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From: Sharon Sergeant <>
Subject: [GM-L] New England Regional Genealogical Conference
Date: Sun, 2 Nov 2003 10:46:00 -0800 (PST)

Reminder to folks in the New England area. Join us in Falmouth this week!

New England Regional Genealogical Conference
November 6 - 9, 2003 Falmouth, Cape Cod, MA
Sea Crest Oceanfront Resort & Conference Center
http://www.rootsweb.com/~manergc/

Thursday, 6 November 2003 Track schedules
1:30 - 2:30pm
2:45 - 3:45pm
4:00 - 5:00pm


Genealogy 101 Workshop
T-1. Getting Started: Marcia D. Melnyk T-6.
Getting Organized Marcia D. Melnyk T-11.
Using Libraries and Archives Marcia D. Melnyk


Photography Workshop
pre-registration and a fee of $15 for all 3 Photo Workshops
T-2. Photo Identification Techniques Maureen A. Taylor
T-7. Photo Preservation David L. Mishkin
T-12 Hands On Photo Workshop - bring a photo for consultation
David L. Mishkin and Maureen A. Taylor

New England
T-3. Researching Your Maine Ancestors Patricia L. Odiorne
T-8. They Came to Work in the Mills Vera Robinson Rhode Island Genealogical Society
T-13. The Irish Come to Newtown: A Workforce for Industry Harlan R. Jessup Connecticut Ancestry

Society

Ethnic Genealogy
T-4. On the Trail of the Explorers, Settlers, Founders, and Developers of Boston to 2003
John C. Murray, South Shore Genealogical Society
T-9. Portuguese Immigrants to Upper Cape Cod James W. Gould, Cape Cod Genealogical Society

T-14. Primary and Secondary Documents in French-Canadian Genealogy Pauline Cusson,

American-French Genealogical Society

Beginners Computer & Technology Workshop
T-5. Successful Use of Computers in Genealogical Research John W. Konvalinka
T-10. Using the Internet for Effective Family Research Donna M. Moughty
T-15. Locating Digitized Images On-Line Laura G. Prescott

Thursday, 6 November 2003, evening
5:00-7:00 p.m. Society Fair and Cash Bar
6:00-7:30 p.m. Opening of Exhibit Hall
7:30 p.m. Ethnic/Interest Group Gatherings



Friday, 7 November 2003
8:00-8:20 a.m. Scheduling Announcements

Track Schedules for 8:30 - 9:30am 10:00 - 11:00am

Basic Research
F-16. Your Ancestors World Revealed: Using 19th Century Newspapers John Philip Colletta
F-21. Nuggets, Gems and Jewels or Fools Gold: Mining the U.S. Federal Census Ruth Q. Wellner

Ethnic Genealogy
F-17. Azorean-Americans in New England: Pioneering Spirits Jack Raposo, American-Portuguese

Genealogical and Historical Society
F-22. Jewish Genealogy: How to Do It Alex Woodle, Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Boston

Archives, Libraries, and Archives
F-18. Naturalization Records at NARA, Waltham Walter Hickey
F-23. Locating Documents for Your Lineage Society Application Barbara Jean Mathews

SPECIAL TOPICS:
DNA & Writing Your Family History
F-19. DNA and Privacy Bennett Greenspan
F-24. Love Letters, Diaries, and Auto-Biographies: Lets Leave em Something to Talk About!
Sharon D. Carmack

Computers & Technology
F-20. Timelines Placing Your Heritage in Historical Perspective Laura G. Prescott
F-25. The Internet: Finding What You Want Donna M. Moughty, CT Professional Genealogists Council



Friday, 7 November 2003
11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Unopposed Exhibit Hall Time.

Friday, 7 November 2003
Track 1:45 - 2:45pm 3:15 - 4:15pm 4:45 - 5:45pm

Basic Records
F-26. Though Dead, Yet They Speak! Getting the Most Out of Your Visit to the Graveyard
David W. Dumas
F-31. Dissecting Deeds and Probate Records Marcia D. Melnyk
F-36. City Directories: A Great Source Waiting to be Discovered Ruth Q. Wellner

Ethnic Genealogy
F-27. Forced Immigration: Scots Indentured to the Saugus Iron Works, 1650-1651
William Budde
F-32. French-Canadian Culture in Northern New England, Andre Senecal, Genealogical Society of

Vermont
F-37. Transcending the Myth of Irish-American Culture: Woburn, Mass., Marie E. Daly, The

Irish-American Research Association

Archives, Libraries & Records
F-28. 19th and 20th Century Arrival Records: Boston and Canadian Border Crossings
John Philip Colletta
F-33. When the Last Document Has Been Searched: Finding the Answer in the NEHGS Manuscript

Collection Ralph J. Crandall, New England Historic Genealogical Society
F-38. Genealogical Resources and Services at the Connecticut State Library
Richard C. Roberts

SPECIAL TOPICS:
DNA & Writing Your Family History
F-29. Y-Chromosome and mtDNA: Variants in New England Thomas H. Roderick
F-34. Before You Publish: Copyrights, Fair Use and Permissions Sharon D. Carmack
F-39. Writing the Family History: Creative Concepts for a Lasting Legacy Sandra M. Clunies

Computers & Technology
F-30. Research in Washington, D.C. from Home Sandra M. Clunies
F-35. Keeping Your Computer (and Your Data) Healthy! Dick Eastman
F-40. Computer & Genealogy John Konvalinka

Saturday, 8 November 2003
8:00-8:20 a.m. Opening Session
Track 8:30 - 9:30am 10:00 - 11:00am

New England Records
S-41. Connecticuts Early General Records Richard C. Roberts, The Defenders and Founders of
Ancient

Windsor
S-46. New England Town Records Beyond Vital Record Ann S. Lainhart
Migration & Immigration
S-42. The Pierce Family: A Case Study of One Familys Migration Thomas H. Roderick
S-47. Ellis Islands 17,000,000 Stories John Philip Colletta

SPECIAL TOPICS:

Ethnic Genealogy
S-43. The Secrets of Effective Documentation Pamela Clark Cerutti
S-48. Research Your Roots in Eastern Europe Jonathan D. Shea, Polish Genealogical Society of

Connecticut and New England

Skills & Methodology
S-44. How Do You Know You Have the Right Person? Helen S. Ullmann
S-49. Flesh on the Bones: Putting Your Ancestor in Historical Context Sharon D. Carmack

Computers & Technology
S-45. Rants and Raves About the Internet Sharon D. Carmack and Maureen A. Taylor
S-50. What Genealogists Should Expect of the Internet in the Next Few Years Dick Eastman


Saturday, 8 November 2003
11:00 -12:00 p.m. Unopposed Exhibit Hall Time.

Saturday,8 November 2003
Track 1:45 - 2:45pm 3:15 - 4:15pm 4:45 - 5:45pm

New England
S-51. New Hampshire: Crossroads of Northern New England David C. Dearborn, New Hampshire Society

of Genealogists
S-56. A Bridge to the Old Country: New England World War I Records
Thomas F. Howard
S-61. Rhode Island Research Maureen A. Taylor

Migration & Immigration
S-52. The Immigrant Experience: Steerage to Ellis Island Sharon D. Carmack
S-57. Immigrant Clues in Photographs Maureen A. Taylor
S-62. Tracking Your Immigrant Ancestors Dianne B. Lenti

Ethnic Genealogy
S-53. From Out of Hidden Places: Seeking Native American Ancestors,
Vicki Welch, Connecticut Society of Genealogists
S-58. Passenger Ship Lists: Port of Boston 1848-1891, Janis P. Duffy
S-63. Ethnic Research in Central Massachusetts, Kay Sheldon, Massachusetts Society of Genealogists


Skills & Methodology
S-54. Recognizing Errors in Primary and Secondary Documentation. Barbara Jean Mathews
S-59. Verify, Then Trust: Detecting Errors in Compiled Genealogies. Helen S. Ullmann
S-64. Dont Forget the Intervening Generations Ann S. Lainhart

Computers & Technology
S-55. Computer Creativity for Family Reunions or any Genealogical Event
Sandra M. Clunies
S-60. Irish Web Sites: How to Use Them. Donna E. Walcovy, Falmouth Genealogical Society
S-65. Finding Living Relatives John W. Konvalinka



Sunday, 9 November 2003
9:30-10:15 am
S-66. The Quaker Faith and its Origins in New England James W. Gould
Following his lecture, Dr. Gould will lead the group in a typical early New England Sunday Quaker

Meeting from 10:15 - 10:00 am.



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Sharon Sergeant
Ancestors and Ephemera
http://GenealogyFair.com
Bring Your Ancestors Home!

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