, help, both with genealogy & computers, bookstall, exchange journals etc. The subject of the talk at 8:00pm is "Using the Library of the Society of Genealogists", by Else Churchill. The SOG has the largest family history library in the UK, and one of the largest collections of genealogical material in the world. As the SOG's "Genealogy Officer", Else is perfectly placed to describe the library's treasures and how they can help the researcher on the ancestor trail. All members, potential members and their guests are welcome. For directions to get there, see :- http://www.ofhs.org.uk/ExeterHall.html 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

Early Bird Special for discount registration for the National Genealogy Society's 100th anniversary conference to be held in Pittsburgh May 28 through 31 at the new Convention center ends on Monday, MARCH 17. This annual conference is held in different cities nationally and won't be in the east again until 2007 when it will be held in Richmond, VA. Please consider attending this very special and unique opportunity to hear national speakers and authors give you special advice and tips on your problem areas in genealogy. For more information visit www.ngsgenealogy.org and click on the link for conferences. You can see the conference program under "schedule at a glance" under the sidebar link. The exhibit hall will be open for public inspection of all goods genealogical. Try out some software or peruse new books and CDs. Click on the Exhibits on the sidebar to see who has registered as an exhibitor so far. ------------------------------------------------- Come to the ERIE PUBLIC LIBRARY, 160 East Front St., Erie on Tuesday evening, March 18, at 7 p.m. and learn more about how to find your ancestor in the U. S. Federal Census which has been taken every 10 years since 1790. This is one basic resource that gives us so much information, clues and insights into our ancestors. "Dancing Around the Neighborhood with the Census Taker: Why Did He Always Miss My Ancestor?" presented by Elissa Scalise Powell, Certified Genealogical Records Specialist (CGRS). The Federal Census is a wonderful and basic tool for genealogists, after vital records, but finding the ancestor can be a challenge. This lecture shows what type of information is on each census and gives the tools for gaining access to the information. Techniques, aside from indexes, will also be shown to help the researcher through some of the pitfalls of the records. Internet sources and resources will be discussed. The 1930 census will also be discussed. This event is free and open to all. For more information call the library at 814-451-6900. ------------------------------------------------ On Tuesday, March 18, 2003, 7 p.m., NORTH HILLS GENEALOGISTS at the Northland Public Library, 300 Cumberland Rd., Pittsburgh is pleased to present: “Family History and Genealogy Resources at The Sen. John Heinz Pittsburgh Regional History Center,” by David Grinnell, Acquisitions Archivist, of the Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania (HSWP) Library Archives Dept. The Library and Archives houses 500,000 photographs and thousands of other original records and publications which document the unique history of Western Pennsylvania. The meeting is free and open to the public. PRE-PUBLICATION sales for “Pioneer Cemeteries of Pine and Richland Townships, Allegheny County, PA” a 500 page headstone reading of every tombstone in those two townships and histories of each cemetery which will be available in May. It can now be ordered through April 30 at a special price. Please see details and order at our web site www.northhillsgenealogists.org . ------------------------------------------------------------- SLIPPERY ROCK HERITAGE ASSOCIATION - 15th ANNUAL GENEALOGICAL WORKSHOP WHERE: GARDEN GATE RESTAURANT meeting rooms 1029 New Castle Road, Prospect, PA.(724-865-2051) WHEN: SATURDAY, MARCH 22, 2003 8:00AM - REGISTRATION (coffee shop will open at 7am) 8:45 am Welcome - Start of workshop 4:00 pm - Close of workshop Noon Hot Buffet Lunch (roast beef, baked chicken, pasta, redskins, mixed vegies, soup, salad, rolls, beverage) Door Prizes, Vendor Break Program: 5 sessions to help Expand Your Research 1) Rubik's Cube Genealogy: A New Twist on Your Old Data - How to use timelines, lineage society applications, writing the family history, and other aspects to view and re- view your data to pick up new holes and clues and find your family and the records in which they may have appeared. 2) Directories - The Treasures within - Discover the wealth of information that directories can provide about your ancestor. This lecture will provide an overview of the types of directories along with the ins and outs of using directories to your advantage when researching your ancestors.. 3) Even When There Is No Will There Is a Way: Examining Probate Records - Just because your ancestor did not leave a Will is no reason to not examine the records of the Probate office. The details surrounding the distribution of your ancestor's property at the time of his death may surprise you, or give you that clue that furthers your research. 4) Searching Old Books in New Ways - Electronic Text Searching - With the advent of electronic text, a new world has opened to researchers.Now researchers can go beyond simple surname look-ups when searching old books which have been converted to electronic text. This talk will present an overview of some of the electronic text resources and strategies for searching. 5) Time and Money Saving Tips for Attending the NGS Conference - The National Genealogy Society 's National Conference is in Pittsburgh, May 28-> 31, 2003. This session will be great for those who don't know if they want to go to NGS Pittsburgh or not. It also shows the tricks of how to get the most out of a conference, and what can be done if you can't go. (Save money - See www.ngsgenealogy.org for "Early Bird" registration by 17 March 2003.) Speakers: Elissa Scalise Powell, CGRS - Conducts seminars and classroom genealogy courses, frequent speaker, researcher Janet McFarland - co-founder of Retrospect Publishing which specializes in full text searchable electronic reprints of Pennsylvania genealogical and historical books on CD-ROM. ALSO AVAILABLE: Vendors; Surname Research Swap List for those pre- registering; Photographer to copy your old photos (deposit required) or give quotes on minor photo restoration from 9am-1pm; LDS Computer Database Search For more information http://www.geniespeak.com/flyer2003.htm or email Helen Staiger: [email protected] -------------------------------------------------------------- Monday, March 24, 7:30 p.m. JEWISH GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY, at the Holocaust Center - Jewish Community Center, Robinson Building, 5738 Darlington Road, Pittsburgh, PA Time and Money Saving Tips for Attending the National Genealogical Society Conference in Pittsburgh presented by Elissa Powell, CGRS. Learn about what wonderful things await you if you attend the NGS conference and how to take advantage of this opportunity if your time or money is limited. Meeting is free and open to all. For more information contact Marilyn at MNewman714 @AOL.COM. -------------------------------------------------------------- OHIO GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY conference April 24-26 in Columbus, Ohio. Please see www.OGS.org for program and information on this quality conference with nationally-known speakers.

Dear Genealogist, I would like to give you the first peek behind the curtain at the eGenConference event coming up in June. Just click here to view the schedule. http://www.familyhistoryradio.com/fhr_sp/program.php I would also like to offer you a free listing and link, on Family History Radio for your genealogy service or organization. Family History Radio is experiencing tremendous traffic to the web site and would encourage you to place your link on this site to possibly increase traffic to your site. Click here for to place your link. http://www.familyhistoryradio.com/fhr_sp/links.php?op=addlink I would also like to offer you a free pass to the eGenConference exhibits at the eGenConference. www.egenconference.com <outbind://9/www.egenconference.com> If you would like the free pass to only the exhibits at eGenConference just click here http://www.familyhistoryradio.com/fhr_sp/egenreg.php? Al Jensen President of Family History Radio Al Jensen President Family History Radio 1863 East Foxborough Lane Draper, UT 84020 [email protected] 801-553-6354

Hi listers On Sunday 23 March 2003, this society will have a "double-header" for those with Oxfordshire research interests, as follows. Firstly, we will be represented at "THE OXFORDSHIRE & BUCKS FAMILY HISTORY FAIR", which although not a society event, will be held at our usual monthly meeting venue. This is Exeter Hall, Oxford Road, Kidlington, Oxford OX5 1AB. The event opens at 10.00am and ends at 5.00pm. The society's stall at this event will feature :- 1. microfiche and CD sales. 2. the society's bookstall. 3. the society's "Search Services" - a computerised database of baptism, marriage, burial, monumental inscription and census data for the county. 4. lots of friendly faces, help and chat. You'll find more details of these products and services on the society's website, including a map showing the location of Exeter Hall :- http://www.ofhs.org.uk/ExeterHall.html The other attraction is that the society's research centre, the Holford Centre, will be open from 9.15am to 12.15pm. For details of the society's resources at this venue and a map showing its location, please see :- http://www.ofhs.org.uk/holford.html The Holford Centre is located about ten minutes drive from the Exeter Hall. For those visiting from outside of the area, I can confirm that it's perfectly feasible to go to both venues one after the other. Any queries, please let me know. Paul Gaskell Publicity Officer and Minutes Secretary Oxfordshire Family History Society E-mail : [email protected] Website : www.ofhs.org.uk

Sunday, March 30, 2003 2:00 pm (doors open at 1:00 pm) "Jewish Genetic Disorders and Documenting Family Medical Pedigrees" Cecilia Fairley, genetic counselor, Chicago Center for Jewish Genetic Disorders and Children's Memorial Hospital, Chicago. Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois (JGSI). Niles Public Library, 6960 Oakton Street, Niles. 847.803.4446 <A HREF="www.jewishgen.org/jgsi/">www.jewishgen.org/jgsi/</A> Free and open to the public. Mike Karsen

Bill, You might want to contact European Focus, Inc. They had a booth at the Florida State 2002 Conference and their company information is: EUROPEAN FOCUS, INC. 1714 Main St., Suite 213 Sarasota, FL 34232 Jenean Lindley (941) 954-0355x322 Email: [email protected] PRODUCT: Provides custom photographic portfolios of your European ancestral towns. Also provide private tours in those ancestral towns. Hope this helps, Ann Staley FSGS Conference Chair FGS/FSGS 2003 Conference Exhibits Chair Bill Wodarczyk wrote: > > Would anyone have a suggestion of where to get information on tours of > Poland. I need to have a group with translator. > > Thanks, > > Bill Wodarczyk > > ==== GEN-EVENTS Mailing List ==== > If you have questions or problems re the GEN-EVENTS List, see: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~autwgw/gencon/list.htm

Would anyone have a suggestion of where to get information on tours of Poland. I need to have a group with translator. Thanks, Bill Wodarczyk

WE ARE INVITING YOU TO INCLUDE THIS INFORMATION ON THE "FAMILY HISTORY EXPO 2003" FAMILY HISTORY EXPO - 2003 JOIN US _ You are invited to attend this free half-day event featuring tools, resources, and ideas to get you started, or strengthen your journey of discovery and wonder as you research your Family History. THE DETAILS: When: Saturday, April 12, 2003 Where: Roswell Family History Center (located in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints) 500 Norcross St. Roswell, GA WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Everyone who has Ancestors ! All are welcome ! Beginners, Researchers, Schools, Historians, Associations, Libraries THE PROGRAM: 9:30 AM - Registration/Displays/Hand On Demonstrations Begin- A Taste of Family History · Computers, Printers, Scanners, Cameras · Photography, Publishing, Journals, Scrap booking · Georgia Libraries, Archives, Historical Societies, Genealogical Societies · "Meet the Experts" - have questions answered by local researchers · Antiques, Collections · Filing systems, record keeping systems, AND MORE.. 9:45 AM - Presentation of the Colors - Sons of the American Revolution 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM - Workshops addressing the areas of: · Major Genealogical Software Programs; Organizational strategies · Internet Genealogy · Photo enhancement - Writing Family Histories · How to begin your Family History Research · Record Collections - Census, Probate, Vital, Church, Military, etc. · African American, Jewish, Colonial, European, English, etc. · Finding your immigrant Ancestor, AND MORE JOIN US: ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION: A Gathering of Genealogical Groups at 1:00 pm. Send a Representative from your organization to network with, and share in the formation of an alliance with other Genealogical Resources and Societies in our community. For more schedule information : www.gencomputer.org/expo/html www.afrigeneas.com www.jgsg.org · Or call the Roswell FH Center 770-594-1706 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints or Brooke Hunter [email protected]