British Isles Family History SocietyUSA presents Michael Gandy All the way from Great Britain! On August 9, 2008 from noon to 5:00 pm, renowned British genealogist Michael Gandy will present three lectures on a fascinating mix of topics that cover various time periods and geographic areas in the British Isles. 1. Ancestors in the Kings Service (researching English, Irish, Scots and Welsh ancestors who were in government service in the 18th and 19th centuries). Families with soldiers, sailors and other government workers will find this lecture useful. 2. Name Lists of the 16th to 18th Centuries (various census substitutes compiled by the government for reasons of religion or tax). 3. Finding Your Immigrant Ancestor (including realistic possibilities of tracing medieval ancestry). Michael will show you how to start from scratch and get it right. This is a unique opportunity for family historians to learn from one of the best. For this special event, we will meet in a special location: Santa Monica Public Library, second floor, multi-purpose room 601 Santa Monica Blvd. Santa Monica, CA For more information, directions and RSVP form, see our website at www.bifhsusa.org or contact Lydia Jeffrey at 626-359-1729 or boallan@dslextreme.com.