Orange County Genealogical Society sponsors BASIC GENEALOGY CLASSES 2002 WHERE: Historic 1841 Courthouse 101 Main Street Goshen, NY WHEN: 6 Thursday Evenings October 3, 10, 17, 24; November 7, 14, 2002 TIME: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM COST: ABSOLUTELY FREE but reservations should be made to assure sufficient handouts are prepared ahead of time. RESERVATIONS: MARILYN TERRY 845-562-2749 [email protected] Send a postcard to: Basic Classes, OCGS, 101 Main Street, Goshen, NY 10924 TOPICS: * Getting Started * Preparing Your Charts * Wills & Deeds * * Census Records * Library Usage * Using City Directories * * Correspondence * Vital Records * Cemetery Rubbings or not * * Compiled Sources * Using FamilySearch.com We realize it may be inconvenient for you to attend all sessions, but you will be provided a booklet with the handouts for ALL classes. Our course has always been well received and helpful for both the novice and the experienced researcher. No tests are given; so don't let that stop you from attending. ABSOLUTELY FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
ONCE UPON A TIME IN SMALL TOWN AMERICA Presented by Marc Newman Saturday, October 5, 2002 10:30 A.M. Orange County Genealogical Society 1841 Historic Courthouse, 101 Main Street Goshen, NY 10924 ONCE UPON A TIME IN SMALL TOWN AMERICA will emphasize the importance of Villages and Towns such as Walden and Maybrook and their impact on both the National and State levels. Discussion will center on both the Economic as well as Social importance of both Villages in 19th and 20th century America. Marc will have copies of his book Walden and Maybrook available for purchase that he will sign. He will also bring numerous artifacts. Along with this there will be some entertainment that reflects part of the history of the villages. Off-beat historical information will be presented that is both entertaining and highly unusual that will make the day enjoyable and unforgettable. ABOUT OUR SPEAKER Marc Newman is a Research Historian who has been involved in historical research for almost 50 years. Most of this research deals with the History of the United States with specialization on the American Revolution, the Ante-Bellum Era 1850-1861 and the Old West regarding Lawmen and Outlaw History. Mr. Newman has been Chair-Supervisor of History for grades 7-12, while giving numerous presentations to students in the Elementary grades 3-6. Recently retired from 33 years of teaching, he has been Adjunct Professor at SUNY New Paltz, but spends a great deal of time working on numerous literary works, books, newspaper articles, magazine articles, documentary articles and visuals, journal articles and has developed/created 10 historical playing card decks of which his latest, BATTLE FLAGS of the Civil War and UNIFORMS of the Civil War will be forthcoming for pre-Christmas sales. He has been an active speaker and presenter in numerous counties and for many organizations including t! ! he National Council of Social Studies as well as the New York State Council for the Social Studies. His latest text is WALDEN & MAYBROOK and is working on a new series of playing cards as well as another book. These literary works will be marketed for sale in 2003. He is probably best known through portions of Orange County as GENERAL RICHARD MONTGOMERY which he portrays for the Village of Montgomery each year and by the time of this program will have made his annual appearance September 7th, 2002 on General Montgomery Day. 9:00 A.M. Monthly Business Meeting 10:30 A.M. Program Research Room will be open following the program from Noon to 4:00 P.M. Questions or additional information: Marilyn Terry 845-562-2749 [email protected] THIS MEETING AND PROGRAM IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
"A Winning Spin on Genealogy" Presented by the Essex County Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society October 26, 2002 (Saturday) 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 pm at the Windsor Casino in beautiful downtown Windsor, Ontario, Canada. There will be speakers, vendor tables selling genealogical materials and a buffet lunch. Cost: Before October 1, 2002 is $25.00 US or $35.00 Canadian. Cost: After October 1, 2002 is $30.00 US or $40.00 Canadian. At the door registrations do not include lunch. Speakers are Ryan Taylor and Rick Roberts. Ryan will speak on "Looking at the Document" and "Folklore and Family History". Rick will speak on "Computers and Genealogy". If you would like more information please contact: Colleen Rogers [email protected]
Hello everyone.. I sent a notice for our annual workshop and made an error on the Lake Co (IL) Genealogical Society's web site!! The correct address is: http://www.rootsweb.com/~illcgs/lcigs/workshops.htm The Lake Co. (IL) Genealogical Society will hold its annual genealogy workshop on Saturday, November 2, 2002 at the College of Lake County in Grayslake, IL. This all day conference will include 3 speakers: Lloyd Bockstruck will give 4 lectures: 1.) Biographical Sources. 2.) Finding Substitutes for Birth and Death Records. 3.) Lesser Used Genealogical Sources. 4.) Newspaper Genealogy. Maureen Brady will give 1 presentation: 1.) Getting the Most Out of the FamilySearch web site. Craig Pfannkuche will have 2 presentations: 1.) Genealogy Research in Chicago 2.) Researching Railroad Records. Come join us for a fun filled day. Along with these excellent speakers there will be door prizes as well as vendors with genealogy books and items for you to browse. Plus a catered lunch. For more information and a registration form go to the Lake Co (IL) Genealogical Society's web-site at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~illcgs/lcigs/workshops.htm or contact Carol A. Knigge at [email protected] __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Finance - Get real-time stock quotes http://finance.yahoo.com
The Lake Co. (IL) Genealogical Society (USA) will hold its annual genealogy workshop on Saturday, November 2, 2002 at the College of Lake County in Grayslake, IL. Titled: HIDDEN SOURCES IN FAMILY RESEARCH this all day conference will include 3 speakers: Lloyd Bockstruck will give 4 lectures: 1.) Biographical Sources. 2.) Finding Substitutes for Birth and Death Records. 3.) Lesser Used Genealogical Sources. 4.) Newspaper Genealogy Maureen Brady will give 1 prentation: 1.) Getting the Most out of the FamilySearch web site. Craig Pfannkuche will have 2 presentations: 1.) Genealogy Research in Chicago 2.) Researching Railroad Records Come join us for a fun filled day. There will be door prizes as well as vendors with genealogy books and items for you to browse. Plus a catered lunch. For more information and a registration form go to the Lake Co (IL) Genealogical Society web-site at http://www.rootsweb.com/~illcgs/lcigs/workshop.htm or contact Carol A. Knigge at [email protected] __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Finance - Get real-time stock quotes http://finance.yahoo.com
FGS=Federation of Genealogical Socieites Hello Everyone, Now that FGS 2002 has wrapped up, it's time to think about FGS 2003, which is just one year away. Despite how much time genealogists spend in the past, conference planning requires living in the present and planning towards the future. We'd like to help you make your FGS 2003 conference experience a great one. This message is to introduce you to the e-zine for FGS 2003 "Count Down to Discovery, A World of Hidden Treasures" September 3-6, 2003 in Orlando Florida. This conference, like all FGS conferences is an event not to be missed. Various planning committees have been working for over a year already on this conference and are planning new and exciting things for FGS 2003. The ezine is an easy way to keep up to date with the plans, activities, speakers and arrangements for this conference. If you always attend FGS or are just thinking about it, you are welcome to subscribe to our free e-zine. There will be a lot of neat information coming to you in the e-zine and we encourage you to subscribe if for no other reason than to learn more about what an FGS conference is and how it can help you grow as a family historian. We'll send you information to HELP YOU: Decide whether to attend FGS2003. Choose what lectures and presentations to attend. Make the most of your FGS 2003 experience. Find Hotel information, area attractions, and transportation information What we WILL NOT be doing: Sharing your address. Including advertisements in the message. Making it impossible to unsubscribe. SUBSCRIBING IS EASY! To subscribe send a message (no text or subject is necessary) to: [email protected] You'll get a confirmation message to which you must reply within 24 hours. That's it. The FGS 2003 conference web site is already chock full of information and links about this exciting event and Orlando, Florida. http://www.fgs.org/2003conf/FGS-2003.htm We look forward to offering you loads of information through the FGS 2003 "Count Down to Discovery, A World of Hidden Treasures" ezine and web site. Subscribe today!! See you in Orlando! Michael J. Neill Sue Kaufman Tavenner E-zine Co-Editors Count Down to Discovery, A World of Hidden Treasures September 3-6, 2003 www.fgs.org/2003conf/FGS-2003.htm
Whether your ancestors wore blue or gray in the American Civil War, the East Tennessee Historical Society is offering a free workshop to help find your familys Civil War story. The free class will be held 2 to 4 p.m. (Central Time) on Saturday, September 21, 2002, in the Gallatin City Hall in Gallatin, Tennessee. The instructor, Dr. George K. Schweitzer, is a popular, nationally known lecturer and author of nineteen genealogy research books. Participants will learn how to determine if an ancestor served in the Civil War and how to locate records for both Confederate and Union veterans. Participants do not need Tennessee ancestors to participate since the information will be useful to researchers regardless of their ancestors home state. The classes are a celebration and introduction to a new statewide initiative sponsored by ETHS to track down descendants of Civil War soldiers who lived, fought, or died in the Volunteer State. The new heritage program, Civil War Families of Tennessee, celebrates the unique role of individuals in Tennessees Civil War story. The workshop is co-sponsored locally by the Gallatin Bicentennial Celebration Committee, Inc. For additional information about the free workshop visit the ETHS web site at http://www.east-tennessee-history.org.
On Sunday, October 20, 2002, the Greater Houston Jewish Genealogical Society will hold its 1st Annual Jewish Genealogy Fair from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center located at 5601 S. Braeswood in Houston. There is no admission charge to attend. Topics will include: Documentation of Early Houston Jewish Families, the Jewish Herald Voice Project; Galveston Immigration lists; Aids to Polish research; Introduction to Holocaust Research; Using Computer Websites; Photo & Document Restoration; Introduction to your Local LDS Family History Center & Clayton Library Resources; and, Problem Solving with the Experts. Everyone will have an opportunity to learn more about the Greater Houston Jewish Genealogical Society. Forms, worksheets and other useful materials will be available. Individuals joining the society on the day of the event will receive a copy of the manual "Getting Started in Jewish Genealogy." For more information, contact: Ann Oppman, telephone 713/728-9538 or e-mail < [email protected] >. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Lynna Kay Shuffield P. O. Box 16604 Houston, Texas 77222 telephone: 713/692-4511 e-mail: [email protected] ---My webpages--- 'Our Loose Ends' Genealogy Column by Lynna Kay Shuffield http://www.geocities.com/lks_friday/COLUMN-001.htm 'My Loose Ends' Family Tree Database by Lynna Kay Shuffield http://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi- bin/igm.cgi?db=friday Note above URL wraps around onto the next line, cut & paste it onto the end of the first line in the 'location box' on your browser. 'Milam County War Dead Project' http://www.geocities.com/lks_friday/ County Coordinator for the Milam County TXGenWeb http://www.geocities.com/milamco/ County Coordinator for the San Jacinto County TXGenWeb http://www.geocities.com/lks_friday/SANJAC-01.htm TX-CEMETERY-PRESERVATION http://www.geocities.com/lks_friday/CEMETERY-001.htm
FRECOGS will be starting their 2002-2003 Lecture season on the 2nd Saturday of each month until June 2003 - starting at 1 PM. September 14, 2002 meet will be our popular "Show and Tell" where everyone shares and learns the latest happenings, changes in resources, techniques, help with brickwalls, and encouragement for the enjoyment of genealogy. Meeting location is at Homewood at Crumland Farms at 7414 Willow Road in Frederick, MD. October 12, 2002 meet will be on "Nineteenth Century Mourning Practices" by MS Sue Shatto. Meeting location is the new and wonderful C. Burr Artz Public Library on East Patrick Street in Frederick, MD again at 1 PM. This is the location of the Frederick County, MD Public Library's Maryland Room for regional archives and research for genealogy, history, and government resources. No charge November 9, 2002 meet will be on "Researching in Pennsylvania - Where to Begin" at 1 PM - by Alfreda Patton Davidson of York, PA. Location will be back at Homewood at Crumland Farms. Cost $ 5.00 for non-members, $2 for members. December 14, 2002 will be our Annual Holiday Luncheon at NOON - Homewood at Crumland Farms - Dr. Dean Herrin from the Catoctin Center for Regional Studies will be our key speaker highlighting the newest publication for the region. Cost $20 for non-members, $15 for members. for more information" Pepper Scotto, Pres FRECOGS 301-834-9907, [email protected]
The Louisiana Genealogical & Historical Society announces the special two-day conference celebrating the Bicentennial of the Louisiana Purchase and the 50th Anniversary of the Society on 25-26 April 2003. Friday 25 April will include lectures on Louisiana's precolonial and colonial history by scholars, historians and genealogists and a celebration banquet. Saturdays lectures on genealogical methodology and evidence, using Louisiana examples will be presented by Elizabeth Shown Mills, CG, CGL, GASG, FNGS, FUGA. More information and a seminar registration form is available at the Society webpage, http://www.rootsweb.com/~la-lghs/ Please forward this message to interested parties. We welcome inquiries by vendors. Beth A. Stahr, CGRS [email protected]
Carl Sandburg College is proud to announce EIGHT complete days of genealogy computing workshops in March of 2003. 2003 will mark our fifth year of annual computing workshops. Topics include: Family Tree Maker Deed Mapper Library Card Catalogs Online Maps Using Word and Excel The Family History Library Web Site Workshop website: http://www.rootdig.com/sandburg.html All workshops are held on the campus of Carl Sandburg College in Galesburg, Illinois--easily accessible via Interstate. Registration is limited to ensure that each attendee has their own computer and classes fill quickly. Registration is only $35 per day, sessions run from 9 until 3. Make plans now to ensure your spot. Presentations are made by Michael John Neill, Carl Sandburg College faculty member and columnist for the Ancestry Daily News. Questions can be directed to: [email protected] Thanks...we look forward to seeing you. Michael
--=======65D959F9======= Content-Type: text/plain; x-avg-checked=avg-ok-7E0D5281; charset=us-ascii; format=flowed Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit MASSACHUSETTS SOCIETY OF GENEALOGISTS, INC. ANNUAL MEETING AND SEMINAR SATURDAY OCTOBER 12, 2002 FIRST PARISH CHURCH, 24 VERNON ST., FRAMINGHAM, MA 01701 See our website www.rootsweb.com/~masgi/msog for directions 9:00-9:30 Registration, Coffee and Fellowship 9:30-10:30 Business Meeting and Election of Officers 11:00-12:00 "How to Trace Your 19th and 20th Century Immigrant Ancestors" by Jonathan D. Galli, CGRS- Jonathan is proprietor of American Ancestral Associates, which provides research services in all time periods of American history and focuses on Italian genealogy as well. He is a founder and past president of the Italian Genealogical Society of America, as well as a previous editor of the IGSA newsletter Lo Specchio. 12:00-1:00 Lunch and Visits to Vendor Booths 1:15-2:15 "Preserving Your Family Photographs" by Maureen A. Taylor-Maureen has more than twenty years of experience in genealogical and historical research and is author of several books, including one which has the title of her talk. She also writes articles for Family Tree Magazine and New England Ancestors. Her website taylorandstrong.com has a more complete profile of her many accomplishments. 2:30-3:30 "Bridging the Atlantic-Strategies for Finding Your Ancestor's Place of Origin" by Kay Sheldon-Kay is a noted lecturer and has taught beginning genealogy in the Worcester County area for many years. She is a former President of M.S.O.G., Inc. and co-founder of the Swedish Ancestral Research Association. Kay and Bill Schoeffler arranged the first New England Regional Genealogical Conference in Sturbridge, Massachusetts. 3:45 Drawing for Door Prizes 4:00 Closing The meeting and seminar are free to members. Non-member fee is $15. A buffet lunch will be provided for each person who pre-registers for a fee of $7.50. Non-members who join when registering for the meeting pay a total fee of $30, which includes lunch. Send your check payable to Massachusetts Society of Genealogists, Inc. to P.O. Box 215, Ashland, MA 01721. Last day for pre-registration is Friday October 4, 2002. --=======65D959F9=======--
Orange County Genealogical Society 1841 Historic Courthouse, 101 Main Street, Goshen, NY Saturday, September 7, 2002, 10:30 A.M. CITY DIRECTORIES: A VALUABLE RESOURCE ADDRESSES to WARD BOUNDARIES By Marilyn Terry City directories can be used for a wide variety of reasons, the most obvious being the residence of your ancestor. Other things you might learn; occupation, name of spouse, neighbors, churches, cemeteries. Let's say you know your ancestor worked as an insurance agent, do you know which insurance company? Did your ancestor own his home, rent, live in an apartment, or was he a boarder? This program will help you to understand the ins and outs of city directories. There may not be a city directory specific to where your ancestor lived, this program will provide you with ideas on where you might look. The use of a city directory around 1930 will save you a great deal of time when you are researching the 1930 Census, which is now available to the public. ABOUT OUR SPEAKER Marilyn Terry is 1st. Vice-President of the Orange County Genealogical Society and Program Chairperson. She has been interested in genealogy for more than 25 years and has done extensive research using local City Directories. THIS PROGRAM IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC As with most programs if you are traveling any distance it is always wise to call and make sure there aren't any changes in the program time or location. Call Marilyn Terry at 845-562-2749 or you may email her at [email protected] Our monthly meeting will be held at 9:00 A.M., which is open to the public. Why not join us for the meeting and stay for the program. Following the program our research room will be open from Noon to 4:00 P. M.
MASSACHUSETTS SOCIETY OF GENEALOGISTS, INC. ANNUAL MEETING AND SEMINAR SATURDAY OCTOBER 12, 2002 FIRST PARISH CHURCH, 24 VERNON ST., FRAMINGHAM, MA 01701 See our website www.rootsweb.com/~masgi/msog for directions 9:00-9:30 Registration, Coffee and Fellowship 9:30-10:30 Business Meeting and Election of Officers 11:00-12:00 "How to Trace Your 19th and 20th Century Immigrant Ancestors" by Jonathan D. Galli, CGRS- Jonathan is proprietor of American Ancestral Associates, which provides research services in all time periods of American history and focuses on Italian genealogy as well. He is a founder and past president of the Italian Genealogical Society of America, as well as a previous editor of the IGSA newsletter Lo Specchio. 12:00-1:00 Lunch and Visits to Vendor Booths 1:15-2:15 "Preserving Your Family Photographs" by Maureen A. Taylor-Maureen has more than twenty years of experience in genealogical and historical research and is author of several books, including one which has the title of her talk. She also writes articles for Family Tree Magazine and New England Ancestors. Her website taylorandstrong.com has a more complete profile of her many accomplishments. 2:30-3:30 "Bridging the Atlantic-Strategies for Finding Your Ancestor's Place of Origin" by Kay Sheldon-Kay is a noted lecturer and has taught beginning genealogy in the Worcester County area for many years. She is a former President of M.S.O.G., Inc. and co-founder of the Swedish Ancestral Research Association. Kay and Bill Schoeffler arranged the first New England Regional Genealogical Conference in Sturbridge, Massachusetts. 3:45 Drawing for Door Prizes 4:00 Closing The meeting and seminar are free to members. Non-member fee is $15. A buffet lunch will be provided for each person who pre-registers for a fee of $7.50. Non-members who join when registering for the meeting pay a total fee of $30, which includes lunch. Send your check payable to Massachusetts Society of Genealogists, Inc. to P.O. Box 215, Ashland, MA 01721. Last day for pre-registration is Friday October 4, 2002.
Because of the Labor Day Holiday, Oklahoma Genealogical Society's regularly-scheduled general meeting will meet instead on Monday, September 9, 2002 at the Wiley Post Historical Building, 2100 North Lincoln, Oklahoma City, OK. Dr. Bob Blackburn will speak on "Oklahoma's New History Center--An Update." A native Oklahoman, Dr. Blackburn is currently the Executive Director of the Oklahoma Historical Society where he has been on staff since 1979. He is the author of numerous journal, magazine, and newspaper articles and has written 13 books on Oklahoma, all targeted at the general reading public. He has also written scripts for documentaries, appeared numerous times on the History Channel, and hosted his own television show about Oklahoma history. The meeting will be from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. and is open to the public and 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
Monmouth County (NJ) Genealogy Society announces their events for this year's National Family History Month... 5 October 2002 "Get a Research Skills Tune-Up" A workshop designed to "tune-up" research skills. Topics being offered: * Methodology * Hatched, Matched & Dispatched * Halls of Justice: Court Records * Stand Up & Be Counted: Census Records * Can you cross the pond? Your Immigrant Origins * Saints & Sinners: Church/Cemetery research. Location: Eatontown Community Center, 68 Broad Street Time: 9am - 3pm Pre-Registration Cost: $20/MCGS Members; $25/Non-members At the door: $30 All registrants will receive a MCGS Genealogist's Toolkit. Registration Form: http://www.rootsweb.com/~njmcgs/PDFfiles/2002OctWkshop.PDF 20 October 2002 Family History Month Luncheon The luncheon will be held from 12pm to 4pm at the Old Mill and will feature a historical performance by Mrs. Deborah Franklin, wife of Benjamin and the presentation of the First Family Founding Member (FFOMC) certificates. Cost: $30/person. Hope to see you there!! Luncheon Contact: Judy Bretzger [[email protected]] MCGS Events: http://www.rootsweb.com/~njmcgs/events.htm -- Michelle Tucker Chubenko ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ NJGenWeb: Genealogical Calendar of Events http://mywebpages.comcast.net/famhist/calendar.htm Monmouth County Genealogy Society http://www.rootsweb.com/~njmcgs/index.htm
Monmouth County (NJ) Genealogy Society announces their fall meeting calendar... September On Sunday, 8 September 2002, our first Fall meeting will have a presentation on the holdings of the New York Public Library by Mary Ellen Rogan. The meeting will be at the Monmouth County Library Headquarters, 125 Symmes Road, Manalapan and is free & open to the public. The meeting will start at 2:00 preceded by refreshments at 1:30. November On Sunday, 10 November 2002, we will have a presentation on the holdings of the Philadephia Library and their treasures by Walter Stock. The meeting will be at the Eatontown Community Center, 68 Broad Street, Eatontown and is free & open to the public. The meeting will start at 2:00 preceded by refreshments at 1:30. -- Michelle Tucker Chubenko ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ NJGenWeb: Genealogical Calendar of Events http://mywebpages.comcast.net/famhist/calendar.htm Monmouth County Genealogy Society http://www.rootsweb.com/~njmcgs/index.htm
The Illinois State Genealogical Society is pleased to announce the dates of the 2003 Genealogical Institute of Mid-America. July 7-10, 2003 at the University of Illinois-Springfield, (Springfield, Illinois) Special Friday July 11, 2003 Computer workshop Instructors include: Lloyd Bockstruck, Sandra Luebking and Michael Neill. Another speaker will be added for a forth track. Announcements will be forth coming as the program develops! Visit www.rootsweb.com/~ilsgs/index.htm for updates. We are just in the planning stages....keep those dates open! Sue Kaufman Tavenner Chair GIMA 2003
The Florida State Genealogical Society, Inc. Presents Their Twenty-Sixth Annual Conference. Join the Florida State Genealogical Society (FSGS) as we host our Twenty-sixth Annual Conference. This exciting learning experience will be held on the 15th and 16th of November 2002 at the Hilton in St. Petersburg, FL. Our featured speaker, Linda Woodward Geiger, will present four (4) exciting lectures you will not want to miss. In addition to the featured speaker, there will be over 15 other lectures given in seven (7) tracts: All-Levels Research, Beginning Genealogy, Computer Technology, Ethnic Research, Florida Research Intermediate Genealogy and Society Helps. Registration will be on Thursday evening and Friday and Saturday mornings with the conference starting on Friday morning and continuing through Saturday afternoon. The annual banquet, held on Friday night, will honor individuals who have documented their Florida pioneers through the Florida Pioneer Descendant Program and certificates will be presented to qualifying descendants of pioneers who settled in Florida prior to statehood on 3 March 1845. In addition, awards will be given to individuals who have exemplified their dedication to genealogy. We are also pleased to announce that the banquet speaker will be Elizabeth Neily, historian and storyteller. If you would like further information, contact A. Staley, P. O. Box 441364, Jacksonville, FL 32222 Email: [email protected] or you will find the schedule and registration form online at the FSGS Web site <http://www.rootsweb.com/~flsgs>
For Immediate Release For Further Information: (781) 647-8100 National Archives in Waltham Offers Genealogical Workshops Waltham, MA* The National Archives-Northeast Region Waltham staff is offering 10 new genealogical workshops through the fall of 2002. All of the workshops are introductory level and address U.S. Census records, except one workshop pertaining to Revolutionary War Records. Participants will learn what they need to know in order to locate a record as well as what one might expect to find in the record. The workshops will be offered at the Regional Archives building, located at 380 Trapelo Road in Waltham, MA according to the following schedule. Workshops marked with an asterisk (*) are followed by an optional behind the scenes tour of the archives. September 3, 2:00 PM* Census I, 1790 - 1870 September 17, 2:00 PM* Census II, 1880 - 1920 September 26, 6:30 PM Census II, 1880 - 1920 October 1, 2:00 PM* Census III, 1930 October 10, 6:30 PM Census III, 1930 October 15, 2:00 PM* Census I, 1790 - 1870 October 24, 6:30 PM Census I, 1790 - 1870 November 5, 2:00 PM* Census II, 1880 - 1920 November 14, 6:30 PM Revolutionary War Records November 19, 2:00 PM* Census III, 1930 Workshop and tour space is limited to 20 participants. Call (781) 647-8100 to register and for more details. There is no fee. The National Archives-Northeast Region consists of three separate facilities. In Waltham, MA hours of operation are Monday, Tuesday, and Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., and the first and third Saturday of each month 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. In Pittsfield, MA (microfilm research only) hours of operation are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Wednesdays 8:00 - 9:00 p.m., and the first Saturday of each month 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. In New York City, hours of operation are Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., and the first and third Saturday each month 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Microfilm research only during evening and weekend hours in Waltham and New York. Excludes all Federal holidays. The mission of the National Archives is to ensure, for the Citizen and the Public Servant, for the President and the Congress and the Courts, ready access to essential evidence.