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UpFront with NGS The Online Newsletter of the National Genealogical Society Volume 2, Number 9 -- 01 May 2003 :-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-: Co-editors: Dennis and Carla Ridenour To view the HTML version of UpFront visit: http://www.NGSgenealogy.org/UpFront/050103/web To view the PDF version of UpFront visit: http://www.NGSgenealogy.org/UpFront/050103/050103.pdf -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Quote of the Day -- 01 May 2003 "I think, for the rest of my life, I shall refrain from looking up things. It is the most ravenous time-snatcher I know. You pull one book from the shelf, which carries a hint or a reference that sends you posthaste to another book, and that to successive others. It is incredible, the number of books you hopefully open and disappointedly close, only to take down another with the same result." -- Carolyn Wells in "The Rest of My Life," 1937 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Today In UpFront :-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-: A Page from the Editors' Journal --Ravenous Time-Snatcher or Rewarding Pastime? NGS Conference --Countdown to Pittsburgh! NGS Annual Meeting --Official Notice of Annual Meeting of Membership in Pittsburgh, PA NARA News --National Archives Seeks Public Comments Two Web Sites Worth Visiting --TutorGig --Great Family Newsletters Software Fit for a Genealogist --GEDMark, Version 1 --Ulead Digital Image Slideshow Software Now Available for Mac Digital Imaging for Genealogists (DIG) --Digital Cameras to Reach Mass-Market Appeal. Do You Own One? News Items, Announcements, and Press Releases --May/June Genealogical Events --New SUVCW Camp in Northern Nevada/California 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 -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= A Page from the Editors' Journal :-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-: Ravenous Time-Snatcher or Rewarding Pastime? Carolyn Wells (1862-1942), author of today's quote, is known to have been a voracious reader, a librarian, and an author of over 170 books, including mysteries and detective stories, humorous writings, books of verse, nonsense tales, and children's books. Although Carolyn is not known to have been a genealogist, her comments on "looking up things" makes it sound as if she may have dabbled in a bit of family research and would have certainly benefited from attending some of the lectures at this year's NGS Conference in Pittsburgh <g>. Following are just a few examples of lectures that would help Carolyn solve her research problem and change her ravenous time-snatcher into a rewarding pastime: W126, "Off the Beaten Path: Unusual Sources for Research," Tony Burroughs, FUGA: Get out of the genealogy library to add spice, fun, and interest to our life and research. There are conferences, museums, and other institutions and events in the disciplines outside of genealogy that will spark your research. W130, "It's in Black and White: Using Newspapers to Enhance Genealogical Research," Linda Woodward Geiger CGRS, CGL: Learn how newspapers can be outstanding resources for historical and socio-economic background material for fleshing out your family history. You will also learn how to ferret out those often hidden resources. W139, "Buried Treasure: Lost in Print," Wendy Bebout Elliott PHD, FUGA: Examples demonstrate how to locate records when the research objective's name does not appear in the index. This discussion includes various indexing methods developed by early clerks and recorders. F309, "In a Rut? 7 Ways to Jumpstart Your Research," Elizabeth Shown Mills CG, CGL, FUGA, FNGS, FASG: Stuck? It happens to everybody. So how do really successful genealogists "prime their pumps" when their wells seem to go dry? This session offers both sources and methods to recharge your batteries when you think both you can your opportunities are totally exhausted. S411, "There Must Be Something in Print: Effective Research in Secondary Sources," Henry B. Hoff CG, FASG: Experience often tells us there must be something already compiled on an individual or a family. This lecture discusses some of the methods and sources for finding these compiled accounts. It's too late for Carolyn to enhance her research skills by attending an NGS Conference but the time is right for the rest of us. Check out the program schedule at http://www.eshow2000.com/ngs/ See you in Pittsburgh! -Carla Ridenour, -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= NGS Conference in the States :-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-: Countdown to Pittsburgh! 28-31 May 2003 The NGS Annual Conference in the States, Member Meeting and Exhibit Show is just a few weeks away! NGS is making a number of arrangements for low cost hotels in the area as an alternative to the sold out Westin. In addition, the Omni and Ramada Inns, both within walking distance of the David Lawrence Convention Center, still have a few rooms left. Sure to be a big hit at the conference is the launch of the "Family Papers Collection at NGS." During exhibit hours, anyone may bring their family papers, such as a Bible record, military discharge papers, etc. to the NGS Booth where they will be professionally scanned for future generations. Each donor will receive a CD and case with the scanned materials at no charge to take home! Can't spend four days at the conference? A one-day registration may be a good option, and still chock-full of lectures for all interest levels and skills in family history and genealogy. Visit the e-show site for the NGS Conference now for more information. See http://www.eshow2000.com/ngs/ Have you checked the airline deals lately? Reduced ticket prices can help make your conference experience very affordable and NGS will make it memorable too! Contributed by Wendy Herr, -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= NGS Annual Meeting :-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:- Official Notice of Annual Meeting of Membership 31 May 2003 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania To: NGS Members The Annual Meeting of the voting members of the National Genealogical Society will be held in the Cambria East and West rooms at the Westin Convention Center Hotel-Pittsburgh, 1000 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on Saturday, May 31, 2003, at 7:00 a.m. EDT. The action to be taken at this meeting is to present the audited financial statements of the National Genealogical Society for the fiscal years 2001 and 2002 to the membership. No election of officers or Bylaws changes are being voted on at this meeting; however, motions from the floor will be allowed from NGS members in good-standing who are present at the meeting. All motions made will be referred by the NGS President for consideration at the next scheduled NGS Board of Directors meeting. NGS members will be required to sign-in at the door with both signature and member number. Amy Johnson Crow NGS Secretary General Information. In accordance with Article X, Annual Meeting, Section 1. of the Bylaws , the Society shall meet once each calendar year at the time, date, and place determined by the Board of Directors. Notice of the annual meeting shall be announced to the membership in advance. A quorum of any meeting of the Society shall consist of those members in good standing who are present. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= NARA News :-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-: National Archives Seeks Public Comments On The Requirements Document For The Electronic Records Archives On Friday, April 18, 2003, the National Archives and Records Administration released a Federal Register Notice seeking public comment on the Draft Requirements Document currently in development that specifies at a high level the capabilities of the Electronic Records Archives (ERA) system. The National Archives seeks comments on whether the requirements for ERA are complete, comprehensive, consistent, and understandable. The Electronic Records Archives will be a comprehensive, systematic, and dynamic means for preserving any kind of electronic record, free from dependence on any specific hardware or software. ERA, when operational, will make it easy for National Archives customers to find records they want, and easy for the National Archives to deliver those records in formats suited to customers' needs. The Draft ERA Requirements Document may be downloaded from the ERA web site at: http://www.archives.gov/electronic_records_archives/ The National Archives is a public trust that plays a key role in fostering effective and responsible government through management of the life cycle of records in all three branches of the Federal Government and by making historically valuable records in the National Archives and the Presidential Libraries accessible. These records enable people to inspect for themselves what the government has done, allow officials and agencies to review their actions, and help citizens hold them accountable. To fulfill its mission, the National Archives needs to respond effectively to the challenge posed by the diversity, complexity, and enormous volume of electronic records being created today and the rapidly changing nature of the systems that are used to create them. The public request for comment on the Draft Requirements Document is another step in the ERA approach that encourages an early and ongoing open dialogue with potential system stakeholders to continually improve the accuracy and completeness of requirements for the ERA system. Other user activities conducted thus far include: · ERA User Conference, College Park, MD, November 8, 2002 - Attendees provided feedback on the National Archives' plan to preserve, manage, and access electronic records. · ERA Dialogue Sessions, Various Locations, February 11-27, 2003 -ERA user stakeholders across the country provided input on desired ERA system capabilities. For additional information about ERA, please visit the ERA web site at: http://www.archives.gov/electronic_records_archives/ Contributed by -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Two Web Sites Worth Visiting :-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:- TutorGig The creators of TutorGig.com describe their site as an education portal designed to help students and professionals easily find educational resources. Features include: * An alphabetical database of over a million tutorial sites categorized by more than 2000 subjects, ranging from tutorials on Adobe Acrobat to tutorials on how to create a Zip file. Tutorials for a large variety of subjects are available for each letter of the alphabet, including genealogy * Lists of online and traditional courses on just about every subject imaginable * Lists of books, magazines, education products, eBay items, discussion forums and other Web sites related to specific subjects TutorGig.com allows users to perform subject or keyword searches. For example, a search for genealogy tutorials found 108 matches, while a search for genealogy software found a total of 996 matches. A search for family history tutorials also produced 996 matches. A search for Genealogy Courses brought up 8 matches ranging including "Unpuzzling Your Past: An Introduction to Genealogy and Family History," an online course offered by Barnes & Noble University to the National Genealogical Society's " American Genealogy: A Basic Course." Searching on genealogy also brought up a listing of genealogy magazines, books, a short list of links to genealogy related Web sites such as Cyndi's List and Ukrainian RootsGenealogy Webring Home Page, plus more than 3,000 items on eBay with the word genealogy in their description. TutorGig is located at http://www.tutorgig.com -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Great Family Newsletters Great Family Newsletters is an attractive site offering tutorial pages on constructing family newsletters and other family publishing projects. It is also a typical example of the tutorial sites found on Tutorgig.com when searching for family history tutorials. This Web site is fairly new and includes the following notice, "We are continually building this site. We are constructing tutorial pages to give you a boost in your family publishing projects. We hope to cover topics such as how to construct a family newsletter, and an overview of electronic family newsletters. Check back often to see what's new. In the meantime, please leave us a message to let us know what topics you would like help with in family newsletter publishing." Great Family Newsletters is located at: http://www.greatfamilynewsletters.homestead.com/ -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Software Fit for a Genealogist :-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-: GEDMark, Version 1 On April 23rd Progeny Software of Wolfville, Nova Scotia, the creators of Genelines, Charting Companion, and several other software tools, announced the release of GEDmark, a free program that marks any GEDCOM file with the researcher's personal identification.See http://NGSgenealogy.org/upfront/050103/gedmark.jpg Many researchers have indicated a reluctance to use GEDCOM as a means of sharing the results of their efforts for a number of reasons, principal among these being the loss of ownership.Other concerns are the inability of others to contact the original researcher should the information find its way to the web through a third party, in which case the original researcher also is deprived of the opportunity to make contact with other researchers who may be able to supply additional information. GEDmark is designed to resolve these concerns. The program adds an additional source to the name of each individual in the GEDCOM file. The procedure is straightforward. With GEDmark activated an existing GEDCOM file is selected. The author's information, which can include name, address, phone, email, Web site URL, and a comment, is then entered on a form. The last step is to rename the GEDCOM file to indicate it has been modified. The resulting GEDCOM file will then have a new source linked to each individual. The source title is the author's name. A note attached to the source contains the balance of the information supplied on the GEDmark form. When the GEDCOM file is imported into another program, the author's information will appear as a source item for each name that was imported using that GEDCOM file. I created a small GEDCOM file, GEDmarked it, and then imported it to several programs. The program worked just as advertised. If you are using GEDCOM as a means of sharing your data, this program is a must. The GEDmark program is available with no charge at http://www.progenysoftware.com/gedmark.html. Progeny Software offers a wide range of quality genealogy software and research products, including Genelines, Charting Companion and a variety of genealogy research databases and software tools. Details are available on their website at: http://www.progenysoftware.com. Contributed by Bill Mumford, Editor's Note: Bill Mumford is a software reviewer and a Contributing Editor for the "NGS NewsMagazine." He is currently a member of the NGS GENTECH Division Advisory Council and a former GENTECH Director. Bill is the developer of the Genealogical Software Report Card, which may be viewed online at http://www.mumford.ca/reportcard/ -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ulead Digital Image Slideshow Software Now Available for Mac Ulead Systems, Inc., a leading developer of image and video editing, 3D animation, and DVD authoring software, recently introduced DVD PictureShow for Mac, a digital image slideshow creation program for the Macintosh platform. With an intuitive step-by-step workflow, DVD PictureShow for Mac lets anyone easily create high-quality, digital image slideshows to watch on TV or a computer. Within each slideshow, it's easy to assemble, arrange, rotate and set the interval time between photos. Jazz up slideshows by adding text, background music and even import images for menu backgrounds. A variety of theme-based menu templates such as holiday, vacation, romantic, and business help consumers quickly create slick looking CDs or DVDs with professional menu navigation for playback on a TV using a standard DVD player or on a computer using a CD or DVD drive. Once the slideshow is created, consumers can preview a project with the software's DVD remote control emulation. When it's time to burn the slideshow, the software will automatically detect the recording device on the computer (CD-R, CD-RW or DVD-R) and burn as requested. Ulead DVD PictureShow for Mac is available online at http://www.ulead.com for $29.95 for a downloadable version. A PC version is also available. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Digital Imaging for Genealogists (DIG) :-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:- Digital Cameras Expected to Reach Mass-Market Appeal. Do You Own One? A new technology product is often said to have reached mass-market appeal after achieving a 22% penetration. Recent reports released from both PMA Marketing Research and InfoTrends confirm that digital camera ownership has reached 20% in the U.S., with digital cameras owned by approximately 23 million U.S. households. This trend is expected to increase within the coming months with digital camera becoming a mainstream product. The following facts concerning the popularity of digital cameras were posted by Phil Askey of Digital Photo Review, http://www.dpreview.com * The increased sales of high-resolution models will contribute to consumer interest in the printing of digital images. Forty percent of digital cameras sold in 2002 featured 3 megapixels or more. * Sixteen percent of digital cameras sold in 2002 were purchased as a replacement for a film camera. If their film camera were to break, 50 percent of households indicated they would replace it with a digital camera. * Preservation of memories overtook sending photos by e-mail in 2002 as the top reason for taking pictures with a digital camera. * Twenty percent of digital images taken in 2002 were printed. The vast majority of these images were printed via home printers, although interest in retail printing continued to increase during 2002. * While the volume of conventional prints made in 2002 declined by 700,000 over the prior year, the volume of digital prints made grew by 1.3 million. Digital images accounted for 6.1 percent of the total volume of prints made in 2002. * Following 2002, households with digital cameras indicated their overall level of picture taking with their film cameras had declined by 19 percent since the acquisition of a digital model. * Sales of film rolls and film processing declined by 1 percent and 2 percent respectively during 2002. The projected declines for 2003 are 4 percent and 3 percent respectively. Sales of one-time-use cameras, however, are expected to continue to grow at a rate of 8 percent. Reader Feedback Requested It would be interesting to learn how many UpFront readers already own a digital camera (and which model), how many are thinking of buying one, and how many are not interested in using a digital camera. If you have time, please reply to or . Thanks! --Carla -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- News Item :-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-: May/June 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 May Events 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. 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 Family 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/ June Events 01 June The Maryland Historical Society Library will be closed for renovations and expansion. It will reopen sometime in the fall 2003. During our closing, we will not be able to respond to requests for library staff-assisted research. We apologize for any inconvenience our closings may cause. Contact us by e-mail at ; phone: (410) 685-3750, Ext. 349. Please check the Web site for construction updates http://www.mdhs.org/ 10-12 June Family History Radio, LLC debuts eGenConference, the first Internet based genealogy conference. Scheduled for June 10-12, eGenConference will be conducted entirely on the Internet and will feature genealogy speakers and presenters, round table discussions with industry professionals, exhibitors, and Genealogy School social events, not to mention a virtual store with family history related products and services. Open to the general public, registration for the conference is $69.95 for the entire event. Conference sponsors include: Genealogy.com at http://www.genealogy.com/; Genealogy Research Associates at http://www.graonline.com/; and the Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) at http://www.fgs.org/. To register or for further information, send e-mail to go to or visit the Web site at http://www.familyhistoryradio.com/ 14 June The 2003 National Conference of Palatines to America will be held at the Ramada Plaza Hotel on Sinclair Rd. in Columbus, OH, Palatines to America is a national genealogical society dedicated to researching our German speaking ancestry. The Conference Theme: is "German Ancestry from Quill Pen to Cyberspace." For registration information: National Conference, P.O. Box 611, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068-0611. 19-22 June The Dallas Genealogical Society holds its summer institute, "A Southern Perspective on the American Experience" Part 2. States that will be discussed are Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Missouri, Tennessee, and Kentucky. This is an addition to the institute of last summer. Instructors are Lloyd DeWitt Bockstruck, Dr. George C. Schweitzer, Charles A. Sherrill, and Robert de Berardinis. Held in cooperation with the J Erik Jonsson Dallas Public Library, 1515 Young St., Dallas, Texas. Dallas Genealogical Society, P. O. Box 12446, Dallas, TX 75225-0446; e-mall: : ; Website: http://www.dallasgenealogy.org/ 23-27 June Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania's innovative program "Summer Camp for Family Historians" returns to Philadelphia. This program allows researchers the opportunity to experience research in Philadelphia's largest research facilities including the Free Library of Philadelphia; Logan Square; The Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania; The Historical Society of Pennsylvania; National Archives Mid-Atlantic Region; Philadelphia City Hall; and Philadelphia City Archives. Each "camper" will be assisted by a specific "counselor" for the week. Monday will have special introductory lectures, individual conferences with group leaders, and assisted research in the GSP Research Room. Registration fee includes all programs, all research fees, Sunday evening get-acquainted dinner at Italian Bistro, refreshments and lunch on Monday, and Thursday's pizza party and review session. All other meals are on your own, giving you an opportunity to explore the many fine Philadelphia restaurants. On Tuesday through Friday, campers will meet at GSP before beginning adventures at a different repository. Following the short orientation tours with your group leader at each facility, research time will be provided. As a bonus, a limited number of campers can opt for a Wednesday morning visit to the Friends Historical Library on the campus of Swarthmore College. This opportunity is limited to one group due to travel time and staff availability. Summer Camp hours run 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day except 9 a.m. to 8:45 p.m. on Wednesday. Group leaders for Summer Camp will be: Kathryn (Cass) Donovan, secretary of the GSP Board of Directors and chair of its Library Committee; Kay H. Freilich, CG, CGL, president of the Board for Certification of Genealogists and secretary of the Federation of Genealogical Societies; Sandra M. Hewlett, CGRS, a a member of the board of the National Genealogical Society and a former member of the boards of the New England Historic Genealogical Society, and GSP; and Susan S. Koelble, CGRS, a professional researcher, author, and lecturer specializing in Philadelphia County and co-owner of the genealogical publishing company, Bare Roots Publishing. The camp costs $300 for GSP members and $325 for non-members. Full payment (by check or credit card) to the Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania must accompany your registration form. To ensure each camper receives personal attention, the program is limited to the first 32 persons. The Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania has secured a special rate of $84 per double room (including breakfast bar and Bally's Total Fitness Center privileges) at Holiday Inn Express Center City, 1305 Walnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19107. While the campers are not required to lodge in the city, they are to do so in order to get the full camp experience. For more information contact: http://www.libertynet.org/gspa/SumCamp4.htm -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- News Item :-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-: New SUVCW Camp in Northern Nevada/California Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War Dept. of California and Pacific General William Passmore Carlin Camp 25 This new Camp is being organized for the region of northern Nevada and communities in northern California in the eastern Sierra Mountains. Membership and Camp information can be obtained by calling Commander Paul Washeleski in Gardnerville, Nevada at 775-265-2950. Contributed by Jeffrey Vaillant, Secretary-Treasurer Seeking family history for ADKINS, BRANCA, BROWN, BURK(E), BUTTERFOSS, COIL, DORR, FETZER, FULLER, HOCHSTETLER, MACKINTOSH, OLINGER, ORNDORF, PIERSON, RADER, REED and VAILLANT -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= 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/events.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 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 08, 2003 (new) Relatives and descendants of Joyner WHEELESS are invited to their annual reunion Sunday June 8, 2003. It will be held at the Dortches Baptist Church Family Life Center beginning at 12:30 pm with lunch at 1 pm and business meeting at 2 pm. Please bring picnic lunch and beverages for a spread lunch. Ice and tableware will be furnished. The Dortches Baptist Church is located in the Town of Dortches on Highway 43 north of Rocky Mount, NC near the intersection of Highway 43 N and I-95 at Exit 141. Please bring any photos or genealogical information so we can share. Joyner WHEELESS is the son of William Henry WHEELESS and Guilford WHEELESS of the Halifax and Nash County areas. Contact: Jimmy G. Winters at or 5582 Brake Rd., Rocky Mount, NC 27804-9184 or Judy W. Cogdell at or 108 Oak Hill Ct., Angier, NC 27501. 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 (new) This year's MEANS-THURMOND-KEADLE Family Reunion will be held at 12:00 Noon on Saturday, June 14, 2003 at the Redbone Community House near Barnesville in Lamar Co., Georgia. The Redbone Community House is located at the junction of Community House Rd. and Sappington Rd., off of U.S. Hwy. 341, outside of Barnesville. Family and Friends are all invited. Please bring a covered dish and any family photographs (especially those from past reunions & old pictures) and/or genealogical/historical information you would like to share. For more detailed directions or for further information, please contact Claudine White by e-mail at: or by phone at: 770-358-3933. We look forward to seeing you there! 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 14, 2003 (new) Members of the Family TRICK will hold their annual reunion Saturday June 14, at the Elm Grove Church, Anderson, IN at 12:00 noon. For further information contact Carol Trick Shoot at 317-849-0524 or email her at 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 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 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 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 03, 2003 (new) To all of the DINGMAN family members, both USA & Canada, The third annual DINGMAN reunion will be held August 03, 2003 at Port Glascow Ontario, Canada on the shores of beautiful Lake Erie. Everyone is welcome! Lunch will be served for a small donation. Covered pavilion in case of rain. Bring your genealogy files and don't forget your family photos, especially the older ones of family members. A photocopier will be available. There are plenty of campsites nearby as well as bed & breakfast facilities and motels. For information and prices as well as a map of area, please contact, Emerson (Dingman) Smart at or phone 519 693 4577. Come on out and meet the family. Registration begins at 10.00 a.m. 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 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 17, 2003 (new) A MILLER Family Reunion is scheduled for Aug. 17, 2003 in Stonington, Il at the Park Pavilion. Some of the family names in this family are TURNER, COFFEY, HANCOCK, PRICE, LENTZ, SCHULTZ, RANDANT, NORRED, MCCRACKEN. If you are an interested relative or would like more information contact Pat at b& 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 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. Tandy, President, . October 05, 2003 (new) Relatives and descendants of Benjamin E. DENSON and Sarah E. VICK Denson are cordially invited to the annual reunion on Sunday, October 5, 2003. It will be held in the Dortches Baptist Church Family Life Center beginning at 12:30 pm with lunch at 1 pm and business meeting at 2 pm. Please bring picnic lunch with beverage for a spread lunch. Ice and tableware will be furnished. The Dortches Baptist Church is located in the Town of Dortches on Highway 43 north of Rocky Mount, NC near the intersection of Highway 43 N and I-95 at Exit 141. Please bring any photos or genealogical information so we can share. All DENSON and VICK family members are invited. Contact: Jimmy G. Winters at or 5582 Brake Rd., Rocky Mount, NC 27804-9184 or Judy W. 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