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A Weekly Summary of Events and Topics of Interest to Online Genealogists

Vol. 7 No. 40 – October 7, 2002

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"GENEALOGY, Climbing Your Family Tree" was created with Adobe Acrobat. According to the author, it can be used both on Windows and on Macintosh systems. I also tried it on a Linux system, and it worked there as well. If you do not already have Adobe’s free Acrobat Viewer installed on your system, you can download it from http://www.adobe.com.

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"The Descendants of King George I of Great Britain" by Daniel A. Willis sells for $65.00 (U.S. funds). You can purchase it through most bookstores if you specify ISBN#: 0806351721. You can also safely order it online at the publisher’s secure Web server. For more information about "The Descendants of King George I of Great Britain" or to order it online, look at: http://www.genealogical.com/item_detail.cfm?ID=9762

It is an interesting story about recovering information that was nearly lost. You can read the entire article at: http://www.nytimes.com/2002/09/29/international/asia/29CHIN.html?tntemail0

To vote for your favorite genealogy Web site, fill out an entry form at: http://www.genealogicaljourneys.com/cgi-local/newuser.cgi

You can view the current standings at: http://www.genealogicaljourneys.com/topsites/topsites.html

And, in case you are motivated to select this newsletter as your "favorite site," I might mention that the URL is http://news.RootsForum.com

I have now moved the submission form "in house" to my own Web server, where I have control of what goes on. If you would like to view the newly listed genealogy Web pages, go to http://www.RootsForum.com and click on "New Genealogy Home Pages."

Last week’s newsletter announced a new online message board for readers of this publication. It is the place to discuss any of the articles that appear in the newsletter. If you have comments or questions about any of these articles, go to http://www.RootsForum.com and click on "Message Board."

In the February 27, 2002 edition of this newsletter (still available at http://www.ancestry.com/library/view/columns/eastman/5334.asp), I wrote about PDF995, a free Windows program that will create PDF files which you can distribute to others. This week I used another free method of creating PDF files and decided to tell you about it.

To convert your PostScript file to PDF format, open a Web browser and go to http://www.ps2pdf.com. Once there, click on "Convert." Enter the name and location of the PostScript file you created in the previous step. It may be easier to click on "Browse" to find the file stored on your hard drive. When ready, click on "Convert" once more. Be patient while the Web service creates a PDF file of your work. You will eventually see a status page showing errors, if any. Assuming that everything worked properly, there will be a PDF icon near the bottom of the page. Click on that icon, and your PDF document will be displayed in your Web browser. You can then save the new PDF file to your hard drive.

For more information, look at http://www.ps2pdf.com.

The National Trust for Historic Preservation will be holding their 2002 National Preservation Conference on October 8-13, 2002, in Cleveland, Ohio. This year's theme, "Cities, Suburbs and Countryside," will explore how to preserve historic downtowns, inner city neighborhoods, older suburbs, and rural areas. Nearly 100 sessions will look at preservation strategies nationwide. An exhibition of preservation related products and services will run concurrently. Details are available at: http://www.national-trust.org

*(update) On Wednesday, October 10, at 6 p.m., the Newberry Library's Friends of Genealogy (FOG) membership group will present "Ask the Experts: Protecting Your Family's History," featuring a panel of experts who will discuss general conservation principles for preserving a myriad assortment of family treasures. Dan Cochrane, a professional conservator, will talk about preserving photographs. Stephanie Orphan, Archives Director at the Museum of Broadcast Communications, will address audio/visual materials. Susan Russick, Director of Conservation at the Newberry Library, will discuss books and paper-based materials. Joel Thompson, an Assistant Conservator at the Chicago Historical Society, will lecture on textile and three-dimensional objects. Contact: muchah@newberry.org

*The American Network of Italian Genealogy and POINT (Pursuing Our Italian Names Together) are hosting their Third Biennial National Conference. Lectures, workshops, guided research, luncheons, and banquets are being offered during this six-day conference on October 10 through 15 in Salt Lake City, Utah. For more information, contact jsuker@vii.com

*The Arkansas Genealogical Society will be holding their annual Fall Seminar and celebrating their 40th anniversary on October 11-12 in Little Rock. Tony Burroughs will be the guest speaker on Saturday with other speakers leading workshops on Friday. For more information, see the Society’s Web site at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~args/

LESESNE Reunion - Descendants of Isaac Lesesne, 17th century Huguenot immigrant to Charleston, SC, will meet at their biennial reunion on Saturday, October 12, 2002 near Greeleyville, SC. For further information, contact: lesesne@lesesneconnette.com

The Massachusetts Society Of Genealogists, Inc. Annual Meeting and Seminar will be held Saturday October 12, 2002, in Framingham. Presentations include: "How to Trace Your 19th and 20th Century Immigrant Ancestors" by Jonathan D. Galli, CGRS; "Preserving Your Family Photographs" by Maureen A. Taylor; and "Bridging the Atlantic-Strategies for Finding Your Ancestor's Place of Origin" by Kay Sheldon-Kay. Details are available at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~masgi/msog

"Genealogy is a Voyage of Discovery," is the theme of the Central Coast Genealogy Conference sponsored by the Monterey County Genealogy Society. The conference will be held Saturday, October 12, 2002, in Monterey, California. Karen Clifford, an Accredited Genealogist, will be the speaker. Conference topics will include: ProQuest and the New Histories Online, Evaluating Conflicting Pedigrees, Organizing Your Genealogical Materials with the Aid of Technology, Immigrant Research on Both Sides of the Atlantic, and When, How, and Why to Use Original Records. Further information may be found at: http://www.mocogenso.org/

The Curtis/Curtiss Society's 63rd Reunion & Annual Meeting will be held Saturday, October 12, 2002 in Wethersfield, Connecticut. All spelling variations of Curtis/s lines invited. Bring your info, charts and brick walls. This is a fun and informative time with your cousins. For more information and registration info, contact: TyCCurtis@aol.com

*The German Research Association, Inc. of San Diego, California will hold a meeting on Saturday, October 12 2002 (Please note date change). The speaker will be John H. Wray, Ph.D., CG of Tucson, AZ. For information contact: vitalee@cox.net

*The Lompoc Valley (California) Genealogical Society will sponsor Bill Doty, NARA Archivist, on October 12. His topic will be "Immigration, Naturalization & Ships' Passenger Arrival Sources." For information, send an e-mail to: JanLvgsCsga@aol.com

*The German Research Association will sponsor a lecture program by John H Wray, Ph.D, CG; "Genealogical Research in Germany and Eastern Europe" on October 12 in San Diego, California: For additional information, contact: vitalee@cox.net

*The Temecula Valley Genealogical Society announces an all-day seminar, featuring Arlene H. Eakle, on October 12 in Temecula, California. Details are available from: graycekelly@earthlink.net.

*The Kentucky Genealogical Society’s October program, scheduled for Saturday, 12 October, in the Kentucky Department of Library and Archives, Activities Room, will be "World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards" by Debbie Campisano. Details are available from AAlfaro99@aol.com

The Tefft Family Association (descendents of John Tefft [Tift] of Rhode Island and his brother William Teffe of Boston) will hold its 4^th reunion and annual meeting at South Kingstown, Rhode Island, October 12-14, 2002. For further information, contact: tefftfamily@adelphia.net

*The Jewish Genealogy Society of Orange County’s meeting will be held on Sunday October 13 in Costa Mesa. Polly Sloan of the Orange County Jewish Historical Society will be speaking on the history of the "Jewish community in Orange County." Details are available from michellesandler@worldnet.att.net

The Regional In-depth Genealogical Studies Alliance workshop being held in cooperation with the National Archives and Records Administration's Southeast Region in Atlanta, Georgia, from October 13-18, 2002, has extended its early registration deadline. This hands-on workshop features a full week of learning how to access and interpret original records available at the National Archives regional facilities. For more details or to download a registration form, see the RIGS Alliance Web site at http://www.RIGSAlliance.org

*The Mid-Atlantic Germanic Society will celebrate its 20th Anniversary with a banquet in conjunction with the National Genealogical Society's regional all-day seminar in Columbia, Maryland: The banquet will be October 18, with Dr. George K. Schweitzer as speaker. The all-day seminar on Saturday will feature Sheila Benedict and Cyndi Howells. For more information, look at the MAGS Web site: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usmags/

The Family History Month Genealogy Fair will be held Saturday, 19 October 2002 in Elkhorn Wisconsin. Presented by the Walworth County Genealogical Society, this event allows you to browse at your leisure and view what is available to help you in researching your family history. Visit members of various genealogical societies from Wisconsin and Illinois, Walworth County Historical Society & other historical societies, LDS Family History Centers, Vesterheim Norwegian Library & Research Center, , the (German) Max Kade Institute, Daughters of the American Revolution, Sons of the American Revolution, (UW) Area Research Centers, Origins Genealogical Book Store, Memories from the Heart Scrapbooking Store, Sawdust 'N Stitches Quilt Shop and more. For further information, contact: pgleich@ticon.net or Kjendlie@ticon.net

The Oxfordshire Family History Society’s Open Day 2002 will take place on Saturday 19 October 2002 at Exeter Hall, Oxford Road, Kidlington, Oxford. The Open Day will feature Audrey Collins giving presentations on topics of interest to family historians, a demonstration and workshop on the scanning of old photographs, an assortment of visiting societies, dealers in second hand books and postcards, sales of microfiche readers and the like, the society's library and search services, a beginners' helpdesk, as well as computing demonstrations giving advice on such things as which genealogical software package to choose and the use of the Internet in family history. Information may be found at: http://www.ofhs.org.uk

*The Irish Family History Society presents "Using Irish Newspapers for Research," a talk given by Dennis Ahern on Saturday, October 19, at the St. Brigid's Church of Ireland Parish Centre, in Stillorgan, County Dublin. John Brett Charleton will also speak on "From Fortland, Easky, Co. Sligo to a fortune in Australia." Admission is Euro 7.50. Details are available from brendev@ntlworld.ie

The Walworth County (Wisconsin) Genealogical Society is holding a Family History Month Genealogical Fair on Saturday, 19 October 2002 in Elkhorn. A variety of genealogical and other vendors will be available with books, CD's, clothing, novelties, and miscellaneous supplies. Many County and State societies as well as nationalities will be represented. DAR, SAR, Colonial Dames, Family History Centers, and other groups helpful to genealogists will be represented also. This is a free day for beginners and advanced children and adults; however, donations are appreciated. Details are available from: pgleich@ticon.net

*The Elkhart County (Indiana) Genealogical Society will hold its Fall Workshop on October 19 in Bristol, Indiana. The lecturer will be Jana Sloan Broglin, whose topics will be: "Ohio, The Great Land Experiment;" "Hookers, Crooks and Kooks: or Aunt Merle Didn't Run a Boarding House;" "Unusual Ohio Courthouse Records;" and "Gettin' the Dirt on Grandpa." Vendors with books and genealogical supplies will be available. For more information contact wandaj646@aol.com

*The public is invited to an all-day Genealogy Seminar to be held Saturday, October 19, 2002 in North Haven, Connecticut. This event for beginners as well as experienced researchers, is sponsored by Connecticut Society of Genealogists, and has been designed to help you research and record your family tree. Knowledgeable speakers and their topics will include Marcia Melnyk – "Beyond the Basics/Are you ready for another level," David Allen Lambert – "What Happened After the War/Using Military Pension Files in Your Research," Dianne Bordeaux Lenti – "Strategies for Finding Immigrant Ancestors," and John W. Konvalinka – "Overview of Newest, Unusual & Exciting Web Pages for Genealogists." For details on this event, look at: http://www.csginc.org

*An all-day workshop on African-American Genealogy is being offered on Saturday, October 19, at the East Tennessee History Center in downtown Knoxville, Tennessee. "Researching Vital Records" is just one of the topics that will be covered in an all-day genealogy workshop. Tony Burroughs, one of the nation's leading African-American professional genealogists, will present an African-American genealogy workshop The free workshop will begin at 9 a.m. and continue until 3 p.m. The workshop is sponsored by the East Tennessee Historical Society. Details may be found at; http://www.east-tennessee-history.org

*The Friends of the Virginia State Archives will present the Third Annual Richard Slatten Lecture, featuring Christine Rose, on Saturday October 19, 2002. The event will be held at the Library of Virginia in Richmond. Details are available at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~vagriv/slatten.html

*The Alabama Genealogical Society will hold its annual Fall Seminar on Saturday, October 19, 2002, in the Alabama State Capitol in Montgomery, Alabama. The featured speaker will be Mr. George G. Morgan, whose topics will be "Genealogical Orienteering: Using Maps to Find the Right Place"; "Bring Um Back to Life: Developing an Ancestor Profile"; Bits About Obits: Reading Between the Lines"; "Planning is the Key: A Very Successful Genealogical Research Trip." For more information please contact: Julhardy@bellsouth.net

*The Eighth Annual "Moccasin Roast" Fund-Raising Dinner will be held Oct. 19, 2002, at Fort Laurens State Memorial, Bolivar, Ohio. Built in Nov. 1778 by soldiers from Fort Pitt, Fort Laurens was the only Revolutionary War fort in what is now Ohio. The Friends of Fort Laurens Foundation is seeking descendants of the soldiers who were at the fort in any capacity. For information, see http://www.friendsoffortlaurens.org

*Gordon Remington, a professional genealogist who resides in Salt Lake City, will be speaking at the California Genealogical Society on Saturday, October 19, in Oakland, CA. Mr. Remington’s lectures are entitled: "A Spurious Odor: Case Studies in Genealogical Fraud," "Needle in a Smokestack: Urban Research Techniques" and "A Rich Legacy: New York State Probate Records." After the seminar, there will be a wine reception and book signing, where participants can purchase Gordon’s great resource books for New York state published this past summer by NEHGS in Boston. On Sunday, Gordon will be doing 20-minute tutorials to assist people with their NY or Urban research. There are only a few openings left. For more information and registration form, visit the California Genealogical Society website at http://www.calgensoc.org

*The Genealogical Society of Vermont’s Fall Meeting - Irish Seminar will be held 19 October 2002 in Rutland. The meeting will include three lectures on Irish research, a morning snack, and a buffet lunch. Registration should be made in advance, though a few walk-ins can be accommodated. Speakers will include: Kyle J. Betit, "Irish Resources at the Family History Library" Mary Lee Dunn, "Approaching Your Research Through Genealogy and Local History: The Example of Ballykilcline Immigrants to Vermont;" Kyle J. Betit, "North American Church Records of Irish Immigrants." For more information, visit http://www.rootsweb.com/~vtgsv

*The Genealogy Friends of Plano Libraries, Inc. is proud to announce that Patricia Law Hatcher, CG, FASG, will be the speaker for their special October 19. 2002 all-day Workshop. It will be held at the Plano (Texas) Municipal Center. The topic of the Workshop will be "Ancestors Hiding in Plain Sight." The four subjects she will cover are: "Evaluating Evidence - A Methodology of Every Day," "Look Again! What did you Miss?" "My Ancestor Isn't in the Census" and "Are you Sure? Computer Techniques to Help Good Genealogist Become Even Better." For more information and a registration form, visit: http://www.geocities.com/genfriendsghl/october_workshop.htm

*The Greater Houston Jewish Genealogical Society will hold its 1st Annual Jewish Genealogy Fair on October 20, 2002. Topics will include: Documentation of Early Houston Jewish Families, the "Jewish Herald Voice" Project; Galveston Immigration lists; Aids to Polish research; Introduction to Holocaust Research; Using Computer Websites; Photo & Document Restoration; Introduction to your Local LDS Family History Center & Clayton Library Resources; and, Problem Solving with the Experts. Everyone is invited. For more information, contact: AOppman@houston.rr.com

*Everton's October Research Retreat will be held in Salt Lake City, Utah on October 21-27. Receive professional guidance at the Family History Library from friendly, highly skilled professional genealogists, professionals with in-depth knowledge and the ability to help you increase your research techniques. Information about this full-featured seminar may be found at: http://www.everton.com

The Alberta Family Histories Society is pleased to present FamilyRoots 2002, a family history seminar on October 25 and 26, 2002 in Calgary, Alberta. This year’s theme is "Digging Deeper With Old and New Tools." Thirty sessions will be held on Saturday. It will be preceded on Friday evening October 25th with a presentation by Brigham Young University representatives involved with their widely-acclaimed Molecular Genealogy Project. Blood samples will be taken from consenting donors who will also provide their pedigree chart. For complete details on FamilyRoots 2002, visit the website: http://www.family-roots.ca

The Sonoma County (California) Genealogical Society and Family History Center will co-sponsor a Family History Fair on 26 October 2002. 16 classes will be presented at no charge. Details are at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~cascgs/prelim.htm

The Charlotte County Genealogical Society will sponsor a Genealogy Octoberfest Symposium on Saturday, October 26, 2002 in Port Charlotte, Florida. The morning speaker is Bryan Mulcahy, Reference Librarian, Lee County System, who will present "OK, I’m at the Courthouse… Now What?" and "Intertwining Medical & Family History". The afternoon speaker is Alvie Davidson, a CGRS and Florida licensed private investigator, whose topics are "A Private Eye’s View of Genealogy" and "Old Military Records Never Die…". For information contact: sea3unicorn@yahoo.com

*The 3rd Annual Family History Conference sponsored by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Sioux Falls, South Dakota Stake, will be held in Sioux Falls on Saturday, October 26. More information can be found at; http://www.iw.net/~kc0am/

*Arizona State Genealogical Society will host Christine Rose at their annual seminar in Tucson on November 2, 2002. Topics will include: "Avoid the Crooked Path! Genealogical Problem Solving," "Solving the Problem Onsite in 25 Hours or Less!," "Too Young for the Revolution: Too Old for the Civil War – Military Records Between These Wars" and "Military Records on the Internet." The registration form is available and downloadable in PDF format at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~asgs/pdf/rose.pdf

*A Genealogical Seminar sponsored by The Tri-State Genealogical Society will be held on Saturday, 2 November 2002, in Evansville, IN. The featured speakers will be Jana Sloan Broglin and Becky Stewart Higgins. The Willard Library will stay open until 9:00 pm Friday, November 1, 2002. Many of TSGS members will be on hand to welcome you to Evansville and assist you in your use of Willard's research materials and facility. For details see: http://www.rootsweb.com/~intsgs/seminar.html

*The Dallas Genealogical Society will host the third lecture of its 2002/3 Lecture Series, "Developing Genealogical Skills" on Saturday, November 2, 2002. The speaker will be Diane VanSkiver Gagel, who will speak on "Dating, Identifying, and Caring for Historic Photographs", "Researching Quacker Ancestore", and "Researching California Gold Rush Ancestors". The event will be held at the Dallas Public Library Auditorium. Additional information is available at http://www.dallasgenealogy.org

*The East Tennessee Historical Society is hosting a series of free genealogy classes in November. The three-week course begins at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, November 5, and continues on November 12 and 19, 2002. The classes, to be hosted at the East Tennessee History Center in downtown Knoxville, are designed for beginners with an interest in learning more about how to get started in one of the nation’s most popular hobbies. Classes will begin on Tuesday, November 5, with "Getting Started in Genealogy Research." On Tuesday, November 12, the class continues with "Using Census and Official Records." The session concludes on Tuesday, November 19, with "Land Records and Other Sources." Details are available from eths@east-tennessee-history.org

The National Genealogical Society, along with local host, the Ohio Genealogical Society, will be holding a regional conference in Dublin, Ohio, on November 9, 2002. Four different tracks will be held relating to various genealogical research and Internet related topics. Featured speakers include Sheila Benedict, CCRS, and Cyndi Howells. Further details are available from the National Genealogical Society at http://www.ngsgenealogy.org

The Virginia Genealogical Society, in partnership with the Central Virginia Genealogical Association, will hold its annual Fall Conference on 9 November, 2002, in Charlottesville, VA. The Conference theme, "Genealogy in the Electronic Age," will offer four regular sessions, a special lecture, and two Beginner Workshops. For Conference details, including directions, costs, and information on the Conference hotel, contact mail@VGS.org

The 9th Annual Seminar of the Western Wayne County Genealogical Society will be held on Nov. 9, 2002. The main presentation will be "Finding Treasures in British Isles Research," presented by Paul Milner, a native of Northern England specializing in British Isles research for 20 years. Information is available at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~miwwcgs/

*The Saturday, 9 November meeting of the Kentucky Genealogical Society will be held at the Kentucky Department Of Library and Archives Activities Room. The program will be "Adair County, Kentucky: Its History and People" by Michael Watson. Details are available from: AAlfaro99@aol.com

*The Jewish Genealogy Society of Orange County’s meeting on Sunday November 10 in Costa Mesa will feature Linda Shulein of The JGSOC. She will speak about the 2002 Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies annual convention in Toronto Canada. Details are available from michellesandler@worldnet.att.net

The Florida State Genealogical Society (FSGS) will hold its 26th annual conference in St. Petersburg, Florida on November 15 and 16th. This year's main speaker will be Linda Woodward Geiger, and the banquet speaker will be Elizabeth Neily, whose topic is "Memaw Trouble." For additional information, visit the FSGS Website at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~flsgs/

*The Genealogical Research Institute of Virginia's Fall Conference, "Directions For Success - Search and Research," will be held on Saturday, November 16, at the Library of Virginia. The Conference features four lectures by Patricia Law Hatcher, CG, FASG. Details can be found at http://www.rootsweb.com/~vagriv/conference.html

*The Sacramento (California) German Genealogy Society (SGGS) offers "Marriage in Germany: A look at practices from 1500 to 1900, including such aspects as age, inheritance, illegitimacy, wedding ceremonies, and the roles of feudal lords and the church", by Roger P Minert, A. G., Ph.D. The seminar will be held November 22 in Sacramento. Details are available from MBorger548@aol.com or MiltKelly@Novato.net

*The Georgia Genealogical Society meeting on 07 December 2002 in Atlanta will feature speaker Carrie Adamson. Details can be found at: http://www.gagensociety.org/calendar_ggs.htm

*The Jewish Genealogy Society of Orange County’s meeting on Sunday December 8 in Costa Mesa will feature their large reference and research library will be available for browsing. Details are available from michellesandler@worldnet.att.net

*The Lee County (Florida) Genealogical Society will sponsor an Ancestor Tracking Seminar on Saturday, January 18, 2003 in Ft. Myers. The featured speaker is Ann Mohr Osisek, popular genealogy lecturer, who will present four topics: "Fast Forward in Reverse: Back to the Basics"; "Dead Men (and Women) Do Talk: Effective Cemetery Research"; "Out of the Census, Into the Bookstacks: Effective Use of Library Collections"; and "Calico and Cornbread: Finding Your Female Ancestors". For more information, contact CRWGEN@earthlink.net

*The Czech/Slovak Genealogical Society and CSGI (International) will host a winter symposium on research in Czech / Slovak and related topics in the Austro-Hungarian Empire on February 21 and 22, 2002. The meeting will be held in Mesa, Arizona. For additional information, look at: http://www.cgsi.org/conf/az-conf03.htm

*(update) The Lake Havasu Genealogical Society, Inc will hold its Annual Seminar in Lake Havasu City on March 1, 2003. The featured speaker will be Jean White. Details are available at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~azlhgs/

*Sherry Irvine, CGRS, will present four lectures for the Georgia Genealogical Society on 1 March 2003, in Atlanta. Details can be found at: http://www.gagensociety.org/calendar_ggs.htm

*The Annual Arizona Convocation sponsored by the Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records, will be held on March 2 and 3, 2003. Location and times will be forthcoming. Information will be available at: http://www.lib.az.us/convocations/index.html

Sharon DeBartolo Carmack will be all-day speaker for the Sonoma County Genealogical Society on 22 March 2003, at Sonoma State University in Rohnert Park. Please note that this is a change from the usual facilities. Details can be found at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~cascgs/carmack.htm

*The AzGAB Annual Workshop will be held March 22, 2003. Location and time to be determined. For more information, check the AzGAB website at: http://www.azgab.org

*The Annual Book Festival sponsored by the Arizona Humanities Council and the Arizona State Library will be held April 5, 2003 in Phoenix. Time and details will be forthcoming. For further information, visit the Humanities website at http://www.azhumanities.org

*The Annual Spring Seminar of the Sacramento German Genealogy Society will be held on Saturday, April 5, 2003 in Carmichael, California. The featured speaker will be Robert Minert, nationally acclaimed researcher and lecturer on German genealogy. For additional information, contact boisseree3@aol.com

The 10th Australasian Congress on Genealogy and Heraldry is being held in Melbourne from the 23rd - 27th April 2003. The congress will be accompanied by an extensive trade exhibition, local and international speakers, an extensive social program, and so much more. For further details, please contact: bev@conferenceconsultants.com.au

*The Northern Arizona Genealogical Society is hosting Jana Broglin as their annual seminar speaker on May 3, 2003. Ms. Broglin will be speaking on "Ohio Records and Repositories", "Ohio: The Great Land Experiment" and other topics. For additional information, look at the Society’s website: http://www.rootsweb.com/~aznags

"Visit Appalachia’s Ancestral Homelands—Scotland, Ireland, and Northern Ireland" – The East Tennessee Historical Society 2003 tour destination has been announced. The tour from May 12 through 26, 2003, will include visits to notable locations, such as Dublin, Edinburgh, Belfast, and Shannon. In addition to guided tours, participants will be allowed ample free time to explore villages and sites on their own. Details will be available on the ETHS web site at http://www.east-tennessee-history.org

*Mother Cumberland - A Harvest of Memories: Reunion 2003" is for anyone with an ancestor of any surname who lived in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania during the 1700s. The reunion will be held July 18, 19 and 20, 2003 in Shippensburg, PA. Details are available from dcuillard@aol.com

The Norman Morison Sesquicentennial (150th) Anniversary will be held in Victoria, British Columbia on August 16, 2003. The Hudson’s Bay Co. ship, ‘Norman Morison’s’ last trip to Victoria arrived in 1853 and in 1953 a celebration was held to commemorate this. 2003 will mark the 150th anniversary of that final arrival and a celebration is planned for descendants of passengers on any of the 3 trips of the ‘Norman Morison’. Information may be found at: http://www.joansjoy.ca/Reunions

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About the author: Dick Eastman is a frequent presenter at major genealogy conferences. He has published articles in Genealogical Computing and Family Chronicle magazines and for a number of Web sites. He was an advisor to PBS' Ancestry series and appeared as a guest in one of the episodes. He serves on the Advisory Board of the New England Historic Genealogical Society and is a past Director of GENTECH and of the New England Computer Genealogists. Dick is the author of YOUR ROOTS: Total Genealogy Planning On Your Computer published by Ziff-Davis Press. He also manages three Genealogy Forums on CompuServe. He can be reached at: richard@eastman.net. Due to the volume of e-mail received, he is unable to answer every e-mail message received.

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