Resending this notice as the registration link had a formating error in the previous message - http://ancestralmanor.com/?tabid=156 -------------------------------------------------------------------- Finding and Using Newspaper Sources Teleconference Sunday October 28 8 PM EDT Historical newspaper archives provide a tremendous resource for all types of researchers. Escalating digitization programs and search capabilities are making millions of pages of this content rich resource more readily accessible. There are also microfilms of non-digitized issues available through interlibrary loan, and many repositories with bound volumes of newspaper issues, as well as antiquarian newspaper dealers who have millions of original issues at inexpensive prices. This teleconference series begins with resources for understanding historical newspaper value and creating an research inventory of what newspapers may be of use in your research. Register for this free teleconference at http://ancestralmanor.com/?tabid=156 The Iowa teleconference phone number and access code will be sent via email on Friday October 26. While the teleconference is free, long distance phone charges may apply depending on your long distance service to Iowa. Sharon Sergeant www.ancestralmanor.com

*Finding and Using Newspaper Sources * *Teleconference* *Sunday October 28 8 PM EDT* Historical newspaper archives provide a tremendous resource for all types of researchers. Escalating digitization programs and search capabilities are making millions of pages of this content rich resource more readily accessible. There are also microfilms of non-digitized issues available through interlibrary loan, and many repositories with bound volumes of newspaper issues, as well as antiquarian newspaper dealers who have millions of original issues at inexpensive prices. This teleconference series begins with resources for understanding historical newspaper value and creating an research inventory of what newspapers may be of use in your research. *Register for this free teleconference at http://ancestralmanor.com/?tabid=156* *The Iowa teleconference phone number and access code will be sent via email on Friday October 26.* * While the teleconference is free, long distance phone charges may apply depending on your long distance service to Iowa. * *Sharon Sergeant www.ancestralmanor.com *

We have set the topics and date for Family History Workshop Day in St.Charles, Missouri on 27 October 2007. The workshop will be on the St.Charles Community College campus in St. Peters, Missouri. Workshop will start at 9:00 with an optional beginners session at 8:30. The workshop is co-sponsored by the St. Charles County Genealogical Society and St. Charles Community College. Presentations are made by Michael John Neill. Topics include: Using Footnote.com Footnote.com provides online access to complete Revolutionary War Pensions, Bureau of Investigation Case Files (WWI era), Southern Claims Commissions, and other National Archives microfilm. These materials are being indexed as they are digitally published. Writing Your Ancestor's Biography Putting together your ancestor's biography is not impossible. Writing is an excellent way to organize, preserve and share your information. We will see how to get started, how to get organized and how to get your material into a publishable format. Do I have the Same Guy in Tennessee and Missouri? Connecting the Jones and Rhodes Families (a case study from the (1830-1860 era). Tracing the pre-1850 census era can be difficult. We will see how to make as certain as we can that we have the same guy in Tennessee in 1840 and in Missouri in 1840. American Naturalizations America is a nation of immigrants. We will look at naturalization records from the colonial era to World War II. Registration information is available on our website: http://www.rootdig.com/stcharles2007.html Registration discounts are available for society members and college employees. An optional lunch is available at a small additional charge. We'd love to have you join us. The happiest people don't have the best of everything, they just make the best of everything...

All The next meeting of the Oxfordshire Family History Society will take place on Monday 22 October 2007 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 "What's in a name ?". This will be presented by Howard Benbrook. Our speaker Howard Benbrook is possibly well-known to many Oxfordshire folks as he is a member of the executive committee of the "Guild of One-Name Studies". He ran their stall at our recent Open Day, and is a familiar face at other fairs and Open Days held up and down the country. Those wanting to know more about the Guild can see their website at :- _http://www.one-name.org/_ (http://www.one-name.org/) 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 : _www.ofhs.org.uk_ (http://www.ofhs.org.uk/)

The Angelina County Genealogical Society will meet for its regular monthly meeting at 5 p.m. Monday, October 15, 2007, in the Community Meeting Room of Kurth Memorial Library, 706 South Raguet Street, Lufkin, Texas. The program will be presented by David Gordon who has the hobbies of genealogy research and bird calls. Mr. Gordon has had some quite interesting life experiences. He is employed in the Angelina College Maintenance Department, took a genealogy class through Angelina College Community Services, and has served more than one tour overseas with the armed services. An executive board meeting will be held at the original 4:00 p.m. time in the small glassed-in meeting room off the Ora McMullen Genealogy Room prior to the regular society meeting at 5 p.m. All officers and standing committee chairmen are urged to attend. The nominating committee will present a slate of officers for 2008. New book prices and the possible purchase of a new copy machine will be discussed in executive session. Possible recommendations presented in the regular business meeting. Ellen Pyle, the society newsletter editor, plans to have the fall newsletter ready by the November Meeting. Society contact information is on the society's web page at http://www.rootsweb.com/~txacgs including a list of society publications. Contact the society by mail at P. O. Box 150631, Lufkin, Texas 75915-0631. Leave a message in the Ora McMullen Genealogy Room at Kurth Memorial Library at 1-936-630-0563. E-mail a message to txacgs@inu.net. It will be answered or be forwarded to the appropriate contact. Vivian Cates, 2007 President Angelina County Genealogical Society

On Tuesday, October 16, 2007, 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 "The History of the National Archives Library Information Center and American State Papers." The program will be presented by Jeffrey Hartley. Jeffrey Hartley serves as the Chief Librarian of the National Archives Library Information Center. He will discuss the history of the center and American State Papers. He will talk about the Serial Set in the library pertaining to private claims, Patent lists, land grants and claims, official records of the War of the Rebellion and a series of other records. 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.

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Florida State Genealogical Society Schedules its 31st Annual Conference in Orlando The Florida State Genealogical Society announces its 31st Annual Genealogy Conference to be held 9-10 November 2007 at the Sheraton Orlando Downtown Hotel on beautiful Lake Ivanhoe in Orlando, Florida. The Central Florida Genealogical Society will be the local host this year's conference. Our featured guest speakers are nationally-recognized experts Dr. Thomas H. Shawker, M.D., and Patricia O'Brien Shawker, CG SM. The Shawkers will present topics related to the use of DNA in genealogical research and use of NARA records, respectively. They will be joined by seven additional excellent speakers presenting lectures about: using the Internet and library/archive resources in your research; digital photography; little-known 20th century sources; immigration; research in newspapers and in territorial records; identification and dating of photographs; document preservation; a variety of topics about record types and research methodologies. This conference program is filled with something for everyone! The annual gala banquet, held on Friday night, will celebrate and honor individuals who have documented their Florida pioneer ancestors through the Florida Pioneer Descendant Program and certificates will be presented to qualifying descendants of pioneers who settled in Florida prior to statehood on 3 March 1845. In addition, awards will be bestowed on individuals who have exemplified their dedication to genealogy. Vendors of genealogical publications and supplies, and representatives from many genealogical and historical societies will be exhibiting in a vendor hall adjacent to the lecture venues in the hotel. The Florida Chapter of the Association of Professional Genealogists will host an "Ancestor Road Show" to assist individuals with research problems. Advance registration is suggested. For full information about the speakers and their lecture topics, conference registration, and hotel reservation information, please visit the FSGS Web site at <www.rootsweb.com/~flsgs>. To request a conference registration flyer, contact A. Staley at P.O. Box 441364, Jacksonville, FL 32222, by e-mail at astaley@comcast.net, or the FSGS Web site <www.rootsweb.com/~flsgs>. On-site registration will begin on Thursday evening and continue on Friday and Saturday mornings, with the conference starting on Friday morning and continuing through Saturday afternoon. ## Publicity Contact: George G. Morgan Tel.: (813) 920-0619 E-mail: aha@ahaseminars.com

Regular Meeting of East Texas Genealogical Society, Tyler, TX Saturday, October 13, 2007 Tyler Public Library - Taylor Auditorium 2:00 p.m. Speaker: Jack Selden Program: "Return: The Parker Story" Jack Selden has been researching, writing, and speaking about the famous Parker family for more than forty years. Fortunately, he married a member of this illustrious family. He has accumulated a wealth of documents that relate to the family and has interviewed scores of the early family members. He will discuss his book, Return, The Parker Family, with emphasis on the role the family played during the Republic of Texas and the State of Texas. Jack Selden was born in Palestine and graduated from high school there. He began his undergraduate work at the University of Chicago and completed it at George Washington University where he received a bachelor's degree. He served twenty-one years in the United States Air Force. After his retirement, he returned to Palestine, where he now lives. Selden was elected to three terms as Mayor of Palestine. He continues to be active in local activities including the Anderson County Historical Commission, the annual Anderson County History Forum, cemetery preservation and registration, and various genealogical interests. For many years, he has been a freelance writer. Besides newspapers, he has written for Texas Highways, Texas Star, and Southwestern Art. He was a contributor to the six-volume New Handbook of Texas published by the Texas State Historical Commission. He has appeared on the History Channel as an expert on the Parker story. Following a short refreshment period, at approximately 3:30 p.m., the Computer Interest Group of the East Texas Genealogical Society will meet. Beverly Bailey Odom, Larry Oliver and/or Scott Fitzgerald will host a roundtable discussion on computer related topics with questions from the audience. Information on upcoming programs can be found at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~txetgs/meetings.html ETGS will be the local host this year for the Texas State Genealogical Society's annual conference on November 9 and 10, 2007. More information can be found at our web-site at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~txetgs/Meetings/2007/tsgs_2007_flyer.pdf East Texas Genealogical Society represent six counties which are Anderson, Gregg, Henderson, Panola, Rusk and Smith counties. ETGS publishes the "East Texas Family Records" four times a year which features articles and records concerning our six counties and a monthly newsletter "The Bulletin" which features information about our society, things of interest to our members and information about our six counties. ETGS has began a First Families of East Texas covering our six counties. To find out about this program go to following link: http://www.rootsweb.com/~txetgs/FirstFamilies/firstfam.html For more information, you may contact me at scottfitzgerald@tyler.net or go to: http://www.rootsweb.com/~txetgs/ Submitted by Scott Fitzgerald, 1st Vice-President.

Westchester County Genealogical Society (NY) Upcoming Meeting ===================================================== ***MEETING NOTICE*** ===================================================== TOPIC: The upcoming meeting of the 25th year of the Westchester County Genealogical Society will be “Researching Family Roots and DNA” a talk by Elizabeth M. Macfarlane on Saturday, October 13, 2007 at 10am. The study of family history through DNA analysis is a new & rapidly growing field of research that is yielding exciting results. Ms. Macfarlane is a graduate of U of Conn. as well as having a MPH degree from the U of Mich. School of Public Health. Since 1984, Elizabeth Macfarlane has been doing genealogical research and is Director for Genealogy for the International Clan MacFarlane Society. She became interested in using DNA as a research tool and in 2005 initiated the very successful MacFarlane Surname DNA Project for which she is the Group Administrator. MEETING INFO: TOPIC: Researching Family Roots and DNA SPEAKER: Elizabeth M. Macfarlane WHEN: Saturday, OCTOBER 13, 2007 @ 10 a.m. WHERE: Aldersgate Methodist Church, 600 Broadway in Dobbs Ferry (across from Mercy College on route 9) Guests are always welcome. There will be refreshments and genealogical networking starting at 9:30am. The 2007 WCGS Surname List is now available!!! 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 Nov 10, 2007 Crossing the Ocean with the Internet Leslie Huber Dec 8, 2007 Holiday Party – Special Interest Groups / Study Group Meeting Jan 12, 2008 Women of the House (Co-sponsored by Friends of Philipse Manor Hall) *** Meeting to take place at Philipse Manor Hall, 29 Warburton Ave, Yonkers Jean Zimmerman Feb 9, 2008 Identifying Photos from Costumes *** Meeting to take place at Yorktown Community& Cultural Center, 1974 Commerce Street, Yorktown Heights, 914-962-2970 Laura Lee Keating Mar 8, 2008 The Trail Our Ancestors Followed in Becoming Citizens Joseph Lieby 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 ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com

We have set the topics and date for Family History Workshop Day in St.Charles, Missouri on 27 October 2007. The workshop will be on the St.Charles Community College campus in St. Peters, Missouri. Workshop will start at 9:00 with an optional beginners session at 8:30. The workshop is co-sponsored by the St. Charles County Genealogical Society and St. Charles Community College. Presentations are made by Michael John Neill. Topics include: Using Footnote.com Footnote.com provides online access to complete Revolutionary War Pensions, Bureau of Investigation Case Files (WWI era), Southern Claims Commissions, and other National Archives microfilm. These materials are being indexed as they are digitally published. Writing Your Ancestor's Biography Putting together your ancestor's biography is not impossible. Writing is an excellent way to organize, preserve and share your information. We will see how to get started, how to get organized and how to get your material into a publishable format. Do I have the Same Guy in Tennessee and Missouri? Connecting the Jones and Rhodes Families (a case study from the (1830-1860 era). Tracing the pre-1850 census era can be difficult. We will see how to make as certain as we can that we have the same guy in Tennessee in 1840 and in Missouri in 1840. American Naturalizations America is a nation of immigrants. We will look at naturalization records from the colonial era to World War II. Registration information is available on our website: http://www.rootdig.com/stcharles2007.html Registration discounts are available for society members and college employees. An optional lunch is available at a small additional charge. We'd love to have you join us.

NOTE: This is an informational message only. No reply is necessary. The Nacogdoches [Texas] Genealogical Society meeting will be Tuesday, 9 October 2007 7:00pm. Debbie Parker Wayne will present "Enhancing Your Civil War Story: The Official Records of the U. S. Civil War." We meet at the North Street Church of Christ 3914 North Street, Nacogdoches, TX. North Street is the local name for US Hwy 59 Business. North Street Church of Christ is on the east side of North street just across from Sutherland's Lumber. From North Street turn east on Burrows Street then right into the rear (second) parking lot. Parking is available in the rear of the building. Enter at the rear door where there is a handicapped ramp available. Visitors are welcome to attend anytime.

Rootdig.com is sponsoring the 3rd annual Family History Research Trip to the Salt Lake City Family History Library with Michael John Neill, genealogist and columnist for Ancestry.com. Our trip runs from 13-24 May 2008. Participants can stay at the Plaza next door to the library or in other lodging of their choosing. Preparation for the trip is a part of the package and begins upon registration. Michael is also in the library for the duration of the trip for personal consultations and one on one help. For more information, visit our website at: http://www.rootdig.com/slctrip.html Questions can be directed to me at mjnrootdig@gmail.com. Thanks. Michael trip coordinator -- ------------------------------------ Michael John Neill May 2008 Group Trip to Salt Lake City http://www.rootdig.com/slctrip.html

Don't Miss the Genealogy Roadshow Presented by Lone Star Chapter, APG at the Texas State GS Annual Conference 9-10 November 2007 in Tyler, Texas The Lone Star Chapter of APG is conducting a Genealogy Roadshow at the Texas State Genealogical Society (TSGS) Annual Conference on November 9th and 10th. We are offering free 15-minute consultations during breaks to provide ideas to solve one genealogical problem for conference attendees. To participate in the Genealogy Roadshow please print this linked registration form <http://lonestarapg.com/roadshow_form.pdf>, complete it, and bring it to the conference along with any pertinent documentation. At the conference visit the Lone Star Chapter APG booth to be assigned a consultation time slot. At the time assigned an experienced genealogist will discuss your problem and offer research suggestions that may help further your research. Due to the time limitations it is necessary to focus on a very specific research question. For example: * There were four men with the same name in the same place at the same time. How can I determine which was my ancestor? * I need help determining my great-grandmother's maiden name. The documents I already have are [provide a brief list of sources here with details provided on the document]. * My ancestor served in the Civil War. I have his pension file. What other records might be available to add to his story in this time-frame? * I can trace this family in every census but one. What techniques might I use to find them? Questions are not limited to these topics. These are just examples to show how you might focus on a very specific question. Lone Star Chapter APG members will be available to assist as needed in focusing your question.

The Jewish Genealogical Society of Buffalo is featuring a DVD, SUNDAY, October 21 at 1:30 pm in the Lippman Lounge at the Jewish Community Center, Benderson Building, 2640 North Forest Road in Getzville. “The Genographic Project”, is a DVD on the journey of man, which is sponsored by the National Geographic Society. Dr. Spencer Wells, a population geneticist, is the Project Directior of the The Genographic Project . Dr. Wells traveled all over the world, taking DNA samples from indigenous peoples in remote parts of the world tracking the Y chromosomes of men and looking for certain markers that would show up in men on various continents. He started with the Bushmen in Africa and tracked the journey of men to Australia and then on to other parts of the world noting how the ice age had an effect on where people traveled and how that affected the color of man's skin. This fascinating program is open to the public. Friends and guests are welcome. RSVP Ferne 689-9670 or gordferne@juno.com ____________________________________________________________________________________ Building a website is a piece of cake. Yahoo! Small Business gives you all the tools to get online. http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/webhosting

FYI IAAGG indplsaagenegroup@yahoo.com, The Indiana African American Genealogy Group (IAAGG) Workshop Advanced Researcher’s Track Presenter: Tim Pinnick, back from last year with different subjects. Session I –9:30 am Slave Ancestry Research: The Slavery Era Insurance Registry The Slavery Era Insurance Registry which came into existence in 2000, represents the largest single resource known of information pertaining to insurance policies issued on slaves, and contains slave/slaveholder data from 11 southern states. Session II—10:45 am Using African American Newspapers Tips and strategies to using African American newspapers, including their use in solving research problems; also show how they provide unprecedented insight into the social activities of black communities, both urban and rural. Session III—1:00 pm Developing the Genealogy of an African American Community: A Case Study Constructing the genealogy of a community by collecting and analyzing information of African Americans in a specific community. **************************************************************************************************** Beginner’s Track Presenter: Dr. Deborah Abbott Session I -9:30 am Research Tools and Organization Learn the tools needed to tracing your ancestors. Learn how to organize those little pieces of paper holding your family history. Learn to fill the gaps in your ancestor research by locating such records as birth, death, marriage, divorce, tax, estate, wills, etc Session II—10:45 am Analyze Census Records Learn how to locate and analyze federal population schedules, non-population schedules and other vital records. These records will reveal snapshots of your ancestors’ lives that you may have never known existed. Session III—1:00 pm Locate Tax, Wills & Estate Records Learn the different ways to fill the gaps in your ancestor research by locating such records as divorce, tax, estate, wills,. Learn the importance of focusing on other family members and other people nearby. ***************************************************************************************************** Alternate Session for Beginners Interactive and Online Research Session with Experienced Researchers. Get a fast start on your family tree. 10:00 am 2:00 pm in the computer lab **************************************************************************************************** COST IAAGG Member Advance $25 Non-member $35 At the door: $30 $40 Early Registration fee until October 27, 2007 Lunch on your own at 12 noon at nearby Sky City Café or State Museum Café Parking is free Charles Kenneth Barker, President IAAGG 317-844-7022 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ IAAGG meets monthly at the Indiana State Library Ohio & Senate. October is Family History Month - Celebrate Your Family History Shape Yahoo! in your own image. Join our Network Research Panel today!

The German Genealogy Group will hold its next monthly meeting on Thursday, October 4th at: Hicksville VFW Hall—Post 3211 320 South Broadway (Route 107) Hicksville, New York 11801 The program this month is “Naturalization Records at the National Archives” with presenter Dorothy Dougherty, Public Programs Specialist NARA. Ms. Dougherty’s responsibilities include public, education and outreach efforts for NARA’s Northeast Region. Her lecture experience covers a wide variety of topics including genealogy. Naturalization is the process by which an alien becomes an American citizen. These records can provide a researcher with information such as a person's birth date and location, occupation, immigration year, marital status and spouse information, witnesses' names and addresses, and more. Learn about the naturalization processes, including denied and cancelled petitions and how to research these valuable records via microfilm, database and online resources. An Orientation session for beginners and newcomers will be held at 7 PM and the regular meeting will start at 7:30. GGG members and guests will have access to the building beginning at 6:30 PM. Among the many benefits of membership are a newsletter published ten times a year, a database of surnames, a free translation service, a book and CD lending library, interesting guest speakers at the meetings, mentoring, a start-up kit of helpful information and much more. We welcome all who are interested in researching their Germanic origins. There is no fee for guests and all are welcome. Visit our website at http://www.GermanGenealogyGroup.com and while there, be sure and visit our free, searchable Church, Yearbook, Vital Records and Naturalization databases. For additional information call: Ruth at 718 460-4240 or Don at 631 265-0621

Hello Colleagues The next meeting of the Oxfordshire Family History Society will be a computer meeting to be held on Monday 1 October 2007 at Exeter Hall, Oxford Road, Kidlington, Oxford OX5 1AB. The doors will open at 7.15pm. The meeting will start at around 7.30pm. It will feature a presentation by Alan Simpson entitled :- "Finding YOUR Ancestors on the Internet". All members, potential members and their guests are welcome. Admission and car parking are totally free. For directions how to get there, please see :- _http://www.ofhs.org.uk/ExeterHall.html_ (http://www.ofhs.org.uk/ExeterHall.html) For a list of future meetings of Oxfordshire FHS, 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 : _www.ofhs.org.uk_ (http://www.ofhs.org.uk)

We are pleased to announce the Call for Papers for the 2008 Southern California Genealogy Jamboree, which will be held Friday-Sunday, June 27-29, 2008, in Burbank, California. The 2007 event drew nearly 1000 participants, and we expect to have even more in attendance in 2008. Registration information, speaker lists and agenda topics will be announced. later this fall Make Southern California a family vacation destination for next year and put the Southern California Genealogy Jamboree on your calendar now! The Call for Papers can be found at http://www.scgsgenealogy.com/2008jam-papers.htm. We look forward to welcoming you to Burbank in June 2008. Cordially, Paula Hinkel President, Southern California Genealogical Society

Please join us for our fourth quarterly meeting of the Pommern Special Interest Group (PSIG). This year we have been having joint meetings with the Immigrant Genealogical Society at their library. The speaker for this October 14 meeting will be Carolyn Casperson who will share her experiences in Norway as she successfully connected with relatives she was able to trace down through the on-line phone book, computer groups, and persistence coupled with serendipity. Of the 107 countries she has visited, this one was really special--and not just because of her ancestral roots. The IGS Library at 1310 West Magnolia Blvd. in Burbank is open from noon until 5pm each Sunday. Our meeting will start at 2 pm and, as usual, will be followed by refreshments with time for research and consultation.