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UpFront with NGS The Online Newsletter of the National Genealogical Society Volume 2, Number 8 -- 15 April 2003 :-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-: Co-editors: Dennis and Carla Ridenour To view the HTML version of UpFront visit: http://www.NGSgenealogy.org/UpFront/041503/web To view the PDF version of UpFront visit: http://www.NGSgenealogy.org/UpFront/041503/040103.pdf -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Quote of the Day -- 15 April 2003 " 'He acted like he had no relatives,' Leaphorn thought and grinned wryly at the old-fashioned expression. When he was a boy, it was the worst thing his mother could say about anyone." --from "The Blessing Way" by Tony Hillerman, 1970. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Today In UpFront :-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-: Letters to the Editors --Maryland State Archives NGS Research Trips --Visit London, 26 October to 01 November 2003 NGS Conference in the States --Keynote Speakers Scheduled for 2003 Conference NGS Online Learning Center -- Online Course: Special Federal Census Schedules NGS Audio-Teleconference --Last Minute Reminder: Paper Trails: Picking Through the Crumbs! News from the Federal Register --Census Bureau Meeting Notice Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War --DUVCW, Nancy Hanks Lincoln Tent No. 5 --DUVCW Tent Coming to Torrance, California Online Resources --Thousands Search National Archives New Electronic Database Digital Imaging for Genealogists (DIG) --A Closer Look at Close-Up Photography, Part 2 News Items, Announcements, and Press Releases --April Events --MyFamily.com, Inc., Acquires Genealogy.com --Indiana Military Records --Midwestern Roots 2003: Family History and Genealogy Conference --2003 Bingham Family Reunion of Southeast Kentucky --Seeking Saddam's DNA --Grenham's Irish Surnames on CD-ROM 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 :-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-: 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 -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Letters to the Editor :-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-: Faye Irvin's comment that "Maryland Archives no longer accepts mail requests for records for genealogical research" generated several e-mail messages explaining the change in policy. Here is one from Robert Barnes, a professional researcher and part-time Reference Archivist. Dear Editor: I read the comments about the Maryland State Archives in UpFront, Vol.2, No.7. I am part-time Reference Archivist at the Maryland State Archives, and also a professional researcher. The Reference and Research Department has about 12 people to handle approximately 35,000 requests a year. We are still answering mail and e-mail requests for vital records if they are needed for legal purposes (social security, citizenship, divorce, inheritance). However, we just do not have the staff needed to answer requests for vital records for genealogical purposes. Our agency is not fully funded by the State. Nevertheless we are striving to do the best we can in difficult circumstances. We are planning to put the vital record indices online. This link will explain our policy in full: http://www.mdarchives.state.md.us/msa/stagser/s1259/111/vr/vrwebannoun ce.html -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= NGS Research Trip :-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-: Visit London, 26 October to 01 November 2003 Join tour leaders, John Humphrey, Director of the NGS Learning Center and John Konvalinka, CGRS, CGL in London, 26 October to 01 November 2003, for a full week of research opportunities, introductory lectures, and personal guidance by experts in UK genealogical research. Participants will visit the National Archives; the Society of Genealogists; the Family Record Centre; the London Metropolitan Archives; "First Avenue House" (for wills after 1858, etc.); the Guildhall Library and Corporation of London Record Office; and other repositories as requested. A brochure with more details and a registration form will be available soon. To be sure you get one, or for more information, contact the Tour Leaders: John T. Humphrey, Director, NGS Learning Center, (800) 473-0060, Ext. 223 or John Konvalinka, CGRS, CGL (609) 924-9742 Additional information about this and other NGS research trips is available at: http://www.NGSgenealogy.org/edutrips.htm -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= NGS Conference in the States :-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-: Keynote Speakers Scheduled for 2003 Conference * Opening Session Christopher W. Lane, co-owner of The Philadelphia Print Shop, Ltd., purveyors of antique prints, maps and related books, is our keynote speaker for the opening session of the conference. A well-known appraiser for PBS's Antiques Roadshow, Mr. Lane has appeared since 1997 in shows around the country. Recently he has been accepted as an expert witness for antique prints and maps before the Federal Bench in Baltimore, Maryland. As owner of The Philadelphia Print Shop, Ltd., Mr. Lane purchases, sells and appraises antique prints, maps and related books. He also researches and writes catalogs for the shop. He has given lectures around the country on various topics, including natural history prints, Currier & Ives prints, prints of Niagara Falls and maps. Mr. Lane is active in numerous map and print societies, as well as holding membership in the National Genealogical Society. New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, and the Pennsylvania Historical Society. He is a board member of a number of other societies. * NGS Anniversary Banquet Speaker Elizabeth Shown Mills, CG, CGL, FUGA, FNGS, FASG, will speak at the NGS banquet on Friday evening on the topic, "Genealogy in the Information Age: History Light? History's Data Sweeper? Or History's New Frontier?" Mills is a 2002 NGS Master Lecturer, former editor of the "NGS Quarterly," past president of the American Society of Genealogists, former president of the Board for Certification of Genealogists, and a past trustee/regional vice president of Association of Professional Genealogists. She is also the recipient of APG's Smallwood Award and NGS's President's Citation and the author of over 300 publications, including "Evidence! Citation and Analysis for the Family Historian" and editor of "Professional Genealogy." This year's annual NGS Conference in the States will take place in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 28-31 May. To learn more about this four-day event, visit http://www.eshow2000.com/ngs/ -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= NGS Online Learning Center :-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-: Online Course: Special Federal Census Schedules "Special Federal Census Schedules" is an online course designed for genealogists who want to learn more about the information that can be found in census records, and how that information can be used in their genealogical research. It is the second of two separate courses. " Using Census Records in Genealogical Research" covers the federal population census schedules, and "Special Federal Census Schedules" covers other federal census schedules. The course is open to anyone who wishes to enroll. Members of the National Genealogical Society (NGS) receive a tuition discount. A course lesson plan and other details are available at the NGS Web site: http://www.NGSgenealogy.org/Courses/Course.cfm?CID=3 -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= NGS Audio-Teleconference :-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-: Last Minute Reminder: "Paper Trails: Picking Through the Crumbs!" The first NGS Audio-Teleconference is scheduled for 28 April 2003. Sheila Benedict, CGRS will present "Paper Trails: Picking Through the Crumbs!" This is an "Intermediate" level presentation. ** Extended Registration for readers of UpFront ** Although registration for this event is now closed for the Web site and by mail, UpFront readers may still register by contacting John Humphrey or Patty Stephenson at NGS before Friday, 18 April, 3 p.m. Eastern Time. The contact information for John and Patty is as follows: or or call 1-(800) 473-0060 Ext. 223 or 119. Don't miss this wonderful lecture opportunity! For program details, visit the NGS Web site at: http://www.NGSGenealogy.org/audioconference.htm -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- News from the Federal Register :-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-: Census Bureau Meeting Notice The Bureau of the Census, Department of Commerce has published a notice of a public meeting in the Federal Register. The meeting, held May 6-7, 2003, will consist of a joint meeting, followed by separate and concurrently held meetings of the Census Advisory Committees (CACs) on the African American Population, the American Indian and Alaska Native Populations, the Asian Population, the Hispanic Population, and the Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander Populations. The Committees will address issues related to the 2010 reengineered decennial census, including the American Community Survey and other related decennial programs. The meeting will be held at the Sheraton Reston Hotel, 11810 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, Virginia 20191. On 6 May, the meeting will begin at approximately 8 a.m. and end at approximately 5:30 p.m. On 7 May, the meeting will begin at approximately 8 a.m. and end at approximately 12:15 p.m. The notice appeared in the 9 April 2003 Federal Register. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War :-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:- DUVCW, Nancy Hanks Lincoln Tent No. 5 Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, (DUVCW) Nancy Hanks Lincoln Tent No. 5, in San Diego, California will be conducting its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, 28 April 2003 at 11 a.m.. Each of the Meetings are held in Balboa Park, Veterans War Memorial Building, on Zoo Drive, the 4th Tuesday of each month. Prospective members are invited to attend. For further information on the DUVCW, see the Web site at DUVCW.org. The San Diego contact is: Department Secretary, Helen Barber: (858) 273-6869, e-mail . -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- DUVCW Tent Coming to Torrance, California Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War are establishing a "Tent" in Torrance. The DUVCW is an organization for daughters or direct descendants from Veterans of the Union Army who fought in the defense and for the preservation of our Nation during the American Civil War (1861-1865). The DUVCW honors Veterans through service projects, which are of benefit to the public in local, state, and national levels. If you are a daughter, or direct descendant of a Union Veteran, you are invited to become a member of this noteworthy organization. For further details, contact either Janet Vogel (310) 375-9336 or , or Karen K. Fitch (310) 326-4267 or For additional information and a list of existing "Tents" that may be closer to your home, visit the National Web Site at: http://www.DUVCW.org. Contributed by Karen K. Fitch, -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Online Resources :-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:- Thousands Search National Archives New Electronic Database The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) recently launched Access to Archival Databases (AAD), a new research tool that makes a selection of the Archives' most popular electronic records available to the public over the Internet. The URL is http://www.archives.gov/aad/ To read the entire press release announcing this new research tool, visit http://www.archives.gov/media_desk/press_releases/nr03-34.html -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Digital Imaging for Genealogists (DIG) :-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:- A Closer Look at Close-Up Photography, Part 2 I received several comments in response to "A Closer Look at Close-up Photography, Part 1" (Upfront, Vol. 2, No. 7) that I would like to share with the readers. First, I remember saying that the metric system was not my strong point, and then foolishly and unknowingly proved it. Several readers wrote to tell me that my statement that "an inch is equal to 2.4cm" was in error, that an inch is actually equal to 2.54cm. In a 4" conversion, this would be a difference of .56 cm, or a little more than one half of a centimeter, ergo 0.22047244094488188976377952755906 inches. The metric system is not my strong point but I do know inches <g>. I also received e-mail from a reader, who writes, "I draw the line at bug viewers and toy binoculars." He goes on to say that "good quality" lenses should be the only lenses to use. It was never my intention to give the impression that the use of "cheap and shoddy" accessories is the way to approach any type of photography. Glass filters and camera lenses will always produce sharper copies of slides and negatives than plastic bug viewers. On the other hand, when you have what might be a one-time opportunity to copy a special slide or negative but you don't have good quality equipment on hand, it is better to improvise and get a usable, albeit not studio quality, copy, than to not get the picture at all. Over the years (50+) using a variety of cameras from 35mm to large format cut film bellows cameras and medium format rollback cameras, if there is one thing I have learned it is that any tool or method that allows you to capture on film or memory card the content you desire, is a valid method for photography. I have done some wild things, from burning papers in a room to create smoke in order to accent a sunlit window to using mirrors to reflect sunlight onto a headstone to highlight the inscription. Yes, photography can often be a lot of smoke and mirrors, but it can also be a rich and rewarding experience, if we don't get too hung up on what might be the "professional way." Oh, by the way, I've also used a "bug viewer" with satisfactory results. I want to thank all the readers who take time to write. Your messages let me know someone is out there reading. I'd also like to thank those who recommend UpFront to others. It's fun watching our subscriptions grow! Now, let's move on to the business at hand and continue with part 2 of "A Closer Look at Close-up Photography." We'll begin with a discussion of camera styles and methods for adapting filters and add-on lenses and then follow-up with sample shots and a short list of additional tips for photographing slides, negatives and microfilm. ** Camera Styles ** I divide cameras into three main styles when adapting filters and auxiliary lenses to the camera's lens. Group # 1: This group includes those cameras with a lens barrel that extends out from the body of the camera, and is about the diameter of a quarter to a half dollar. (That would be about 2.4cm to 3cm in diameter). Many of these cameras have a removable lens barrel that can be unscrewed and replaced with a tube shaped adapter that will allow you to mount threaded lens filters or close-up lenses over the lens of the camera. Figure 1 shows a Canon G1 ready to receive a lens adapter [1] http://www.NGSgenealogy.org/upfront/041503/Fig1.jpg The lens barrel on some cameras, such as the Casio QV 3000, is not removable. In this case, you can usually adapt the lenses by using glue or a bit of Velcro to attach a step-up ring or UV filter to the lens so that threaded close-up filters or other lightweight lenses can be used. Please, be aware that using glue or other permanent method to attach something to your camera will void your warranty. Group # 2: Cameras in this group have threaded barrels, which readily accept standard sized filters and add-on lenses [see figure 2 for an example of a threaded lens barrel]. These cameras are the easiest to adapt to close-up filters. Examples of this camera style include the Sony 7X7 series and the Olympus E-series. [2] http://www.NGSgenealogy.org/upfront/041503/Fig2.jpg Group # 3: This last group includes those cameras that have a unique way to protect the built-in lens. This group includes cameras with rotating lenses or panels that slide over the lens to protect it [see figure 2a]. The panel may also turn the camera on and off when it is opened or closed. This makes it much harder to attach add-on lenses to the cameras. Although adapters that fit over the built-in lens and screw into the tripod mount are available for some of the cameras in this group, others are best adapted by shooting through a loupe for the magnification needed. Figure 2a shows two cameras of this type. [2a] http://www.NGSgenealogy.org/upfront/041503/Fig2a.jpg ** Setups and Samples ** Now, let's look at some specific camera setups and talk about what you need and the type of results you might expect. With each camera setup, I used a black and white negative, and after the picture was taken, I resized the picture, and inverted it to make a positive picture for display. I originally wanted to use a microfilm of a document for comparison of readability but found myself finishing this issue's article on the road without a proper negative. This meant I had to borrow one and the 40-year old negative of my niece was the only one I could come up with. Figures 3, 4, and 5: The Canon G1 is a typical example from group 1. The "out of the box" camera does not come with a threaded lens. In figure 3, it is fitted with an after market adapter that allows the use of close-up and other filters. The Canon G1 has a macro focus down to 6 cm (2.4 inches). In order to copy slides and negatives, it should be fitted with close-up lenses equal to +7, and placed on a tripod to raise it above the film. Figure 4 is an exploded drawing of the G1 lens setup and figure 5 is an sample of a black and white negative that has been copied using this setup and then converted to a positive photograph using PhotoImpact's "Invert" command. [3] http://www.NGSgenealogy.org/upfront/041503/Fig3.jpg [4] http://www.NGSgenealogy.org/upfront/041503/fig4.jpg [5] http://www.NGSgenealogy.org/upfront/041503/fig5.jpg Figures 6, 7, and 8: The Sony 707 shown in figure 6 belongs in group 2 as it comes with a threaded lens barrel. It readily accepts a variety of standard filters and add-on lenses. Figure 7 is a drawing of a Sony 707 equipped with a set of close-up lenses equal to +7 and a UV filter used as a spacer so that the lenses setup will be the proper distance from the film. When the 707 is equipped with a set of close-up lenses equal to +7, it must be only about .5cm from the film. Adding a UV filter to the close-up lens stack raises the 707 far enough off the film to allow it to focus when placed directly on the film. This is my wife's favorite setup for photographing 35 mm slides, small negatives, and microfilm. See figure 8 to view the results of a negative shot with this setup. [6] http://www.NGSgenealogy.org/upfront/041503/Fig6.jpg [7] http://www.NGSgenealogy.org/upfront/041503/Fig7.jpg [8] http://www.NGSgenealogy.org/upfront/041503/Fig8.jpg Figures 9, 10, and 11: The Nikon 2500 and the newer Nikon 3500 fall into group 3. These cameras have an enclosed lens configuration that makes them hard to adapt for extreme close-up photography. Although their macro mode allows you to get as close to your subject as 4cm (1.6"), there may be times when you wish to magnify your subject for an even more detailed shot by using an inexpensive loupe as shown in figure 9. The drawing in figure 10 illustrates how to adapt the loupe to the camera with Velcro strips. See figure 11 for a sample image photographed using a 10x loupe. [9] http://www.NGSgenealogy.org/upfront/041503/fig9.jpg [10] http://www.NGSgenealogy.org/upfront/041503/fig10.jpg [11] http://www.NGSgenealogy.org/upfront/041503/fig11.jpg ** Several other solutions that can be used to photograph slides and/or negatives are shown below: ** Figures 12 and 13: An inexpensive slide viewer (approx. $3.00) modified so that it can be attached to a Nikon 990 or other camera in the Nikon 900 series [see figure 12] produces excellent copies as shown in this sample image [see figure 13]. [12] http://www.NGSgenealogy.org/upfront/041503/fig12.jpg [13] http://www.NGSgenealogy.org/upfront/041503/fig13.jpg Figures 13a, 14, and 15: A loupe used for viewing "bugs" [see figure 13a] can be used with almost any digital camera. Figure 14 shows the Canon S30 using a 7x insect loupe. The results are shown in figure 15. [13a] http://www.NGSgenealogy.org/upfront/041503/fig13a.jpg [14] http://www.NGSgenealogy.org/upfront/041503/fig14.jpg [15] http://www.NGSgenealogy.org/upfront/041503/fig15.jpg ** Additional Tips for Photographing Slides, Negatives, and Microfilm ** 1. Dust particles and lint will spoil your photos. Gently clean slides, negatives and microfilm with a simple photo brush before photographing them [see figure 16]. [16] http://www.NGSgenealogy.org/upfront/041503/fig16.jpg 2. Make sure your lenses and filters free of dust, smudges, and finger prints. 3. Select your camera's best quality compression setting and the largest image resolution possible. 4. Keep the camera parallel to the film surface to avoid distortion. 5. Compose the photo using the camera's LCD screen instead of the viewfinder. Minimize the amount of cropping necessary by filling the LCD screen with as much image data as possible. 6. Adding close-up lenses or other magnifying devices can confuse the camera's auto focus system. Test to see if you get better results with the macro mode turned on or off. 7. Avoid blurry photos caused by camera shake by using a tripod and a remote control or the camera's timed shutter release. [see UpFront, Vol. 1, No. 7 for plans for building a copy box and several handmade tripods.] 8. Zoom in slightly if necessary to minimize vignetting as well as image distortion. [See UpFront, Vol. 2, No. 8 for a brief discussion of vignetting]. In a future DIG column, we'll discuss how to build an inexpensive tabletop studio and provide tips for capturing pictures of jewelry, coins and other small family heirlooms. Until next time, think digitally. --Denny Contributed by Dennis Ridenour, UpFront readers are encouraged to e-mail their digital camera questions, comments, and suggestions to Denny at or -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- News Item :-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-: April/May Events The following events are scheduled for the months of April and May 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 24-26 April The Ohio Genealogical Society proudly announces its 2003 Annual Conference "Ohio: 200 Years of Heritage" at the Hilton Columbus. The featured speaker is Kip Sperry. The program offers nearly sixty sessions and many nationally-known speakers from across the country. Tracks include Ohio, Technology, Building Blocks, Methodology, and several more. This is a wonderful way to celebrate Ohio's Bicentennial. For more information, visit http://www.ogs.org/ e-mail: . 24-26 April Utah Genealogical Association presents its "Family History Conference, The Drama, the Dreams," at the Salt Palace Convention Center, Salt Lake City, Utah. Call UGA toll-free at (888) INFO UGA; e-mail: . 24-27 April The Society for German-American Studies holds its 27th Annual Symposium in Baltimore, Maryland. The focus will be German immigration through port cities on the Eastern seaboard of the United States. The Symposium is open to non-members. Attendees can also attend this event for one day only. The Symposium will be held at the Graduate and Conference Center of Loyola College in Timonium. For more information or registration and program materials e-mail Randall Donaldson, the conference coordinator, at with the subject line "SGAS in Baltimore 2003";or write SGAS in Baltimore 2003, % Randall Donaldson, Symposium Coordinator Loyola College in Maryland Modern Languages & Literatures 4501 N. Charles Street Baltimore, MD 21210-2699 25-26 April Louisiana Genealogical and Historical Society celebrates the Bicentennial of the Louisiana Purchase and its 50th Anniversary by hosting the "Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial Conference on Genealogy" in Baton Rouge, LA. This two-day seminar will feature Elizabeth Shown Mills, CG, CGL, FUGA, FNGS, FASG on methodology topics and various other speakers on Louisiana topics. Complete details and a registration form are available at http://www.rootsweb.com/~la-lghs/ or contact Jim Perrin at: 26 April The Topeka Genealogical Society hosts its 31st annual genealogy conference at the Kansas History Center, 6425 SW 6th St,. Topeka, Kansas. Birdie Monk Holsclaw will be the featured speaker. For information, visit http://www.tgstopeka.org//; e-mail: ; or phone: (785) 233-5762. 26 April Milwaukee County Genealogical Society, Inc., holds its Bi-Annual Workshop at Serb Memorial Hall, 5101 West Oklahoma Ave., Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Pre-registration is required. Contact MCGS, Box 270326, Milwaukee, WI 53227-0326; phone: (262) 786-6408. 26 April An Annual Genealogy Workshop will be presented by the Central Florida Genealogical Society (Orlando) on Saturday, 26 April 26 2003 at the Community United Methodist Church, 321 Piney Ridge Rd and U S Highway 17-92, Casselberry, Florida. Detailed information and registration is available at: http://www.cfgs.org/ 28 April NGS Audio-Teleconference. "Paper Trails: Picking through the Crumbs!" Sheila Benedict, CGRS, will be the speaker. Enroll by 14 April in order that you may receive your teleconference handouts and call-in number in time. Web site: http://www.NGSgenealogy.org/audioconference.htm May 3 May Puget Sound Genealogical Society presents an all-day seminar featuring Myra Vanderpool Gormley speaking on "Before Ellis Island"-US and Canada immigration before 1892 and "You Just Think You've Looked Everywhere"-looking beyond the usual sources. Seminar will be held at Silverdale Community Center, 9729 Silverdale Way NW, Silverdale, WA. Fee is $20 members; $25 non-members and a $5 late registration fee after April 15. Send reservation check payable to PSGS and mail to Cindy Shawley Spore, 3621 SE Salmonberry Road, Port Orchard, WA 98366-1427, ATTN: Gormley Seminar. Questions? Web site: http://www.rootsweb.com/~wapgsdgs/homepage.htm/; e-mail: ; phone: (360) 871-0202. 3 May Delaware County Genealogical Society hosts the Grand Lake Ancestor Fair at the Grove Community Center, Grove, Oklahoma. Contact the society at ; Web site: http://www.rootsweb.com/~okdelawa/soc_libraries/genealogy_soc.htm 3 May The Alabama Genealogical Society presents its Annual Spring Seminar, "Eclectic Genealogical Sleuthing," in the Dwight Beeson Business Building on the campus of Samford University, 800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, Alabama. Mr. Curt Witcher is the guest speaker. Mr. Witcher is manager of the Historical Genealogy Department of the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He is also president of the National Genealogical Society (NGS) and past president of the Federation for Genealogical Societies (FGS). Contact Jyl Hardy at . 10 May The Conejo Valley Genealogical Society presents a seminar regarding "Technology for Family Historians" from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Grant Brimhall Library, 1404 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. California. Registration before 3 May is $15, $20 after 3 May. Box lunch is $6. Further information contact: Lois at (805) 496-0653 or Jim at (805) 373-6106. 13-19 May Celebrating Chapmans over 390 years in America and Virginia, the Chapman Family Association (CFA) will hold its 2003 family convention (annual meeting and national Chapman family reunion), at the Wyndham Hotel in Richmond. One need not be a member of the association to attend the festivities but registration is required and advance registration is highly recommended. Those who cannot attend may get free help with their Chapman ancestry, or join the association, contact: CFA, 770 South Post Oak Ln., #435, Houston, TX 77056-1913; e-mail: . 15-19 May Visit Appalachia's ancestral homelands, Scotland, Ireland, and Northern Ireland. Dreaming about traveling to Scotland and Ireland to explore your ancestral roots or just to sightsee? Make your dream a reality by joining the East Tennessee Historical Society on a fourteen-day excursion of these historic lands. Space on the May 2003 trip is limited. Contact Cherel Henderson, ETHS associate director, at (865) 215-8823; e-mail: . 17 May Seminar in Simi Valley, CA - "Journals of Another Generation, Discovering & Preserving Your Fmily History Through Documents, Quilts & Photographs." Donna Cuillard (805) 522 3828 or Pat Harmon (805) 581 2632. 28-31 May NGS 2003 Conference in the States - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. For conference information and registration see: http://www.eshow2000.com/ngs/ -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- News Item :-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-: MyFamily.com, Inc., Acquires Genealogy.com MyFamily.com, Inc., an online subscription business and network for connecting families, and A&E Television Networks (AETN) recently announced that MyFamily has acquired Genealogy.com, producer Family Tree Maker, and provider of extensive online genealogy resources. In addition, MyFamily will receive promotion on AETN television properties. Genealogy.com joins the MyFamily network of Web sites: Ancestry.com; MyFamily.com; and RootsWeb.com, giving customers a full complement of Internet services focused on connecting families with their histories and one another. The combined network of Web sites receives over 10 million visitors each month and has more than one million paid subscriptions. Genealogy.com will continue to offer its products and services, including Family Tree Maker, and its roster of online subscription products. MyFamily will continue to improve upon the products and services Genealogy.com currently offers, enhancing the family history research experience. In addition, Genealogy.com will continue to host GenForum message boards, a free genealogy community resource, with more than six million messages posted. MyFamily serves the fast-growing market of people with an interest in family history. As reported in a recent study, family history is one of the fastest-growing hobbies in the U.S., with over 60% of Americans interested in researching their family history. The addition of Genealogy.com's product line to MyFamily's network of Web sites, family tree software, databases on CD-ROM, message boards, books, and magazines, is a natural expansion, providing researchers valuable tools to explore their family history. For more information, contact: Mary-Kay Evans, Director of PR. MyFamily.com, Inc. phone: (801) 705-7378, e-mail: -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= News Item :-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-: Indiana Military Records Saturday, May 17, 2003 Military Records Genealogy Lecture Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Location: Indiana History Center Cost: $10; $5 members The U.S. military has been the largest and most complex government bureaucracy in our nation's history. As such, it has generated many records that provide useful information to family researchers about soldiers and sailors who served in the armed forces. This lecture will focus on Indiana servicemen-and-women who are documented in records found in Indiana repositories and the National Archive, from the 19th century to the present. Registration deadline is May 7. To register call (317) 232-1882. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= News Item :-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-: Midwestern Roots 2003: Family History and Genealogy Conference ** A conference you will not want to miss! ** The Indiana Historical Society and the Indiana Genealogical Society have prepared an exciting program that allows you an opportunity to discover some of your own family history here in the Midwest. Pre-conference activities will take place on July 10. These include an evening lecture at the IHS, computer labs, and special research hours at area libraries, which have collections beneficial to genealogists. The two-day conference will be held at the Indianapolis Marriott East. There will be an exhibit hall with vendors featuring family history research items. Conference speakers include Tony Burroughs, Amy Johnson Crow, John Philip Colletta, Cyndi Howells, Michael John Neill, Loretto Szucs, Curt Witcher, and others. To learn more, visit: http://www.indianahistory.org/ -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= News Item :-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-: 2003 Bingham Family Reunion of Southeast Kentucky 24 May 2003 Attention: all descendents of John A. BINGHAM and Deborah PHIPPS. A reunion will be held Saturday, May 24th, 2003, in Middlesboro, Kentucky on the grounds of the Binghamtown Baptist Church. This will be a 'Pot Luck' affair. All attending are asked to bring a dish and non-alcoholic beverages. Lunch will be held between 12 and 1 o'clock. A sheltered area is available for the picnic. In the event of rain, the Rev. WB Bingham has again offered inside facilities for our family event. This gathering will begin as early Saturday as you would like to show up. Several will be there around 9 o'clock to prepare for the days activities. Plan to stay till 4:00 or 5:00 or as long as you can. One of the oldest and largest families in this section of Kentucky, the Binghams include the related families of Green, Woolum, Carnes, Mills, Walker, Howard, Asher, Brown, Jones, Slusher, Hammons, Baker, Gambrel, Cox, Gray, Johnson, LeForce, to name just a few. The beginnings in Knox, Harlan, and Bell Counties, this family has spread to Jackson, Floyd, Whitley, Pulaski, Laurel and beyond. We now have family in every state. We invite all to this reunion. Descendents, family, and friends are all welcome. Enjoy meeting our family, talking family genealogy, and seeing what we look like. Please tell as many of your family about this as you can. We want everyone to have the opportunity to attend, forward names and e-mail addresses to us. For those attending needing lodging, you may call one of the following: Holiday Inn Express Middlesboro, KY 606-248-6860 Best Western Middlesboro, KY 800-528-1234 Days Inn & Suites Middlesboro, KY 606-248-6860 Pine Mountain State Park Pineville, KY 800-325-1712 Best Western Barbourville, KY 800-528-1234 Cumberland Gap Inn Cumberland Gap, TN 888-408-0127 The Mountain Laurel Festival held in Pineville, KY, only twelve miles north of Middlesboro is also scheduled for the weekend of May 24. The festival is one of the oldest and most celebrated spring festivals in the state. It draws a large crowd, so get your motel reservations soon. Bring your family, spend the weekend, enjoy the festival, attend the reunion, and reminisce about your mountain family. There are signs in Middlesboro marking the way to the Binghamtown Church, a well-known landmark. If anyone needs assistance in lodging or directions you can contact any one of the following: Steve Bingham 606-436-2808 PO Box 1216, Hazard, KY 41702 JT Bingham 606-337-9849 PO Box 63, Ingram, KY 40955 Robert Barry Bingham 859-619-6397 3232 Tudor Drive, Lexington, KY 40503 Contributed by Robert Barry Bingham, -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= News Item :-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-: Unlike some of the characters in a Tony Hillerman novel, no one will ever claim that Saddam Hussein "acted like he had no relatives." In fact, the author of " Seeking Saddam's DNA," an April 7 news article available at http://www.msnbc.com/news/750150.asp has provided several URLs so that his readers can "learn more about Saddam's almost incestuous power circle." One of these URLs, http://www.pbs.org/frontlineworld/stories/iraq/family.html, links to a graphic display of Saddam's "incredibly tangled family tree" and another, http://www.family.boyle.net/saddam.ged, downloads a GEDCOM file for the Saddam Family Tree, which includes "an uncle who became a father-in-law, a cousin who became a wife, and other cousins who became sons-in-law." -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= News Item :-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-: Grenham's Irish Surnames on CD-ROM Eneclann Ltd. Of Dublin, Ireland has launched "Grenham's Irish Surnames," a CD-ROM by Grenham, Ireland's best-known genealogical expert and author of the best-selling "Tracing Your Irish Ancestors." This new CD-ROM will be very popular with both the serious researcher and the casually curious. In fact it is likely to become indispensable for those tracing their Irish ancestry. The CD retails for US $39.95. To learn more visit the Eneclann Web site at: http://www.eneclann.ie/publications-7.asp and take a tour of the CD contents at: http://www.eneclann.ie/pub-7-tour.asp Contributed by Brian Donovan, Publishing Director, Eneclann Ltd., Unit 1b, Trinity Enterprise Centre, Pearse Street, Dublin 2, Ireland. Tel: +353 1 6710338. Fax: +353 1 6710281; e-mail: or http://www.eneclann.ie -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Previous Issues of UpFront with NGS :-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-: 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 -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Family Reunion Calendar :-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-: 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 May 24, 2003 (new) Attention: all descendents of John A. BINGHAM and Deborah PHIPPS. A reunion will be held Saturday, May 24th, 2003, in Middlesboro, Kentucky on the grounds of the Binghamtown Baptist Church. For details contact any one of the following: Steve Bingham, 606-436-2808, PO Box 1216, Hazard, KY 41702; JT Bingham, 606-337-9849, PO Box 63, Ingram, KY 40955; or Robert Barry Bingham, 859-619-6397, 3232 Tudor Drive, Lexington, KY 40503. June 6-8 2003 The FORBIS Family will hold its 42nd annual reunion at the Fin and Feather Lodge, Gore, OK, 6-8 June 2003. The reunion is for descendants and friends of Benjamin and Edythe WRIGHT FORBIS. Family names include FORBIS (FORBES), WRIGHT, and TURNER, with SCHATZ, PORTER, LEONARD, FOGLESONG, and JONES descendants. We always have a lot of fun, with family stories, books, and pictures. There's a "Yard Dart" tournament Saturday afternoon (includes a traveling trophy) and a "Spade" tournament Saturday night. The cost of food and lodging is pro-rated based on the number of members attending. We'll try to take the group photo at 11:30 am Sun, but the time depends on who has to "go early," or "come late." A swimming pool and tennis and volleyball courts are near, as well as an arcade for the kids. And, of course, there's always food and fun, visiting with new and old relatives. Distant kin, relatives by marriage, or those bearing the name and wanting to learn more are welcome. Contact Jean Taylor, or Bev Kodesh, 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 17, 18, 19 2003 (new) The PONTIUS Family Association (PFA) will hold its 35th Anniversary annual meeting in Williamsport, PA, on July 17, 18, and 19 of 2003. There will be fellowship, genealogy, visits to early museums and cemeteries. A bus will be provided for Saturday the 20th for visitation and dining pleasure. Call Ruth Zimmerman at 1-570-966-0197 for activities reservations, or write her at RR2, Box 317A, Mifflinburg, PA 17844-9656. Phone Genetti Hotel at 1-800-321-1388 in Williamsport, PA for accommodations. Philip W. Pontius, Pres. of PFA, 126 Maplewood Est., Scott Depot, WV 25560 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 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 20, 2003 The 87th annual reunion of the James Jackson BAKER Families will take place on Sunday, 20 July 2003 at Swain's Lake Park, Concord MI (Jackson Co). Descendants and relatives of James Jackson BAKER (1844-1919) and Julia Etta HERLEY (nee O'HERLIHEY)(c1848-1924). Related families: Corby, Morey, O'Sullivan, Fisher, Martin, Wickman, Watts, Sanders, Raymond. Contact John D Baker; 14700 N Drive North; Marshall, MI 49068; e-mail: July 20, 2003 (new) The 57th Annual Joseph E. & Mary BECK RHODES Reunion will be held on Sunday, July 20, 2003 at the Swift Creek Baptist Church located at 413 North Center Road, Hartsville, SC in Darlington County. You are cordially invited to attend Worship services at 11:00 a.m. Registration - 12:15 p.m.; Covered Dish Luncheon - 1:00 p.m.(plates, cups and ice tea will be furnished); Business Meeting -2:00 p.m. Please make plans to attend and represent your Ancestor, they are as follows: Curtis RHODES, Elizabeth "Betsy" Rhodes FIELDS, Calvin RHODES, Sarah Ann Rhodes KING, Nancy Rhodes BEASLEY, Caleb Beck RHODES, Everett Edward RHODES, & Joseph Edward RHODES, Jr.Please share this information with as many family members as possible. We are still in the process of updating family records; if we don't have yours, please send them to me.For more information contact: Mrs. Doris M. Bateman, PO Box 1438, Hartsville, SC 29551-1438; phone: 843-332-2588; e-mail: 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 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: June 27-29, 2003 (new) The Carter Society, Descendants of Colonial Virginians, will hold their 2nd Annual Meeting and 7th Carter Family Reunion June 27-29, 2003. This year's event is sponsored by the John CARTER I of [Corotoman] Lancaster County Chapter. Meetings of the various chapters, the Society annual meeting and educational programs, tours of several historic sites relating to the Carters and allied families [including Sabine Hall, Mt. Airy, Menokin and Stratford Hall plantations], an all-day riverboat cruise and other activities will be included in the weekend events. Please contact to request registration information. If you are interested in joining the Society, please also request a membership package. Be sure to include your street address when you contact us. Thank you, Liz D. Welchons, TCS Secretary August 2-3, 2003 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, 2003 A HARVEY Family Reunion will take place August 9, 2003 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. All descendants of Bert and Hattie CLEVELAND, Charles and Rose HARVEY, Frank and Hattie HARVEY, Marshall and Dessa HARVEY, Andrew and Amanda WEATHERWAX, and Orrin and Edith HARVEY are invited to attend. For information please contact Norm Harvey at (816)454-4135 or 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 16, 2003 (new) ODIORNE family reunion will be Saturday, 16 August, from 9 am to 3 pm at Odiorne Point State Park, Rye, New Hampshire. For more information, please contact Barbara Odiorne Kerr: 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 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. Contact: 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 21, 2003 (new) The descendants of William L. HART (1889-1963) & Theresa Edna COOK (1887-1963) will have their family reunion on Sunday, September 21, 2003 at 1:00 p.m., Highland Park, Kokomo, Indiana. Please bring food to share, drinks and table service. Also bring any photos of previous reunions, games & lawn chairs. Contact John M. Hart, Jr. at for further information. September 23, 2003 LOKRIG Family Reunion - September 23 - 25, 2003, Las Vegas, Nevada. Headquarters: Boardwalk Hotel - for information contact Susan B. 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