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UpFront with NGS
The Online Newsletter of the National Genealogical Society
Volume 2, Number 6 -- 15 March 2003
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Co-editors: Dennis and Carla Ridenour

To view the HTML version of UpFront visit:
http://www.NGSgenealogy.org/UpFront/031503/web

To view the PDF version of UpFront visit:
http://www.NGSgenealogy.org/UpFront/031503/031503.pdf

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Quote of the Day -- 15 March 2003
"The past does not lie down and decay like a dead animal. It waits for
you to find it again and again." --Jewelle Gomez, "The Gilda Stories"
(Firebrand Press, 1991)
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Today In UpFront
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NGS Conferences
--Pittsburgh Conference in the States: "Early Bird Alert"
--NGS Regional Conference in New Brunswick, New Jersey
NGS Online Conference
--NGS Announces New Lecture Series
NGS Second Century Endowment Fund
--Attention all Postcard Collectors and Quilters!
Trends & Current Issues in the Genealogical Community
--Access to Texas Records at Risk
Online Resources
--Wisconsin Name Index
Using Today's Technology
--10 Things You Need to Know Before Archiving Files On a CD
--Creating a Genealogy CD - A Case Study
News Items, Announcements, and Press Releases
--March Events
--Grand Lake Ancestor Fair (Oklahoma)
--Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War to Establish
Torrance 'Tent'
--Summer Camp Returns to Philadelphia
--A Genealogy Book Faire, Benton County (Oregon) Genealogical
Society
--The 2003 FGS/FSGS Conference "Countdown to Discovery: A World of
Hidden Treasures"
Previous Issues of UpFront with NGS
Family Reunion Calendar
How to Submit Items for Publication in UpFront with NGS
How to Subscribe or Unsubscribe
NGS Contact Information

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The National Genealogical Society is the indispensable resource for
genealogists seeking excellence in publications, education offerings,
research materials, and peer interaction with others that share the
common bond of interest in the field of genealogy.

The opinions, articles, and statements expressed herein are solely for
the use of our readers. Neither the reviews nor the reports may be
used in advertising or for any commercial purpose. NGS and the
authors disclaim any liability, loss, or risk, personal or otherwise
that is or may be incurred as a consequence, directly or indirectly,
of the use and applications of any of the products, techniques, and
technologies mentioned herein. NGS does not imply endorsement of any
outside advertiser or other vendors appearing in this electronic
newsletter.

To learn more about the goals, publications, conferences, services and
members benefits of the National Genealogical Society, visit the NGS
Web site: http://www.NGSgenealogy.org

© 2003 National Genealogical Society
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NGS Conferences
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Pittsburgh Conference in the States: "Early Bird Alert"

The "Early Bird" registration deadline for the 2003 NGS Conference in
the States is 17 March 2003. Don't miss out on this opportunity to
receive a $30.00 member or $25.00 nonmember registration discount.
Register online for an additional $10.00 discount!

Conference registration forms and additional information is available
at http://www.eshow2000.com/ngs/

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NGS Regional Conference in New Brunswick, New Jersey

The next NGS Regional Conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency New
Brunswick, Two Albany Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 on 22 March
2003.

The local hosts for this conference are the Monmouth County
Genealogical Society and the Central Jersey Genealogical Club.
Featured speakers include Cyndi Howells and Sheila Benedict, CGRS.

Registration on Saturday will begin at 8:00 A.M. Sessions will begin
at 9:00 a.m. NGS will host a luncheon at 11:45 a.m.

Online Registration is encouraged with a $5.00 discount available to
those who register online through 17 March 2003. The conference
registration form and program information are available at
http://www.NGSgenealogy.org/NewBrunswick.htm

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NGS Audio-Teleconference
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NGS Announces New Lecture Series

The National Genealogical Society has formally announced a new lecture
series designed for both the casual family historian and the most
advanced genealogist. Designed for participants that are limited in
available time or have other obligations that prevent them from
traveling to hear world-class lectures in the field of genealogy, or
other personal reasons, these conferences are designed to be less
time-consuming and more economical.

The conferences are approximately one-hour in length, and are given
after traditional business hours. Moderately priced, the participants
call-in to a special number given to them in advance. The participants
also receive lecture handouts in advance of the event.

Wendy W. Herr, NGS Executive Director stated, "This new series will
enable individuals from all over the country to participate in
top-notch lectures that may not be easily accessible or affordable for
people in more remote areas. Also, as time resources become a harder
commodity to figure out in our busy lives, this will help individuals
in their enjoyment of this fascinating field without a heavy chunk of
time taken away from other obligations."

The first conference is on 28 April. Sheila Benedict, CGRS will
present "Paper Trails: Picking Through the Crumbs!" For details,
visit the Conference section of the NGS Web site under Conferences,
http://www.NGSgenealogy.org or go directly to
http://www.ngsgenealogy.org/audioconference.htm

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NGS Second Century Endowment Fund
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Attention all Postcard Collectors and Quilters!

NGS has two very special items on eBay this week to raise funds for
the Second Century Endowment Fund.

The first item is a great vintage postcard, in sepia tones, of "State
Capitol and Skyscrapers" from "Columbus, O." No writing on back of
card. Printed by the Cott Printing Co., Publishers, Columbus, O. The
back is divided for address and message. The postcard comes with a
hard plastic protective folder. The item number is
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2164959501

The second item is a beautiful Family Tree Quilt Wall Hanging that
measures approx. 43" x60", and is in pristine, like-new condition. The
tree and leaves are completely appliquéd, as is the beautiful interior
border. The lines are embroidered, not just stamped on like cheaper
copies. When completed, this wall hanging will be a treasured family
heirloom for generations to come. It is item number
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2515778528

Grab these treasures for your own!

Contributed by Wendy Herr,

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Trends & Issues in the Genealogical Community
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Access to Texas Records at Risk

Mic Barnette, the Texas Liaison for the Joint (National Genealogical
Society/Federation of Genealogical Societies) NGS-FGS Records
Preservation and Access Committee has set up a Web site to aid in
lobbying the Texas Legislature. This new site is located at
http://micbarnette.bravepages.com

The Texas Legislature currently has several bills pending which seek
to close records to the public. Records and programs at risk include:

DD214/Military Discharges; birth records; marriage applications;
funding for schools, libraries, and electronic database access; plus a
possible closure of records containing medical information.
Information about these bills is available on Mic's Legislative Alert
Station page at:
http://micbarnette.bravepages.com/legislative_alert.html

Mr. Barnette has also created a mailing list so that genealogists can
discuss issues pertaining to record preservation and access and
quickly coordinate activities when necessary. Readers may subscribe to
the mailing list when visiting the Web site or by sending e-mail to:

In the message area of the e-mail type: subscribe

There is also a digest mode at but
Mr. Barnette warns that it may be held up to 12 hours before being
sent and recommends subscribing to the L mode rather than the D mode.

Information about the Records Preservation and Access Committee is
available at the Committee Web site at http://www.fgs.org/rpa/ and the
NGS Web site at http://www.NGSgenealogy.org/comrecords.htm

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Online Resources
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Wisconsin Name Index

The Wisconsin Historical Society has announced its Wisconsin Name
Index, a new online tool to help genealogists research their Wisconsin
ancestors.

The Wisconsin Name Index leads to more than 100,000 obituaries,
personal sketches, and other short biographies of Wisconsin people.
These texts originally appeared in 150 county and local histories,
dozens of professional directories and biographical encyclopedias,
more than 60 scrapbooks containing 30,000 obituaries, and in Wisconsin
magazines and newspapers. Thousands include portraits and other
illustrations. Users can search the database with a last name, first
name, maiden name, time frame, and various other details. Photocopies
of biographical sketches, articles, and obituaries can all be ordered
online through our online genealogical research service.

The name index was created not by amateurs but by professional
librarians at the State Historical Society. Starting about 1870,
staff members made a catalog card for every biographical sketch in
each new Wisconsin county history. They made a similar card for every
obituary added to the scrapbooks they called "Wisconsin Necrology,"
and frequently added cards for magazine and newspaper articles about
Wisconsin residents. After more than a century of such work, the data
on the original cards was typed into a database and the Wisconsin Name
Index was born.

The Wisconsin Name Index is available at
http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/wni

For additional information about the Wisconsin Historical Society and
its genealogical tools, visit http://www.wisconsinhistory.org

or contact:

Melissa McLimans,
Administrator, Online Genealogical Research Service
Wisconsin Historical Society
http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/genealogy/ogrs/index.html

Note: Please feel free to pass on this news to fellow researchers,
including those who moderate e-mail lists or edit newsletters. Also,
feel free to publish it in your printed or e-mail newsletter, forward
it to your members, or place a link anywhere on a Web site you
maintain. If you want to expand or edit this information, just visit
the Wisconsin Historical Web site and use any text you find that might
be helpful.

Contributed by Melissa McLimans,

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Using Today's Technology
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10 Things You Need to Know Before Archiving Files On a CD

There is more to burning CDs than just burning them. If you are just
burning CDs for short-term use, much of this advice, with the
exception of the section on mailing, may not be as useful to you.
However, if you are burning CDs that you must access for years, then
this information is critical.

In all cases, you will want to make sure that you know, and follow
these suggestions. If you miss one or more steps and the CD is
rendered useless, there is no way in current knowledge to repair it.
The files/images that were on the CD will be gone forever.

Here are 10 important tips...

1) The one thing you never want to do is put a CD-R or
CD-RW in direct sunlight. Unlike CD-ROMs, CD-Rs and CD-RWs are optical
media and, therefore, light sensitive.

A CD-R is a multi-layer sandwich consisting of a plastic disc and a
number of manufactured layers. These layers include a dye layer; a
reflective, metallic layer; coatings and casing. The principal key to
longevity is the dye layer. The more stable the dye, the more stable
and longer lasting the CD. CDs using the Phthalocyanine dye are
regarded as the most durable and most stable CDs over the long term.

In some tests, when CD-Rs left out in the sun for as little as 2
hours, the music, data and photo files on the CD-Rs are completely
erased. This is especially important if you carry CDs in your car.
Putting a CD-R on the dashboard in the summertime, or in the direct
sunlight can quickly destroy a CD.

2) If you are going to burn a CD that you want to last for years, you
need to use an archival quality CD. If you only have a short-term use
in mind for the CDs you are burning, almost any CD you buy that works
with your computer will be fine.

3) In labeling a CD for a short-term use, almost anything will
suffice. Paper labels are fine; but at times a bit tricky to apply. If
the paper labels are not applied perfectly, they can unbalance the CD,
delaminate the CD, or even damage the CD Reader. If you want a CD to
endure for years, your label choices are more limited. The most
cost-effective option is to use a CD Marker. There are several of
these out on the market, and their inks have been specifically
formulated for CD use. Markers with alcohol in their formula are not
recommended. The same goes for a permanent marker. And, a ballpoint
pen must never be used to mark any CD. Ballpoint pens can scratch the
surface of a CD and render it unreadable.

4) When you burn a CD-R or CD-RW, always do a quality check to make
sure it contains all the information you wanted burned onto the CD.
Never assume that your CD Burner will always burn properly.

5) Short-term storage of CD-Rs and CD-RWs is very forgiving; vinyl and
paper sleeves are fine to use. For long-term use, the only storage
options recommended are the Tyvek sleeves and Jewel Cases. Only these
two media will be benign and chemically inert over time. Jewel cases
are especially recommended because they protect against accidentally
dropping a CD or something being dropped on a CD, which let's face it,
has happened to us all.

6) When mailing CDs, you need to be aware that the U.S. Post Office
can easily damage CDs. With the new regulations as of July 2002, the
U.S. Post Office now imposes a surcharge on all CDs. One possible way
around this is to mail one or two CDs at time. Hand addressing mailers
containing CDs is also likely to get them processed so that they are
not sent through the OCR sorting machines where most of the damage
happens. But, if you are sending a large number of CDs or you simply
want to be sure that nothing happens to your CDs, you need to use a
stiff cardboard mailer. These cost more than ordinary envelopes, but
they do get the job done. I have a customer who mails religious CDs to
143 countries using one of my very rigid mailers, and as a result the
Cds all get through to his customers intact.

7) Catalog your CDs as you burn them. By cataloging your CDs, you will
know: when you burned your CDs, what was on your CDs, what program you
used to burn your CDs, and anything else that will make your CDs easy
to retrieve, share or update. It doesn't take long to have burned so
many CDs that you lose track of what's what. That's why we offer a
number of CD Freeware and Shareware cataloging programs as part of the
free book we've put together, that is available for download on our
Web site.

8) Always update any CD you've burned when you install a new version
of any program you used to first create the CD. It doesn't take long
for a program to "migrate" to the point where you cannot open a CD you
burned with an earlier version.

9) Be sensitive to the environment in which you store CDs. A customer
from Boston wrote to me when I was creating my book on CD handling and
storage and said he'd burned some music onto CDs and brought them onto
his boat. Within something like 6 weeks the sea air had delaminated
the CD. This could have been the fault of the CD brand he was using,
however, it points out the general principle that in order to keep
data, music and photos files on CDs that you burn, you have to be
aware that they should be stored in a reasonably stable environment.
This includes a stable temperature and stable humidity levels. Extreme
vibration should also be avoided.

10) Finally, be aware of the "human error" factor. Human error can be
responsible for a high percentage of mistakes made when burning CDs.
Be sure to always have a backup CD if the data on the CD is important.
Also be sure to keep a copy of the original program used to create the
CD.

If you pay attention to all of these tips, your CD burning should be a
trouble-free.

If you have questions please call me at (818) 865-7942
or send e-mail to Mark Goggin at . In addition, you
can download, at no cost, "7 Fatal Mistakes People Make When Burning
Data, Music and Photos to CD: Everything you always wanted to know
about the pitfalls of burning CDs, but didn't know who to ask." This
free 102-page book contains extended information on the 10 tips
presented in this article. The book also contains several pages of
freeware and shareware programs you can access to help future CD
burning. The book is available at:
http://www.cdsleeves.com/7fatalmistakes.html

Contributed by Mark Groggin,
© Mark Goggin 2003. For permission to reprint this article, please
contact Mark Groggin at the above e-mail address.

Note: Mark Goggin is the owner of CDSleeves.com, a Web site that
features many of the products mentioned in his new book, including the
Mitsui CD line, which Mark feels is the best archival-quality CD on
the market today. For more information, see http://www.cdsleeves.com
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Creating a Genealogy CD - A Case Study

Rod Sullivan of Ancestral Softworks and Patricia Geary have
co-authored an excellent tutorial for Windows users that provides
step-by-step instructions for creating an autorun genealogy CD
featuring a pop-up menu, family history photographs, and text in
several formats such as HTML and PDF. The tutorial also includes links
to the low-cost and free programs that were used to create the sample
project. You'll find the tutorial at:
http://www.AncestralAuthor.com/support/makecd.htm

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March Events

The following events are scheduled for March 2003. To view a listing
of events for other months, visit the Current Events section of the
NGS Web site at: http://www.NGSgenealogy.org/events.htm

22 March
Sonoma County Genealogical Society holds its 11th annual spring
seminar at The Cooperidge at Sonoma State University in Rohnert Park.
Sharon DeBartolo Carmack, CG, FUGA will present an all-day seminar on
Family History. Contact Lois Nimmo, phone: (707) 537-1684; e-mail:
; Web site:
http://www.rootsweb.com/~cascgs/carmack.htm.

28-29 March
Lancaster County Historical Society and the Lancaster Mennonite
Historical Society host the 24th Annual Education Event for
Genealogists and Family Historians in Lancaster, Pennsylvania,
featuring keynote address by Henry Z. (Hank) Jones, Jr. FASG. Guided
Bus Tour for Research to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Exhibitors and
Vendors. Phone: (717) 393-9745.

29 March
The South Bend Area Genealogical Society of St. Joseph County, Indiana
is hosting the Michiana Genealogy Fair 2003. This all-day, fifth
annual Fair, features lectures by Mary E. Vassel-Hill of Salt Lake
City and numerous exhibits of genealogy materials vendors and area
Genealogy and History Societies. The Fair will be held at the Ramada
Inn in South Bend, and further information can be had at their Web
site:
http://www.rootsweb.com/~insbags/index.htm; e-mail:

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Grand Lake Ancestor Fair
3 May 2003

The Grand Lake Ancestor Fair will be held at the Grove Community
Center, Grove, Oklahoma, Saturday, May 3, 2003, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Featured will be two speakers, Jack D. Baker, Cherokee historian and
genealogist, and Barbara Becker Meehan, CGRS, who will talk on Indian
Territory history and family research. Exhibitors will display books
and much more for researchers. All day there will be a display of
colonial clothing and Cherokee basket weaving. For information,
e-mail or visit http://www.rootsweb.com/~okdelawa

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Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War (DUVCW) to Establish
Torrance 'Tent'

The Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War is pleased to
announce 'working' plans to establish a Torrance (California) 'Tent'.
Daughter's, and direct descendant's, of a Union veteran, 1861-1865,
are asked to respond, by contacting (either/or): CA-NV Department
Secretary, Helen Barber, at , or dial (858) 273-6968
and/or Press Correspondent, Karen K. Fitch, at

Transferees and new members are invited to utilize their
organizations skills in this exciting project. Assistance is available
to direct those who wish to document (prove) their Civil War ancestor.
For more information about the DUVCW, visit the National Web site:
http://www.duvcw.org

Contributed by Karen K. Fitch, Press Correspondent Nancy Hanks
Lincoln Tent #5, San Diego, California,

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23-27 June 2003

Summer Camp Returns to Philadelphia

Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania's innovative program "Summer Camp
for Family Historians" returns to Philadelphia from 23 to 27 June.
This program allows researchers the opportunity to experience research
in Philadelphia's largest research facilities:
* Free Library of Philadelphia, Logan Square
* The Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania
* The Historical Society of Pennsylvania
* National Archives, Mid-Atlantic Region
* Philadelphia City Hall and Philadelphia City Archives

Each "camper" will be assisted by a specific "counselor" for the
week. Monday will have special introductory lectures, individual
conferences with group leaders, and assisted research in the GSP
Research Room. Registration fee includes all programs, all research
fees, Sunday evening get-acquainted dinner at Italian Bistro,
refreshments and lunch on Monday, and Thursday's pizza party and
review session. All other meals are on your own, giving you an
opportunity to explore the many fine Philadelphia restaurants.

On Tuesday through Friday, campers will meet at GSP before beginning
adventures at a different repository. Following the short orientation
tours with your group leader at each facility, research time will be
provided. As a bonus, a limited number of campers can opt for a
Wednesday morning visit to the Friends Historical Library on the
campus of Swarthmore College. This opportunity is limited to one group
due to travel time and staff availability.

Summer Camp hours run 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day except 9 a.m. to 8:45
p.m. on Wednesday. Group leaders for Summer Camp will be:

* Kathryn (Cass) Donovan, secretary of the GSP Board of Directors and
chair of its Library Committee

* Kay H. Freilich, CG, CGL, president of the Board for Certification
of Genealogists and secretary of the Federation of Genealogical
Societies

*Sandra M. Hewlett, CGRS, a former member of the boards of the
National Genealogical Society, the New England Historic Genealogical
Society, and GSP

*Susan S. Koelble, CGRS, a professional researcher, author, and
lecturer specializing in Philadelphia County and co-owner of the
genealogical publishing company, Bare Roots Publishing.

The camp costs $300 for GSP members and $325 for non-members. Full
payment (by check or credit card) to the Genealogical Society of
Pennsylvania must accompany your registration form. To ensure each
camper receives personal attention, the program is limited to the
first 32 persons.

The Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania has secured a special rate
of $84 per double room (including breakfast bar and Bally's Total
Fitness Center privileges) at Holiday Inn Express Center City, 1305
Walnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19107, phone (215) 735-9300 or (800)
5-MIDTOWN. While the campers are not required to lodge in the city,
they are encouraged to do so in order to get the full camp experience.

For further information contact:
James M. Beidler
Executive Director
Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania
215 S. Broad St., 7th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107-5325
(215) 545-0391

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Genealogy Book Faire
10 May 2003

The Benton County Genealogical Society, Philomath, Oregon is holding a
Genealogy Book Faire on 10 May 2003, 10 a.m. to noon, at the College
United Methodist Church, 1123 Main St, Philomath, Oregon, next to the
Benton County Museum

The Benton County Genealogical Society invites you to attend a
Genealogy Book Faire. We will be selling off a large collection of
used books from our library. We also invite you to reserve table
space, free of charge, to sell your books too, whether from a society
library or an individual. Invitations to this event are being sent to
every genealogy society in the state, so here is your chance to sell
your society publications to a large audience as well.

Also present will be the newest genealogy bookstore in the area, The
Village Genealogy Bookshoppe with their inventory of books and CDs.

The Benton County Genealogy Society Library is right next door, and
tours will be given starting at Noon. The library itself will be open
from 12:30 to 3 p.m. Tables must be reserved by Friday, 9 May at 3
p.m.

Plan now to attend. For more information or to reserve table space,
call: Program Chairman - Bill Gleaves (541) 738-8189
President - Danell Aukerman (541) 745-2003)

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3-6 September 2003

Find Your Genealogical Treasure at the Federation of Genealogical
Societies and Florida State Genealogical Society 2003 Conference

The 2003 FGS/FSGS Conference "Countdown to Discovery: A World of
Hidden Treasures" will take place on 3-6 September 2003 at the
Renaissance Orlando Resort at SeaWorld, Orlando, Florida.

View the complete program and register online at
http://www.fgs.org/2003conf/FGS-2003.htm

Contributed by Madilyn Coen Crane, Office Manager
Federation of Genealogical Societies
P.O. Box 200940, Austin, TX 78720-0940
Office: (512) 336-2731
Fax: (512) 336-2732

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Previous Issues of UpFront with NGS
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Did you miss an issue of UpFront with NGS? Previous issues are located
at http://www.NGSgenealogy.org/upfront/archives/

Searchable issues of UpFront with NGS are on Roots:
http://listsearches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl?list=NGS

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Family Reunion Calendar
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To add your family reunion to this calendar, please send an
announcement to

To view a complete list of other coming events visit
http://www.NGSgenealogy.org/newscoming.htm

Additional reunion news, archived reunion announcements, and a list of
reunion conferences, workshops and seminars are available at the
Reunions Magazine Web site: http://www.reunionsmag.com

For more reunion references see http://www.CyndisList.com/reunions.htm

March 21-23, 2003
13th Annual African American Family Reunion Conference & Expo 2003
Columbia Sheraton, Columbia, MD. Presented by The Family Reunion
Institute of Temple University and Pathfinders Travel Magazine.
Contact: Dr Ione Vargus, 215-204-6244; e-mail: ;
Web site: http://www.pathfinderstravel.com

June 12-14, 2003
The BUNKER Family Association will hold its 90th annual meeting and
reunion in Portsmouth, NH on June 12-14, 2003. All Bunkers and
persons related to Bunkers are welcome. There will be visits to old
Bunker burial grounds and the Bunker Garrison House site built by
James Bunker c. 1660. Many Bunker artifacts, books and pictures will
be on display. For more information, contact Gil Bunker at
, 9 Sommerset Rd., Turnersville, NJ 08012-2122 or
check the Web site at http://www.bunkerfamilyassn.org

June 13-15, 2003
The descendants of Samuel SLADE will gather evening of June 13th, full
day on 14th, and those interested in staying for church on Sunday
June 15th, 2003. This event will be held at Fincher United Methodist
Church, Meansville, Pike County, Georgia. We are seeking names and
addresses of interested parties. For further information please
contact Barbara Slade Dayhuff,

June 14, 2003
The 2nd Annual Family Reunion for FIELDER/GANO/SINGLETON/BRAZZLE/HONTS
families of ancestors of the Washington County, Kansas area will take
place on 14 June 2003. All relatives of these and related families are
encouraged to attend. For more information please contact: Karen
Pickett,

For more information on the CAIN, BRAZZEL, BOETTCHER, SCHILD, and
BRANDT families see
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~brandt/index.html

June 14, 2003
The ELLINGTON family of central NC (Orange, Alamance, Durham and
Chatham county area) will hold its annual family reunion on June 14,
2003 at the Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Alamance County, NC. All
Ellingtons and related families are welcome to attend. A shared lunch
at noon will begin the festivities. We will do some family
story-sharing after lunch. Please bring old and current family photos
for display. For more details, contact Richard Ellington phone:
919-967-4168 or e-mail:

June 21, 2003
The PINEGAR Family will be holding the annual PINEGAR family reunion
in the Des Moines, IA area on 21 June 2003. We are seeking names and
addresses of all relatives so we can contact each and every one
possible. We are planning a fun filled day for all and hoping to
exchange family pictures along with family history.
For further info contact :

June 21, 2003
The eleventh annual National LAMPLEY Reunion will be held June 21,
2003 at Fairview Recreational Center from 10:00am-? in Fairview, TN
(outside Nashville in Williamson County).Bring main and side dishes
for the noon indoor potluck meal; and bring family genealogies,
photos, news, events of the past year, newspaper clippings, and a
recipe with a family history or connection. Group photo will be at
11:30 am. Outdoor pool is adjacent and indoor activities are available
for kids. Distant kin, relatives by marriages or those bearing the
name and wanting to learn more are welcome. Cemetery tour in late
afternoon. For more info contact R. Rose


June 23, 2003
The descendants of Henry ZELLAR & wife Caroline Augusts SCHLUTER
Zellar (of Whithall, Muskegon Co. MI), will meet Sunday June 23, 2003
at the Fruitport Park, Fruitport, Muskegon, MI. Dinner is at 12:00.

Bring: Dish (food to pass)
Own table service
Beverages
Lawn Chairs
Table Coverings
Games (optional)
Also bring family information and pictures

for further information contact: Bill Melton,
or Phyllis Leedom -

June 26 - 28, 2003
The next annual meeting of the Owsley Family Historical Society will
be held in Charlottesville, Virginia. You do not have to be a Society
member to attend. For more information, please contact Ronny Bodine at
or Connie Howard at or visit
the Web site at http://www.owsleyfamily.com/

June 28, 2003
Armand Allard DUPLANTIER: A Family Reunion and Celebration of Armand
Duplantier's 250th birthday will be held Saturday, June 28, 2003, at
Magnolia Mound Plantation in Baton Rouge, LA. All descendants of
Armand Duplantier are invited to attend. If you are a descendant of
Armand Duplantier, please mail or e-mail your name, address, phone
number and e-mail address to Margo Duplantier Rhinehart, 712
Carondelet St, Mandeville, LA 70448, e-mail:
We would also like to have the names and addresses of any other
descendants you might know. If possible, please let us know how you
are descended. Some of the other family names descended from Armand
are Favrot, Peniston, Reynaud, Toca, Hatkinson, Fortin, Laquier,
Aucoin, Meffre-Rouzan, Kleinpeter, Burke, Randolf, D'Armond, Hathorn,
Noland, Lamon, and others. If you think you might be a descendant but
aren't sure, let us know and we will try to help find out. We will
put you on our mailing list for this exciting event, and further
information will be sent out soon. In the meantime, please visit our
Web site at http://www.duplantier.org

July 4, 2003
The GIACOLETTI family of BISBEE, ARIZONA will be having their family
reunion on 04 July 2003 at the GIACOLETTI Ranch in Bisbee, Arizona.
If more information is needed please contact

July 11, 2003
The MORGAN family reunion will be held July 11-13 in Minneapolis, MN.
This line comes from Jacob/Mary Morgan through Albert C. Morgan.
For additional information contact .

July 18, 19, 20, 2003
"Mother Cumberland-A Harvest of Memories: Reunion 2003" will be hosted
by the BRADY Family Heritage Association on July 18, 19, 20, 2003
at the Shippensburg University, Shippensburg, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania. For more information contact Donna Cuillard at
or visit the Brady Family Heritage Association Web
site at http://bradyheritage.org/reunion2003.htm

July 18-20, 2003 (new)
The CLEVELAND family, with origins from Thomasville, Clarke County,
Alabama, and related families will be holding their bi-annual family
reunion July 18-20, 2003 at the Valley Plaza Resort in Midland,
Michigan. Contact: or visit the reunion Web site at
http://DetroitClevelands.tripod.com

July 24 - 27, 2003
The PENNINGTON Research Association is
holding its 2003 Annual Reunion/Meeting in San Rafael, California (a
suburb of San Francisco) July 24 through 27, 2003. Cyndi Howells will
be the guest speaker on Saturday, 26 July, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
The cost for Cyndi's presentation will be $35 per person (lunch is
included). Seating is limited and sign ups will be on a first come
first seated basis. The Pennington Research Association at
http://www.penningtonresearch.org will start accepting reservations
for this event in February. For more information see
http://www.penningtonresearch.org/news_events/Meetings/2003mtg.htm

July 25 - 27, 2003 (new)
Calling all descendents of Allan MCLEOD b. Dec.25,1824, d.
March 10,1913 and Ann (MORRISON) McLeod of Whitney Pier. A MacLeod
family reunion is planned for July 25-27/03. For further information
on the family line and reunion details, please send e-mail to
or check the Web site at
http://www.macleodreunion.com

July 26, 2003
The PURTZER/PUERTZER Family reunion will be held on 26 July 2003 at
St. John's Lutheran Church in New Boston, Spencer County, Indiana.
Contact: Marlene Polster, 1437 West 97th Ave, Crown Point, IN.
E-mail:

August 2-3, 2003 (new)
HEWER Families Reunion 2003 will be held at St. George's Church, 99
Woolwich St., Guelph, Ontario, Canada on Saturday, 2 August 2003,
10am - 4 pm and followed by a pot luck picnic on Sunday, 3 August
2003, 11am - 4 pm, Riverside Park, Woolwich St., Guelph, Ontario. The
HEWER family arrived in the Guelph area from Gloucestershire, England
in 1831. According to recent family memory, there has never been an
all Hewer families reunion. Contact Perry Richards at
for further information and registration or visit
the Web site at http://www.hewer.info/reunion2003

August 3, 2003
Descendants of Obed b. 1774; Zina b. 1800; and Daniel LINDSEY b.
1846, will gather on August 3, 2003 in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
(note: this family is from upstate New York. Home farm near Dryden,
NY). Contact: Don Lindsey. phone: 717-359-7207; e-mail:


August 9-10, 2003
The 100th BAKER-FULLER Family Reunion (for the descendants of Robert &
Elizabeth (Conklin) BAKER and Aaron & Sarah (Kimble) FULLER) will be
held near Tunkhannock, Pa., on August 9-10, 2003. For more
information, contact Bob Baker, who is hosting the event, at 112
Saddle Lake Road, Tunkhannock, PA 18657, phone 570-836-4919 or e-mail
or check out the Web site at
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~lila/baker100.htm

August 13-17, 2003
The SINYKIN Family reunion is scheduled for August 13 - 17, 2003 at
the Alex Johnson Hotel, Rapid City, South Dakota. For more
information contact: Diane (Sinykin) Small at

August 23, 2003
The 100th BAGLEY-LANE Reunion (for the descendants of
Thomas and Abiah (LANE) BAGLEY) will be held at the historic Dimock
Camp-Meeting Ground, west of Dimock, Pa., on August 23, 2003. For
more info, contact Bob Baker, who is Bagley-Lane family historian, at
112 Saddle Lake Road, Tunkhannock, PA 18657, phone 570-836-4919 or
e-mail or check out the Web site at
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~lila/blreun.htm

September 2 -7, 2003
The SEELEY Genealogical Society will hold its biennial reunion at
Williamsburg, Virginia, 2-7 September 2003. This conference promises
to be an excellent opportunity to share research, about genealogy and
history, and meet new friends. All spellings of the Seeley surname are
welcome. For reservations call the Holiday Inn Patriot at
1-800-446-6001 before 15 August 2003. For more information call or
e-mail James R. Seeley, 108 Westridge Dr.,Churchville, VA 24421.
Phone: (540) 337-8633, e-mail: .

September 15 - 24, 2003
Owsley Family Historical Society: English Heritage Tour
September 15 to 24, 2003. Plans are now complete for the 2003 tour to
England and North Wales. We are going to a more northerly part of the
country to see an entirely different group of sites than the 2001
tour, with three exceptions. We will once again visit Glooston church
and village and Acton Court and church. One other difference this
time is the visit to North Wales historic Caernarvon Castle built by
Edward I. You do not have to be a Society member to attend. For
information, please contact Bill Gann at or visit
the Web site at http://www.owsleyfamily.com/heritagetour2003.html

September 18 -20, 2003 (new)
The REYNOLDS Family Association 78th Annual Reunion, "A Virginia
Homecoming," will take place on 18 -20 September 2003 at the
Williamsburg Hospitality House, 415 Richmond Road, Colonial
Williamsburg, Virginia 23185, 1-800-932-9192. Registrants must tell
hotel they are with the Reynolds Family Association to qualify for
room rates of $119 single/double occupancy. These rates will be
honored 2 days before and 2 days after reunion dates, if reserved at
time of reunion reservation. Current taxes 9.5%. Free parking. Check
In: 3:00 p.m. Check Out: 11:00 a.m. The deadline for hotel
reservations at these rates is 18 August 2003. Make reservations early
even if you must cancel later. Before-and-After Reunion Activities are
available for those who wish to take advantage of the hotel rates to
do research, vacation, etc. in addition to the reunion. All who
register for the reunion before 1 August 2003 will be sent packages
detailing these extra activities and extra costs for the days before
and after the reunion dates. The registration fee for the reunion
itself is $35 per person and includes a luncheon on 20 September. Send
checks, payable to RFA, plus the names of persons registering to the
reunion host before 15 August 2003.

William H. Marshall, RFA Reunion Host
101 Rolfe Road
Williamsburg, Virginia 23185-3922
Phone: 757-229-9413
Fax: 757-229-9413 (must call first)
E-mail:

September 23, 2003
LOKRIG Family Reunion - September 23 - 25, 2003, Las Vegas, Nevada.
Headquarters: Boardwalk Hotel - for information contact Susan B.
Tandy, President, .

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