10th Anniversary Celebration African American Civil War Memorial July 16 - 18, 2008, Washington, DC Thousands of Descendants of the 209,145 U.S. Colored Troops who fought during the American Civil War will descend on the Nations Capital!!!! REGISTER AT: http://afroamcivilwar.org/upcomingevents/index.html Wednesday, July 16, 2008 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM -Tenting on the .old camp ground. . Tented Prayer Breakfast, Garrison School (formerly known as Camp Barker, Experience Living History) 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM -Workshops, & Displays Thursday, July 17, 2008 8:30 AM - 10:00 PM - Arlington Amphitheatre Sunrise and Memorial Service, High Ranking Military Officer as Guest Speaker 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Capitol Hill Commemoration, Welcome by Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton and Members of Congressional Black Caucus 6:00 PM -SNCC Reunion, Book Signings & Historic Video Presentations Friday, July 18, 2008 10:00 AM -12:00 PM - 10th Anniversary Wreath Laying at Spirit of Freedom Memorial 6:00 PM - VIP Reception 7:00 PM - Celebrity Descendants Gala Freedom Awards Banquet, Washington Convention Center, Congressional Resolutions presented to Pvt. Julius Cesar Tingman, USCT (Comedian, Chris Rock ancestor). Afro-centric, Historic Tours of U Street and Anacostia, East of the River REGISTER AT: http://afroamcivilwar.org/upcomingevents/index.html Visit our website at www.afroamcivilwar.org - or call Lyndia Grant, Project Director@ 202-518-3192 or Call the Civil War Museum @ 202-667-2667: Honorable Dr. Frank Smith, Founding Director Shamele Jordon jordonsh@jersey.net
FREE . . . FREE . . . FREE . . . FREE HANDS-ON GENEALOGICAL RESEARCH WORKSHOP COME RESEARCH WITH US!!! Get FREE individual help with your family research problems Saturday August 2, 2008, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Ora McMullen Genealogy Room, Kurth Memorial Library, 706 S. Raguet Street,Lufkin, Texas Sponsored by Angelina County Genealogical Society in cooperation with Kurth Memorial Library Staff Get free individual one on one help and free research consultations about your genealogy research problems from the membership of the Angelina County Genealogical Society. Informal atmosphere! No formal presentations! Drop in for an hour or stay the entire time to do your own research or to help others. Call the library to sign up at 1-936-630-0563 Advanced sign up is desired but not required. Only paper and pencils are allowed in the research area. No food, drinks, or smoking in the library. Ladies should wear clothing with pockets and/or a "VERY SMALL fanny pack" for the essentials of keys, wallets, ID's, change for copy machine (takes quarters), etc. as locker space is very limited. Your family lines do not have to be from Angelina County or even from Texas to participate in this free workshop. New beginning researchers are especially welcome to attend. It would be extremely helpful, but not absolutely necessary, if just beginning researchers, could have at least one surname and a general location where their family lived in 1930 or earlier, particularly if their family was not living in Angelina County in 1930. List members, PLEASE pass this notice/announcement along to other e-mail lists or e-mail groups where members might have an interest in attending this absolutely FREE workshop. Please post in your local library or announce at your society meeting if you are close enough that someone might be interested in attending. Vivian T. Cates, Alto, Texas, ACGS Workshop committee member 1-936-858-3801
"African Roots in Canada" - Workshop in Toronto, Ontario - Saturday 9 August 2008 The Toronto Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society, the Ontario Black History Society and the North York Central Library have joined together to sponsor a day-long summer workshop on techniques and resources for researching ancestors of African descent. With expert speakers from the United States and the West Indies as well as Ontario, this event will offer both new and seasoned family historians an opportunity to gain fresh insights, share stories and meet others with similar research interests. Early registration rates are available until July 15th. For program and registration details, visit http://www.torontofamilyhistory.org/africanroots.html. To check availability, call 416-733-2608 (voice mail) or e-mail info@torontofamilyhistory.org.
The dates for the 4th annual RootDig research trip to Salt Lake City have been announced: 14-21 May 2009. More information on our trip and registering is on our website at: http://www.rootdig.com/slctrip.html Questions about the trip can be directed to me offlist. Thanks. Michael -- ------------------------------------ Michael John Neill May 2009 Group Trip to Salt Lake City http://www.rootdig.com/slctrip.html
British Isles Family History Society--USA On Sunday, 22 June 2008, from 1:00-3:00 p.m., the British Isles Family History SocietyUSA will present "Learning to Know Our Ancestors Through Their Handwriting," presented by Sheila Lowe, a court-qualified handwriting expert with more than 40 years of experience in the field of handwriting. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and is the author of several published books including Handwriting of the Famous and Infamous, and The Complete Idiot's guide to Handwriting Analysis, as well as Sheila Lowe's Handwriting Analyser software. Recently, she ventured into the world of fiction with Poison Pen, the first in a mystery series introducing handwriting expert, Claudia Rose. Poison Pen received a starred review in Publishers Weekly. As a handwriting expert, Sheila is often seen in the media analyzing celebrities, presidential candidates, and people in high-profile criminal cases. She provided services to corporate clients, mental health professionals, attorneys, private investigators and staffing agencies, and many others. >From 3:30-4:30PM, the society will conduct a tour of the Los Angeles Regional Family History Center, which has recently been rearranged. Join us at the Los Angeles Regional Family History Center, 10741 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025. (From Santa Monica Blvd. turn north on Manning and left at Eastborne. Follow the road, library is on left.) Admittance is free and there is plenty of parking. For more information, see www.bifhsusa.org.
All The next meeting of the Oxfordshire Family History Society will take place on Monday 23 June 2008 at the usual venue at Exeter Hall, Oxford Road, Kidlington, Oxford OX5 1AB. Doors open at 7.15 pm for coffee, help with both genealogy and computers, and the bookstall, exchange journals and the library. After a brief AGM at 8.00pm, the subject of the talk is "Fred Lewis - scouting and baseball in Chipping Norton". I am sure that everyone with North Oxfordshire interests will be interested to learn more about this well-known "Chippie" resident. Our speaker on "Fred Lewis - scouting and baseball in Chipping Norton" is Alan Watkins, who as an OFHS member himself is a familiar face at our meetings. Alan's passionate delivery style and detailed knowledge of "Chippie" and its residents promises to make this a memorable evening. 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/)
The German Genealogy Group has now added 42,179 new Kings County brides records for the period 1911 through 1913. 263 grooms records have been added and/or corrected. Go to www.GermanGenealogyGroup.com to see our church, naturalization and vital records databases. Church Databases: St. Leonard's of Port Maurice R.C. Church 199 Jefferson Street Brooklyn, NY Our Lady of Sorrows R.C. Church Morgan Avenue and Harrison Place Brooklyn, NY Zion German Evangelical Lutheran 125 Henry Street Brooklyn, NY The Presbyterian Church in Elmont 525 Elmont Road, P. O. Box 466 Elmont, NY 11003-0466 German Evangelical Reformed Church Suffolk Street near Delancey from 1852 to 1900 Naturalization Databases: Nassau County, NY (Includes Camp Mills and Aviation Fields #2) Suffolk County, NY (Includes Camp Upton) Bronx County, NY (Includes the Years 1914-1952) Military Camps, NY (Includes WWI, WWII, Korean War) Southern District Court of NY (includes the Years 1906-1959) Eastern District Court of NY Queens County, NY (1800's (with a few earlier years) - to about 1957. NYC Databases: New York City Death Index 1891-1948 New York City Grooms Index New York City Brides Index Brooklyn Grooms 1866 - 1879 ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to GERMAN-NY-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.15.21/589 - Release Date: 12/15/2006 5:10 PM ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to BRONXROOTS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.484 / Virus Database: 269.12.10/977 - Release Date: 8/28/2007 4:29 PM ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to GERMAN-NY-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 270.3.0/1502 - Release Date: 6/13/2008 7:25 PM
The quarterly meeting of the Pomeranian Special Interest Group continues to join the IGS (Immigrant Genealogical Society)in their library at 2pm. Carolyn Casperson had a unique experience for her first visit to the Library in Salt Lake City as she was able to attend a seminar of the United Polish Genealogical Societies. Not only were there Skype Conferences with Poland but presentations by Kahlile Mehr, Daniel Schlyter, Orvill Paller, and others. She'll share strategies for locating ancestral villages and the resources the researcher used. The week's experience was much more than viewing microfilmed records 12 hours a day, The IGS library will be open from noon to 5pm so we hope you will join us for the program and discussion/study afterwards. The IGS Library is located at 1310 West Magnolia in Burbank CA. 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.
Westchester County Genealogical Society (NY) Upcoming Meeting TOPIC: Christopher DiPasquale will present An Object of Great Importance: The Hudson River During the American War for Independence to WCGS at our meeting on June 14, 2008. Christopher DiPasquale is originally from Long Island, NY. Mr. DiPasquale graduated from Pace University with a degree in History and Secondary Education. He then earned a Master’s Degree in History from Queens College. Currently a teacher in Yorktown, NY, he is working on his PhD in History. During the American Revolution, the Hudson River was not just a waterway. It was a lifeline, a vital artery that the cause of liberty depended on. Along its banks and in its waters, many would die for what they believed in. Mr. DiPasquale will highlight all of this in his talk. MEETING INFO: TOPIC: An Object of Great Importance: The Hudson River During the American War for Independence SPEAKER: Christopher DiPasquale WHEN: Saturday, JUNE 14, 2008 @ 10 a.m. WHERE: Aldersgate Methodist Church, 600 Broadway in Dobbs Ferry (across from Mercy College on route 9) 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/) (mailto:chorn0591@verizon.net) **************Vote for your city's best dining and nightlife. City's Best 2008. (http://citysbest.aol.com?ncid=aolacg00050000000102)
The Genealogical Society of South Brevard is proud to present Anthony W. Young, COL U.S. Army Retired, with an interactive program on "The Battle of Gettysburg". Mr. Young will be utilizing a large floor map as we are walked through the battle. This is a "Don't Miss" program! The meeting is on June 11th and starts with a social at 9:30AM and the program begins at 10:00AM. We meet in the Melbourne Library at 540 E Fee Avenue. For additional information please visit our website at www.gssb.net. ************** Get trade secrets for amazing burgers. Watch "Cooking with Tyler Florence" on AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/tyler-florence?video=4?&NCID=aolfod00030000000002)
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Readers We've placed a link onto the homepage of the society's website at _http://www.ofhs.org.uk/_ (http://www.ofhs.org.uk/) , which points to the Oxfordshire Studies website. Anyone thinking of visiting that repository to research their Oxfordshire and North Berkshire ancestry should note that its opening hours are about to reduce considerably. Best wishes. Paul Gaskell Publicity Officer Oxfordshire Family History Society Website : _www.ofhs.org.uk_ (http://www.ofhs.org.uk/)
The Misha Defonseca Holocaust Fraud: Forensic Genealogy Lessons for Your Own Family History The research methods used in exposing the Misha Defonseca Holocaust Fraud case can provide many lessons for any family history researcher in forensic genealogy techniques. An overview of this case and those lessons was presented at the Massachusetts Genealogical Council Annual Meeting and Seminar in April 2008 by Sharon Sergeant. http://www.massgencouncil.com/ A film of that presentation is now available to any Public Access Television station, genealogical society or library as long as the program is free and open to the public. This film was produced by David T. Robertson and the Framingham, Massachusetts Public Access Televison station. http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/news/x1192322374/Uncovering-hidden-truths-Framingham-man-documents-the-exposure-of-a-fraud Email robertson.d@rcn.com or call 508-620-8947 to order a DVD for a Public Access Television station, genealogical society or library program. The fee for the DVD production and mailing is $10. There is no limit to the number of times the film may be shown, as long as the program is free and open to the public. Presentation Outline: The Misha Defonseca Holocaust Fraud: Forensic Genealogy Lessons for Your Own Family History Connecting the Right Dots ………… Names, dates, places, events, relationships and activities can create many stories. The true story can be mixed in with other stories. Forensic Genealogy in the Defonseca Case Study: Photograph Analysis Database Mining DNA Analysis Misha: A Memoire of the Holocaust Years By Misha Defonseca. The Story that Misha Told - According to Misha in the 1997 US Version. Misha also published a 1997 best selling French Version “Survivre avec les Loups” (Surviving with the Wolves). In the US 10 Years Later. Finding the Truth - Real Hidden Children; US Public Records; Story Changes; Other Experts; Belgian Archives. Photo Time Line Focus: Real Name, Age and Family? Data Mining: Negative and Positive Proofs in the Data Time Line. The Truth Revealed: Belgian baptismal certificate, naming patterns, school records. What if Misha had not confessed? Planning for DNA analysis. Forensic Techniques Can Change the Way You Research Your Own Family History. The Framingham Public Access Television station will premiere the film June 6-8, 2008. http://209.6.151.18:8080/Cablecast/Plugins/WebSchedule/print.aspx?ChannelID=3&Length=30&Buttons=Generate
On Saturday, June 7, volunteers will once again work on a clean up of two of the oldest cemeteries in Hudson County, the Old Bergen Cemetery and the Speer Cemetery. Volunteers are meeting at the Old Bergen Cemetery on Bergen Avenue at 9:00 A.M. If possible, please come to help with this work. I'm happy to announce that the City of Jersey City is shortly voting on a $25,000 appropriation to install a new historically accurate fence for Speer and the Hudson County Open Space and Historic Trust Fund as made a recommendation for an additional $25,000 grant for further restoration work at Speer. Bob Murgittroyd President Hudson County Genealogical Society
Please join us for the last meeting before summer of the Hudson County Genealogical Society. It will be held on June 14th in the Jersey Room of the Jersey City Public Library, 472 Jersey Avenue at the corner of Montgomery Street, starting promptly at 11:00 am. Director Cynthia Harris will highlight the vast holdings of the library, and demonstrate their value to the family genealogist. Because parking is limited, car-pooling or drop-offs for locals is advised. Also, see our website, www.hudsoncountygenealogy.org, for detailed directions and advice on using the Hudson Light Rail. Refreshments will be served. Hope to see you there!
GENEALOGY FAIR Saturday, June 14, 2008 (10-3) Taconnett Falls Genealogy Library Lithgow Street Winslow, Maine 04901 Advancing together: explore your roots with represearchers of local, state, national & international genealogy-share information with other genealogists - newcomers and "old hands" Local Historical Societies - Maine Genealogical Society - New England genealogical groups - D.A.R. - French Canadian - Scandinavian - genealogical software - extensive library holdings of books, periodicals and paper files Copier Available - Lunch and Snacks for Sale No Admission (except enthusiasm) Information: 207-453-9768
FREE . . . FREE . . . FREE . . . FREE HANDS-ON GENEALOGICAL RESEARCH WORKSHOP COME RESEARCH WITH US!!! Get FREE individual help with your research problems Saturday morning June 7, 2008, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Ora McMullen Genealogy Room, Kurth Memorial Library, 706 S. Raguet Street,Lufkin, Texas Sponsored by Angelina County Genealogical Society in cooperation with Kurth Memorial Library Staff Get free individual one on one help and free research consultations with experienced genealogical researchers about your genealogy research problems from the membership of the Angelina County Genealogical Society. Informal atmosphere! No formal presentations! No refreshments! Come for an hour or two or stay the entire time to do your own research or to help others. Call the library to sign up at 1-936-630-0563 later this week when the library phones are working again. Advanced sign up is desired for planning purposes, but not required. Only paper and pencils are allowed in the research area. No food, drinks,or smoking in the library. Ladies should wear clothing with pockets and/or a "VERY SMALL fanny pack" for the essentials of keys, wallets, ID's, change for copy machine (takes quarters), etc. as locker space is very limited. New beginning researchers are especially welcome to attend. It would be extremely helpful, but not absolutely necessary, if just beginning researchers, could have at least one surname and a general location where their family lived in 1930 or earlier, particularly if their family was not living in Angelina County in 1930. If the June research event is successful, another one will be held on Saturday, August 2, 2008, and perhaps in October. October is being observed as Family History Month. List members, PLEASE pass this notice/announcement along to other e-mail lists or e-mail groups where members might have an interest in attending this absolutely FREE workshop. Vivian T. Cates, Alto, Texas, ACGS Workshop committee member 1-936-858-3801
Date: Saturday, June 21, 2008 Location: Porter County Public Library, Valparaiso Branch located at 103 Jefferson Street, Valparaiso, Indiana. Time: 10:00 a.m. until Noon Topic and Speaker: "Finding the Children by Using the School Enumeration" by Marlene Polster Marlene Polster will show how the school enumeration (census) can help you find the children in your families. She will also show how migration patterns can be followed by using this alternative source. Our meeting are free and open to the public and everyone is welcome. Bill Schu
Subject: The Hudson County Genealogical Society Launches a Public Message Forum on Its Web Site FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 1, 2008 – JERSEY CITY, NJ. — The Hudson County Genealogical Society announces the launch of the HCGS Public Message Forums on its Web site at http://www.hudsoncountynjgenealogy.org This public forum was created by The Hudson County Genealogical Society for those researching their ancestors in Hudson County New Jersey or anyone with an interest in Hudson County history. Members of the HCGS have many resources available to them through the Society to help research their ancestors but until now there was no place to capture the inquiries and interest of the general public who visits the site. The threaded message board reached from a button on the home page will help facilitate discussion for HCGS members and non-members alike. Please visit the HCGS Public Message Forums and start talking genealogy! The Hudson County Genealogical Society Public Message Forums can be found at http://www.hudsoncountynjgenealogy.org For more information about joining The Hudson County Genealogical Society visit: www.hudsoncountynjgenealogy.org/membership.html
Lukasz Bielecki /Poznan Project/ MI Oct. 2008 Polish Genealogical Society of Michigan Celebrating 30 Years 1978-2008 hosts the Polish Research Seminar featuring Lukasz Bielecki creator of the Poznan Project in his only U.S. appearance http://pgsm.org/index_039.htm Three Days of Lectures October 17 – October 19, 2008 Please see: http://pgsm.org/index_039.htm