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UpFront with NGS The Online Newsletter of the National Genealogical Society Volume 3, Number 18 -- 15 September 2004 :-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-: Co-editors: Dennis and Carla Ridenour To view the HTML version of UpFront visit: http://www.NGSgenealogy.org/UpFront/091504/web To view the PDF version of UpFront visit: http://www.NGSgenealogy.org/UpFront/091504/091504.pdf -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Quote of the Day -- 15 September 2004 "At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us." -- Albert Schweitzer =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Today In UpFront :-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-: NGS Research Trip --2005 NGS Research Trip to Salt Lake City NGS Winter Conference --"Warm Up Your Research" in Phoenix, Arizona! NGS Help Files --Beginning Steps: The More Things Change, The More They Remain The Same Digital Imaging for Genealogists (DIG) --Selecting a Digital Camera from Class 1 News, Announcements, and Press Releases --Calgary's Genealogical Event Of The Year: Family Roots 2004 --APG Records Membership Milestone --New England Regional Conference --Celebrate Spring with a Caribbean Cruise! --"Clues at Your Fingertips" in Mechanicsville, Maryland --St. Louis Genealogical Society Workshop --September/October Genealogical Events 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 © 2004 National Genealogical Society -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= NGS Research Trip :-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-: 2005 NGS Research Trip to Salt Lake City This year's NGS research trip to Salt Lake City is scheduled for Sunday, 23 January through Sunday, 30 January 2005. This is one research trip you won't want to miss! Space is limited, so be sure to register early. The registration deadline is 31 October 2004. * The Library The Family History Library in Salt Lake City is the largest genealogical library in the world. You will have access to about 2 million rolls of microfilm, hundreds of thousands of microfiche, and a huge collection of genealogical books. The library opens at 8:00 a.m. and is open until 9:00 p.m. every day, except Monday, when the library closes at 5:00 p.m., and Sundays and certain holidays, when it is closed all day. * The Trip Directors Dereka Smith, MLS, and Shirley Langdon Wilcox, CG, FNGS, will lead this trip as they have in previous years. Both Dereka and Shirley are experienced researchers familiar with the extensive resources available at the Family History Library of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City. Dereka is the former librarian of the National Genealogical Society where she worked from 1994 until 2004. She obtained her Master of Library Science from Catholic University. Her mother's ancestry is completely New England and her father's ancestry completely "old" England, so she has experience working in both areas. In addition, she has done some work on the German ancestry of her husband and children. She is a speaker at local genealogical societies as well as at national conferences and is particularly interested in the interface between librarian and library patron. Shirley served two terms as NGS President and has been a Certified Genealogist since 1973. As a native Californian, she has experience tracing her own lines from New England and the South across the country to Northern California in the 1850s-1870s. As a professional genealogist she has compiled lineages for clients whose ancestors lived in many geographic regions. Shirley was president of the Association of Professional Genealogists from 1991-1993 and currently serves on the Boards of National Genealogical Society, Board for Certification of Genealogists, and Virginia Genealogical Society. All registrants will receive information and advice about pre-trip planning. In addition, once in Salt Lake City, each participant will have the opportunity for ongoing consultation with Dereka and Shirley. * Hotel Accommodation The trip package price includes seven nights at the Salt Lake Plaza Hotel, located next door to the Family History Library. The Plaza is ideally located, not only for access to the library but also within walking distance of two shopping malls, movie theaters, restaurants, and clubs. Also included are an informal reception on Sunday evening, 23 January, pizza on Wednesday evening, and a last night dinner. Other meals will be on your own. A list of nearby restaurants will be provided. There is a restaurant in the Salt Lake Plaza Hotel. * Other Expenses Airfare is not included in the package price. Participants are responsible for meals other than those described above and for all personal expenses. Cancellations The trip is planned for 35 participants. NGS would prefer that you provide a credit card number. Your card will not be charged until 1 November at which point we will take ½ of the total payment. The remainder will be charged on 1 December 2004. Persons canceling will receive no refunds once the credit card has been charged. * The Brochure and Registration Form Left click on the following link to view the brochure and printable registration form (PDF file) online: http://www.ngsgenealogy.org/researchtrips/05slc.pdf To download the brochure and printable registration form to your computer as a PDF file, left click on the above link and select the "Save Target As" option. * For More Information, Contact NGS: NGS 2005 SLC Research Trip 4527 17th Street North Arlington VA 22207-2399 (800) 473-0060 -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= NGS Winter Conference :-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-: "Warm Up Your Research" in Phoenix, Arizona! 20 January - 22 January 2005 The National Genealogical Society has scheduled a three-day Winter Warm-Up Conference in Phoenix, Arizona that's sure to warm up your research and recharge your enthusiasm! Program highlights include a full day of two-hour workshops designed to polish up your genealogical software skills, your professional skills and your general genealogical knowledge. Plus two full days of lectures on topics covering research techniques, research in the States, technology, basics and ethnic research - including Irish and German research. A "Meet the Speakers" cash bar on Thursday evening will provide participants with the opportunity to meet the speakers and ask their advice on specific research problems. Conference speakers include: Sheila Benedict, CGRS, Ann Carter Fleming, CG, CGL, Kay Haviland Freilich, CG, CGL, Cyndi Howells, Thomas W. Jones, Ph.D., CG, CGL, Helen Leary, CG, CGL, FASG, Connie Lenzen, CGRS, Barbara Vines Little, CG, J. Mark Lowe, CG, Alan E. Mann, AG, Elizabeth Shown Mills, CG, CGL, FASG, Roger P. Minert, Ph.D., FNGS, Ilene Murray, Pamela Boyer Porter, CGRS, CGL, David E. Rencher, AG, FUGA,, Shirley J. Riemer, Craig R. Scott, CGRS, Beau Sharbrough, Patricia O'Brien Shawker, CGRS, Thomas H. Shawker, M.D., Edward "Ted" Steele, and Bob Velke. Mark Lowe, CG will speak at the Banquet on Friday, 21 January. His topic will be "Coffins, Urns, and Zip-Lock Bags." Cyndi Howells will speak at Friday's luncheon on "How the Internet Made Me an Expert" and Elizabeth Shown Mills will entertain Saturday's luncheon attendees with "So You've Got a Great Family Story! Whaddaya Gonna Do With It?" All in all, 22 speakers will share their expertise on a total of 60 different topics. Now that's a hot conference! The 2005 Winter Warm-Up Conference registration fee is as follows: By 1 December 2004 NGS Member: $150.00; Non-Member: $205.00 After 1 December 2004 NGS Member: $185.00; Non-Member; $240.00 The registration fee for a single day is: $125 (per day) Online Registration and program details will soon be available at http://www.ngsgenealogy.org/edutripsphoenix.htm In the meantime here's a look at the conference workshops. These workshops are scheduled for Thursday, 20 January, and will provide hands-on, in-depth information. Fees shown are in addition to the registration fee, however, workshop participants must be registered for either the full conference or for the day of the workshop. Conference Workshops 9:30-11:30 p.m. Getting Your Ancestors into Print Workshop $25 Instructors: Kay Haviland Freilich and Ann Carter Fleming It's time to preserve your research by compiling (writing) your family history. Every ancestor and every family is unique, but there are common elements to telling their stories. Learn what to include, how to present it, how to document your findings, and how to make ancestors come to life. Work with a sample family in this hands-on workshop, or bring notes on one of your families. Preparing for a Day in Court Workshop $25 Instructor: Mark Lowe Make each day of research in the courthouse full and effective. Learn what you need to know, how to prepare, and how to get the most out of your time once you arrive. Real-life examples and active discussion will help you sharpen your techniques and understand how to map your courthouse plan. Master Genealogist Beginner FREE Instructor: Bob Velke A demonstration on the basics of The Master Genealogist, genealogical project manager, including basic data entry, navigation, and TMG concepts. Attendees are welcome to bring their laptops to all three sessions so that they can follow along. 1:00-3:00 p.m. Proving Your Point Workshop $25 Instructor: Helen Leary How do you know when Grandma was born? This workshop will provide some interesting methods of identifying and recording your sources. Planting Your Family Tree Online Workshop $25 Instructor: Cyndi Howells Learn how having a home page will enhance your research as well as what things to avoid and how to attract visitors to your Web site. Master Genealogist Intermediate FREE Instructor: Bob Velke This demonstration provides instruction on the use of The Master Genealogist, including witnesses, custom sources, timelines, name and place styles, and other tools. 3:30-5:30 p.m. How to Communicate With Yourself and Others Workshop $25 Instructor: Connie Lenzen Learn how to write research reports for your own files and for others. Analyze what you have and what you should do next. Land and Mapping Seminar Workshop $25 Pamela Boyer Porter Understanding and using software programs and online resources to locate, plat, and understand your ancestors' locales. Master Genealogist Advanced FREE Bob Velke This demonstration offers advanced instruction on the use of The Master Genealogist, addressing subjects like sentence construction, source templates, and customizing reports. For more information, contact NGS: NGS 2005 Phoenix Research Trip 4527 17th Street North Arlington VA 22207-2399 (800) 473-0060 -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= NGS Help Files :-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-: Beginning Steps: The More Things Change, The More They Remain The Same I took dinner over to my son's house the other day. The family is working on a remodeling project. The way I help is to feed the crew. A friend of my son's had been there all day, helping with the carpentry. Between bites of food, he asked what I do for a living. I'm never sure what will be the reaction when I tell people that I do genealogy. I've had the usual strange comments like, "Working with rocks must be fun." This time, the response was milder. He said he was interested, and then I heard 20 minutes of his family history. After his initial enthusiasm, he calmed down and asked how he could do his genealogy. Doing genealogy has changed since I started out. Each year, new resources are made available, and most of these are because of the Internet. The Internet has changed the way we do research. On the Internet, we find other people who are researching our families, we find indexes to records, and we find scanned images of real documents. However, the more things change, the more they remain the same. The beginning steps are the same ones they were when I started doing genealogy before the Internet. You need to begin with yourself and work backwards, firmly linking each generation to the earlier ones. Make a simple chart that begins with you, your parents, and your grandparents. Look through the family artifacts to find clues to the ancestors. Typical documents include the backs of photographs, old autograph books, diaries, letters, the family bible, and vital record certificates. The next step is to get out of the house and go to your relative's houses. Ask them what they know about the family. Ask them if they have old letters and other documents that will help with your research. Listen to the family stories and take notes. Then, look around to see if someone has already done the family research. It hardly ever works, but you have to try. Popular Internet sites include the LDS site at http://www.familysearch.org and the subscription sites like Ancestry.com. When you get this far, it is time to look for "how to" books. It is not the time to continue into the research wilderness without a guide. This step hasn't changed, but the books have. There is more about Internet research. The NGS Bookstore lists a number of books to help you. Check them out at the NGS Web site, http://www.ngsgenealogy.org. Follow the links for bookstore. Two books in particular stand out. Genealogy 101, How to Trace Your Family's History and Heritage by Barbara Renick. This is the first title in the new National Genealogical Society Guides. A practical guide to basic principles of family research, this is a book the beginner can understand and the experienced will appreciate. Subjects include but are not limited to why, how to, documentation, and jump-starting your genealogy. Online Roots, How to Discover Your Family's History & Heritage with the Power of the Internet by Pamela Boyer Porter, CGRS, CGL & Amy Johnson Crow, CG. Second in the new National Genealogical Society Guides series, this book will make your online search more effective and productive. It will help you assess the accuracy of what you find and help you get the most out of the Internet. Contributed by Connie Lenzen -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Digital Imaging for Genealogists (DIG) :-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-: Selecting a Digital Camera from Class 1 Here we are several issues into this camera project, and we have yet to make any definitive decisions other than eliminate any cameras that have less than 3X zoom, 2 Megapixels, and a minimum focus macro setting of more than 20cm. In this issue, we are really going to cut into the meat of the camera list. You will get some objective logic, some totally subjective reasoning, all backed up with my explanations of why I made my choices. The Excel spread-sheet located at http://www.ngsgenealogy.org/upfront/091504/cameralist.xls, (257KB) or http://www.ngsgenealogy.org/upfront/091504/cameralist.pdf (614KB) will show the remaining 180 or so cameras broken down into classes. The classes, in case you haven't been following, or have forgotten are: Class 1 $0-$200; Class 2 $200-$500; Class 3 $500-$700 and Class 4 $700+. We will be working with Class 1 this issue, so if you have trouble with the large .pdf file, you can download just the class 1 list at: http://www.ngsgenealogy.org/upfront/091504/class1.pdf (110KB) The first thing you might notice is that some of the cameras have been dropped from the list. This was because either it was impossible to locate the specs, or the cameras for that matter, anywhere on the network. I use 10 sites to collect and compare cameras, and digital cameras are a technology in motion. As soon as one camera is moved to the manufacture-discontinued list, 2 or 3 more are released as new models. Manufacturers that used to carry 4 or maybe 5 cameras on their active list, now carry 10-12, and sometimes as high as 20. Behind all this increase in digital camera action, is an effort to attract the exploding digital camera market. On the other hand, there have been 43 cameras released since June 2004, of which 31 fit into our criteria. (See highlighted lines on .xls spreadsheet and .pdf files). This shows what a volatile market it is for digital cameras. We will, however, make some attempt to make sense out of it. I spent hours compiling the information on my list of cameras, and if it was 100% correct, I would be astounded, so if you find errors please let me know. Let's look at the features that a genealogist will be using in their everyday quest for the story of their ancestors. Let's look at the types of information that they will be gathering, and then see if we can apply them to the camera list. First of all, clear pictures are the primary goal of any photography. You need to be able to read what you saw when you look back at the digital image. The more megapixels, the more options in collecting pictures. An image of a large map photographed with a 3 megapixel camera, will probably not be as detailed as an image of the same map taken with a 5 megapixel camera. Camera features that contribute to the ease of taking pictures are as important as the features inside the camera. If you are not comfortable using the camera, your pictures will show it. And the pictures you take may be the one chance you have of recording the information. If you have to think about all sorts of settings, this can distract from the job at hand, so ease of use becomes primary. Ease of use means less complicated settings, clear and not cryptic icons. Some may prefer screen menus for settings, some may like independent buttons, and the truth is that most cameras come with a combination of both. The point is to become comfortable with your camera, so you don't have to read through the manual each time you pull it out to capture an image. A full auto mode is nice, and probably will be used a majority of the time, but you should be able to make setting adjustments for special situations. This means your camera must have special settings, and you must know how to use them. ISO is a setting that many are unfamiliar with, but the ISO setting allows you to take pictures with less light. The higher the ISO, the more sensitive the camera is to light. A high ISO setting will also introduce more "noise" giving the image a somewhat grainy appearance, however, a noisy image is always better than no image at all, especially when it comes to genealogical information. White Balance is a setting, which allows you to adjust for different lighting conditions. Fluorescent and tungsten bulbs, don't give off the same color of light. Your eyes automatically adjust for different light colors but your camera may not, or it may be easily confused, and give strange colored pictures, instead of true colors. It is nice to have manual White Balance, so you can adjust for light situations, that your camera's auto white balance can't handle. (Editor's Note: For a quick review of these features, plus others features that are useful for genealogical research, see http://www.NGSgenealogy.org/UpFront/070104/features.pdf) You will probably find that a large percentage of your photography will be of documents, documents that have to be placed on a flat surface, and photographed from above. The ability to see the screen from more angles than the flat back is not only an advantage, but I would say a necessity. This means that either the camera lens or the back must swivel. Camera manufacturers realize this and have produced an abundance of swiveling and twisting cameras. Minolta at one time had a digital on which the lens detached from the body and viewfinder, except for a tethering cable. The lens could be moved to any position within the length of the cable, and viewed on the stationary body. This brings another point; your camera must have a tripod hole. Your camera must also have a flash for those occasions that you can't get enough light to get the shot without a flash. We eliminated our first cameras, using criteria for zoom, macro, and megapixels. Now that we are in the last stages of creating a preferred camera list, we will again take these things into consideration. Two cameras with nearly the same specs can be separated if one has a greater zoom, or closer macro, or more megapixels. To recap, our ideal camera should have the following features: Tripod mount Built-in flash A swivel lens or rotating LCD screen User selected ISO settings User selected white Balance settings A fully automatic mode as well as some manual or special settings As many megapixels as will fit in your budget For ease of use we will call these features the "criteria set," and list them in the order that I would rate them for importance: Tripod Swivel ISO White Balance Special settings Flash Megapixels Zoom Macro Lets start with Class 1, those cameras under $200.00 of which we have 17 cameras. For those who didn't download the .XLS or .PDF files, the camera models are: Canon A60 Fuji Finepix-A205 Fuji Finepix-A330 Fuji Finepix-A210 Fuji Finepix-A303 Fuji Finepix-3800 HP 635 Kodak CX4230 Kodak CX7330 Konica/Minolta DiMAGE Xg Konica/Minolta DiMAGE X20 Konica/Minolta DiMAGE E223 Konica/Minolta DiMAGE X31 Nikon 2200 Nikon 2100 Panasonic DMC-LC20 Pentax Optio 30 We know from the start, that these cameras will probably not have all the features of the more expensive cameras, however, these are good genealogy cameras for budget conscious folks. Now, let's eliminate some cameras by applying the "criteria set:" Every camera listed in Class 1 has a tripod mount, however, none of the cameras in this price range has a swivel lens or rotating LCD. The Fuji cameras and the Konica/Minolta DiMAGE E223 are eliminated as they are all without an adjustable ISO setting. This leaves the following cameras: Canon A60 HP 635 Kodak CX4230 Kodak CX7330 Konica/Minolta DiMAGE Xg Konica/Minolta DiMAGE X20 Konica/Minolta DiMAGE X31 Nikon 2200 Nikon 2100 Panasonic DMC-LC20 Pentax Optio 30 The HP and the two Kodak cameras have auto white balance, but not manual, so we'll drop them from the list, leaving: Canon A60 Konica/Minolta DiMAGE Xg Konica/Minolta DiMAGE X20 Konica/Minolta DiMAGE X31 Nikon 2200 Nikon 2100 Panasonic DMC-LC20 Pentax Optio 30 The remaining cameras all have special settings and built-in flash, but only the following offer 3 megapixels: Konica/Minolta DiMAGE Xg Konica/Minolta DiMAGE X31 Pentax Optio 30 These three cameras all have 3X Zoom, but the Pentax Optio 30 has a 2cm macro, so based on the "criteria set," I would choose the Pentax Optio 30 above the two Konica/Minolta cameras. My rating would be: 1-Pentax Optio 30 @$169.00 2- Konica/Minolta DiMAGE X31@$189.00 3- Konica/Minolta DiMAGE Xg@$164.00 In the next issue of UpFront, we will apply our logic to the more complicated and higher priced classes. Until then, think digitally-Denny Contributed by Dennis Ridenour, or UpFront@ NGSgenealogy.org -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= News Item :-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-: Calgary's Genealogical Event Of The Year: Family Roots 2004 15-16 October 2004 The Alberta Family Histories Society will present Calgary's genealogical event of the year: Family Roots 2004 in October. Family Roots 2004 will open at 7:30 p.m. on October 15 with a free presentation at the Heritage Chapel, 935 Heritage Dr. SW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada featuring Guest Speaker, David Bly, Heritage Columnist for the "Calgary Herald." Mr. Bly's topic is "Wonderful Stories Discovered as a Heritage Writer." There is no admission fee for this presentation. The Seminar/Expo will begin at 8:00 a.m on October 16 at the Carriage House Inn, Macleod Trail & 90th Ave. SE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Admission to the Seminar and Exhibit Hall is $30.00 or $5.00 for Exhibits Only. Scheduled talks include: * 8:30 to 9:30 Alberta Land Records: Patent to Present (Brian Hanning) Multimedia Family Histories (Bev Rees) Local Family History Resources (TBA) Chronologies: For Genealogical Success (Geoff Rasmussen) Scandinavian Research (Kurt Nagel) *10:30 to 11:30 Researching Cdn. Military Records (Rick Roberts) Native & Metis Research (Heather Devine) Scottish Research (Bob Fyvie) Paleography - the Art of Reading Old Handwriting (Janice Cushman) Central/Eastern Europe (Xenia Stanford) * 1:30 -2:30 Archival Sites In Alberta (Judii Rempel) Use Your Camera as a Genealogical Research Assistant (Dennis Ridenour) English Land Records (Diane Granger) Brick Wall Solutions: Going Over, Under, Around or Though (Kay Clarke) Japanese Research (Michelle Rasmussen) *3:30 - 4:30 Workplace, Occupational & Professional Records (Xenia Stanford) IGI: Friend or Foe (TBA) Irish Research (Eithne Mulhall) Communicating With The World: Message Boards, Queries & Email (Geoff Rasmussen) Writing Family Histories (Ken Rees) Additional details are available at http://www.family-roots.ca/ -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= News Item :-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-: APG Records Membership Milestone Michael Schield of Highlands Ranch, Colorado has been searching for his family roots for over 20 years. But on one sunny day in Austin, Texas this fall he discovered he had a new "family." He found the Association of Professional Genealogists (APG). Schield joined APG at its Professional Management Conference in Austin, Texas on Sept. 8, 2004. It was record-setting occasion. He became the 1500th member of the international organization, the leading professional group of genealogists and related professionals. Surrounded by members sporting APG 25th anniversary pins, he says he joined because he's "looking" at taking on clients who want to find their own families. Besides, he says professional genealogists are a "tremendous group of people." Members from 32 states and Canada gathered, as they do annually, during the Federation of Genealogical Society's national conference to learn the business side of the genealogical profession. Schield, president of the Highlands Ranch Genealogical Society (HRGS), has been doing family history research almost as long as APG has existed. He said, "Genealogy brings back the important things in life---our roots and history that we never paid much attention to in school." He heads his genealogical society's unique project that compiles the names of permanent microfilms and microfiche at five Family History Centers in south metro Denver and Douglas County. As Webmaster, he posts a combined list of nearly 10,000 items by subject, description and FHC location on the HRGS Web site, http://www.rootsweb.com/~cohrgs. This enables FHC patrons to immediately locate and view films without the delay of ordering them. In addition, he is a Ward Family History Consultant for the local Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and has occasion to help teach a Family History Class. APG President J. Mark Lowe, a certified genealogist from Springfield, Tennessee, says APG is a rapidly growing, financially healthy organized whose members do professional-type research for hire or themselves or are in fields related to family history. Members include researchers, writers, lecturers, librarians, family historians and enthusiasts. APG, started in 1979 by 19 genealogists, is devoted to supporting high standards in the field. It is based in Westminster, Colorado, near Denver. The APG Web site is located at http://www.apgen.org. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= News Item :-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-: New England Regional Conference The 8th New England Regional Genealogical Conference will be held from March 31-April 3, 2005 in Portland, Maine at the Holiday Inn By The Bay. The conference theme is "New England Crossroads 2005". Speakers include: Tony Burroughs, Cyndi Howells, Elizabeth Shown Mills and Craig Scott. Program details and a registration form are available at http://www.NERGC.org -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- News Item :-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-: Celebrate Spring with a Caribbean Cruise! Join the California Genealogical Society in May 2005 for an 11-night Southern Caribbean cruise with genealogical lectures presented by Henry Hoff, Editor of the NEHGS register, also an expert in NY genealogy, and Eric Grundset, Director of the DAR library in Washington DC, and an expert in VA research. Both speakers will have topics of general interest as well as some topics in their area of expertise. The 11-day round trip cruise on Holland America Cruise ship Maasdam leaves May 1, 2005 from Norfolk VA. For details, see http://content.onlineagency.com/c/3/3829/2158775_3829.htm -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- News Item :-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-: "Clues at Your Fingertips" in Mechanicsville, Maryland St. Mary's County Maryland Genealogical and Historical Societies and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, will present "Clues at Your Fingertips II: Researching Ancestors and Their Communities" on Saturday, October 30th, 2004 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Mt Zion UMC of Laurel Grove, Mechanicsville, Maryland. Lecture topics include: * "LDS Family History Center Research" Speaker: Jessica Janey * "Head Rights, Land Records, and You" Speakers: Pete Himmelheber & Shannon Spalding * "St Nicolas Cemetery, Patuxent River, MD Discovery & Restoration" Speaker: Scott Lawrence: * "Genealogy Research on the Internet" Speaker: Linda Reno A Conference fee of $25.00 includes all sessions, handouts, snacks, and lunch. For more information, call Eve at 301-373-9722 or send e-mail to Contributed by Mac Clabaugh -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- News Item :-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-: St. Louis Genealogical Society Workshop St. Louis Genealogical Society will present the popular "Writing Your Family History" workshop this Fall. Presented by Ann Fleming, C.G., and Ted Steele. This four-session workshop will be held on Tuesday afternoons from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the St. Louis Genealogical Society on October 19, October 26, November 2, and November 16. Workshop tuition is $20 for members, $32 for non-members. For further information on this class, visit the Web site at http://stlgs.org -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= News Item :-:-:-:-:-:-:-: September/October Genealogical Events 17-18 September The Ozarks Genealogical Society will hold its 24th annual fall conference in Springfield, Missouri. The conference will feature Henry Z. Jones, Jr., who has presented lectures and seminars at both NGS and FGS conferences in a number of states. In addition, he is the author of numerous books and lectures on a variety of topics of interest for genealogical researchers. Mini-sessions, book vendors, lunch, and a source book are included in the registration. For more information, visit the OGS Web site: http://www.rootsweb.com/~ozarksgs; or send a SASE to OGS Conference Registrar, PO Box 3945, Springfield MO 65808-3945. 17-19 September The Texas State Hispanic Genealogy Conference will celebrate its 25th Anniversary, hosted by the Victoria Hispanic Genealogy and Historical Society of Texas in Victoria, Texas 17-19 September 2004. Speakers to include Professor Armando Alonzo, Ana Carolina Castillo Crimm, Joel Rene Escobar, Professor Isreal Cavasos-Garza, Michael Salinas, Dr. Andres Tijerina, and Homero S. Vera. For more information on the conference contact Sophia Wilson, President at or go to the Society Web site at http://www.tisd.net/~dcano/vhghost.htm 18 September The Genealogy Friends of Plano Libraries, Inc. will host an all-day workshop with John T. Humphrey in the Program Room of the Gladys Harrington Library, 1501 18th Street, Plano, Texas. The topics will be "Reconstructing Families on the Colonial Frontier," "Researching Pennsylvania Ancestors," and "Researching German Ancestors: The Agony and The Ecstasy." For more information, go to http://www.rootsweb.com/~txgfpl/workshop.htm 25 September A 'Meet Cousin Joe Workshop,' hosted by the Indiana Historical Society will be held on Saturday, 25 September 2004, 10 a.m. to Noon at the Indiana History Center, 450 W. Ohio Street. Margery Graham will help students follow a researcher's journey through numerous genealogy sources to tell a story and build character for an otherwise elusive ancestor. The cost to attend is $10; $5 IHS members. Registration deadline is September 17. Seating is limited. To register, please call (317) 232-1882 or (800) 447-1830. A registration brochure can be downloaded at http://indianahistory.org/pub_prog/genealogy/gen_programs.html 30 September to 2 October Clive (Polk County) Iowa: The Iowa Genealogical Society's 2004 Fall Conference will feature Cyndi Howells (Cyndi's List) and Leland Meitzler. For more information contact http://www.iowagenealogy.org/index.htm 1-3 October The Federation of East European Family History Societies (FEEFHS) will present "What Is Past Is Prologue" at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, 8000 Merriman Rd., Romulus, Michigan on October 1-3, 2004. To learn more, visit http://www.feefhs.org 7-9 October POINT (Pursuing Our Italian Names Together) will hold its national conference in Kansas City, Missouri. For more information, see http://www.point-pointers.net/CONF2004.htm. 9-10 October The Sun Country TMG Users' Group will present its third annual Arizona TMG Workshop at the Holiday Inn Mesa Hotel & Suites on Saturday and Sunday, October 9 and 10, 2004. This workshop will be led by Bob Velke, President and CEO of Wholly Genes Software, the makers of The Master Genealogist (TMG) Genealogy Software Program. For more information, visit http://members.cox.net/tmgpaz/ 14 October The Kansas Genealogical Society will present an all-day seminar with William B. Dow, Jr., at the Village Square Mall, 2601 Central Avenue, Dodge City, Kansas. For more information, contact the Kansas Genealogical Society, PO Box 103, Dodge City KS 67801. Or visit the Web site at, http://www.dodgecity.net/kgs/seminars.html 16 October The Gregath Publishing Company of Wyandotte, OK will hold its 2004 Genealogical Event, "A Day of Computers and Learning" featuring Cyndi Howells at the Grove Civic Center, South Main Street, Grove, Oklahoma on 16 October. For details, see http://www.gregathcompany.com/workshop/2004/ 23 October The Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society is proud to announce its annual Fall Seminar. The speaker this year is Cyndi Howells. Topics: Googling for Grandma; Enumerating the U.S.Census Online; How to Cite Your Internet Sources; Organizing PC Files. Location: Tacoma Elks Lodge, 1965 Union Avenue South, Tacoma, Washington. For more information see: http://www.rootsweb.com/~watpcgs/seminar.htm 23 October The McLean County Genealogical Society will present an all-day Genealogical Seminar, featuring Presents Marian Schuetz on October 23, 2004 at the McLean County Museum of History, 200 N. Main St, Bloomington, IL. For details, see http://home1.gte.net/vzn05w35/events2004.htm 30 October The Virginia Genealogical Society and the Wythe County Genealogical and Historical Association Fall Conference, "Resources for Family History," is scheduled for October 30, 2004 at the Holiday Inn in Wytheville, Virginia. For details, see http://www.vgs.org/fall04.htm 30 October The Cherokee Heritage Center of Tahlequah, Oklahoma will present "Family Photographs" on Saturday, October 30, from 10am-4pm in the Ballroom at Cherokee Nation Tribal Complex. This one-day conference will deal with identifying various types of photographs, the care and preservation of photographs, and proper maintenance of family archives. For details, see http://www.cherokeeheritage.org/coe/ov_genconf.html -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- 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 Planning your own family reunion? Read the popular book in the NGS Guide Series by Sandra McLean Clunies, CG: "A Family Affair" https://www.ngsgenealogy.org/BookStore/ShowProduct.cfm?PRODID=402 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 September 17 - 19, 2004 KNAPWURST and KNAPWURST-DEHNE Family Reunion will be held in the Manitowoc-Sheboygan area of Wisconsin, September 17 - 19, 2004. There will be a buffet in Cleveland, Wisconsin, on Friday, Sept 17, 2004, at approx. 10 a.m. The buffet will be followed by a driving tour of the Knapwurst sites. Please e-mail ASAP if you want to join us and do not have your reservations in yet. All descendants and family of Heinrich Friedrich Ludwig KNAPWURST and Hanne Justine Charlotte LÜCKE who immigrated to this area from Germany in 1847 are cordially invited. Come and meet your cousins and share your genealogy. For more information, contact Karen at September 23-26, 2004 The 3rd Annual Herrick Family Association will be held in Washington, DC at the Metro Center Marriott from September 23-26. Tours and research opportunities will be on Friday and Saturday at the National Archives, DAR Library and the Library of Congress. A reception will be on Friday night and the dinner/meeting will be on Saturday night with guest speakers. For additional information please contact Curt Herrick or Dale Yoe at or the association Web site http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~herrick/ September 24-25, 2004 The STANDRIDGE Family Historical Society will host a reunion of all Standridge families, Sept. 24 - 25, 2004, in Greenville, South Carolina. A military tombstone dedication for Revolutionary War veteran James Standridge (1755 - 1837) will be the highlight of the weekend. For more information and a sample copy of the family newsletter contact Russell P. Baker, , 6525 Magnolia Dr., Mabelvale, AR 72102. September 24 - 26, 2004 The John LIBBY Family Association will celebrate the LIBBY family's 100th Family Reunion in the John Libby Hall of the 1st Congregational Church, 161 Black Point Road, Scarborough, Maine. For more information, contact Rick Libby, , or visit the family Web site at http://www.libbyfamily.org October 1 - 3, 2004 The annual DILLION ASHER HENDRICKSON Reunions will be held at Pine Mountain State Park Lodge, Pineville, Kentucky with a 'Pot Luck' Picnic on Saturday at the Cardinal Inn, Red Bird, Queendale, Clay County, Kentucky. For additional information about lodging and other events, e-mail Janene Carole Simpson at October 2-3, 2004 HICKLIN Reunion: Descendants of Arthur Hicklin (abt 1710-1785) and sons William, George, Arthur, John, or Hugh of Lancaster/Chester area of South Carolina are invited to attend a reunion on October 2-3 2004 in Chester, South Carolina. For more information, contact Jim Knox 1-803-548-3225. October 3, 2004 (new) The Francis Withers Harriett and Rebecca Rogers EDGE family reunion will be held Sunday, October 3, 2004, at the Myrtle Beach State Park, Myrtle Beach, SC. We will have a potluck lunch at 1:00 in shelter B5. Paper products and tea provided. Please join us for a great time. For more information contact: Rebecca Riddle, 1216 Eastwood Avenue, Hanahan, SC 29406, phone: 843-863-8920; e-mail: October 8 - 10, 2004 The LILES/LYLES reunion will be held 8-10 October 2004 in Feasterville, South Carolina (Fairfield County). Anyone who would like to receive a newsletter about this reunion should e-mail name, address, phone, e-mail address and ancestor to Frankie Liles, . October 8-11, 2004 The BOBO Family Association will hold its 2004 Reunion on 8-11 October at the Quality Inn & Suites, Arlington, Texas (Dallas-Ft. Worth area). All descendants of Gabriel BAUBEAU who emigrated to Virginia in October of 1700, are invited to attend. Cousins from more than 10 states are expected to attend. Bill HOCUTT, a BOBO descendant and author of Unk Hiram genealogical articles, will speak at the banquet. For additional information, contact: Charles H. (Chuck) BOBO, BFA Coordinator, 3101 Thurman Rd., No. H-22, Huntsville, AL 35805; E-Mail: ; Web site: http://www.familybobo.org. October 9 - 10, 2004 The Breeze Family Reunion will be held October 9-10, 2004 at Irvington Community Building, Irvington Illinois. Contact Mona Bierman for more information at 618-532-0715 or write to her at 304 S. Perrine Avenue, Centralia, IL 62801 October 9 -10, 2004, Calling all Red Bird Mission School Friends and Students! The Red Bird School Alumni Association of Beverly, Kentucky will hold a Homecoming on October 9th -10th. This is a great time to renew friendships and remembering times spent at Red Bird School. For more information, visit the Web Site at http://rbsaa.rbmission.org October 15-16, 2004 The SUFFRIDGE Family Reunion will be held October 15-16, 2004, at the Blackman Church of Christ Fellowship Hall, 1353 Brinkley Road, Murfreesboro, Tennessee 37128. All Suffridge, Selfridge, Sulfridge, Suffrage, etc. and associated families are welcomed. Lynda Childers Suffridge, NGS Life member and former NGS Board member, will be the featured speaker on Saturday, October 16 at 11 a.m. speaking on "Where Our Ancestors Lived." For further information and pre-registration please visit our Web site at http://www.blackmanchurch.org/reunion.htm or contact Todd Tarkington at October 15-17, 2004 The RYKER-RIKER Historical Society, Inc., will hold its Biannual Reunion on 15-17 October 2004, at Clifty Falls State Park, Madison, IN. Information and reservations are available from Jack Gotte at 7406 Spring Village Dr. #517, Springfield, VA 22150, Ph (703) 451-4337 e-mail . October 16-17, 2004 The AMES Society holds an Ames/Eames Reunion at the Radisson Hotel in Brockton MA. All Ames/Eames descendants are invited; pre-registration is recommended. For more information, contact Stafford-Ames Morse, 12522 Corliss Ave N., Seattle WA 98133 or visit http://www.amessociety.org/. October 22-23, 2004 The MORSE Society holds a Morse/Moss Open House and Reunion at the Merry Manor Inn in Portland, ME. All Morse, Mors, Morss, and Moss descendants are invited; pre-registration is recommended. 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