British Isles Family History Society–USA September meeting Sunday, September 28, 2008 1:00-4:30 Join us next Sunday for two interesting and useful presentations: 1:00-3:00PM Using DNA to Augment Your Genealogical Research Speaker: Alice Fairhurst Using examples of famous people and results from some of her 12 DNA projects, Alice Fairhurst will cover the basics about DNA testing. You'll learn how DNA testing for genealogical purposes is different from that used for forensic or medical information and what companies are the most used for testing. You'll hear about the pros and cons between testing male ancestry through Y-DNA and female ancestry through mtDNA. Discount coupons for DNA testing will be available for those attending. Alice Fairhurst is a charter member of the International Society of Genetic Genealogy and coordinates the efforts of amateur and professional geneticists to keep the YSNP tree up-to-date. She is the administrator or co-administrator of 12 genealogical DNA projects: 6 Scottish, 3 English, 1 Irish, 1 South African and the multiple surname project of the Southern California Genealogical Society. A member of the SCGS Board and chair of the DNA Interest Group, she has been active in the genealogical world for more than 40 years and specializes in Scottish genealogy. She obtained a Masters degree in Counseling and is retired from JPL as the career development coordinator. 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Workshop How to Use the Family History Library Catalog Speaker: Annie Lloyd Annie Lloyd will give us a refresher course on how to use the library catalog at the Los Angeles Regional Family History Center. What is it? What does it contain? How can it help you in your research? Come and hear for yourself.

British Isles Family History Society–USA presents Patronymics: Blessing or Curse? Using Welsh patronymics to trace ancestry to the 16th century and beyond. Speaker: George P. Coulter Sunday 26 October 2008 1:00-3:00PM Held at Los Angeles Regional Family History Center 10741 Santa Monica Blvd. (enter from Eastborne at Manning) Los Angeles, CA 90025 (310) 474-9990 This presentation deals with the nature and use of Welsh patronymics and epithets in the days before fixed surnames began to be adopted and used in Wales. To keep track of their pedigrees, the early Welshmen used patronymics in lieu of fixed surnames. The pedigrees could be recited by family members and bards long before there were written records in the land. George will demonstrate how the ancient patronymic pedigrees can be located, and how patronymics and epithets (additional descriptive words, akin to nicknames, that often were attached to a Welshman's name) can be used in genealogical research, sometimes allowing one's Welsh ancestry to be established back to a time long before the 16th century. The patronymic is not necessarily a stumbling block. It can be a stepping stone. Speaker: George P. Coulter, a genealogical writer, speaker, and consultant, honed his skills in those endeavors during his years as a California attorney, before becoming a professional genealogist. He is a life member of the National Genealogical Society, a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists, the International Society of Family History Writers and Editors, the Genealogical Speakers Guild, the Society of Genealogists, the Honourable Society of Cymmrodorion, the Dyfed Family History Society, and a number of local historical and genealogicial societies. He was a member and the treasurer of the Association of One-Name Studies, with which he registered as a specialist in all variant surnames derived from the Welsh ap Rhydderch patronymic. George is now in the final stages of editing a history of the American Prothro family. He is currently the Board Administrator for the Prothro, Prothero and Protheroe boards of the Ancestry Message Boards Center. For more information, see the British Isles Family History Society–USA’s website: www.bifhsusa.org. We hope you can join us for this very interesting meeting.

On Saturday, November 1, 2008, at 8:45 a.m. The Virginia Genealogical Society in cooperation with the Tidewater Genealogical Society will present its Fall Conference at David Student Union on the campus of Christopher Newport University in Newport News, Virginia. The conference features lectures on 17th century immigration, settlement, and migration patterns in the Hampton Roads area counties; Free African Americans in Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina; Virginia's land records; and Genealogical materials at the Mariners' Museum presented by four well-known speakers: Donald W. Moore, CG; Paul Heinegg; Carolyn Goudie; and; Jeanne Eubanks. Vendors of books, software, forms, and other items of interest to researchers will be available all day. The registration fee ranges are $45/$55 for members/non-members and includes a deli lunch. After 17 October 2008 please add $5. A campus map is at http://about.cnu.edu/visitingCampus/campusMap.cfm the David Student Union is building (10). Additional details can be found at http://www.vgs.org. SPEAKERS: Donald W. Moore, CG is a board certified professional genealogist with interests in colonial Virginia research. He is a native of Princess Anne County (Virginia Beach), a 12th generation descendant of Lower Norfolk County ancestors, member of the Association of Professional Genealogists, past president of the Virginia Beach Genealogical Society, vice-president of the Virginia Genealogical Society and editor of its Newsletter. Paul Heinegg is the author of Free African Americans of North Carolina, Virginia, and South Carolina from the Colonial Period to About 1820, winner of the American Society of Genealogists' prestigious Donald Lines Jacobus Award for the best work of genealogical scholarship published between 1991 and 1994. Mr. Heinegg's findings are the outgrowth of 20 years of research in some 1,000 manuscript volumes. Carolyn Goudie is a frequent lecturer on topics such as Virginia land records and historic property, beginning genealogical research, African American topics, and the collections of the Library of Virginia. A former research archivist at the Library of Virginia, she currently is the librarian at Nottoway Correctional Center. She is also on the Board of Governors of the Virginia Genealogical Society. Jeanne Eubanks is currently employed by the Mariners' Museum Library located in Newport News, VA. She also teaches “University Library Research Skills” as an Adjunct Instructor for the University of Central Missouri and is a co-author of the textbook used for the course. Ms. Eubanks received her Master's in Library Science and Information Services from the University of Central Missouri in 2006. (Note - the Mariners' Museum Library is currently being relocated to the Trible Library at Christopher Newport University.) ************** Looking for simple solutions to your real-life financial challenges? Check out WalletPop for the latest news and information, tips and calculators. (http://www.walletpop.com/?NCID=emlcntuswall00000001)

The dates for the 40th Annual Southern California Genealogy Jamboree have been changed. The new dates are Friday through Sunday, June 26-28, 2009 in Burbank, California. We apologize for the inconvenience. Look for more announcements in the near future as we begin to solidify our roster of speakers. As a reminder, the deadline for Call for Papers has been extended through September 30. This year's ethnic focus will be British Isles (English, Irish, Scottish and Welsh). As has become Jamboree's trademark, we will have a few surprises and special events to pique your interest. The Southern California Genealogy Jamboree is the largest genealogical event on the West Coast. The 2008 event drew 1200 speakers, exhibitors, speakers, and attendees. The conference features exceptional nationally recognized speakers, a wide mix of exhibitors, several opportunities for socializing and networking, and special features and activities. Join us!!! SCGSJamboree@gmail.com www.genealogyjamboree.blogspot.com

Here is the best genealogy chat on the internet. These people do really care to help anyone with their genealogy research. The people are willing to do look ups for others. They hold weekly chats on specific genealogy topics and they even have weekly genealogy trivia games. Most of our chats scheduled have helpful volunteer chats hosts who ensure your chat experience is an enjoyable one. Be sure to check out our chat schedule page and read the HOST bio's posted to learn a little more about them. The chat room is located at: http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~genealogylookup/chatroom.html If you would like to view their weekly/daily chats, go to the page below: http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~genealogylookup/genchat.html Visit the FAQ's page to read how to register and join the chats below: http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~genealogylookup/faq.html Be sure to pass this information to your genealogy friends or cousins that might be interested in joining our genealogy chat. In the first 2 weeks in February we will be holding a GENEALOGY WORKSHOP in our chat with special genealogy topic presentations and some very knowledgable guest speakers. Be sure you do not miss this event. There will be lots to learn to help you more effectively in your personal family tree research.

October is Family History Month so it is appropriate that George Unrine, our "Die Vorfahren" Editor, will present 'Who Were the People of Pomerania?' for our Pommern group as well as members of the Immigrant Genealogical Society. Looking at the cultural and geographical history, he will discuss the geographical movements of these people and their history from Roman times to the formation of the Duchy of Pomerania. Meetings are held at 2:00 PM in the Immigrant Genealogical Society Library, 1310 West Magnolia in Burbank. The IGS Library will be open from noon to 5 PM so we hope you will join us for the program and discussion/study afterwards. Don't forget to check out our website: www.pomeranianews.com and we hope you are one of the subscribers to our printed quarterly, DIE POMMERSCHEN LEUTE.

Connecticut Ancestry Society, Inc. Exploring Local Repositories at the Wilton History Room on Sunday, September 28, 2008 at 1:00 PM, as the library opens at the Wilton Public Library 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton, CT Beginning at 1:00 PM, curators of the Wilton History Room (http://www.wiltonlibrary.org/wilton/histroom.htm) at the Wilton Public Library will take the time to introduce us to their significant collection. Admission is free. However, to ensure room, please RSVP to the Connecticut Ancestry Society with the number of attendees via email to rlocke@ralii.com Following the presentation, attendees can make use of the Collection or Connecticut Ancestry Society members are invited to join us at our Board meeting in an adjoining room beginning at 2:00 PM. Visit us at http://www.connecticutancestry.org for more details on this and other programs. Keep the date of October 26, 2008 open as Paul J. Bunnell, UE, will be speaking locally on Fairfield County Loyalist Documents. Details will be posted here and at http://www.connecticutancestry.org

The Computer Genealogy Society of San Diego meets on Saturday, September 20, 2008 from 9:00 am to noon. 9:00 - Brief Announcements and user groups for Legacy, Macintosh, and Special Topic session, "Computer Genealogy 101," by Randy Seavers. 10:15 - A break and refreshments 10:30 - Announcements followed by Program "DNA for Genealogists" by Barbara Bowling Gosink, M.D. This presentation is an update of Dr. Gosink's talk given to CGSSD last year. She will cover everything an intellectually curious non-scientist needs to know about DNA basics and current applications. You'll learn what DNA is, what it does, and how it is used in genealogical research. Time permiting, she will update you on DNA applications in other areas: medicine, ancestral human migration, and what DNA teaches us about our closest primate relatives. You'll laugh, learn, and leave with up-to-date information! Dr. Gosink is Professor Emeritus of Radiology at UCSD Medical School, where she worked 30 years as a clinician, teacher and researcher. She is a long-term volunteer for Paws'itive Teams (www.pawsteams.org), a nonprofit organization which trains service dogs to assist mobility-disabled San Diegans. Not surprisingly, she loves giving presentations about ways these highly-trained dogs can assist their partners. Recently, Dr. Gosink completed a rigorous 6-month course to become a certified Master Gardener. Now she serves as one of many dedicated volunteers answering questions on the San Diego Master Gardener Hotline (858-694-2860). We meet at the Robinson Auditorium complex on the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) campus in La Jolla. From North Torrey Pine Road turn at Pangea Drive into UCSD. Free parking is available in the parking garage on the left; use any A, B, or S space. Signs will mark directions to our meeting room. Please refer to our website www.cgssd.org; or the Graduate School of International Relations and Pacific Studies website http://irps.ucsd.edu/about/how-to-find-us.htm for driving directions and a map Linda Hervig VP Administration/Publicity

In honor of October being Family History Month, the North Hills Genealogists [of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania] is hosting an all-day conference on Saturday, 25 October 2008. A great program features speakers Pamela K. Boyer, CG, CGL of Springfield, Virginia and J. Mark Lowe, CG of Springfield, Tennessee. In addition to formal lectures, the conference will give attendees a unique opportunity to interact with these knowledgeable and personable speakers in small group discussions. This will provide a forum for attendees to get their questions answered and to get ideas for further research. This results in giving you a choice between two topics each hour: one a lecture and the other a small group discussion geared to answering your questions. The conference will be held at Christ Episcopal Church, 5910 Babcock Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15237 where parking is free. A continental breakfast and hot lunch are included in the modest price of $40 (early bird discounts until September 16) after which it becomes $45. Door prizes and freebies will be handed out. More information including a brochure and credit card registration may be found at www.NorthHillsGenealogists.org. NHG FALL CONFERENCE SCHEDULE TIME MAIN ROOM SMALL ROOM 8:00 Registration opens 9:00 Welcome Session 9:15 Make Those Early Census Records Talk to You J. Mark Lowe, CG Technology for Genealogists Pamela K. Boyer, CG, CGL 10:15 Break 10:30 Our National Treasure: The Library of Congress Pamela K. Boyer, CG, CGL Researching Rural Ancestors J. Mark Lowe, CG 11:30 Lunch 1:00 Out on a Limb, Trapped by Bad Research J. Mark Lowe, CG Seeing Your Ancestors in Historical Context Pamela K. Boyer, CG, CGL 2:00 Break 2:15 Dos and Don'ts for Your Research Pamela K. Boyer, CG, CGL Developing a Research Plan J. Mark Lowe, CG 3:30 Panel Discussion Pamela K. Boyer, CG, CGL and J. Mark Lowe, CG Elissa Scalise Powell, CG, Moderator Elissa Scalise Powell, CG www.PowellGenealogy.com CG and Certified Genealogist are Service Marks of the Board for Certification of Genealogists used under license after periodic evaluations by the Board.

  www.IndyAfriAmGen.org   The attachment was too large and didn't go thru. Please visit the website for more details.  FIFTH ANNUAL AFRICAN AMERICAN GENEALOGY WORKSHOPSaturday, November 1, 2008, 8:30 am to 3:30 pmEiteljorg Museum, 500 West Washington St., Indianapolis, INCOST Parking is freeIAAGG Member Advance $25 Non-member $35At the door Lunch on your own at 12:15 at nearby Sky City Café or State Museum Café: $30 $40Synopsis of Presentations Visit www.IndyAfriAmGen.org for session descriptions & scheduleThe theme of this year’s workshop is stories as past down from your grandparents, but with added support of your research. Getting the stories firsthand, then placing your ancestors in historical content of time and place is most important. Thus, one focus this year is oral histories:“Telling Your Family Story”. We want you to continue the family members and friends in order to get the information that you need by knowing what questions to ask. Realize however, that accounts of historical events are influenced by the perceptions of people and passing of time. But, history can be understood by using a variety of primary and secondary sources and tools (e.g., artifacts, diaries, time lines).Oral histories are one of the best genealogical tools to get you started. Learn how to approachThis workshop also stresses the importance of portraying ancestors fully and placing them in historical,social, and cultural contexts. most often used, but stressing how to add more details about an ancestor or family. Emphasis is placed on how oral history, house history and cemetery history help to make for a good family story which includes vital record facts. Researching African American genealogy prior to 1870 often poses specific difficulties for individuals whose ancestors were held in bondage. Learn how to overcome many of the common obstacles related to the slave era by using techniques that can enable you to trace your African American rootsNot discounting vital records, censuses, and other records that genealogist. emphasis will be placed on the unique aspects of African-American history and genealogy. The workshop is designed to provide assistance to participants in researching their family histories and obtaining adequateWe introduce good genealogical methods and explore a number of not so widely known resources. A specialdocumentation for presentations at family gatherings and family reunions. primarily through firsthand individual testimony . These testimonies are very revealing information about race relations, political views, neighborhood relationships, migrations, former slave owners, community traditions, land ownership, and more within local African American communities.We introduce the audience to several very significant federal government investigations which are produced Track on Saturday are designed to assist those, who have not started, but are interested in learning how to begin researching and documenting their family histories. Organization, work plan and documentation methods will be introduced. Attendees will learn how to gather information through home-based research and oral interviewsWe have not forgotten those who have not started; the Friday session at the State Library and a Beginners.   Feel free to forward to others who might be interested.   Profile of Indiana African-American Genealogy Group Organized: August 1999    Mission Statement :To foster and encourage the research of African-American Family History. To unite individuals, who want to share family histories. To enhance the availability of resources for the study of African-American genealogy. To promote the accumulation and preservation of African-American historical materials. To transcribe African-American family history documents and contributes   Nichelle M. Hayes ~ daughter of Sylvia & Ronzo granddaughter of Anna, Thomas, Canell & Roland   Surnames Hayes - KY Warren/Barren Rhodes/Rodes - KY Warren/Barren Curtis - LA St. Marys Parish Lewis - KY Warren Cleveland - LA Rapides Parish Bell - TN Summner Co 4th Annual Family History Conference by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The free event, which has "Linking Lives Long Lost" as its theme, will be held from 9 am to 4 pm at 900 E. Stop 11 Rd., Indianapolis . A number of topics and speakers will be presenting various sessions including at 11:00 am Nichelle M. Hayes, will present a session on “African American Research”. Please register at http://www.cifhc.org.

All The next meeting of the Oxfordshire Family History Society will take place on Monday 22 September 2008 at the usual venue at Exeter Hall, Oxford Road, Kidlington, Oxford OX5 1AB. Doors open at 7.15pm for coffee, help with both genealogy and computers, and the bookstall, CD sales, exchange journals and the library. The subject of the talk will see Martin Harris make a presentation on "The Oxford Historical Pageant of 1907". Martin is a well-known local historian and author, who has compiled several volumes in the "Changing Faces" series of books. He is also the Chairman of the Eynsham History Group. All members, potential members and their guests are welcome. For directions as to how to get to the Exeter Hall, please see :- _http://www.ofhs.org.uk/ExeterHall.html_ (http://www.ofhs.org.uk/ExeterHall.html) For a list of future OFHS meetings, please see :- _http://www.ofhs.org.uk/meetings.html_ (http://www.ofhs.org.uk/meetings.html) Any queries, please contact me off-list. Paul Gaskell Publicity Officer Oxfordshire Family History Society Web : _http://www.ofhs.org.uk/_ (http://www.ofhs.org.uk/)

Illinois State Genealogical Society October 18, 2008 Elgin, Illinois We are celebrating our 40th anniversary! Extra!• Extra! • Chicago Vital Records program added to our All Star line-up! During lunch Timothy Dever, Director of the Cook County Bureau of Vital Records, will present: Piecing Together the Past: Cook County Genealogy Online. This summer, Cook County Clerk David Orr launched an online database of historical Cook County vital records. About eight million genealogy records can now be searched and downloaded at CookCountyGenealogy.com. Indexes of birth certificates 75 years or older, marriage licenses 50 years or older and death certificates 20 years or older are available at this new site. During the presentation Mr. Dever will introduce the Web site and give tips for searching successfully! For the remainder of the afternoon, Mr. Dever will occupy a research table, execute sample searches and answer questions. Register today! Get the Early Bird rate! Register online using MasterCard, Visa, Discover, American Express, a PayPal account or print a registration form: www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ilsgs/ Any questions: isgsconference@sbcglobal.net

Westchester County Genealogical Society (NY) Upcoming Meeting TOPIC: Westchester County Genealogical Society is honored to welcome back Msgr. Thomas J. Shelley with his talk Slovaks on the Hudson: Most Holy Trinity Church this coming Saturday, September 13, 2007 at 10am. Msgr. Shelley is a Catholic priest of Archdiocese of NY and a Professor of Historical Theology at Fordham University. He also teaches Church History at Saint John Neumann Residence. Msgr. Shelley is the author of many books, including Dunwoodie: The History of St. Joseph’s Seminary, The History of the Archdiocese of New York, Greenwich Village Catholics: St. Joseph's Church, 1829-2002, and Empire State Catholics. This talk will be at the Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Hall – Bingo Hall which is located on the corner of Trinity and Mulberry Streets in Yonkers. . MEETING INFO: TOPIC: SLOVAKS ON THE HUDSON: MOST HOLY TRINITY CHURCH SPEAKER: Msgr. Thomas J. Shelley Ph.D. WHEN: Saturday, SEPTEMBER 13, 2008 @ 10 a.m. WHERE: Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Hall - Bingo Hall, corner of Trinity and Mulberry Streets, Yonkers, NY For information about Westchester County Genealogical Society (Westchester Connection or Surname List), visit WCGS home page -- _http://www.rootsweb.com/~nywcgs/_ (http://www.rootsweb.com/~nywcgs/) RESERVED THESE DATES FOR WCGS Future Meetings Oct 11, 2008 Genealogy Opens Doors of Hospitality to the DAR Libby McKee Nov 8, 2008 Gravely Speaking: the Who, What, When, Where & Why of Effective Cemetery Research Jo Heffernan Dec 13, 2008 Holiday Party – Special Interest Groups / Study Group Meeting Jan 10 2009 Return of the Ring Mary Hoar Feb 14, 2009 Hauntings of the Hudson River Valley Vincent T. Dacquino Mar 14, 2009 City Directories Toni McKeen Apr 11, 2009 Getting the Most Out of the US Census on Ancestry.com Gordon L. McDaniel May 9, 2009 Voyage to America Leslie Albrecht Huber June 13, 2009 NYC 1890 Police Census Debra Braverman **************Psssst...Have you heard the news? There's a new fashion blog, plus the latest fall trends and hair styles at StyleList.com. (http://www.stylelist.com/trends?ncid=aolsty00050000000014)

On Tuesday, September 16, 2008, the Mount Vernon Genealogical Society (MVGS) will meet in room 112 of the Hollin Hall Senior Center in Alexandria, Virginia. The meeting will start at 1:00 p.m. and is free and open to the public. The meeting will feature a presentation entitled "Genealogical Resources in the Fairfax County Library Virginia Room" The program will be presented by Suzanne Levy. Suzanne Levy has been the Virginia Room Librarian at the Fairfax City Regional Library since 1981. She is currently a member of the Fairfax Genealogical Society, American Library Association, Historical Society of Fairfax County (Chairman 2004-2006), and Historic Fairfax City, Inc. She has worked as the Cataloger in the North Carolina Collection in the library at UNC-Chapel Hill; the State Documents Librarian at the North Carolina State Library; Acquisitions Librarian for the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, New York Public Library; and also worked in two Branch Libraries at NYPL She holds a B.A. in history from Michigan State University, and a Master of Library Science from Pratt Institute. The Fairfax County Public Library's Virginia Room maintains a collection rich in regional history and genealogy, as well as local and state government information and legal resources. The collection covers far more than the State of Virginia. A particular strength is Confederate Civil War military history. Other resources available for use are: maps, an extensive photographic archive, manuscripts, local newspapers, and rare books. Suzanne will give an overview of what kinds of materials are available. She will also talk about what is new in the new building, how to get here, etc. MVGS is a nonprofit organization and has over 260 members residing in Alexandria, Fort Belvoir, the counties of Fairfax, Prince William, Montgomery, and Prince Georges, as well as several states. Additional information about the meeting and MVGS can be found at http://www.MVGenealogy.org/. Any questions about the program should be directed to Harold McClendon at 703-360-0920 or haroldm@erols.com.

ETGS to Present All Day Seminar with Desmond Walls Allen The East Texas Genealogical Society will conduct a seminar featuring national lecturer and author Desmond Walls Allen from 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Saturday, September 13, 2008, at the Smith County Historical Society Auditorium (Old Carnegie Library across the street from the Tyler Public Library), 125 South College, Tyler, Texas in the 2nd floor auditorium. Registration will begin at 8:30 and the fee will be $45 per person. The all-day seminar will include three topics: 1. Vaulting Over Brick Walls – a two hour problem solving workshop that includes a systemic approach to difficult ancestors. 2. Confederate Military Research. 3. DNA and Your Cousins. Ms. Allen, owner of Arkansas Research Books and a co-founder of Professional Genealogists of Arkansas, has authored or compiled over 200 books and many articles about Arkansas historical materials. She teaches and lectures for genealogical workshops and seminars all over the U.S. including NGS and FGS conferences. Desmond has been acknowledged by numerous professional organizations for her work including being the 1994 recipient of the Federation of Genealogical Society’s Distinguished Service Award and the 1995 Dallas Genealogical Society’s Distinguished Service Award. She is a graduate (magna com laude) of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, a member of Phi Kappa Phi honor society, and Mensa, the international society for individuals with IQs in the top 2% of the population. . Those attending may bring a sack lunch. Soft drinks and snacks will be provided. For more information about ETGS or the seminar go to our web-site: www.etgs.org or contact June Everheart, Publicity Director at Everheart@suddenlink.net or (903)877-4501.

*Choose from 65 classes tailored to your needs, taught by experienced specialists. Instructional level will range from basic to advanced, with such classes as:* * * · Beginning Family History · Land, Tax, and Military Records · NEW Family Search, FamilySearchIndexing · African-American Research · Digital Imaging, Preservation · PAF, Family Insight, Legacy, Ancestral Quest, RootsMagic · Using the Family History Center · Internet Sites · Cemetery & Funeral Home Research · Family History Research in Maryland, DC, Baltimore, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Southern U.S., Ireland, Poland , Alsace-Lorraine & Luxembourg, Southern Europe, etc. · DNA – genealogy's newest tool *For further information and registration, please go to our website: ** www.BaltimoreFamilyHistoryWorkshop.org*<http://www.baltimorefamilyhistoryworkshop.org/> * * ** *Registration open until September 9th!* ** *This Workshop is FREE and open to the public.* Thank you, Kathie Chairman -- M. Kathleen Felsted mkfelsted@gmail.com

The Louisville Genealogical Society will hold its Annual Book Fair and Seminar next month. Two new features of this year’s Seminar: New Fall date: 11 October 2008 New, larger venue: Beargrass Christian Church, 4100 Shelbyville Rd, Louisville KY We are very excited about our roomier location and (we hope) pleasant Louisville autumn weather. For more Seminar information, including a map and printable registration form, refer to our Web site at http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~kylgs/index.htm. Send other questions to lougensoc@yahoo.com or Louisville Genealogical Society, PO Box 24566, Louisville KY 40224-0566. We hope to see you in Louisville on October 11th! OUR GUEST GENEALOGIST THIS YEAR IS MICHAEL JOHN NEILL. He is known nationally as an interesting, informative speaker. He has been actively involved in genealogy research for over 20 years. He has a master's degree in mathematics from Western Illinois University and is on the faculty of Carl Sandburg College in Galesburg, Illinois, where he also coordinates a week-long series of genealogy computer workshops every spring. He has written for a variety of genealogical periodicals and currently writes a regular column for Ancestry.com's blog. Go to http://www.rootdig.com/ to read some of his articles. Mr. Neill will present four talks at our seminar (cost: $10 per talk). 9:00 a.m. - Researching the Entire Family Focusing only on the direct line can cause significant information to be overlooked and larger patterns to go unnoticed. This lecture discusses, via examples, the importance of researching the siblings and at least first cousins of a direct ancestor. 10:30 a.m. - Using Records from the Family History Library When You Don't Know the Language Reading records in Swedish, German, Latin, or any other European language is not quite as difficult as it may appear on the surface. We’ll discuss a general approach to reading non-English records. Learning the script and 50 basic words will accomplish wonders. 1:30 p.m. - Determining Your Own Migration Trails and Migration Chains Your ancestor most likely did not migrate in complete isolation from Point A to Point B. This is probably the case whether he was moving across the country or across the ocean. This lecture will provide some concrete suggestions for determining the migration path unique to your ancestor and his friends and relatives. 3:00 p.m. - Effective Internet Search Techniques Online searching is more than typing a name in a search box. This lecture offers suggestions for getting the most from your online time. SEVEN CLASSES ARE INCLUDED IN $5 GENERAL ADMISSION FEE 9:00 a.m. - Adoption Search -- by Susan C. Brown Susan Myers Brown has worked for the Kentucky state Adoptions Branch since July 1998 and has been the Adult Adoptee Program Manager for about 4 years now. She will discuss the processes required for an adult adoptee to obtain identifying and non-identifying information from a confidential adoption file in Kentucky. She will have several handouts for the class. 9:00 a.m. - Genealogy 101: The Basics, Part 1 -- by Deborah Lord Campisano Deborah Campisano has over 25 years of research experience. She teaches classes on genealogy methods and sources for local and regional societies and for the University of Louisville's adult education program. She will present a two-part introduction to genealogical techniques; you may register for either one or both. This class will introduce the research process – working from known to unknown. Basic skills taught include gathering home sources, interviewing relatives, avoiding pitfalls, using general reference works in print and online, and organizing findings using forms and charts. 10:30 a.m. - Genealogy 101: The Basics, Part 2 -- by Deborah Lord Campisano This class will focus on how to analyze information; form a research strategy; use a source checklist; access online and library resources (emphasis on vital records and census); and cite basic sources. 10:30 a.m. - Ancestors Dealing with Illness -- by Mel Arnold Mel Arnold has lived and worked in several Midwest states; he was Director of Training and Education for LGE Energy when he retired in Louisville. He has been a member of LGS since 2002. He will define various strange medical terms and even stranger remedies used by our forefathers. Occasionally an ancestor’s mysterious disappearance can be explained by an epidemic or other widespread disease. We will review some of these tragic events and the resulting difficulties for family research. 1:30 p.m. - It’s Not Always About Land: Researching Deeds & Tax Lists -- by Betty Darnell Betty Rolwing Darnell is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists and of state and local societies. She teaches, lectures, and writes about research methods, and has compiled and published abstracts of Kentucky and Missouri county records. Land is, of course, the primary subject of deed records, but not the only subject. Deed books also include wills, powers of attorney, bonds, bills of sale, indentures, mortgages, and sheriffs’ deeds. There may even be a hint of scandal! Tax lists are a valuable and often-overlooked adjunct to deed records. Learn how to access these records and make the most of what you find. 1:30 p.m. - Am I Irish? -- by Connie Fry Connie Fry has been involved with genealogy for about 12 years, developing her knowledge with time and documenting her Irish, Scottish, and Native American heritage. She is active in the Irish Society of Kentuckiana and the Scottish Society. She will help you pinpoint the country origin of your surname or a basic area to begin research. An Irish surname map and surname research books will be available for personal review. In addition, there will be a short review of the Irish in the Revolutionary War and the Kentucky Irish frontier men. A handout will include Irish research Web sites. 3:00 p.m. - Evaluating Three Computerized Genealogical Record Systems -- by three LGS members – Phil Hysell, Greg Claypool and Mel Arnold There are several dozen computer-based record systems for storing genealogical research results. Family historians are often perplexed about the methods used by the various systems and which would best fit their needs. Three LGS members will briefly discuss the record system they use for maintaining their genealogical data. Topic areas will include the various elements of the system, cost, shortcomings, sources, and available help. The systems to be discussed are Brother’s Keeper, Family Tree Maker, and Personal Ancestry File. After a brief overview of each there will be a 15-minute Q and A session. Part 1: Phil Hysell will discuss Brother's Keeper Genealogy Software, a shareware genealogy database software program that allows one to store family information, including photos and audio, and generate many different types of charts and reports. It provides for the transfer of database information to other genealogy programs through the use of gedcom files. Part 2: Gregory Stanton Claypool uses Family Tree Maker, Version 16. FTM is one of the most popular systems being used to record information about family heritage. He will discuss the record-keeping structure of FTM, how and what kind of data can be stored, and how it can be retrieved in reports, etc. He’ll use examples from his own family records to get a clear understanding of how this powerful database works. Part 3: Mel Arnold will discuss Personal Ancestry File (PAF). Developed by the Mormon Church, it can be downloaded free from church web site or can be ordered on CD for a small price. The church provides telephone assistance, if needed and requested, but never inquires into personal information or intrudes on the recording process in any way. It comes with a standard set of data factors (dob, dod, spouse, burial site, etc.), but these can be changed to match one’s preferred data set. The user is able to merge family records from most of the other systems. Other activities included in the $5 general admission fee include a silent auction, booths for vendors and organizations, and a consultation with a local professional genealogist. Those who register in advance can order a box lunch, or bring your own, and discuss family history with others at your table. You can register at the door; however, you cannot buy a box lunch unless you order in advance. Some classes could fill, so registration in advance is recommended. For more Seminar information, including a map and printable registration form, refer to our Web site at http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~kylgs/index.htm . For other questions, e-mail the society at lougensoc@yahoo.com.

All The annual Open Day of the Oxfordshire Family History Society takes place on Saturday 20 September 2008. For details of times, the venue etc, please see :- _http://www.ofhs.org.uk/OpenDay.html_ (http://www.ofhs.org.uk/OpenDay.html) The Open Day will feature the usual assortment of visiting Societies, publishers, dealers in second hand books and postcards, and the like. Our own Society's search services will be available for consultation, whilst we will also be manning a beginners' helpdesk. Additionally, there will be computing demonstrations, which will give advice on such things as which genealogical software package to choose, and the use of the internet in family history. Special features will include :- 1. a joint stall put together by Oxfordshire Record Office and Oxfordshire Studies, which will give advice on the use of their resources. 2. the presence of the society's "Transcribed Wills" database co-ordinator, who will be able to undertake searches and give advice on those thorny wills' problems. Best wishes. Paul Gaskell Publicity Officer Oxfordshire Family History Society Website : _www.ofhs.org.uk_ (http://www.ofhs.org.uk/)

The next meeting of the society will be held on 13 September 2008 at the Mount Clemens Public Library. Meeting time is 10:00 a.m. Our speaker will be Sara Chapman, Ph.D., Associate Professor of History at Oakland University. The topic will be "Detroit in the French Regime". Immediately following the meeting will be holding our annual pot luck lunch. French-Canadian Heritage Society of Michigan meetings are open to the public. For additional information, please visit our website at http://fchsm.habitant.org/index.html. Mount Clemens Public Library is located at 150 Cass Ave., Mount Clemens, Michigan. For more information, visit their website at http://www.macomb.lib.mi.us/mountclemens/ If unfavorable weather conditions exist (snow or storms), call the Mount Clemens Public Library at 586-469-6200 to check if the meeting has been canceled. You may also contact me by email. We hope to see you there! Peggy Youngs

Illinois State Genealogical Society October 18, 2008 Elgin, Illinois We are celebrating our 40th anniversary! Lodging • Anniversary Quilt • Conference Motels - Make your reservations today! Comfort Suites - 2480 Bushwood Dr., Elgin, IL 60124 Call them direct at 847-836-9500 before September 17 for special conference rates. Mention the conference. Country Inn and Suites - 2270 Point Blvd., Elgin, IL 60123 Call them direct at 847-426-6400 before October 3 for special conference rates. Mention the conference. • The 2008 Anniversary Quilt - Buy a raffle ticket today! The quilt "Windows on the Past" celebrates the founding of the Illinois State Genealogical Society 40 years ago. Oriene Morrow Springstroh, Aurora, IL, machine pieced and Julie Karlak, Bolingbrook, IL, machine quilted the masterpiece. It is based on a Blue Underground pattern designed by Amy Walsh entitled "In and Out." View the quilt! http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ilsgs/fallconf/quilt.html Register today! Get the Early Bird rate! Register online using MasterCard, Visa, Discover, American Express, a PayPal account or print a registration form: www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ilsgs/ Any questions: isgsconference@sbcglobal.net