Dear Members of the Marin County Genealogical Society and others interested: To follow up with our recent General Meeting regarding the Border Reivers, I am relaying the announcement in this week's Rootsweb Review that there is a new list: EAST-MARCHES -- Old administrative area of the East Marches of both England (Northumberland ) and Scotland (Berwickshire and parts of Roxburghshire) [email protected] is the address to use to subscribe or for digest mode: [email protected] Once subscribed the posting address would be [email protected] And should you need to contact the admin use [email protected] Up the Reivers! Aye! Lauren

================================================================== 1a. NEWS AND NOTES. Finding Appropriate Locality Message Boards or It's a Long Way from Tipperary ... When you are browsing, searching, or posting a message on the RootsWeb/Ancestry Locality Message Boards be sure you are looking and posting in the right part of the world. http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/board/rw/localities There are three yellow folders for Localities: U.S. States; Canada; and United Kingdom and Ireland. The other option under localities is: BROWSE ALL LOCALITIES. If you select the latter your 13 choices are: Africa, Asia, Caribbean, Central America, Central Europe, Eastern Europe, Middle East, North America, Oceania, Scandinavian and Baltic States, South America, United Kingdom and Ireland, and Western Europe. If your family was from Tipperary (Ireland) you can't expect to find them searching the Germany General Message Board. By the same token you can't expect others researching your Irish ancestors to find your message if you post it on the Africa General Message Board. Pay attention as you navigate through the Message Board hierarchy as it can be a bit confusing. Be sure that you have arrived on the correct continent, country, and locality within a country before posting your message. Don't confuse Africa or Germany General with plain old General all-purpose. The Africa General is only for use when you are posting about ancestors who lived in Africa and where you don't know of a more specific location within Africa to post your query. Some countries only have a GENERAL board at this time (with room for possible later expansion), but that doesn't imply that the board is for posting of "general" messages concerning all the other countries. Lost? Use the FIND A MESSAGE BOARD option where you can type in the name of the board you wish to locate. Message Boards: http://boards.rootsweb.com/ .................................................. Previously published in RootsWeb Review: Vol. 6, No. 20, 14 May 2003

Dear Listers: This message has been responded to off list. Happy Trails, Lauren List Admin maringensoc-L

[email protected] How do I change my e-mail # to [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> from [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> ?? Thankyou! Judie Lane 5/13/03

LOL!!!! Thought you might all enjoy this "genealogy" of the name Kirwin (and all derivatives) that I found years ago in "A guide to Irish roots; including Celts, Vikings, Normans, Kings, Queens and Commoners" by William and Mary Durning; published by the Irish Family Names Society, P.O. Box 2095, La Mesa, CA, USA 91943-2095; 5th printing 1995; ISBN # 0-9601868-3-2..... Now if I can just connect the middle, I am home free <grin> Jana: KIRWIN is a derivation of the Irish name KIRWAN which was one of the Original 9 Tribes of Galway and a Gaelic name. Its original spelling was O'CIARDUIBAIN which gravitated through the CIARROVAN spelling to become KIRWAN or KIRWIN. Today, Irish friends have suggested it is a common as Smith in Ireland. The Tribe is said to descend from Noah's son Japeth as follows (you can find Noah's Ancestry widely published ;]) NOTE: carrot marks ">" indicate rapid descendency, birth order unknown [1.4] Japeth, 4th son of Noah [1.4.2] Magog, 2nd son of Japeth [1.4.2.4] (The Scythians) Baath, 4th son of Magog [1.4.2.4.2] Feinus Farsaidh "King of the Scythians in Syria 1700 BC [1.4.2.4.2.>] Gadel > Esru > Sru > Eber Scott > Beogaman > Tat [1.4.2.4.2.>.2] Agnomon, 2nd son of Tat [1.4.2.4.2.>.2.1] Laimfionn, 1st son of Agnomon [1.4.2.4.2.>.2.1.>] Eibhear Gluinfhionn > Adhnon Fionn > Feibric Glas (Ebric) > Neanual > Nuadha Nuagatt (Niagatt) > Alldod (Alluid) > Earcada > Deagha (Deaghatha) > Bregon (Bratha) "The Son of Fire" [1.4.2.4.2.>.2.1.>.4] Bille, 4th son of Bregon [1.4.2.4.2.>.2.1.>.4.1] Mille, son of Bille (married Scota; daughter of an Egyptian Pharoah) [1.4.2.4.2.>.2.1.>.4.1.3] Ir, 3rd son of Mille and Scota [1.4.2.4.2.>.2.1.>.4.1.3.>] Eibhear (Emer, Heber) > Ebric (Hebric) [1.4.2.4.2.>.2.1.>.4.1.3.>.1] Airtre, 1st son of Ebric 1120 BC [1.4.2.4.2.>.2.1.>.4.1.3.>.1.>] Art (Arthur) > Seadna 960 BC > Fiachaidh Fionscothach (Fiacha Fionn) > Eochaidh Ollamh Fodhla 924 BC (first to hold a genealogical and political convention) [1.4.2.4.2.>.2.1.>.4.1.3.>.1.>.1] Caibre, 1st son of Eochaidh Ollamh Fodhla [1.4.2.4.2.>.2.1.>.4.1.3.>.1.>.1.>] Laibhraidh > Bratha > Fionn 715 BC > Siolrlamb "The Long Handed" [1.4.2.4.2.>.2.1.>.4.1.3.>.1.>.1.>.2] Airgeadmhair (Of the Silver finger," 2nd son of Siolrlamb 550 BC [1.4.2.4.2.>.2.1.>.4.1.3.>.1.>.1.>.2.1] Fomor, 1st son of Airgeadmhair [1.4.2.4.2.>.2.1.>.4.1.3.>.1.>.1.>.2.1>] Dubh > Rossa > Srubh > Finn Dearcach (Indereach) > Glass (Green) > Cathfear (Caibre) > Faobhardhil > Faichen (Fomhar) > Dubh > Sitrige > Dueh > Roderick the Great aka Roceric the Great (called Clan Rory) [1.4.2.4.2.>.2.1.>.4.1.3.>.1.>.1.>.2.1>4] Roussa Ruadh (married Roigh & Macha) [1.4.2.4.2.>.2.1.>.4.1.3.>.1.>.1.>.2.1>4.1] Fearghus Mac Roigh (Fearghus Mor), 1st son of Roussa Ruadh & Roigh [1.4.2.4.2.>.2.1.>.4.1.3.>.1.>.1.>.2.1>4.1.4] Cormac, son of Fearghus Mac Roigh (Fearghus Mor) [1.4.2.4.2.>.2.1.>.4.1.3.>.1.>.1.>.2.1>4.1.4.2] Moghtoit, 2nd of Cormac [1.4.2.4.2.>.2.1.>.4.1.3.>.1.>.1.>.2.1>4.1.4.2.2] Mocha, 2nd son of Moghtoit [1.4.2.4.2.>.2.1.>.4.1.3.>.1.>.1.>.2.1>4.1.4.2.2.>] Cetghun > Enna > Gobhre > Iuchar > Eoghaman > Alta > Tairc > Teagha > Ethinon > Orbsenmar > Cormac > Lughach > Bearra > Uisle > Eachdach > Fornert > Meadhrua > Dubh > Earcoll > Earc > Eachdach > Cuscrach > Fionnfhear > Onchu > Neidhe [1.4.2.4.2.>.2.1.>.4.1.3.>.1.>.1.>.2.1>4.1.4.2.2.>.4] Gilligan, 4th son of Neidhe [1.4.2.4.2.>.2.1.>.4.1.3.>.1.>.1.>.2.1>4.1.4.2.2.>.4.>] MacCuinn > O'Cuinn > Quinn of Longford > Kerwin > Kerrigan > Sheridan > O'Birren > MacBirney > O'Branagan > Bredin > Martin > O'Kenny > O'Ciarrovan Let me know if you can get the Tribe on down to my Patrick, will you???? -----Original Message----- From: Lauren Boyd [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2003 6:32 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [MarinGenSoc] Article of Interest: "INVESTIGATING IRISH SURNAMES," by Sherry Irvine, B.A., CGRS, FSA Scot ==================================================================== "INVESTIGATING IRISH SURNAMES," by Sherry Irvine, B.A., CGRS, FSA Scot ==================================================================== <SNIP>

==================================================================== "INVESTIGATING IRISH SURNAMES," by Sherry Irvine, B.A., CGRS, FSA Scot ==================================================================== Each time my online course gets underway I notice the same thing-- most people starting Irish research have had little or no experience with surname variants. They have been spelling their name one way all their lives, their parents did the same, and the consistent use of one spelling may go back beyond that. The idea that names have different spellings is new and the apparently unrelated variants of some Irish names come as a surprise. There is plenty of evidence in print, on the Internet, and on CD that can help anyone learn more about Irish surnames, particularly one's own family names. This article reviews the most useful and most accessible resources. For years I have turned to resources that are in print--"Surnames of Ireland," by Edward MacLysaght (Dublin, 1973), and "Surnames in Ireland," by Robert Matheson (originally published 1901 and 1909, reprinted in one volume, GPC 1994, presently out of print). MacLysaght is quite possibly the greatest authority on Irish names. He has written several books, including the basic surname dictionary noted above. Its brief introduction neatly answers many novices' questions. The most common ones are about the use of Mc and Mac (not indicative of Scottish names) and O (added to some names in error in the 1800s). MacLysaght also comments on name variants, making reference to my other favorite resource, "Surnames in Ireland." This publication is two books in one. The first part is a long table of statistics based on the registration of births in all of Ireland in 1890. All surnames for which five or more registrations were made are listed. For each name there are six columns: the total registered, number registered in each of the four provinces, and notes on the counties in which each name was principally found. The second part presents a list of names with variant forms and includes four fascinating, and sometimes amusing, chapters on spelling, contractions, interchangeable names, English and Gaelic forms, etc. This section includes a comprehensive index to all name variants. The core facts of these two publications, and lots of additional information, can be found online, and on CD-ROM and, I must admit, playing with the electronic forms is fun. At the online site for the Irish Times (http://www.ireland.com/ancestor/ ), one of three main options is to find out more about a surname; type a name into the field and click on 'go.' The result is a page presenting a summary of the number of times the name appears as head of a household in each county in Griffith's Primary Valuation, a property survey carried out between 1848 and 1864. There are many more names here than in Matheson's book. On the left is a list of up to four other options (not all are available for all names): coat of arms, family history publications, 1890 distribution (based on Matheson), and surname history. The Griffith's information is presented in a small map and in a table. If you want to see details for how often a name appears in each parish of one county then an $8 payment is required. There is another feature of the Griffith's distribution survey: a second surname can be added to see in what counties two names appear together. There is an $8 charge to find out the parishes in which the names appear together. These electronic formats stem from the work of John Grenham, hence the title of the CD-ROM, Grenham's Irish Surnames (Eneclann, 2003); a 'tour' of the CD is at their website: http://www.eneclann.ie If you are interested in several Irish surnames it is a better value; all the features of the website are here (both free and paid) and the CD costs about the same as five paid items online. The CD layout is easy to use; in my opinion it is a better format than that of the website. The data is clearly presented in tables and maps. The simplicity is appealing, as is the visual presentation; it really helps to see the facts that the name distribution surveys of Griffith's and Matheson's work reveal. As for improvements, on the CD and at the website I would prefer better contrast in the text areas (e.g., surname background information) and some text could be larger. There should be some explanation about how the CD and the website handle name variants; also, I wonder whether a wild card option might be helpful. Experimentation suggests that the main variants are found; e.g., type in Grean and you get Green (the main form) grouped with several other variants. Another box shows what variants are not included in the survey. Sometimes the variants appear separately; e.g., those in surname explanations. Thornton is a variant of Drennan but if you do not read all the detail you will not discover this; these names must be searched for separately and the connection is not up front. The CD and the website are fun and useful. Griffith's survey information and the maps are great features. I know, however, that I will not part with my books. Not only do I enjoy the extra detail, but Matheson in print, with its extensive list of variants and excellent index, ensures that you will find all related names. ____________________________________________________________________ Copyright 1998-2003, MyFamily.com, Inc. and its subsidiaries. Reprinted by permission from the "Ancestry Daily News"

WE NEED INFORMATION FROM YOU - RE: FEDERAL LEGISLATION On our 'CALL TO ACTION' on the Federal bill S228 and HR637 on privacy and the use of Social Security Numbers, there has been no movement on this legislation. But neither has the communication with the authors gone well. As I told you the Utah Genealogical Society has attempted to work with the authors to amend the bill to protect the continued availability of the Social Security Death Indexes, but it has fallen on deaf ears. I had asked that those in the genealogy community let Washington know how we feel. We want people's privacy protected but we do not want to see this historical important research tool lost forever. Now I NEED A RESPONSE from you. We are hoping to get help from Washington with another legislator. I need to know if you, as an individual or your organization wrote, letter/Email/fax or made a phone call to the authors in Washington. Would you do me the favor of Emailing me back and letting me know if you or you organization wrote or called. We would like to give the Senator some figures to let him know that there are a great many of us out here who do not wish to see the closure of this information on non-living person. The bills and authors contact information is listed below. We ask that in S228 and HR637 the following amendments be made: 1. Under Sec. 3 (a)(1)(a) DEFINITIONS, add the following definition: "SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER - The term 'social security number' refers to the social security number of a living individual." 2. Under Sec. 4 (a)(1)(e)(2) LIST OF PAPER AND OTHER NONELECTRONIC RECORDS, delete "(D) death certificates." You can contact the authors: S228 Senator Dianne Feinstein 331 Hart Senate Office Bldg. Washington, D.C. 20510 (202) 224-3841/fax (202) 228-3954 <feinstein.senate.gov/email.html> Senator Patrick J. Leahy 433 Hart Senate Office Bldg. Washington, D.C. 20510 (202) 224-4242/<[email protected]> Senator Judd Gregg 393 Hart Senate Office Bldg. Washington, D.C. 20510 (202) 224-3324/<[email protected]> HR637 Representative John E. Sweeney 416 Cannon Office Bldg. Washington, D.C. 20515 (202)225-5614/Fax (202) 225-6234 Legislative Network, <[email protected]>.---11 May 2003, CSGA Legislative Network, Iris Carter Jones. [Permission is granted to reprint Legislative reports. Please cite your source.]

Annual MCGS Picnic May 18, 2003 12 Noon - 3 p.m. Miwok Park 2200 Novato Boulevard, Novato Bring your own food and drinks (no alcohol due to insurance requirements). The society will furnish paper plates, paper cups, plastic ware and napkins. Charcoal and ice will also be furnished. At 2:00 pm we plan to honor the oldest living Marin-born resident of Marin County by presenting him/her with the Society's honorary cane. Unless someone else steps forward, it appears that distinction belongs to retired judge Samuel Gardiner of Greenbrae, born in Larkspur in September 1902. He plans to attend. Also, raffle winners will be drawn at the picnic - you need not be present to win. Come and join the fun. Hope to see you all there. DIRECTIONS TO MIWOK PARK FROM: North on Hwy 101 to Novato, take Delong exit, Turn left onto Delong Blvd. and turn right onto Novato Blvd. The park is about two miles down, on the right. OR: Take San Marin exit and follow it out to Novato Boulevard. Turn left. The park is about three tenths of a mile on the left hand side of the boulevard.

Dear Listers: If any of you are planning on attending the NGS Conference later this month and are in need of a room mate -- or know someone that is, please pass this on. Kind Regards, Lauren List Admin [sent to multiple lists] ------- Forwarded message follows ------- Date sent: Thu, 08 May 2003 10:12:38 -0500 From: Clare <[email protected]> Organization: Discombobulated, Inc. Subject: [LO] Need Roommate for Conference in Pittsburgh Hello, My roommate just canceled for the conference. I have a non-smoking room at the Westin and will arrive Wednesday morning, leaving Saturday morning. I snore but am otherwise nice <G>, bathing daily, etc. Anyone else need to share? Clare Peden Midgley ------- End of forwarded message -------

I just found this web site about the history of fraternal organization in Marin. Each sub-heading has lots of information, including many names of members. Very interesting if you are studying Marin history or genealogy. The Patrons of Marin Husbandry has many familiar names, as do the others. Kathy Devlin http://freemasonry.biz/marin-fraternities.htm

CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY BUDGET TO BE CUT BY 38% The Governors proposed budget will cut the operating cost of the State Library by $35.7 million dollars. This is a 38% cut in funding. There will be no funding for any acquisitions. There will be 60 library staff laid off. This is a major lose, leaving the Library so understaffed that many programs will be cut. Just reshelving materials will become a major problem. Just the impact of the proposed cuts has already cost the Library staff as people have left and not waited to be laid off. To make up for lost funding, the Governor has proposed, 'State Library Service User Fee' will charge patrons for a library cards for using the Library. Earlier researchers were told that fee COULD be as high as $100 a month. The figures I am hearing now are much greater. Remember that this will include Sutro Library. It is part of the State Library system. Even when Sutro is moved to the University, it will still be part of the State Library and be manned by Library Staff. The following is a copy of the Senate Budget Hearing re: California State Library with the details. While everyone expects cuts, this is outrageous. This is our State Library. This will create problems which will take years to rectify. Entire departments could be shut down and moth balled for years. By charging extremely high fees for use of our own State Library, it will put the public's ability to use the library out of reach for thousands. Write the Governor and your State Representatives [Senate and Assembly], today. Governor Gray Davis State Capitol Building Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone: 916-445-2841 Fax: 916-445-4633 [email protected] ------------------------------ Hearing on Monday, April 28, 2003 - Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee No. 1 - California State Library. Governor's Proposed Budget includes reductions to a variety of programs administered by the California State Library. Proposed amount includes a total of $61.2 million. $35.7 million is from the General Fund, which he claims is a 38% reductions from 2002 budget. In their breakdown of all cuts it totals 49%[the difference is accounted for by the elimination of two programs]. Background: The Library provides library and information services to the legislative and executive branches of state government, members of the public and California public libraries. They also administer and promote literacy outreach programs develops technological systems to improve resource sharing and enhance access to information and administers the Public Library Foundation [They distribute state funding to support basic services at local libraries, to assist in staffing, maintaining hours of operations, develop and expand literacy programs, purchase books, research materials and bookmobiles.] A. Public Library Foundation funding will be cut by 50% [this funding has been reduced by nearly $20 million dollar since 2000-2001.] B. Civil Liberties Education Program will be eliminated (through trailer Bill language). Initially created as a three year program in 1999, and extended for an additional two years. A grant program to develop and disseminate educational material on the exclusion, forced removal and incarceration of Japanese Americans. C. Consolidation of English Language Literacy Programs. There are three programs presently, they will be consolidated and cut by $5.3 million. These are funds that go to local libraries. D. Library of California Program will be eliminated. Designed to connect libraries statewide to share information and resources, required. The funds have never been appropriated. E. Transaction-Based Reimbursements to be eliminated. Actually changed from State reimbursement process to a fee-for-services system. This included 'direct loans' - allowing individuals to borrow materials from libraries anywhere in the State. The fee will be $1 per book. 'Indirect loans' or 'interlibrary loans' will be charged $5 per book to cover costs. *F. California State Library - State Operations. The budget will be cut by $4.7 million (35%). Governor believes the proposed 'State Library Service User Fee' will offset $3 million of this cut. Staff notes: the is not likely: 1. Patrons utilizing service for the blind. These services also receive Federal funds which mandates no fee may be charged. 2 A. great percentage of use is by state agencies and departments, if charged the fee would have to be paid by those agencies, amounts to no saving to the State. The Hearing was attended by State Librarian, Kevin Starr, representatives for the blind and several area professional genealogist. While official testimony was taken, the Chair said they did not want testimony from the audience. Although several did get a chance to speak. The proposal will now go to the Floor of the Senate for a vote. The Assembly has already passed their version. *The Library cuts will be implemented IN-HOUSE by the Library. Another item of interest to researchers is a 20% cut in the funding for the California Newspaper Project, but there is funding of $20,510,000. As I recall, most of this funding originally came from a Federal Grant. May 7, 2003---Iris Carter Jones <[email protected]>

MCGS COMPUTER INTEREST GROUP - NEXT MEETING The Marin County Genealogical Society's Computer Interest Group (CIG) will meet Thursday, May 15, 2003 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at Hamilton Field. Our topic will be: E-mail (how to use for genealogy and storage tips/tricks) presented by Gene Pennington. Location: Marin Community Foundation, Hanger 5, 2nd Floor Suite 200, Hamilton Field, Novato (Hanger Row is at end of main road into Hamilton Field). For map and directions, go to --> http://www.marincf.org/contact/map.html This facility has a high speed broadband connection to the Internet for us to use as well as a wireless and a wired network for us to connect to during our meeting. Remember, this is a "hands on" presentation. We want YOU to work on your laptop and e-mail programs as the presentation is made. So, bring your laptop computers, a wireless network card or a network card and cable so you can work along with me as he gives his presentation. If you don't have a wireless network card or a network card and cable, don't worry. The great staff at MCF have some cards we can use. If you have your e-mail program on your laptop, you can connect directly to your ISP and send/receive e-mail during the presentation. Or, if you use a web based e-mail program, such as MSN Explorer or AOL, you can connect directly to them as well. Bring your questions so we can help you make the most of your e-mail program for use with your genealogy research! Contact John Deadman ([email protected]) or Gene Pennington ([email protected]) if you need directions to meeting location or need more information. These meetings are free to the public. Visit the MCGS website at http://www.maringensoc.org/sigs.html Gene Pennington MCGS CIG http://www.maringensoc.org/sigs.html

FYI--I am forwarding this, but I have not check to verify the information. The bill Internet address is listed in the body of the report. To verify the information you should check the site yourself. Iris Carter Jones, CSGA Legislative Advisor [CA] In a message dated 5/2/2003 7:12:50 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: > >Recently, the Ohio House of Representatives passed House Bill 95 (the > >state budget bill). Included in sections 3705.23 and 3705.24 is language > >that would: > > > >-- eliminate uncertified copies of vital records > > > >-- add a $5 surcharge to what is already charged for a certified copy > >(raising the total cost of a single document to anywhere between $12 and > >$17, depending on the agency) > > > >-- creates a "certification of birth," which does not require the > >parents' names to be listed > > > >In addition, the certified copy is not required to be a photocopy of the > >record. Unlike other states where the threat to vital records access is > >based on fears about identity theft and homeland security, the Ohio > >legislature is doing this under the guise of "fiscal responsibility." > >Although nobody has been able to get someone to speak on the record, my > >sources at the Ohio Historical Society tell me that they have heard from > >the State Vital Statistics officials, who say that they cannot afford to > >process uncertified copies. (Because the way the open records law is > >written, agencies must charge "at cost," which cannot include the cost of > >labor or any overhead, such as maintenance and preservation of the > >record.) > > > >Ohio has had a long tradition of open records. The Ohio Revised Code > >section 149.43 requires that "...all public records shall be promptly > >prepared and made available for inspection to any person at all > >reasonable times during regular business hours. Subject to division > >(B)(4) of this section, upon request, a public office or person > >responsible for public records shall make copies available at cost, > >within a reasonable period of time. In order to facilitate broader access > >to public records, public offices shall maintain public records in a > >manner that they can be made available for inspection in accordance with > >this division." > > > >House Bill 95 does not exclude vital records from what are defined as > >public records. There are many other ways to keep uncertified photocopies > >available to the public, including setting a statutory fee (perhaps at $1 > >per page) or setting the fee at a percentage of the certified fee. The > >full text of Ohio HB95 can be found at: > >http://www.legislature.state.oh.us/BillText125/125_HB_95_PH_N.html > > > >It is a very large page. Use your Internet browser to find 3705.22 > >(3705.24 immediately follows.) > >The bill has passed the House, and has been forwarded to the Senate, > >where the Finance and Financial Institutions Committee is hearing > >testimony. > > > >Links to contact information for the members of the Ohio Senate can be > >found at: > >http://www.senate.state.oh.us/senators/by_name.html > > > >Members of the Finance and Financial Institutions Committee are: > >Bill Harris, Chair > >Ron Amstutz > >Louis Blessing > >John Carey > >James Carnes > >Eric Fingerhut > >Randy Gardner > >David Goodman > >Jay Hottinger > >Jeff Jacobson > >Mark Mallory > >Ray Miller > >C.J. Prentiss > > > >Even if you do not live in Ohio, there is nothing to say that you cannot > >contact any member of the Ohio Senate or the Ohio House and tell them how > >the language in sections 3705.23, 3705.24, etc. would affect you. > >If you have any questions at all, please do not hesitate to contact me. > >Ohio genealogists need your support -- and we need it *now*

We have at least one centenarian in Tiburon. She is Helen Benedict, and she was 100 on Feb 18 of this year. She is a remarkable lady, mentally sharp as a tack. She is a member of the local Great Books Discussion Group and a great participant. Best regards, Charles Auerbach _________________________________________________________________ MSN 8 with e-mail virus protection service: 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/virus

Dear Listers: The Marin County Genealogical Society has begun to recognize the Marinites that are 100 years of age and older. [Thanks Jerry Moore for your great idea!] San Rafael once held the distiction of being home to the World's Oldest Man. This week's Eastman's Newsletter had a related story. May we all live to be 100+ --- in good health and sound of mind! It may take that long to break down some of our brick genealogical walls! Happy Trails, Lauren ............................... The following article is from Eastman’s Online Genealogy Newsletter and is copyright 2003 by Richard W. Eastman. It is re-published here with the permission of the author. Information about the newsletter is available at http://www.RootsForum.com. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ - Oldest American Dies at 113 The oldest American has died in San Pablo, California, at the age of 113, two months short of her 114th birthday. Born when Benjamin Harrison occupied the White House and Queen Victoria ruled England, she was 113 years and 312 days old. Mary Dorothy Christian witnessed the great San Francisco earthquake, enjoyed junk food, and lived alone until she was 102 years old. Mrs. Christian was born on June 12, 1889, in Taunton, Massachusetts. She moved to San Pablo in 1900 with her family. Christian once attributed her longevity to manual labor, recalling for an interviewer that her Portuguese immigrant father led her to the family potato patch when she was 9 and handed her a hoe. As a teenager she was hired to label cocoa cans and make candy at the Van Amden Chocolate Co. That job ended when the 1906 San Francisco earthquake destroyed the candy factory. She later became the second telephone operator for the Pacific Telephone Co. in Point Richmond, worked in the cafeteria of the Standard Oil Co., and for 13 years operated the elevator and worked in men's clothing at Albert's department store, which became Macy's. Retiring from Macy's in 1954, she later became a nanny and worked until 1971, when she was 81. She married O.R. Christian in 1907 and gave birth to two sons before the couple divorced in 1922. She outlived her sons and seven siblings. She used neither cigarettes nor alcohol and enjoyed a hearty diet. "Meat and potatoes, that's what I like to eat. And broccoli," she told the San Francisco Chronicle last year. She also admitted that she was fond of Kentucky Fried Chicken and Twinkies. The honor of "oldest American" now falls on Elana Slough of New Jersey, also 113 years old, 26 days younger than the late Mary Dorothy Christian. The oldest living American man is 112-year-old Fred Hale, who lives in New York. The world's oldest person is a Japanese man who is 115. The oldest person on record was a French woman who was 122 when she died in 1997. There are other claims for even older individuals, but documents to prove the claims are unavailable. These people are all "super centenarians," one who has lived to be 110 years or older. The Gerontology Research Group now recognizes 45 living super centenarians, all of whom who are listed on its Web site, http://www.grg.org.

==================================================================== "HONORING OUR ANCESTORS: THE ZEN OF GENEALOGY," by Megan Smolenyak Smolenyak ==================================================================== Are you the kind who can laugh at his or her own foibles? If not, you might want to stop reading here. If so, you're in for a treat. One of my favorite genealogical writers, Beth Maltbie Uyehara, has released a book called "The Zen of Genealogy: The Lighter Side of Genealogy." Many of you probably recognize her name from the "Worm's Eye View" column she writes for Missing Links (http://www.petuniapress.com ). This new book is a collection of some of her best work and is further enhanced by the entertaining artwork of Lois Jenek. If you're familiar with Beth, you know that the hallmark of her writing style is her ability to make you laugh out loud. A self- confessed "geneaholic," she dwells in a world all too familiar to those of us addicted to heritage-hunting. And if you don't take yourself too seriously, you will probably recognize yourself on every page. But don't take my word for it. Let me share a sampling of her insights. THE WORLD ACCORDING TO BETH In "How to Win Friends and Fascinate Your Relatives," she advises readers how to captivate others with their genealogical exploits, but not before remarking on the obvious attractions of our hobby: Genealogy offers many attractions that continue to lure new converts to the field, such as the thrill of wandering, lost, in an abandoned graveyard as night falls and wolves howl in the gloaming . . . Or the delight of discovering-in faded ink and really bad handwriting- that your great-grandfather was either a "Prince Somebody," or a "Principle Suspect" or a "Pineapple Souffle" . . .Or the opportunity to spend every hard-earned vacation minute in a musty library, squinting at medieval parish records written in a long-forgotten Ukrainian dialect that has yet to be decoded. "EZ Duz It" is Beth's recital of her slide into roots-seeking obsession, complete with a quiz toward the end to see if you, too, might be in danger. Among other telltale signs, she asks: Home: Has genealogical paperwork taken over any room in your house? Friends: Is genealogy interfering with your social life? Do people edge away from you at parties when you burst into tears over the 1890 U.S. Census? Family: Do you relatives stare into space and hum nervously when you explain your latest research? Do you find dead people more fun than live ones? Her essay about genealogical field trips, "Take the Last Train to Pottsville," allowed me to see myself through others' eyes when she related a conversation about vacation plans: "Where are you going this year?" someone asked me. "Rhosllannerchrugog," I said. (Or, at least, that's what I hope I said. My attempts to pronounce the Welsh double-el usually sound like what follows when the dentist says: "rinse and spit." . . . Silence ensued while my co-workers mopped up. When everyone was dry again, one nervously asked, "And where might that be?" "Near Mold." A profound silence ensued. The people at the table chewed uneasily. Finally, someone said, "Why are you going to . . . Mold?" "To look at graves." This resulted in a general stampede from the area. When disappointed to learn that genealogy was not going to be recognized as an Olympic sport even though Salt Lake City was chosen as the venue, Beth developed her own list of outstanding genealogical performances in "Go For the Gold!" My favorites include longest research marathon without a potty break and the one-man lunge (diving for the last available copier). I must admit, though, that I might be biased due to the fact that my own past performances in the marathon event would undoubtedly guarantee me at least a bronze. Additional commentaries include her experiences coping with her non- genealogically-inclined spouse (appropriately called "That Poor Man") and, of course, her "Ten Commandments of Genealogy," with profound guidance, such as "Thou shalt start with thyself and worketh thy way backwards" and "Thou shalt never leap back a couple of generations just because it sound-eth like fun." TAKE A BREAK Yes, I know. You have countless forebears clamoring for your attention, piles of data yet to be entered, websites to be surfed, and distant cousins to be contacted. But I'm sure your ancestors won't object if you take a little time to indulge yourself in a few chuckles about your quest for roots. You can snag a copy of "The Zen of Genealogy" from The Shops @ Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com/rd/prodredir.asp?sourceid=831&key=P3300), curl up with your favorite beverage, and give yourself the night off. And if you find yourself guffawing, why not grab another copy for that genealogical playmate you know will see herself in Beth's words? ____________________________________________________________________ Copyright 1998-2003, MyFamily.com Inc. and its subsidiaries. Reprinted with permission from "Ancestry Daily News"

=================================================================== "WHERE O WHERE CAN THE OBITUARY BE?" by Michael John Neill =================================================================== Despite the occasional omission or error in fact, obituaries are an excellent genealogical source. Searches for obituaries frequently focus on newspapers in the town where the person died. These nearby newspapers should only be the starting point in an attempt to locate a death notice or an obituary on a family member. There are other papers that should also be referenced. This week we'll briefly discuss some other papers that should be referenced in an attempt to locate an obituary and then discuss two kinds of newspapers that are sometimes overlooked by genealogists. FORMER RESIDENCES Occasionally, someone's "hometown" paper will print an obituary or a death notice for a former resident. If the "hometown" is a small town and the "final residence" is a metropolitan area, the "hometown" paper may provide the most details about the person's life. THE COUNTY SEAT In rural areas, the paper in the county seat might publish obituaries or death notices of residents throughout the county, not just those who live in the county seat. These notices might not be as lengthy, but still may provide additional clues. Even if your ancestor lived a distance from the county seat, still consider searching papers for that town. NEARBY LARGE TOWNS Large is a relative term. I have ancestors who lived in a small town about twenty miles from a town of forty thousand people. The papers from the small town were always searched, but I initially ignored the large town assuming my ancestor's obituaries would not be included. In some cases I was wrong and the ancestor did have an obituary in the larger town's paper. Sometimes there was a separate obituary and sometimes the person's death was noted in the "locals" column in the larger town's paper. MORNING AND EVENING If your ancestors were city dwellers, make certain you search both morning and evening editions of the paper. One edition may contain a short death notice and another may contain an actual obituary. Do not quit searching when the first reference is located. The papers we have discussed so far for the most part are what can loosely be termed "geographic" newspapers in the sense that their mention of non-national events usually were concentrated on a specific geographic area. Other newspapers that may be helpful are foreign language newspapers or religious newspapers. These papers might have had a focus that was not as narrowly defined geographically as other papers. Some large American cities had foreign language newspapers for a quite a while, especially when the immigrant group speaking that language in the city was large. If your ancestor was German, a local German language newspaper might have been more likely to carry his obituary. In my own research, I have a wonderful ethnic newspaper that has afforded me many genealogical clues. One half of my ancestors were from an area of present-day Germany known as Ostfriesland. Beginning in the 1880s, a newspaper for these immigrants was published in Breda, Iowa -- the "Ostfriesische Nachrichten." This newspaper was received by Ostfriesen immigrants across the United States and by Ostfriesens who never left the homeland. It was a way for the Ostfriesen community to keep in contact with each other. Fortunately some of these newspapers have been microfilmed, especially through the early 1900s. Deciphering the script has been the only real problem. These newspapers are an excellent source and in many cases provide information not available elsewhere. LOCAL PAPER HAS NO OBITUARY My ancestor, Antje Fecht, died near Carthage, Illinois in May 1900. No obituary appears for Antje in her local English language newspaper. The obituary for Antje in the "Ostfriesische Nachrichten" provides her date and place of birth and other genealogical information. THERE'S MORE THAN JUST OBITUARIES Another ancestor, Focke Goldenstein, wrote letters to the paper. Unfortunately, most discuss the weather and the price of corn, but there are occasional details. One letter mentions that he and his wife attended the funeral of Hinrich Fecht. The reference indicates where in Germany Hinrich was from. Fortunately for me, Hinrich is an ancestor as well. What a find! Antje's obituary and Focke's letter can be viewed here (http://www.rootdig.com/newspapers/index.html ) NOT ETHNIC? Not all ancestors would reasonably be listed in an ethnic newspaper. If so, it is possible that mention of their death might have been made in a denominational newspaper. These newspapers might not have been published near where the deceased lived. Readers of the "Ancestry Daily News" may remember our recent saga on Wesley Jones. This Tennessee native who died in northern Missouri is not going to be listed in any ethnic newspaper. However, there is an obituary for Wesley in the St. Louis Christian Advocate, a newspaper affiliated with the Methodist denomination. Wesley's obituary provides a few scant sentences about his past and several verbose paragraphs about his faith and acceptance of the Methodist doctrine. The notice also indicates that Wesley's father was a Methodist minister. Of course, given Wesley's first name it is not surprising that his father was somehow affiliated with the Methodist church. A scan of Wesley's obituary is available here (http://www.rootdig.com/newspapers/jones_wesley.html ) HOW DO I FIND THESE THINGS? Some bibliographies and finding aids are listed below: --- PRINTED MATERIALS Clarence Brigham. "History and Bibliography of American Newspapers, 1690-1820" (Worcester, Mass.: American Antiquarian Society, 1947)-in 1961 a small update was published--Additions and Corrections to History and Bibliography of American Newspapers. Edward C. Lathem, "Chronological Tables of American Newspapers, 1690- 1820" (Worcester, Mass., 1972). "Newspapers in Microform: United States, 1948-1972, and 1973-1977," Washington, D.C.: Library of Congress, 1973 and 1978. Karl Arndt and May Oldon, "German-American Newspapers and Periodicals, 1732-1955" (2d rev. edition, Heidelberg, Quelle and Meyer, 1965) --- WEBSITES WITH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Afro-American Newspapers at the University of Georgia http://www.arches.uga.edu/~serials/afamnews.htm Links to state newspaper project bibliographies http://www.americanantiquarian.org/newspapers9.htm Michigan Newspapers http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-17449_18643-53657--,00.html U.S. Newspaper Program Bibliography http://www.loc.gov/preserv/newsbiblio.html Guides to Newspaper Collections and Specialized Bibliographies of the American Press (Western Washington University) http://www.library.wwu.edu/ref/subjguides/newspapers/unionlist.html Identifying and Locating Newspapers (Emory University) http://web.library.emory.edu/subjects/humanities/history/newspapers.htm (Some modern information and some are databases only accessible at the university, but there are some good finding aides listed) WHAT DO I DO? Locating local or regional papers typically is not too problematic, given a map and a bibliography or another finding aid. Local foreign language or ethnic newspapers (if they exist) are typically not too difficult to find, either. Religious newspapers are potentially more difficult. The problem with religious newspapers is that they might have been published a significant distance from where your ancestor died in a town where your ancestor never lived. While the "Ostfriesische Nachrichten" was not a religious paper, it too was published a distance from where most subscribers lived. Determine your ancestor's likely denomination and then determine if there where any newspapers published by that denomination or groups affiliated with that denomination. Some of the finding aids listed above will help, but most are incomplete or might not provide the exact reference needed. Denominational archives may have further information or finding aids, even if they do not have the actual papers on microfilm. One can locate websites for denominational archives by visiting Cyndislist (http://www.cyndislist.com ) or searching at Google (http://www.google.com ) for "pickyourdenomination archives" (changing "pickyourdenomination" for the desired denomination). Some ethnic and religious newspaper obituaries have been published or indexed in print form. A search of large online library card catalogs such as the Family History Library (http://www.familysearch.org ), the Library of Congress (http://www.loc.gov ), or the Allen County Public Library (http://www.acpl.lib.in.us ) may be in order. There are some online databases containing information from ethnic and religious newspapers. Cyndislist (http://www.cyndislist.com/obits.htm ) has links to many, including --- Cleveland Jewish News Obituary Database --- Amish and Mennonite obituaries --- American Friend Obituary Index Also consider searching and posting messages to the appropriate genealogical mailing lists at RootsWeb (http://lists.rootsweb.com ). Another list member may be able to provide a reference or suggestion not listed on a website or in a published bibliography. We've just scratched the surface. Obituaries are a wonderful source for genealogists, but don't just consider the newspaper published in the town where your ancestor lived and died. There may be a whole world of information waiting for you in newspapers you have never thought to search. ___________________________________________________________________ Copyright 1998-2003, MyFamily.com Inc. and its subsidiaries. Reprinted by permission from "Ancestry Daily News"

There is to be a virtual, online genealogy conference called eGenConference. For $69.95 you logon to the internet and have lectures and an exhibit hall - just as if you attended a genealogy conference but this can be done from your own computer at home. The conference begins June 10 and will be archived (available) until July 10, 2003. A month to listen and look and learn! To sign up for the conference go to www.familyhistoryradio.com <http://www.familyhistoryradio.com>. Jo Ann Rowley-Minhoto The following is the conference outline for the first day. There is more information online. ---------------------------------------------------- DAY ONE JUNE 10 EUROPEAN British Research Methodologies Using the Internet (see Genealogy Technology: http://www.familyhistoryradio.com/fhr_sp/school.php? ) Using British Census Records Online (see Genealogy Technology; http://www.familyhistoryradio.com/fhr_sp/school.php?) Using Animated Maps to Support Your Research (see Supportive Technology: http://www.familyhistoryradio.com/fhr_sp/school.php?) The Starting Point for English Research: Church of England Parish Registers by Dean Hunter, AG After finding your ancestor on a Internet British census record, the starting point for English research is the Church of England parish registers. What they are, where they are, and how to use them is the focus of this presentation by Dean Hunter, President of the Federation of Genealogical Societies, a co-sponsor of the eGenConference. Basic Irish Research Methods and Sources by Judith Wight, AG It doesn't take a long journey down your Irish pedigree to become discouraged if you are using United States methodologies. Learn the proper way to approach Irish research and come away feeling better for it. Understanding and Using German Records and Resources by Larry O. Jensen, AG Using basic reference tools and effectively using records and sources through an understanding of nobility, government, and record jurisdictions as well as different cultural areas. The material and information will benefit those who are basic, intermediate, or advanced in their research. Did Your Eastern European Ancestor Speak German? by Anne Leptich, AG, CG Finding your Eastern European ancestor can seem totally impossible, but Anne shows you how doable, interesting, and thrilling it is to accomplish with or without the gift of many languages, especially when you start properly in the United States. An Introduction to Research in Eastern Europe by Svetlana Permiakova Interesting, practical, and informative genealogy research techniques on approaching research in Eastern Europe from a native Russian graduate of the Ural State University and Brigham Young University with the insight of one having library cataloging and archival experience. UNITED STATES Dinner in the Cemetery: Preserving the Story Stone-by-Stone by J. Mark Lowe, CG A humorous and informative presentation on the preservation of family history through tombstone and associated research. This innovative dinner theater presentation conducted in Tennessee spurred the community into action and supported local society actions. U. S. Online Census Records - What's Available Out There (see Genealogy Technology: http://www.familyhistoryradio.com/fhr_sp/school.php?) Finding Ancestors Prior to 1850 in U.S. Federal Census Records: Interpreting What You See (see Research Methodology: http://www.familyhistoryradio.com/fhr_sp/school.php?) Using Animated Maps to Support Your Research (see Supportive Technology: http://www.familyhistoryradio.com/fhr_sp/school.php?) Step 2 Sources: Hidden Treasures for Genealogists (see How to Begin: http://www.familyhistoryradio.com/fhr_sp/school.php?) GENEALOGY TECHNOLOGY U. S. Online Census Records - What's Available Out There All United States Federal Census records are now indexed and linked to images somewhere on the Internet. Attend this class to find out where they are, how they work, and how you can gain access to them in your own home. Step 6 Computer Programs, Which Should You Use: Or Choosing the Right Vehicle for Your Terrain (see How to Begin) Setting Up Your Legacy Filing System by Geoff Rasmussen Tired of shuffling through your papers time after time without making any progress? Want to find anything in your files in a matter of seconds? This presentation focuses on organizing your paper piles in conjunction with using your genealogy computer program. British Research Methodologies Using the Internet by Alan Mann, AG Overflowing in informative, down-to-earth sensible explanations of original and secondary sources for British research on the Internet explained by one of the most well-known U.S. British techno-genealogists. Using British Census Records Online by Alan Mann, AG How do you unravel your Thomas Cross from the 1,000s available? It's all in the techniques shown to you in this informative presentation on how to use the British Census Records Online. Using Animated Maps to Support Your Research (see Supportive Technology: http://www.familyhistoryradio.com/fhr_sp/school.php?) SUPPORTIVE TECHNOLOGY Dynamic Acquisition of Genealogy Skills (opening presentation) Message Boards, Queries, and Mailing Lists How to tell the world what you are looking for, where to find out what others have to share, and how to succinctly inform others of what you already know is the focus of this presentation. What the Pros Know About Scanning Before They Start This presentation by a graphic designer explains what the beginner needs to know about file sizes, color, file types, and purpose before they ever place that first document or image onto the scanner plate. This could save you many hours of frustration and untold anxiety. Using Animated Maps to Support Your Research As you go back in time in the United States and Europe, it is extremely helpful to have the added value of a mapping program that goes back in time as you do to provide you with the support you need. Learn about mapping programs to add in your research. Effective Searching on the Net - Rhonda McClure (see Research Methodology: http://www.familyhistoryradio.com/fhr_sp/school.php?) REPOSITORIES Experiences of Those Assigned the Task of Preserving the Records of the United States by L. Reynolds (Ren) Cahoon, Assn't Archivist of the United States. (Keynote address) Step 3 Repositories: Where Treasures are Stored (see How to Begin: http://www.familyhistoryradio.com/fhr_sp/school.php? ) What to Expect as a Beginner to a Family History Center (see How to Begin: http://www.familyhistoryradio.com/fhr_sp/school.php?) RESEARCH METHODOLOGY Finding Ancestors Prior to 1850 in U.S. Federal Census Records: Interpreting What You See Looking online at those pre-1850 census records makes you wonder why you should pay for those online subscription images. This presentations covers ten reasons for using these valuable sources to extend your family back in time. Effective Searching on the Net - Rhonda McClure Step 1 The Cycle of Success (see How to Begin: http://www.familyhistoryradio.com/fhr_sp/school.php?) Step 3 Repositories: Where Treasures are Stored (see How to Begin: http://www.familyhistoryradio.com/fhr_sp/school.php?) Step 4 Methodology: How to Find the Treasures (see How to Begin: http://www.familyhistoryradio.com/fhr_sp/school.php?) Step 5 Organizational Skills: Reading Treasure Maps Correctly (see How to Begin: http://www.familyhistoryradio.com/fhr_sp/school.php?) What It Takes to Become an Accredited Genealogist by Carolyn Nell, AG Has your love of family history caused you to consider a career as a genealogist? Carolyn Nell, Chair of the International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogist and former President of NGS offers a succinct overview of what is required to pass the examinations for accreditation. HOW TO BEGIN (A TRACK FOR BEGINNERS) Step 1 The Cycle of Success The genealogy research process is a cycle that is repeated over and over again with each goal set. How it evolves and what is discovered determines the road the genealogist should take to solve the next problem or to determine the next goal. A suggest course for those who are launching their genealogy pastime. Step 2 Sources: Hidden Treasures for Genealogists How can you find the answers to the questions you are seeking as a genealogist? One answer is to use the proper sources. But what sources are available and how can you determine what they are? Step 3 Repositories: Where Treasures are Stored Knowing where to find the sources that you need to answer the questions you are seeking is the next step in the research process. Repositories are all around us in the form of public and private libraries, archives, historical societies, genealogy research centers, court houses, vital record offices, and more. Learn when to use these basic repositories. Step 4 Methodology: How to Find the Treasures Okay! You know the basic research processes, the sources to be looking for, where the sources might be found, but how to approach each one is quite a challenge and an on-going pursuit. Learn what you need to begin the analysis phase and where to go to get more help. Step 5 Organizational Skills: Reading Treasure Maps Correctly It's pretty difficult to know what you already know, when the pieces of information needed are scattered in different places. In order to read the clues properly, move consistently forward in your objectives, and solve your research problems, good organizational skills are a must. This is the focus of Step 5 for beginners. Step 6 Computer Programs, Which Should You Use: Or Choosing the Right Vehicle for Your Terrain My best friend drives a tiny sports car and I drive a sedan, but we are still friends, we go places together, and we even use each other's car now and then. It's alright to use multiple genealogy computer programs, to start with one and move up to another, to stay with one the whole time, as long as the options mentioned in this presentation are available to you. Best known as "What I've learned in the past 15 years using computers," this presentation could save you many hours of time and point you in the right direction. What to Expect as a Beginner to a Family History Center by Starr Campbell It's about having a good time, some success, and some support while you are searching for your family. That's the image of a good Family History Center according to Starr who shines a light on these over 3,000 open-to-the-public, volunteer centers world-wide. -------------------------------

Additional Information to Call for Action FYI: I have been informed that it is still taking 2 to 3 weeks for delivery to government entities in Washington; so letter writers should be encourated to fax or e-mail their letters. -- Iris Carter Jones President: Genealogical & Historical Council of Sacramento Valley

Up-date on the Call to Action: Senator Feinstein's full email address is http://feinstein.senate.gov/email.html (Sorry, I assumned folks would understand.) I have also been told that both Senator Feinstein and Representative John E. Sweeney seem to be willing to ammend the wording to apply to records of living individuals only. Lets let them hear from us to be sure! Happy hunting, Iris On Wed, 23 Apr 2003 17:13:03 -0700, Iris Jones <[email protected]> wrote: FEDERAL LEGISLATION - A CALL TO ACTION At the federal level there are two bills on privacy and the use of Social Security Numbers working their way through the system. They are call the Social Security Misuse Prevention Act. Granted, the misuse of Social Security Numbers has gone on much too long, but as the bills are worded it could spell the end of the Social Security Death Indexes. Even if they were to exempt the present Death Indexes, no further indexes could be developed. The Utah Genealogical Society has worked to get the authors to amend the bill to protect the continued availability of the death indexes, but so far there have been no amendments. It is time for the genealogy community to let Washington know how we feel. We want people's privacy protected but we do not want to see this very important historical research tool lost forever. It is important to thousands of genealogists and family health historians. We ask that make the following amendments in S228 and HR637: 1. Under Sec. 3 (a)(1)(a) DEFINITIONS, add the following definition: "SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER - The term 'social security number' refers to the social security number of a living individual." 2. Under Sec. 4 (a)(1)(e)(2) LIST OF PAPER AND OTHER NONELECTRONIC RECORDS, delete "(D) death certificates." You can contact the authors: S228 Senator Dianne Feinstein 331 Hart Senate Office Bldg. Washington, D.C. 20510 (202) 224-3841/fax (202) 228-3954 <feinstein.senate.gov/email.html> Senator Patrick J. Leahy 433 Hart Senate Office Bldg. Washington, D.C. 20510 (202) 224-4242/<[email protected]> Senator Judd Gregg 393 Hart Senate Office Bldg. Washington, D.C. 20510 (202) 224-3324/<[email protected]> HR637 Representative John E. Sweeney 416 Cannon Office Bldg. Washington, D.C. 20515 (202)225-5614/Fax (202) 225-6234 To be added to the Network, send your name, name of your organization, and e-mail address, stating you wish to be added to the Legislative Network, to <[email protected]>.---22 April 2003, CSGA Legislative Network, Iris Carter Jones. [Permission is granted to reprint Legislative reports. Please cite your source.]