Below are nine meeting opportunities that provide genealogical information, and for the most part, are free... one could be in your area, or worth driving to! On Tuesday, August 21 at 7:00 p.m. in the Northland Public Library, 300 Cumberland Rd., McCandless Twp., Pittsburgh, PA 15237. Free and open to the public. the North Hills Genealogists (for more info: pioneerbook@juno.com) will feature "THE ETHNIC EXPERIENCE IN LAWRENCEVILLE", by James Wudarczyk, noted local historian and author. Mr. Wudarczyk will illustrate how the various ethnic groups were instrumental in shaping the Lawrenceville community. Injecting amusing stories, he will show how one Pittsburgh neighborhood reflected national trends. Because many families in the Greater Pittsburgh Metropolitan area can trace their roots to the historic community of Lawrenceville, the lecture will also focus on available resources for genealogical research and address what the historic communities must do to preserve the records of the past. The presentation will trace the area’s status from that of a struggling rural village of 200 people in 1826 to a metropolitan community of over 30,000 residents in 1900. While historical events will be mixed into the lecture, most of the talk will focus on how the English, Irish, Swedes, Germans, Polish, Solvenians and other ethnic groups built churches and fraternal organizations, and founded newspapers. Both the heyday of ethnicity prior to WW II and the subsequent decline of ethnic identification in more recent times will be discussed. Exhibits will supplement the presentation. Mr. Wudarczyk is author of the book PITTSBURGH'S FORGOTTEN ALLEGHENY ARSENAL, co-author of the book MONSTER ON THE ALLEGHENY AND OTHER LAWRENCEVILLE STORIES and author of the booklet HISTORICAL SITES AND LOST LANDMARKS OF LAWRENCEVILLE'S SIXTH WARD. His articles have appeared in the WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA HISTORICAL MAGAZINE, PITTSBURGH HISTORY AND LANDMARKS FOUNDATION NEWSLETTER, and many small publications and newsletters. He is a frequent lecturer and has designed several tours of the Lawrenceville area. ========================== Saturday, Sept. 1, 2001 at 10 a.m. at the Allegheny Intermediate Unit, 14th & Penn Sts. in the Strip District, Pittsburgh, PA (directions see: http://www.aiu3.net/) Free and open to all. P.O.I.N.T.ers in Person (Pursuing Our Italian Names Together) will meet to discuss all things Italian and about Italian research. For more information: Calabrese@aiu3.net ========================== Sunday, Sept. 9, 2001 at 2 p.m. at Citizens Library, 55 South College St., Washington, PA 15301. Free and open to the public. For more info: http://jack.cobweb.net/~gssp/ ========================== Sunday, Sept. 9, 2 p.m. at Medina District Library Annex, Medina, OH. The Medina County chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society will present CONNECTICUT RESEARCH by James F. Caccamo. This will include methods and resources necessary to perform genealogical research in Connecticut. More info: http://nightfly.apk.net/sandra/mcgs/ ========================== Sept. 12- 15, Davenport, IA, The Federation of Genealogical Societies 4-day conference with 10 lectures each hour and over 100 vendors of everything genealogical! Admission to vendor hall is free. For more information see www.fgs.org ========================== Thursday, Sept. 13, 7 p.m. at the Carnegie Library Lecture Hall, 4400 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Free and open to the public. http://www.clpgh.org/clp/Pennsylvania/wpgs.html Western Pennsylvania Genealogical Society will feature a presentation by Reed Powell entitled GENEALOGY RESEARCH IN AN INTERNET-DRIVEN WORLD The ever-expanding volume of genealogical data available on the Internet has changed forever many of our research strategies and methods. This talk will examine a handful of the most useful Internet websites. BUT WAIT! The Internet is not the only technology game in town! This talk will also address the use of technologies other than the World Wide Web. This includes a discussion on the use of email distribution lists, newsgroups, CDROM libraries, and the role of personal computers (PCs and MACs) in organizing genealogical records. An open question and answer session will follow the formal presentation. REED B. POWELL is a well-known lecturer on Genealogy & Computing in the western Pennsylvania area. He has also spoken at the National Genealogical Society Conference in the States. With over 25 years experience in the computer industry working for major computer companies, his background includes software development, support, marketing and website design. He is a frequent columnist for the Western Pennsylvania Genealogical Society's newsletter, Jots From the Point, and is the chairperson for the project to computerize the ancestor charts of WPGS members. Reed is a member of the First Families of Western Pennsylvania lineage program through his ancestors John Gravatt and Thomas Brown, both of Mercer County. =========================== Saturday, Sept. 15, 2001, Western Reserve Historical Society Library, 10825 East Blvd., Cleveland, OH 44106 CLUES FOR RESEARCHING AT WRHS, including Manuscripts, Finding Aids, Catalogs, Guides, Local Government Records, Newspapers and Periodicals, Ethnic Research Sources. REGISTRATION required. Late fee after Sept. 8. For more info: Roger Ellsworth, Registrar, wrhsgen@juno.com =========================== Thursday, Sept. 20, 2001, at the Valley Community Library, Sharpsville Ave., Sharon, PA The Mercer County Genealogical Society will have their monthly meeting. Free and open to the public. =========================== Sundays beginning Sept. 23, at 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., 5 week beginning genealogy class through Community College of Allegheny County at their North Campus, Rt. 19, McCandless Twp., Pittsburgh taught by Elissa Powell, CGRS. For more information: 412-237-2670 until Sept. 14. =========================== ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj.

Anyone that can help me with these names,Dale and Gale Wilford,parents were J.S.Wilford and Lydidia Sige both of Dalton,Ohio Sugarcreek twp.Both boys were in WWW11 and are buried in Dalton.Cannot find out where.Would appreciate any help given. Thanks,Carol

Does anyone have any info on Jacob LEHR and Ester LEHR? Their son Isacc and his wife Mary Jane WINKLER LEHR lived in DePue, IL from 1850's to 1880's? They had 3 children: Marvin Allen LEHR born 22 Nov 1855 in OH Adda M. LEHR born Oct 1856 Frank Edwin LEHR born 4 May 1860 (married Laura RAWSON born 1 May 1860 or 1859. Her parents were Robinson Brant Rawson AND MERINDA RAWSON. Looking for any info on either of the families. Isaac LEHR died 15 Dec 1865 and is buried at Searl's Ridge Cemetery in Selby Township, Bureau, IL Thank you, Sandy

Does anyone have any info on Dr. William H. Winkler (1844-1919) married Mary Rice in Wayne Co., OH that practiced in Apple Creek area? I'm looking for possible names of children and other family members. Thank You, Sandy in VA.

I'm looking for the family of Mary Jane Winkler. Mary Jane was married 14 Nov 1850 in Wayne, OH to Isaac Lehr. Mary also had a son Marvin Allen Lehr born 22 Nov 1855 and a daughter Adda M. Lehr born Oct 1856 in OH. If anyone has any info on her or her family , please contact me. Thank you, Sandy in VA.

I am looking for the parents of an Elizabeth Clark who married Lewis Vandeventer of Medina Co. before 1850. Her father may be a John Clark. The Vendeventers lived in Wayne Co. for a time according to the 1820 census. Donna Wolf

Looking for any information on the Jacob and Ester LEHR family that lived in Wooster, OH probably between 1820 - 1850. Isaac Lehr was born 1831 and married Mary Jane WINKLER 14 NOV 1850 in Wayne, County. They had Marvin Allen LEHR born 22 Nov 1855 and Adda M. LEHR born Oct 1856 in OH. Looking for any info on the famiies. At a brick wall in VA. Thank You. Sandy

Looking for any information on Charles(Charlie) and Avenelle Worthington of Blachleyville... Any information would be greatly appreciated.. Thanks.. Tony

Is there anyone who has a census index for Wayne County for 1870? If so, could you tell me if J.B. (and Amanda) Campbell are listed in Clinton or Wayne Township? Thank you in advance Phyllis

Hello, I am new to this list. I am looking for a listing of cemeteries in this area. I have a death certificate for Frank G. Barnes born 6/9/1861 in Wooster and died 11/1/1921 in Columbus, Ohio. Place of burial Wooster, Ohio. And hoping to find his wife Ella Wilson Barnes born Abt. 1861. Frank G. Barnes parents were Joseph M. Barnes and Caroline Benner both born OH. Any help finding Frank G. Barnes will greatly be appreciated. Drema dmerene1@tampabay.rr.com

I am looking for geneology information on a Charles L. Worthington of Wooster, Ohio. Any information will be appreciated. Tony

I've "rescued" three old photographs, the first is of Nelson OWEN & Dortha SMITH OWEN and was taken at the Urlin & Becker Studio in Cleveland, Ohio. The photo was probably taken in the 1880's and the couple appears to be in their 40's or 50's at the time. In addition to their names someone has written "my grandparents" on the back of the photograph. The other two photographs are of the same person, R.D. "Ardie" OWEN or Ross OWEN and were taken at the T.M. Logan Studio in Creston or Shreve, Ohio. They are the same shot just in two different color finishes probably taken sometime in the 1880's. The subject appears to be in his teens at the time the photo was taken. I'm hoping to locate the family so that the photographs can be returned to their rightful place with family. If you are a member of this family or know someone who might be, please contact me. Thanks, Shelley

I am looking for someone who could go to the Oak Grove cemetery at Shreve to photograph 2 markers for me. I will be happy to reimburse expenses. I am looking for: Daniel FOX d: 13 Mar 1912 Lydia FOX d: 6 Jun 1885 Death certificate of Daniel indicates this cemetery, and research says that his wife Lydia is also buried there. Thanks, Joyce Hambleton Whitten 762 County Road 502 Monette, AR 72447-9113 870-486-2234 jwhitten@bscn.com

This is from the Columbiana Co. list. Jeanne > > NEW PENNSYLVANIA ONLINE RESOURCE > > ===================================================================== > > > > HARRISBURG, Pa., July 3. On behalf of Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Ridge, > > Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) Executive > > Director Brent D. Glass today announced Pennsylvanians now -- for the > > first time -- can access historical records through the PA PowerPort. > > > > The Archives Records Information Access System (ARIAS) will enable > > Pennsylvanians and researchers from around the world to utilize the > > tremendous resources of the Pennsylvania State Archives right from > > their homes or local libraries. > > > > The records can be accessed through the PA PowerPort at > > http://www.state.pa.us or directly at the Commission's site at > > http://www.phmc.state.pa.us > > > > "With the click of a mouse, students, teachers, family researchers > > and history buffs will be able to view online historical records > > maintained at the State Archives in Harrisburg," Glass said. "Our > > goal is to provide easy, cost-free access to historical records that > > constitute our most valuable window to the past. We think of it as > > the `Digital State Archives.'" > > > > Currently, ARIAS offers approximately 200,000 images relating to the > > participation of Pennsylvanians in the Revolutionary War, Spanish- > > American War and World War I. The Revolutionary War records are > > arranged alphabetically by the surname of each soldier, with > > information on service in the Pennsylvania Militia, Pennsylvania > > Line, and the Navy; the name and rank of soldier; active or inactive > > duty; county of residence; battalion in which served; and the > > archival record from which the information was extracted. > > > > More than 300,000 Civil War and Mexican Border Campaign service card > > images also are being loaded into the system. > > > > Eventually, millions of digitized records, ranging from 19th-century > > county birth, death and marriage dockets to collections of > > photographs illustrating every aspect of the Pennsylvania experience, > > will be added. > > > > "Genealogists are hungry for access to records such as these," said > > James Beidler, executive director of the Genealogical Society of > > Pennsylvania. "The beauty of the resources found in ARIAS is that > > they will lead researchers to the original source documents, which is > > what every family historian yearns to find about his or her > > ancestors." > > > > For more information, see: > > http://www.phmc.state.pa.us/news/phmcnews2001_12.htm > >

MONDAY, July 16, 2001 Last day to get in on the discounted registration for the Federation of Genealogical Societies conference to be held in Davenport, Iowa, September 11-15, 2001. Please see www.fgs.org for more information on the multitude of lectures and over 100 vendors. Admission to the vendor hall is free. &&&&&&&&&&& &&&&&&&&&&&&& TUESDAY, JULY 17, 2001 Italian Heritage Day at Kennywood Amusement park, Pittsburgh, PA &&&&&&&&&&& &&&&&&&&&&&&& TUESDAY, JULY 17, 2001 at 7 P.M. North Hills Genealogists will hold its regular third-Tuesday meeting at the Northland Public Library, 300 Cumberland Road, (McCandless Township), Pittsburgh, PA 15237 "WERE YOUR ANCESTORS CITIZENS? A LOOK AT NATURALIZATION", by Ms. Lesle Dunn . Where your immigrant ancestors citizens? Lesle Dunn will discuss reasons for why your immigrant ancestors may or may not have become citizens of this country. She will provide a look at the Naturalization process and its changes over the years, describe the records it has generated, and direct us to where those records may be found. Ms. Dunn is the Head of Techical Services for Shaler North Hills Library and has been involved in genealogy for over 30 years. A past president of the Western Pennsylvania Genealogical Society, she has been WPGS library chairperson for a "long time" and is responsible for the online WPGS catalog. The meeting is free and open to the public. North Hills Genealogists meets every month on the third Tuesday at the Northland Public Library. A newsletter is available for a subscription of $12. ($10 if postmarked by July 31.) Free queries and subscriptions can be sent to the address above. Sorry we cannot mail handouts if there are any. &&&&&&&&&&& &&&&&&&&&&&&& TUESDAY, August 21 at 7 p.m. THE ETHNIC EXPERIENCE IN LAWRENCEVILLE by James Wudarczyk In his talk Mr. Wudarczyk will illustrate how the various ethnic groups were instrumental in shaping the Lawrenceville community. Injecting amusing stories, he will show how one Pittsburgh neighborhood reflected national trends. Since many families in the Greater Pittsburgh Metropolitan area can trace their roots to the historic community of Lawrenceville, the lecture will also focus on available resources for genealogical research and address what the historic communities must do to preserve the records of the past. The presentation will also trace the area from a struggling village in a rural area in 1826 with a population of 200 to a metropolitan community in 1900 with between 30,000 and 33,000 residents. While historical events will be mixed into the lecture, most of the talk will focus on how the English, Irish, Swedes, Germans, Polish, Solvenians and other ethnic groups built churches, fraternal organizations and founded newspapers. Also, the heyday of ethnicity prior to WW II will be discussed, as will be causes that led to the decline of ethnic identification in more recent times. Exhibits will supplement the presentation. Sorry we cannot mail handouts if there are any. Mr. Wudarczyk is author of the book PITTSBURGH'S FORGOTTEN ALLEGHENY ARSENAL, co-author of the book MONSTER ON THE ALLEGHENY AND OTHER LAWRENCEVILLE STORIES and author of the booklet HISTORICAL SITES AND LOST LANDMARKS OF LAWRENCEVILLE'S SIXTH WARD. His articles have appeared in the WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA HISTORICAL MAGAZINE, PITTSBURGH HISTORY AND LANDMARKS FOUNDATION NEWSLETTER, and many small publications and newsletters. He is a frequent lecturer and has designed several tours of the Lawrenceville area. &&&&&&&&&&& &&&&&&&&&&&&& SATURDAY, September 1, 2001 at 10 a.m. to noon POINTERs in Pittsburgh meeting: Anyone interested in their Italian roots is welcome to come held at the Allegheny Intermediate Unit, 1400 Penn Avenue, Suite 201, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4332. For more information, email calabrese@aiu3.net ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj.

List members, When I searched at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City this week, I found that extensive remodeling is going on for the next two months. It is possible to search there, but there are some inconveniences which might cause some of you who have plans to come to Salt Lake to adjust your schedules for another time. Realizing the time and costs involved of hotels and transportation, I felt it a good idea to alert you of problems you may encounter. I live in Salt Lake City and search there each week and would be happy to answer questions and up date you on the remodeling. Below is a copy of the bulletin they are posting to library patrons: "Because of on-going remodeling, please take note of the following items: 6 July 2001 Main Floor: Tentative Schedule -July and August Books may be taken to another floor for use Please return them to the main floor when done Book photocopy machines have been re-distributed to other floors Patrons may experience high noise levels B2 Floor: Tentative Schedule -July and mid-August Books and microfilms may be taken to another floor for use Please return them to Floor B2 when done There may be a short period of time when books and microfilms may not be available for use. Patrons may experience high noise levels B1 and Second Floor: Remodel plans available at a later date You may wish to consider researching another ancestral line if records are not conveniently available at this time. The FamilySearch Center in the Joseph Smith Building has computers with FamilySearch, published family histories, 1920 Census, and the Family Group Record Archives collection."

Hi I haven't written lately. Just thought I'd ask if anyone is researching the Jacot line Thanks Carol __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get personalized email addresses from Yahoo! Mail http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/

I am looking for my gggrandfather JAmes GRAY born in 1803 (abt) in Amsterdam Holland ! I have not been able to find him in any ship lists ! I have found his marriage record in Pa, but also know that he was in Ohio by 1850 and 1860 where I have found him in thew census records ! I have found his offsprings Cyrus, Alexander (my gggrandfather ) and daughter Sarah ! I can not find anything on him in Pa.where his children were born ! An of this sound familiar to any GRAY'S out there ?? Sandra GRAY Page

Hello, WAs looking for someone to see if you can find an obituary on Jacob Wilford,died 2-2-1899 Sugarcreek Twp.Dalton,Ohio Buried in Dalton also,but do not know where,this man was my great great Grandfather.Would appreciate any help that could be given Carol Wilford

In a message dated 7/3/01 10:05:54 AM Eastern Daylight Time, CKSmit2@aol.com writes: << OHWAYNE-L@rootsweb.com >> I have been to the Library and they were putting the obits onto their computer for the Dalton Gazette. I don't know how may papers they are doing but it was a help to me as I was looking for a Good from Dalton. Edd