There is a chance for people to trace their family tree at the Stockport Family History Fair, which is at Stockport Town Hall, Wellington Road South Stockport SK1 3XEon April 6th 10am-5pm Admission £2(accompanied children free) This annual family history fair is attracting people from all over the country. There is help and advice on tracing your family tree from the local experts. As well the General Register Office being present Family History Societies from Cheshire, Nottinghamshire, Lancashire and Yorkshire will also be present as well as neighbouring societies. Other stalls present at the fair include specialist groups, computer software, charts, books, postcards, in fact everything to help with tracing ones family history. Further details can be found on www.familyhistoryfairs.com

All The next meeting of the Oxfordshire Family History Society will take place on Monday 31 March 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. The subject of the talk is :- "Get the picture? A demonstration of how to take good images of archive materials using digital cameras. This talk will be presented by Hugh Alexander. Hugh has a most illustrious CV, having been a Reuters photographer in Israel from 1969 to 1979, and having been UPITN Television News Producer in Israel from 1969 to 1982. Subsequently, Hugh has worked as a freelance photographer and as Deputy Manager of the Image Library at The National Archives, a post that he still holds. All members, potential members and their guests are welcome. The speaker has expressly requested that any attendee who owns a digital camera bring it with them to the meeting - along with the instruction manual. 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 Website : _www.ofhs.org.uk_ (http://www.ofhs.org.uk/)

British Isles Family History Society--USA Sunday, March 30, 1:00 to 5:00, Nancy Ellen Carlberg, presenter. Join us for a special meeting on Sunday, March 30, 1:00-3:00 p.m. when Nancy Ellen Carlberg discusses the “Differences between British and Irish Research.” In her presentation, Nancy will offer information about cemeteries, church records, civil registrations, and land and probate records existing in Ireland, Wales, England and Scotland in order to show you that, despite their name, they are not all alike. >From 3:30-5:00 p.m., Nancy will alert you to the “Hazards of Scottish Research.” Listen as Nancy points out the “quirks” in Scottish research, including the use of middle names, maiden names, Scottish name equivalents, the change in Scotland’s calendar and more! Learn what to watch for and find your ancestor hidden in the records. Join us at the Los Angeles Family History Center, 10741 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025 (enter from Eastbourne at Manning). Admittance is free and there is plenty of parking. For more information, see www.bifhsusa.org.

Author Series Cecile Jensen, Detroit’s Polonia; Detroit’s Mount Elliott Cemetery; Detroit’s Mount Olivet Cemetery Wednesday, March 19, 2008 / 6 - 8 p.m. Detroit Historical Museum Author Cecile Jensen will discuss all three Arcadia publications and genealogy. Family historians can discover new clues and stories when they study their family photo album after attending this program. Jensen will present techniques that will help you catalog, date, and identify the metro Detroit photos in your collection. The cost is FREE for members and $10 for Guests. Advance reservations are required Free -- Detroit Historical Society members $10/person --Guests Click here to make reservations and to buy tickets now.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Michael Brophy, 781-738-2671 Genealogist Cracks Holocaust Hoax, Discovery Highlights Need for Open Records. Sharon Sergeant will speak about how she cracked a hoax at the Massachusetts Genealogical Council Seminar on April 26 at noon, at the LaCava Center, Bentley College, Waltham, MA. Sergeant is the genealogist who uncovered the twenty-year multinational fraud by Misha Defonseca, author of “Misha: A Mémoire of the Holocaust Years” and “Surviving with Wolves”, an international bestseller and the subject of a French feature film. The European press was rocked when, on February 28, the beloved author confessed that her story, translated into eighteen languages, was a fraud. The author had claimed to be a Jewish “hidden child” who had lost her identity in the Holocaust. “The international scope of this case underscores the need for open records available to the public for inspection. Without this right, researchers are not able to protect the public from frauds of this type,” according to Barbara Mathews, CG, President of the Massachusetts Genealogical Council. Defonseca's native Belgium closed vital records in 1955. When open records in Massachusetts provided new information, they pointed a pathway to Belgian records that were not sealed. When the combined records showed the fraud, Belgian officials decided to release additional sealed documents. “Once we began releasing the records we had found, the Belgian press took it from there. Within days of receiving the correct name, date and place of birth of the real Monique De Wael, journalists contacted several people who remembered Monique well.” The author wasn’t Jewish and had spent her childhood in Belgium, not wandering across Europe, witnessing the historic tragedies of other people’s lives, as she had claimed. “She had no choice but to confess,” says Sergeant. “There was a solid trail of who she really was.” The documents included a baptismal record and first grade registration with De Wael’s first husband’s sister, unearthed through the efforts of Sergeant and her team. “The genealogical methods used are the same techniques that can be used to uncover other frauds or solve every day mysteries in anyone’s family history,” Sergeant explains. “We were guided by a photo time line, verified by photo detective Maureen Taylor of Norwood, Massachusetts and California based forensic genealogist Colleen Fitzpatrick. We worked with real Jewish hidden children. The internet allowed us to work quickly with people on the ground in Belgium and access the records in public libraries and archives.” Among the many other speakers at the Conference who will be discussing genealogical tools and methods are Joshua Taylor and Michael Leclerc from the New England Historic and Genealogical Society; and Michael Brophy and Bernard Couming from the Massachusetts Genealogical Council. The Annual Conference is an all day event sponsored by The Massachusetts Genealogical Council and is open to the public. The registration cost of $75 includes a continental breakfast and luncheon buffet. Registration forms for the presentation are available at the Massachusetts Genealogical Council’s website: www.massgencouncil.com. # # # Contact: Michael Brophy, Publicity Director Massachusetts Genealogical Council 781-738-2671 FAX (781) 878-0720 mbrophy@brophygen.com Program flyer, registration and directions http://www.massgencouncil.com/images/2008MGCflyer.pdf

On Tuesday, March 18, 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 "National Environment and Your Family." The program will be presented by Constance Potter and Kenneth Heger. Constance Potter, an archivist at the National Archives in Washington, DC, specializes in federal records of genealogical interest. She has lectured at FGS, NGS, NIGR., and NARA’s genealogical workshops. She is a contributing editor to “Genealogy Notes” in Prologue. Kenneth W. Heger (Ph.D.) is the manager of the Family and Community History program at the National Archives in Washington, D.C. He speaks regularly at national genealogy conferences and has published articles on family history. Dr. Heger received his MA and Ph.D. in history from the University of Maryland. The speakers will discuss how weather affected our families amid drought, depression and other features of the weather both within the US and in Europe. Kenneth Heger and Constance Potter explain how weather can influence your family's history. Using the records of the Department of State, the Signal Corps, the General Land Office, and the Weather Bureau they describe just some of the records that can be used when researching the weather and the environment. The Hollin Hall Senior Center is located 4 miles south of Alexandria just off Fort Hunt Road at 1500 Shenandoah Road in Alexandria, Virginia. 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.

Date: 28 May - 1 June 2008 Sponsored by the St. Charles County Genealogical Society and St. Charles Community College History Department The annual Family History Research Trip to the Allen County Library (Fort Wayne, Indiana) features expert guidance from nationally-known genealogist Michael John Neill, M.S. Michael is a columnist for Ancestry.com, has led research trips to Ft. Wayne and Salt Lake City, and lectures nationally on a wide variety of genealogy topics. Michael will help you get the most out of your trip through individualized attention in the following areas: pre-trip planning work developing research strategies using resources while you are at the library answering follow-up questions after the trip Learn with short lectures each morning in at the hotel before the library opens. Stay very close to the library in the comfortable Fort Wayne Hilton Hotel. Receive an orientation to the library. Find out how you can ride the bus or drive yourself. For more information, go to the trip website: http://www.rootdig.com/acpltrip.html

The AGS 2008 Annual Seminar takes place on Saturday, April 26, 2008 at 9:00 at the Norris Conference Center. Susan Kaufman, Manager of the Clayton Library Center for Genealogical Research in Houston, is the presenter. She will speak on Newspapers, Convicts to the Colonies, PERSI, and The Allen County Library. Early registration is $40. The cost includes lunch and material. Register by April 1st. More information at our website: www.AustinTxGenSoc.org or email pat@theoxleys.com

CALL FOR LECTURE PROPOSALS for the 32nd Annual Florida State Genealogical Society Conference Submission Deadline: 1 Apr 2008 The Florida State Genealogical Society (FSGS) is accepting program proposals for the 2008 Conference (the 32nd Annual FSGS Conference) which is scheduled to be held 14-15 November 2008 in Maitland, Florida. Among the topics being considered are lectures on Computers/Technology, Beginning Genealogy, Research Sources, Immigration/migration, Florida Research (i.e., history, available records, repositories, ethnic and religious groups, etc.), Society Management, and broader genealogical topics including methodology, problem solving, publishing, military records, land records, etc. Proposals should include the following information: 1. The title of the lecture and a brief, but specific, outline and/or abstract. 2. Short summary for the program schedule (one or two sentences). 3. Audience skill level (i.e., beginner, intermediate, advanced or any mixture.) 4. Speaker's name, address, telephone number, fax number and e-mail address. 5. Brief speaker's biography (150 words or less) 6. Brief resume of recent lecturers the speaker has given. Each session will be limited to one hour. Presentations should include a brief ten-minute question-and-answer period. Camera-ready syllabus material (due 1 October 2008) will be required for each presentation whether lecture, seminar or workshop. The syllabus will be distributed at the conference. Each speaker will be limited to a maximum of three presentations; however, up to six proposals can be submitted. FSGS conference lecturers will receive a limited compensation package (available upon request). If you have any questions, please contact Ann Staley at astaley@comcast.net. Interested individuals should submit proposals via e-mail to FSGS in an MS-Word, WordPerfect, or PDF file to Susan Roberts at sroberts4@earthlink.net.

The quarterly meeting of the Pommern Special Interest Group will travel vicariously to Pomerania when we hear about the trip Beth and Mark Marshall took last May. The Freistadt group in Wisconsin organized the tour so they met the rest of the group in Hamburg, traveling east visiting areas such as Kolberg, Danzig, the Malbork Castle, Stettin, Berlin, and Potsdam. This unique tour allowed members freedom to explore and visit ancestral areas on their own or to travel with the group on the bus. Then they remained in Germany another week to meet more relatives and continue their research. Come see the regional newspaper report of their travels and enjoy their "Pomeranian Adventure Tour." As usual, we meet at the IGS (Immigrant Genealogical Society) Library at 1310 West Magnolia in Burbank for the 2:00 pm program. The 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 Pommerscen Leute.

A special day devoted to Military Research awaits attendees at the Special Military Research Seminar on Saturday, April 5, in Oklahoma City. Sponsored by the Oklahoma Genealogical Society, the all day meeting will feature Craig R. Scott, Certified Genealogist and noted Military Researcher. It will begin at 9:00 AM at the new Oklahoma History Center, 2401 N. Laird Ave, Oklahoma City located next to the Oklahoma State Capitol. Pre-registration is strongly advised and the registration forms and details are online at the society's web page www.okgensoc.org Everyone is welcome. March 26 is the deadline for early discount and meals. Craig Scott, CG, CEO and president of Heritage Books, Inc., is a professional genealogical and historical researcher for more than nineteen years, he specializes in the records of the National Archives, especially those that relate to the military. He serves on the Board of Directors of the Association of Professional Genealogists and is on the faculty of the Institute of Genealogy & Historical Research at Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama. His topics include: Basic Military Research; Researching Your Revolutionary Ancestor; Pension Research: You Stopped Too Soon; and Treasury Records: Follow the Money. Questions may be emailed to okgensoc@aol.com , the Oklahoma Genealogical Society email address. **************It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and advice on AOL Money & Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolprf00030000000001)

Due to the weather advisory still in effect for the Detroit area, today's meeting has been CANCELLED. We look forward to seeing everyone at our next meeting on April 12. Regards, Peggy Youngs -- One person's mess is merely another person's filing system. -

Come join the Genealogical Society of South Brevard at 9:30AM on 12 March and learn how to find your Irish Ancestors.  Ms. Donna Moughty, a Professional Genealogist , will provide an outline of available Irish Records and how they can be used to find your ancestors.  She will be discussing the Irish Administrative Districts, Civil Records, Census Records, Griffith's Valuation and the Tithe Applotment as well as available Church Records. Please join us at the Melbourne Public Library on Fee Avenue ************** It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and advice on AOL Money & Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolprf00030000000001)

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12 April 2008 Held at St. Charles Community College, St. Peters, MO Co-sponsored by the St. Charles County Genealogical Society and St. Charles Community College Presenter: Michael John Neill, columnist for Ancestry.com. Michael has led research trips to Ft. Wayne and Salt Lake City and lectures nationally on a wide variety of genealogy topics During the workshop, you will discover original records on FOOTNOTE.COM and how to access them. Each person will have a computer and free access during the workshop. Registration Fees: SCCGS Member, SCC students, faculty, staff: $30. General Public: $40. For more information: http://www.rootdig.com/stchas2008.htm Questions? Email Michael John Neill at mjnrootdig@gmail.com or Jo Schnare wschnare@mail.win.org

Westchester County Genealogical Society (NY) Upcoming Meeting ===================================================== ***MEETING NOTICE*** ===================================================== TOPIC: Joseph Lieby will present “The Trail Our Ancestors Followed in Becoming Citizens”. Joseph Lieby, ED D is a professional genealogist who has spoken at several local and regional societies on topics including Getting the Most from Newspapers and Westward Migration in NY. Lieby was born in Brooklyn and received a doctorate in education from Teacher’s College, Columbia University as well as a Master’s Degree from Fordham University. Retired as a school district administrator, Lieby has engaged in genealogical research since 1990. This talk will present the steps that our ancestors took to become US citizens. SPEAKER: Joseph Lieby WHEN: Saturday, MARCH 8, 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/) RESERVED THESE DATES FOR WCGS Future Meetings Apr 12, 2008 Every Age Has a Story to Tell Peter Savigny from Heirloom Biography May 10, 2008 The Story of Sybil Ludington - American Revolutionary War Hero – the Female Paul Revere Vincent D'Aquino June 14, 2008 An Object of Great Importance: The Hudson River During the American War for Independence Christopher DiPasquale **************It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and advice on AOL Money & Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolprf00030000000001)

Here's an update on the 39th Annual Southern California Genealogy Jamboree, which will be held in Burbank, California, June 27-29, 2008. Visit our conference blog at www.genealogyjamboree.blogspot.com or www.scgsgenealogy.com for all the details. We look forward to welcoming you to Sunny Southern California! Jamboree Program is now available The official 12-page Jamboree Program is now available for download from the Jamboree section of the SCGS website www.scgsgenealogy.com. The program includes the lecture schedule; speaker biographies; information about the Marriott and lodging arrangements; sponsors, exhibitors and contributors; and the printed registration form for those who wish to register by mail or phone. Online registration is also available at http://www.scgsgenealogy.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=50. Publication of the program represents the culmination of months of the committee's planning and organization. We hope that you will find it useful in your own conference planning. Printed copies will be going out in the mail by mid-month. SCGS members and prior Jamboree participants will receive copies automatically. To be added to our email list to receive a brochure in the mail, please provide your contact information here: http://www.surveyconsole.com/console/gateway/243535. If you would like to obtain copies for your genealogical society, library, historical society or other group, please drop us a note at jamboree@scgsgenealogy.com with instructions on the number you need and where to send the copies. Thanks in advance for helping us get the word out. Major Jamboree Sponsorship Announced We are pleased to announce that Ancestry.com has agreed to provide a major sponsorship to the 2008 Genealogy Jamboree. Ancestry.com, a company of The Generations Network, will underwrite the appearance of Megan Smolenyak Smolenyak, chief family historian for Ancestry.com. Ancestry.com will be represented on the exhibit floor by Suzanne Russo Adams and Adele Marcum. Stop by their booth at spaces 307, 308 and 309 and thank them for their continuing support of Jamboree. We are very grateful for their participation in our sponsorship program and look forward to welcoming Ancestry back for another successful Jamboree. Paula Hinkel Co-Chair, Southern California Genealogy Jamboree Southern California Genealogical Society

10 May 2008, all day - 8:30 am to 3:30 pm The British Columbia Genealogical Society presents Dr. Chris Watts, International Speaker and Author. Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada At the Eastburn Community Centre, Burnaby, B.C. (7435 Edmonds Street, corner of Edmonds & Humphries) Dr. Chris Watts is the author of several books on tracing British military people and is The National Archives of the U. K's expert on the merchant navy. He is a well known speaker and a Fellow of the Society of Genealogists LECTURE TOPICS: Some Underused Sources for English Genealogy, Tracing Birth, Deaths & Marriages at Sea, World War I Army Service Records at The National Archives of the U.K. & Elsewhere. Special early bird rate for B.C. G.S. & Affiliate Group members. Lunch & refreshments included. To register, please contact Susan Snalam at 604-273-8209 or Eunice Robinson: eunice@dccnet.com For details, BC Genealogical Society website: www.bcgs.ca Click 'What's New' for the seminar brochure.

Date: Saturday, March 15, 2008 Time: 10:00 a.m. Location: Lake County Library, 1919 W. 81st. Avenue (Route 30), Merrillville, Indiana Speaker and Topic: Sally Phillips will be discussing "Lineage Societies - What Documentation Will You Need?". Sally has been a member of the Northwest Indiana Genealogical Society for over 10 years and has made numerous genealogical presentations. Sally will discuss the documentation you will need to gather when joining societies such as the DAR, SAR, Mayflower, or any of the heritage Societies. Our meetings are open to the public and guests are always welcome. Sincerely, William Schu President

Here are the Upcoming Genealogy Events in the Washington, DC area during the next two weeks. A more detailed listing can be found at www.mvgenealogy.org. Harold McClendon Mount Vernon Genealogical Society Publicity Chairman Alexandria, Virginia Monday, March 3, 2008 at 6:45 p.m. The Thomas Balch Library will present a program entitled “Clerk's Office Tour, Loudoun County Courthouse Historical Records.” The program will be presented by John Fishback, Historic Records Manager for Loudoun County. The group will meet in the parking lot of Thomas Balch Library no later than 6:45 p.m. Make a reservation by calling 703-737-7195. Additional details can be found at http://www.leesburgva.gov/services/library/. Monday, March 3, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. The Fairfax County Adult & Community Education program presents a course entitled "Timelines - The Family Life-Line." Sharon Hodges will present the course. Place your ancestor in the context of history. Create a new way to put together the data you've collected to answer the who, what, when, where and why questions about your ancestor. Bring family information to class and create a timeline for your family. Tuition for the course is $35. Location of the course is at Mount Vernon High School. To enroll contact the Fairfax County Adult Education at 703-658-1201 or register on line at www.fcps.edu/aceclasses. Tuesday, March 4, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. The National Archives will present in Room G-24 a program entitled "Holdings Currently Available on Footnote.com." This program will be followed by a second program entitled "Civil War Records on Foornote.com." The speakers will be Jeffery Hartley, NARA librarian and Beau Sharbrough, vice president of content for Footnote.com. Additional details can be found at http://www.archives.gov/. Wednesday, March 5, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. The Library of Congress will sponsor an orientation class entitled "Resources for Genealogical Research at The Library of Congress." The class will meet in room LJ G42 of the Jefferson Building. All participants must have a Reader Registration Card. You must bring a picture I.D. to obtain the card. The card must be obtained prior to the class and can be obtained in room LM 140 of the Madison Building. It is suggested that you arrive at the Madison Building at 9:30 a.m. to obtain the card and have time to walk to the class in the Jefferson Building. Advance registration is required. Call 202-707-5537, register in the Local History and Genealogy Reading Room, or go to http://www.loc.gov/rr/genealogy/tours.html. Wednesday, March 5, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. The Prince George’s County Genealogical Society will present a program entitled "Creating A Family History." The speaker is Nancy Lauer. The program will be held at 11 Crescent Road, Greenbelt Public Library, Greenbelt, Maryland. Additional details can be found at http://www.rootsweb.com/~mdpgcgs/. Wednesday, March 5, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. The Shenandoah Valley Genealogical Society meets at the Handley Regional Library which is located at 100 W. Piccadilly St. (Corner of Braddock St. & Piccadilly) in Winchester, VA. The program is on Mid-Atlantic Germanic Society Collection and Shenandoah Library Resources and will be presented by Jean Martin, Archivist at the Edinburg Library. Additional information is available on the internet at www.svgs.org. Thursday, March 6, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. The Ruth E. Lloyd Information Center for Genealogy and Local History (RELIC) in Manassas, Virginia will present a program entitled "The Genealogy Doctor Is In." Schedule a private, 30-minute visit with RELIC's Don Wilson to start your research or to discuss and analyze an historical or genealogical problem that has stumped you. The program will be presented at the Bull Run Regional Library, 8051 Ashton Avenue, Manassas, Virginia. Reservations are required. They may be made via e-mail at relic2@pwcgov.org or by phone at 703-792-4540. Additional details can be found at http://www.pwcgov.org/library/relic/index.htm. Thursday, March 6, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. The National Archives at College Park, MD will present a program in Lecture Room B entitled "Holdings Currently Available on Footnote.com." This program will be followed by a second program entitled "Civil War Records on Foornote.com." The speakers will be Jeffery Hartley, NARA librarian and Beau Sharbrough, vice president of content for Footnote.com. Additional details can be found at http://www.archives.gov. Friday, March 7, 2008, at 10:15 a.m. The National Archives in Washington, DC will be presenting a program entitled "But Grandma Never Carried a Gun: Women in Military Records." The speaker is Marie Varrelman Melchiori, CG, CGL. The lecture will discuss records created by the military that help locate information on the mothers, wives, and sisters of soldiers. The program will be in the Jefferson Room of the National Archives. You should enter on Constitution Avenue through the Special Events entrance. Reservations are required, and a fee of $20 is payable by cash or check (payable to NATF) at the door. Call 202-357-5333. Additional details can be found at http://www.archives.gov. Saturday, March 8, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. The Roots Users Group of Arlington, Virginia monthly meeting. The 9:00 AM session will be a presentation on “Data Entry For Beginners." The program will be presented by Carol Whitton and Paul Blackburn. The 10:30 a.m. session will be a presentation on "Creating a Web Page and Hosting It." This program will be presented by Clyde Roby. Handouts from presentations at the RUG meetings are available on RUG’s web site. RUG meetings are held at Falls Church High School at 7521 Jaguar Trail in Falls Church, VA. Check the RUG’s web site, www.rootsusers.org for a map and written directions. Saturday, March 8, 2008 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. The Prince George's County Genealogical Society will present a seminar entitled "Introduction to Genealogy." The speakers will include Tom Shawker, Patricia O'Brien Shawker, CG, and Heather Olsen. The seminar will be presented at The Belair Mansion, 12207 Tulip Grove Drive, Bowie, MD. Advanced registration is required. You may register by calling 301-262-2063 or e-mail pgcgs@juno.com by march 1st. Additional details can be found at http://www.rootsweb.com/~mdpgcgs/. Saturday, March 8, 2008 at 12:00 p.m. The Maryland Genealogical Society will present a Spring Luncheon entitled "Maryland Women I Would Like To Have Known." The speaker is Dr. Gregory A. Stiverson. The luncheon will be presented at the Candle Light Inn, 1835 Frederick Road, Catonsville, MD. Cost of the luncheon is $25. Additional details can be found at http://www.mdgensoc.org. Wednesday, March 12, 2008, at 10:15 a.m. The National Archives in Washington, DC will be presenting a program entitled "Effective Internet Searching." The speaker will be Elizabeth Kelley Kerstens. She will instruct participants on how to creatively and effectively search the Internet for hidden tidbits to make progress in family history research. The program will be in the Washington Room of the National Archives. You should enter on Constitution Avenue through the Special Events entrance. Reservations are required, and a fee of $20 is payable by cash or check (payable to NATF) at the door. Call 202-357-5333. Additional details can be found at http://www.archives.gov. Thursday, March 13, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. The Ruth E. Lloyd Information Center for Genealogy and Local History (RELIC) in Manassas, Virginia will present a program entitled "A Genealogical Roundtable." Come and discuss the challenges of your family history research in a program moderated by the staff of RELIC. The program will be presented at the Bull Run Regional Library, 8051 Ashton Avenue, Manassas, Virginia. Reservations are required. They may be made via e-mail at relic2@pwcgov.org or by phone at 703-792-4540. Additional details can be found at http://www.pwcgov.org/library/relic/index.htm. Thursday, March 13, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. The National Archives will present in Room G-24 a program entitled "Irish History." The speaker is Fintan Mullan who is executive director of the Ulster Historical Foundation, Belfast. The speaker will discuss different aspects of Irish research and Irish migration to America. Additional details can be found at http://www.archives.gov/. Thursday, March 13, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. The Fairfax County Adult & Community Education program presents a course entitled "Finding Female Ancestors." The course will be presented by Chuck Mason. Our female ancestors lived in the shadows of their male relatives. They often created few, if any, records of their own. They usually were mentioned only by the title of daughter, wife, or mother, and seldom by their given name. Identifying female ancestors often presents a challenge to the genealogist, but it can be done. Tuition for the course is $29. Location of the course is at the West Springfield High School. To enroll contact the Fairfax County Adult Education at 703-658-1201 or register on line at www.fcps.edu/aceclasses. Friday, March 14, 2008, at 10:15 a.m. The National Archives in Washington, DC will be presenting a program entitled "Beginning Your Irish Research in U.S. Sources." The speaker is Elizabeth Kelley Kerstens. She will cover the basics of finding Irish ancestors using resources available in the United States. The program will be in the Jefferson Room of the National Archives. You should enter on Constitution Avenue through the Special Events entrance. Reservations are required, and a fee of $20 is payable by cash or check (payable to NATF) at the door. Call 202-357-5333. Additional details can be found at http://www.archives.gov. Saturday, March 15, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. The Fairfax Genealogical Society is presenting an educational program entitled "The Celts are Coming." The program will be presented by the Ulster Historical Foundation from Belfast, Ireland. The program will cover researching Northern Ireland, Ireland, and Scotland. The cost of the program is $21-$40 and includes lunch except for walk-ins. The program will be at the Dunn Loring VFD, 2148 Gallows Road, Dunn Loring, VA. Additional details can be found at http://www.fgs.org. Saturday, March 15, 2008 at 9:10 a.m. The Maryland Historical Society in Baltimore, MD is presenting a library orientation session entitled "Using Special Collections." No registration is required and programs are free with library admission of $6. The Maryland Historical Society is located at 201 W. Monument Street, Baltimore, MD. Call 410-685-350 ext. 349 for more information. Additional details can be found at http://www.mdhs.org/.