Regular Meeting of East Texas Genealogical Society, Tyler, TX Saturday, May 10, 2003 Tyler Public Library - Taylor Auditorium 2:00 p.m. Speakers: June Everheart, Beverly Odom, Scott Fitzgerald, Larry Oliver, Michael Vaughn and Theresa Wentz Program: "Question/Answer/Discussion Session" Have you hit a brick wall with your research and need answers to a few questions that may help you get going again? If so, you'll want to attend this special question and answer, discussion meeting. Perhaps you have questions about non-traditional records; could use a little help reading legal documents; or would like to know more about Internet resources. Maybe, you're just getting started with your research and would like to know more about vital records (birth, marriage, or death); have a question about federal or state census records; or would like more information about the probate process. Or, perhaps you have questions about primary versus secondary source records. Whatever your concerns may be, our panel of experienced genealogists will attempt to answer your questions and share suggestions and techniques they have found helpful. Panel members will be: June Everheart, Beverly Odom, Scott Fitzgerald, Larry Oliver, Michael Vaughn and Theresa Wentz. If you would like, you may e-mail your questions in advance to Theresa at [email protected] . This will enable the panel members to be more fully prepared to help solve your problems. After the panel presentation, please stay and join us for refreshments. The Computer Interest Group of the East Texas Genealogical Society normally meets after refreshments, but because of this being Mother's Day weekend we will not have CIG Meeting. Information on upcoming programs can be found at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~txetgs/meetings.html 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 and a monthly newsletter The Bulletin. 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/firstfam.html . For more information, you may contact me at [email protected] or go to: http://www.rootsweb.com/~txetgs/ Submitted by Scott Fitzgerald, President.

CROATIAN GENEALOGY SEMINAR Saturday, MAY 17, 2003 9:00am to 4:00pm ST. NICHOLAS CROATIAN BYZANTINE CHURCH 3431 Superior Ave., Cleveland, Ohio 44114-4160 Hosted by: BOB JERIN If you are interested in learning more about your Croatian Heritage and Family Roots, then you will want to sign up for this seminar: INCLUDED History of Croatia, origin of Croatians How our ancestors lived in the “old country” Croatian immigration to America, the four waves The immigrant journey to America How they lived in America Getting started with your family tree Do’s and don’ts Locating records (in the US and in Europe) Immigrant ship manifests Records in Croatia Birth Records Marriage Records Death Records US census records Finding records in Croatia Translating Croatian records Translation of given names (with Croatian, English and Latin) Meaning of surnames and categories of surnames Figuring Family relationships Church records for Socice will be available for this seminar And lastly a demonstration of how to use the internet 66 page handbook “Searching for your Croatian Roots” for each person attending We are limiting the attendance to 20-25 so pre-registration is required. Included will be a light luncheon Deadline for registration is May 10, 2003 Contact Bob Jerin: [email protected]