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UpFront with NGS The Online Newsletter of the National Genealogical Society Volume 2, Number 12 -- 15 June 2003 :-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-: Co-editors: Dennis and Carla Ridenour To view the HTML version of UpFront visit: http://www.NGSgenealogy.org/UpFront/061503/web NOTE: The HTML and PDF versions of UpFront are delayed. They will be online shortly before 10:00 p.m. (EST), Monday, 16 June. To view the PDF version of UpFront visit: http://www.NGSgenealogy.org/UpFront/061503/061503.pdf -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Quote of the Day -- 15 June 2003 "Family lore can be a bore, but only when you are hearing it, never when you are relating it to the ones who will be carrying it on for you. A family without a storyteller or two has no way to make sense out of their past and no way to get a sense of themselves." --Frank Pittman, Psychlolgy Today, November/December 1994 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Today In UpFront :-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-: A Page from the Editors' Journal --A Dog's Tale --Error Correction NGS Conference in the States --Attendees Declare the 2003 NGS Conference an Overwhelming Success --Comments from Conference Attendees --A Golden Prospect: Sacramento, California NGS Audio-Teleconference --"Sensible Census Strategies" Postponed NGS Research Trip --NGS Goes to London NGS Awards --National Genealogy Hall of Fame Welcomes Milton Rubincam --NGS 2003 Recognition Awards Digital Imaging for Genealogists (DIG) --Using Your Tabletop Studio News From the Federal Register --Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Review Committee News, Announcements, and Press Releases --Progeny Releases New Place Name Accuracy Software --Photo Preservation and Digital Restoration Presentation --APG Honors Helen F.M. Leary --June/July 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 © 2003 National Genealogical Society -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= A Page from the Editor's Journal :-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-: A Dog's Tale Traveling across the United States with our grandchildren, two dogs and our daughter-in-law is great fun but has proven to be a bit more of a challenge than we expected when it comes to doing any serious computer work. Yesterday evening we stopped early in hopes of getting all three versions of UpFront finished and ready to fly. We'd selected a beautiful campground with a pool, lake, recreation room, and play yard so the kids and their mom would have plenty to do while we worked. Unfortunately, the little gremlin known as "Nobody" let the dogs out without their leashes before we even finished setting up camp. Clark promptly returned, but Shelby, our son's dog, decided to go for a longer run and got lost in the process. We spent the rest of the afternoon and evening searching for her without any luck. We decided to stay another day to give Shelby time to return and Dennis and me a little more time to finish UpFront. The morning started out with an optimistic but unsuccessful search around the campground and surrounding area. We were all wearing sad faces when lunchtime arrived. No one felt like eating, swimming, or going to the play yard, and Dennis and I didn't feel much like setting up our computers either. We were all hanging around the motor home waiting for our son to call from Korea and wondering how to tell him about his dog when the phone rang. Shelby had been found! Fortunately, she wears an embedded identification chip with our Oregon home phone number included as an emergency contact and the message on our answering machine suggests calling our cell phone if no one is home. Shelby was found hiding behind the trash bins at a Cracker Barrel restaurant located on the other side of the freeway and several miles from the campground. She was dirty and her hind legs were covered with matted fur and dried blood. Finding a veterinarian in a strange town on Father's Day is not an easy task, and it was nearly 8:00 p.m. before a vet returned our daughter-in-law's phone call and agreed to meet us at the animal hospital. Our story has a happy ending. The vet thought being hit by a car caused Shelby's wounds, but nothing was broken and she should recover quickly. The kids, dogs, Dennis and daughter-in-law are now sound asleep. Our only problem is UpFront is going to be late for the third time in a row and the HTML version and images won't be online until after 9:00 tomorrow evening when our cell phone's unlimited "nighttime" minutes kick in. _____________ Error Correction The 01 June issue of UpFront included a few errors. My apologies to Patricia Law Hatcher for misspelling her surname and to the rare book section of Mercantile Library for mentioning their "rear" books. --Carla -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= NGS Conference in the States :-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-: Attendees Declare the 2003 NGS Conference an Overwhelming Success Reactions to the NGS Conference in Pittsburgh have been overwhelmingly favorable. The 1800 plus attendees had an interesting mix of sessions to attend-lectures ranging from "state of the art technology" as epitomized by Hans Fugal's discussion of An XML implementation of the NGS GENTECH Lexicon to the multiple sessions on Finding Colonial Families. The daily multiple sessions that discussed records ranging from the U.S. Census to church, military and land records in-depth received many accolades. Several speakers gave presentations to crowded rooms. Once again, the Master Lecture Series received favorable reactions. The NGS event also received good play in the local press. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette ran several in depth stories about the event both before and during the conference. On May 20, 2003, the Post-Gazette published an article that featured interviews with Tony Burroughs and Helen Leary. Media coverage was not limited to the print press-a live radio interview from the David L. Lawrence Center was conducted on the opening day with John Humphrey, Director of the NGS Learning Center. NGS launched at this conference its Family Papers Collection. Attendees had the opportunity to bring family records to the NGS booth in the exhibit hall where digital images were made. Participants received a copy of the digital image on a CD and NGS retained a copy for the NGS Collection. These digitized images will be available for online research soon. In Pittsburgh the Western Pennsylvania Genealogical Society and NGS set a standard for genealogical excellence. __________________________ Comments from Conference Attendees Genealogists attend an NGS conference for many different reasons and enjoy many different things. The following comments were taped on the last day of the conference. The participants were approached at random in the lunch area or exhibit hall and asked if they'd like to share they're opinion of this year's conference. Here are the results: * I've come to a number of conferences. They're always wonderful! You get a chance to attend workshops with top-notch speakers. You experience new things, like learning ways to break through brick walls with your research to meeting new people at luncheon and dinners who have been doing research for years and have wonderful stories to tell. It's a great experience. I go to conferences as often as I can because it's just a very special time. -- Linda Craig Courtemanche, Royersford, Pennsylvania * I came here because a friend called and told me it was going on. Had I known about it sooner, I would have been here sooner and would have gotten so much more information. The workshops look really great and were on some of the things I'd like to get involved in. But, sorry to say, I didn't know about the conference until yesterday afternoon (Friday) and I didn't get here until today. --Mary Gold * I've been doing genealogy for 20 some years and it's the first time I've ever come to a conference. I really got a lot out of it. I thought the workshops were great. I got a lot of helps here. This conference has revived my interest and I'm anxious to get started using some of the things I learned this week. --Robert Boston, Coraopolis, Pa * The conference has been wonderful for me. The best parts are always the networking and seeing people from past conferences that I only see once or twice a year and the courses will all their wonderful learning opportunities. --Kay Freilich * I'm just browsing through the exhibit hall. I'm very surprised at how many interesting things they have on display. --Ross Warren * This is my first conference. What I enjoy most is the excellent opportunity for being educated by some of the leading genealogists. I also enjoy the opportunity to visit the exhibit hall booths and networking with other people of similar interests. --Vicki Roberts, Colorado * The part I enjoy most about the conference is networking with people. You get to meet people from all over the country and find out about what they've accomplished in their own genealogy. I've been coming to conferences for three years. --Allison Stacy, Cincinnati, Ohio * This is my sixth conference. I've enjoyed it but I've also seen a few problems. For example, the food vendors were to far away from the classrooms. Other than that, I really enjoyed the classes. I thought they were very meaningful. You know, I've never been to Pittsburgh before and touring the city was a special highlight. I'm already planning to attend next year's conference in Sacramento. --Don M, Fremont, California * I had a great time at the conference. Classes were great, the exhibit hall was great, and Pittsburgh is beautiful! It was a fun week. --Pamela Dallas, Granite Bay, California * This is my sixth NGS Conference. I came here primarily for the education and I love to shop at the exhibit hall. And we want to invite everyone to Sacramento for NGS 2004, May 19th thru the 22nd. --Barbara Leak, Loomis, California * I'm from Pittsburgh but I would have come to this conference no matter where I lived. I like conferences especially because of the interaction between conference goes. Sometimes, you learn more from each other than you do the lectures. It's been extremely rewarding. --Jo Henderson, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania * This is my first conference. I just joined NGS. I'm here with my wife, my sister-in-law and her husband. We're all members now. The highlight so far has been the quality of the speakers. -- Mel Brown, Lutz, Florida * I've been attending NGS conferences in the East since 1993. I came to this one because I have research in Allegany County. I'm going to head across the river to Ohio to do a little research next week. This conference was a particularly good opportunity to pick up some ideas for research that will be valuable for next week. The Ohio research classes were personally very valuable. Those are the good things. I think the food was expensive and there should have been more food available during the breaks. But, all in all, the conference is a good motivator every year and it's a good jog to get yourself back in the mode of citing your resources and things like that. --Scott Stuart, Ashburn, Virginia * Usually I want to go to the conferences but don't get there. The highlight of this conference was a session this morning with Marilyn Holt. Because she had to get up at 8:00 on a Saturday morning, she came in her "jammies," and her slippers, and a shower cap. It was the cutest thing. She just got everybody wide-awake, and everyone was sitting there laughing. What a fun way to start a Saturday. --Peg Patterson, Laughlintown, Pennsylvania * I get to a conference every once in awhile. The highlight of this one for me has to be networking with people that come in from other parts of the county. I met three people who are researching my family line and have some information for me. I met a librarian who told me he'd be happy to open the library and help me do some research. For me, that makes the conference. That's worth the price of coming. --Nancy Bier, Palos Verdes, California __________________ A Golden Prospect Sacramento, California 19-22 May 2004 The Sacramento Convention Center, located in downtown Sacramento at 14th and J Streets will serve as the site of the 2004 NGS Conference in the States on 19-22 May, 2004. With three dedicated RV Campgrounds and four hotels that welcome RV parking located an average of just 2 to 4 miles from the convention center, and lots of area events, golf courses, plus museums and other historical attractions, this conference provides the perfect "excuse" for planning a once-in-a-lifetime vacation for the entire family! Mark your calendar now and watch for more information in future issues of UpFront. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- NGS Audio-Teleconference :-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-: "Sensible Census Strategies" Postponed The audio-teleconference scheduled for 21 June 2003 has been postponed due to a glitch in the online registration procedure. Patricia Law Hatcher will present "Sensible Census Strategies" at a later time. Watch for a revised schedule in the next issue of UpFront and on the NGS Web site at http://www.ngsgenealogy.org/audioconhatcher.htm. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= NGS Research Trip :-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-: NGS Goes to London! Family historians with ancestral ties to England and Wales will have a unique opportunity to search for family information in London. NGS has scheduled a research trip that will furnish participants advice on how to find genealogical data in several important London research facilities-the National Archives of Great Britain (formerly the PRO), the Family Records Centre, The Society of Genealogists, the London Metropolitan Archives and the British Library. Specialists in London research will give introductory lectures on Sunday October 26. The London research experts include: Else Churchill who works at the Society of Genealogists, Stella Colwell, a specialist in Family and Local History research at the National Archives, Dr. Geoff Swinfield a former Director of the Institute of Heraldic and Genealogical Studies and tour leader John Konvalinka, CGRS, CGL. On Monday 27 October tour participants will be given introductory tours of the major repositories. For the remainder of the week, 28 October through 1 November, each participant will have the opportunity to visit and research at the repository or repositories most important for their research. The group will be staying in at the Holiday Inn in Kensington, one of the more fashionable parts of London. Participants are encouraged to bring their non-genealogical spouses because London is one of the great travel destinations. While your having fun looking for ancestral information your spouse can enjoy Westminster Abbey, St. Paul's Cathedral, the British Museum or a leisurely stroll through central London. The British Isles Forum Members price is $1,999.00. The travel package includes seven night's hotel accommodations based on a double accommodation, breakfast, a complimentary copy of the "London Repositories" e-book, and the help of NGS's London experts. For more information contact John T. Humphrey, Director NGS Learning Center at 1-800- 473-0060 or visit the NGS Web site at http://www.NGSgenealogy.org/edutrips.htm -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= NGS Awards :-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-: National Genealogy Hall of Fame Welcomes Milton Rubincam The latest genealogist to be elected to the National Genealogy Hall of Fame was announced at the NGS 100th Anniversary Banquet on Friday evening at the Westin Convention Center Hotel in Pittsburgh, PA. The National Genealogy Hall of Fame honors men and women of the past who made significant contributions to the field of genealogy in the United States. Nominations for election to the Hall of Fame are made by genealogical societies or similar organizations throughout the United States. One person is elected annually to the Hall of Fame. National Genealogical Society affiliation is not required of nominees, nominating societies, or electors. The National Genealogy Hall of Fame is an educational project in which the entire genealogical community is invited to participate. By focusing on the history of genealogy and those distinguished in the field, it is our aspiration that there will be an increased awareness of, and appreciation for, the high standards we should all advocate and strive to achieve. Induction into the Hall of Fame is the highest distinction that NGS bestows. The 2003 National Genealogy Hall of Fame Inductee is Milton Rubincam Born 26 March 1909 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Milton Rubincam was one of the most prominent and influential genealogists of the 20th Century, according to his nominator, the American Society of Genealogists. Mr. Rubincam was a certified genealogist, actively engaged in the field of genealogy for 67 years. He published many periodical articles, lectured at countless conferences and seminars and served as an officer in several major genealogical organizations. In addition to being a lecturer and director for the National Institute on Genealogical Research for the National Archives, Mr. Rubincam served as editor of the "National Genealogical Society Quarterly," 1945-1948 and 1953-1954, book review editor for the "National Genealogical Society Quarterly", 1957-1962, editor of "The Pennsylvanian," and contributing editor of "The American Genealogist." He also shared his leadership skills with the genealogical community by serving as a resident, vice president and secretary-treasurer of the American Society of Genealogists, a resident and chairman of the Board for Certification of Genealogists, resident of the National Genealogical Society, resident of Pennsylvania Historical Junto, and honorary vice-president of the Ontario Genealogical Society. Mr. Rubincam was a fellow of the American Society of Genealogists, the National Genealogical Society, the Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania, the Texas Genealogical Society and the Utah Genealogical Association and founder of the Pennsylvania Historical Junto and the Ontario Genealogical Society. He was a lecturer for the Samford University Institute of Genealogical and Historical Research and the Smithsonian Institute, edited more than 171 articles and monographs, including "Genealogical Research Methods and Sources," Vol. 1, rev. ed., "Pitfalls in Genealogical Research" and authored " In Search of Pennsylvania Germans: Sources for Family History" and "Genealogical Research in Pennsylvania and Delaware," as well as countless periodical articles and book chapters. His major interests included compiling well-documented genealogies and genealogical education as well as German-American research, Pennsylvania Germans, United Empire Loyalists, Canadian research (especially Ontario), and research in the District of Columbia and surrounding states. Milton Rubincam died on 9 September 1997 in West Hyattsville, Maryland. He contributed leadership, sound scholarship and a unique sense of humor to the field of genealogy. The National Genealogical Society is pleased to welcome Milton Rubincam to the National Genealogy Hall of Fame. To learn more about the National Genealogy Hall of Fame and past recipients visit http://www.ngsgenealogy.org/comhall.htm -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= NGS 2003 Recognition Awards The NGS Awards program recognizes excellence, scholarship, and achievements in the field of genealogy by presenting awards to individuals and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to NGS programs or have performed outstanding work in the field of genealogy, history, biography, or heraldry. Congratulations to the recipients of the following award certificates, which were presented in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at the 2003 National Genealogical Society Conference in the States! *President's Citation* This very special award was presented by the President of NGS to Shirley Langdon Wilcox, CG, FNGS in recognition of her outstanding service to the National Genealogical Society. The NGS Awards Committee presented the following awards: *Distinguished Service Award* Barbara Braden Guffey, MEd, Local Arrangements Chair for the 2003 Conference in the States received this award in recognition of her dedication to the work of the Society. *Certificate of Appreciation* This award is to recognize exceptional or long-term volunteer service in support of the Society's programs. The recipients for the 2003 NGS Conference in the States include: Marilyn Cocchiola Holt, MLS - Program Elissa Scalise Powell, CGRS - Participating Societies Chuck Novak - Registration Audrey Iacone - Volunteers Diane Ragan, CGRS - Publicity Suzanne M. Johnston - Syllabus Lesle Dunn, MLS - Speaker Relations/Librarians Liaison Alexis Olkowski - Tours Donna J. Booth - Government Liaison Jim Costello - Exhibit Hall Liaison Shirley M. Kuntz - Banner Newsletter Competition Awards presented at the 2003 NGS Conference in the States: * Major Genealogical Societies* First Place Genealogical Research Institute of Virginia: "GRIVA News & Notes," Sharon Barden Garber, Editor. Runner Up (Tie) British Isles Family History Society of Greater Ottawa: "Anglo-Celtic Roots," Bob Grainger, Editor. Lancaster County Historical Society: "The Historian," Marjorie R. Bardeen, Editor. Honorable Mention Southern California Genealogical Society: "The Searcher," Beth Uyehara, Editor The Ohio Genealogical Society: "OGS Genealogy News," Susan Zacharias, Editor ___________________ *County and Local Genealogical Societies* First Place Carroll County Genealogical Society, Inc: "Carrolltonian," Judy Zepp Wagner, Editor. Runner Up Prince George's County Genealogical Society, Inc: "PGCGS Bulletin," Kent Kwiatkowski, Editor. Honorable Mention The Hispanic Genealogical Society: "Nuestra Herencia" (Our Heritage), Debbie Figueroa, Editor. Eastern Washington Genealogical Society: "The Bulletin," Doris J. Woodward, Editor. Virginia Beach Genealogical Society: "First Landing," Malcolm Lee Simmons, Editor. South Bend Area Genealogical Society: "South Bend Area Genealogical Society Quarterly Newsletter," Mark A. Davis, Editor. ___________________ *Family Associations* First Place Snodgrass Clan Society: "The Mace," Paul D. Snodgrass, Editor. Runner Up The Timen Stiddem Society: The "Timen Stiddem Society Newsletter," Richard L. Steadham, Editor. Honorable Mention Hull Family Association: "Hull Family Newsletter," Douglas C. Hull, Editor. Longenecker Family Association: "Longenecker Family Newsletter," Richard Cryer, Editor. _____________________ *Family History Writing* Birdie Monk Holsclaw, "Life & Death on the Frontier: The Robert & Loana McFarland Family of Boulder Valley, Colorado." ____________________ *Genealogical Writing* Award for Excellence - Genealogy and Family History Jane Thompson Stahr, "The Burling Books: Ancestors and Descendants of Edward and Grace Burling, Quakers" Award for Excellence - Sources and Methodology Wesley E. Pippenger, "Index to Virginia Estates 1800-1865," Volume 3 Award for Excellence - NGS Quarterly Katherine E. Flynn, PhD, CGRS, "Jane Johnson, Found! But is she Hannah Crafts? The Search for the Author of The Bondwoman's Narrative" ______________ *Youth Writing* D. Joshua Taylor, "History of the Brown Family in New York and Idaho" ____________ *Filby Prize* Carole C. Callard, Abrams Chair of Genealogy, Library of Michigan Visit the NGS Web site to learn more about NGS Awards and Competitions, http://www.NGSgenealogy.org/competitions.htm -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Digital Imaging for Genealogists (DIG) :-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:- Using Your Tabletop Studio Here it is, June 15, 2003. Two weeks since the NGS Conference in the States, and what a great conference it was. Thank you Pittsburgh and NGS for another fine experience. Today, June 15, is father's day, so many of you will not read this 'til later, like me. It's also my 60th birthday, and I'm lying on the sofa in the motor home, sharing a nectarine with my Jack Russell Terrier "Clark," enjoying the blissful relaxation after last month's trying motorhome episodes. Well, it's not completely blissful, there are the sounds of my 18-month-old grandson fussing to take a nap, and oh yes, his 5-year-old sister is competing for the attention he's getting. Luckily, the 8-year-old is peacefully playing her Gameboy, Gameboy, Gameboy. Yes, we are traveling back to Oregon with my daughter-in-law, three small children, my wife, and myself, our 7-month old JRT, and my son's large, white, longhaired German shepherd. We bought a larger motor home for this trip, but it seems somewhat smaller now. Enough about my fun, you came here for some information. In the last issue, I gave you the plans and instructions on how to build a tabletop studio, for taking pictures of small heirlooms, such as jewelry, personal items, and keepsakes that have special meaning in your search for family history. In this issue, I will show you some methods to use the tabletop studio, and include some settings and setups. Let's start with something simple, like a couple of thimbles, from the collection of a very close relative of mine. Each thimble presents its own problem. The first thimble has fine writing and engraving on a pewter surface. The second thimble is white (white objects always present a lighting problem) and has a glossy color picture with fine writing. See figure 1. [1] http://www.ngsgenealogy.org/upfront/061503/fig1.jpg The picture shown in figure 1 was taken on a fairly dark day with the thimbles just sitting on a table. I used a Nikon 2500 and the auto setting with auto flash. Compare this picture with the one taken with the setups that follow. See the links to figures 6 and 7 below. Start by setting up the studio box, with the stand centered in front of the backlight hole as shown in figure 2. [2] http://www.ngsgenealogy.org/upfront/061503/fig2.jpg I use a piece of a velour blanket, or a chenille couch throw for my background cloth, but most anything can be used. I sometimes use a bath towel, the back of a shirt, or even a slip (don't ask!). This time I wanted light to shine through the backlight hole so I used the velour instead of the thicker chenille. I draped the cloth to give me soft curves, and placed the back of the studio box toward the window. This gave me some sunlight shining through the backlight hole as shown in figure 3. [3] http://www.ngsgenealogy.org/upfront/061503/fig3.jpg Since the backlight will not give me light on the subject, I supplement the front light with the small halogen desk lamp in figure 4. [4] http://www.ngsgenealogy.org/upfront/061503/fig4.jpg Then I setup my camera, the Nikon 2500, so that it is the distance from my subject that allows me to use between ½ telephoto and ¾ telephoto, and fill the viewing screen with the subject. I like to shoot with a little telephoto lens, because it compresses the depth of the photo. See figure 5. [5] http://www.ngsgenealogy.org/upfront/061503/fig5.jpg Using the Nikon 2500, which is a 2 mega-pixel camera, I used the following settings to shoot the thimble: Scene=macro, ¾ telephoto, auto exposure, flash off, size=1600X1200, compression setting=fine, 10 second timer. See figure 6. [6] http://www.ngsgenealogy.org/upfront/061503/fig6.jpg Subject two is a white thimble, and presents the problem of getting the correct exposure, and color balance to show detail in the white areas, as well as showing the detail in the colored areas. In this setup, I moved the light, back and to the right in order to remove reflections. See figure 7. [7] http://www.ngsgenealogy.org/upfront/061503/fig7.jpg The final subject, figure 8, is a perfume bottle I borrowed from my granddaughter. For this photo, I moved the halogen lamp close but moved the camera back, and used fill flash to give an overall light, with softness of background and shadows. See figure 9. [8] http://www.ngsgenealogy.org/upfront/061503/fig8.jpg [9] http://www.ngsgenealogy.org/upfront/061503/fig9.jpg Next issue, we will talk about some tricks to make shots look better, using a polarizing filter and other accessories. Until then think digitally--Denny Contributed by Dennis Ridenour, UpFront readers are encouraged to e-mail their digital camera questions, comments, and suggestions to Denny at or -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- News From the Federal Register :-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-: Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Review Committee National Park Service Seeks Nominations to Fill Committee Vacancies The National Park Service, Department of the Interior, is seeking nominations to fill three vacancies on the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Review Committee. The seven-member Committee is responsible for monitoring the NAGPRA inventory and identification process, reviewing and making findings related to the identity or cultural affiliation of cultural items, facilitating the resolution of disputes, compiling an inventory of culturally unidentifiable human remains and developing a process for disposition of such remains, consulting with Indian tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations and museums and with the Secretary of the Interior, and making recommendations regarding future care of repatriated cultural items. One vacancy will be filled by a traditional Native American religious leader nominated by Indian tribes, Native Hawaiian organizations, and/or traditional Native American religious leaders; the other two will be filled by persons nominated by national museum and scientific organizations. Nominations must be on official letterhead where possible and include the nominator's original signature and daytime telephone number, as well as a statement that the nominator is authorized to submit this nomination in compliance with the above stipulations. The nominee's name, address, daytime telephone number, and a resume or brief biography emphasizing NAGPRA experience must also be included. The notice appeared in the Federal Register on 6 June 2003. Comments are due on or before 5 August 2003, and should be sent via U.S. Mail to the NAGPRA Review Committee, National Park Service, Attn.: Mr. John Robbins, Designated Federal Official, 1849 C Street NW (2253), Washington, DC 20240; or via commercial or hand delivery to 1201 Eye Street NW, 8th floor, Washington, DC 20005. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- News Item :-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-: Progeny Releases New Place Name Accuracy Software Progeny Software has just launched a revolutionary new product to help you ensure place name accuracy in your genealogy research. The program, called "Place Auditor," is a powerful, versatile new tool for place name analysis, data correction and exploration of genealogical databases. It checks place names against a customizable gazetteer of over three million geographical names from around the world, red-flagging incorrect spellings or incomplete names that might lower your odds of matching records with other family history databases. The list of place names also includes US cemeteries. Place Auditor allows users to quickly identify inaccuracies in their place name data, preview their family history from a geographical perspective (to discover new leads based on kinship of location), and eyeball a GEDCOM file for place name quality and relevance before import. Place Auditor is compatible with the following genealogy file formats: Ancestry Family Tree, Ancestral Quest, Family Tree Maker, Heritage Family Tree Deluxe, Legacy Family Tree, Personal Ancestral File, and GEDCOM 5.5 files (including data with Western European diacritics). Priced at $34.95, Place Auditor is available from Progeny Software on CD-ROM for Windows operating systems only. Place Auditor complements Progeny Software's growing product line of quality genealogy software and research products. These products, which include Place Auditor, Genelines, Charting Companion, GEDmark, and a variety of genealogy research databases and software tools, can be found at http://www.progenysoftware.com -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- News Item :-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-: Newberry Library's Friends of Genealogy Photo Preservation and Digital Restoration Presentation 10 July 2003 The Newberry Library's Friends of Genealogy invite you and your organization to attend its next evening lecture: "Photo Preservation and Digital Restoration" evening lecture with Eric Curtis Basir (Bond) - Thursday, 10 July 2003 -- Doors open at 5:30 p.m. -- Lecture 6:00-7:30 p.m. Learn what's possible for your cherished family photographs -- not only bringing back the details that have been lost, but also preserving the pictures for future generations. Speaker Eric Curtis Basir (Bond) is an Adobe Certified Expert in Photoshop image-editing software and will discuss scanning, color correcting, enhancing, manipulating and restoring. He is the owner of Photo Grafix in Evanston, Illinois and teaches "Adobe Photoshop Basics" in the Evanston Township Adult Continuing Education program. He is also on the Board of Advisors for Shorefront Historical Society in Evanston. Admission is $10; free to members of the Friends of Genealogy. This event will be held at the Newberry Library, 60 West Walton Street, Chicago, Illinois, 60610-7324. The Newberry is located two blocks west of Bloomingdale's in Chicago's North Michigan Avenue neighborhood. It is only 1.3 miles off the Kennedy Expressway exiting at Ohio Street. For more details, including inquiries, reservations, or driving directions and parking information, call Newberry's reservations at (312) 255-3510 or visit http://www.newberry.org/nl/genealogy/fogevents.html The Friends of Genealogy ("FOG"), a membership group supporting the Newberry Library's genealogy collections, was founded in 1997 for those interested in genealogical pursuits. FOG is dedicated to providing its members with educational information, events, and various networking forums. It also enhances Newberry's Local and Family History collection and services through fundraising and volunteering. For more information call FOG Coordinator, Grace Dumelle, at (312) 255-3530 or visit http://www.newberry.org/nl/genealogy/L3gfriends.html -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- News Item :-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-: APG Honors Helen F.M. Leary The Association of Professional Genealogists (APG) honored Helen F.M. Leary, CG, CGL, FASG, FNGS, of Cary, NC on 28 May 2003 for her many "outstanding contributions" over the past quarter century to the association and the genealogical community. Helen received the Grahame T. Smallwood Jr. Award of Merit, given since 1981 to a member who has demonstrated personal commitment and outstanding service to the association. Helen Leary's contributions include taking leadership roles at association functions, mentoring members, helping to establish written professional standards, teaching, and serving as co-editor and contributor to various genealogy publications. APG President Sherry Irvine, CGRS, FSA Scot, presented the award, which was selected by the association's Smallwood Award Committee, to Helen at the APG luncheon in Pittsburgh during the 2003 NGS Conference in the States. See http://www.apgen.org/publications/press/Leary.htm -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- News Item :-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-: June/July Genealogical Events June Events 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-mail: ; 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 July Events 7-10 July The Illinois State Genealogical Society will present the 9th Annual Genealogical Institute of Mid America at the University of Illinois-Springfield. The Genealogical Institute of Mid America (GIMA) is a four-day intensive educational experience. Students may choose one of four courses to attend for the 4 days. Instructors are nationally known lecturers who have spoken at local, state and national genealogical conferences. Instructors include: Michael J. Neill: Course I; Sandra H. Luebking: Course II; Lloyd D. Bockstruck: Eastern U.S. Sources; and Paul Milner: British Isles Research. A computer class with Michael J. Neill will also be offered on Friday, 11 July 2003. For further information contact Susan Kaufman, ISGS-GIMA03, PO Box 10195, Springfield, IL 62791-0195; e-mail: [please put GIMA in the subject line and provide your mailing address]; ISGS Website: http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilsgs/index.html 11-12 July South Carolina Genealogical Society holds its 32nd Annual Summer Workshop, at the South Carolina Archives, Columbia. On Friday, speakers are Jackie Hughes, Dr. Charles Lesser, Brent H. Holcomb, John L. Andrews, Jr. On Saturday, Sen. Glenn F. McConnell will speak on the Submarine H.L. Hunley, and Randolph W. Kirkland, Jr. will speak on SC Confederate POWs. Other speakers are Margaret Hofmann, Dr. Trent Strickland, Dr. Jonathan Leader, Alexia J. Helsley, and Scott Wilds. For registration Information contact: 2003 SCGS Summer Workshop, Post Office Box 175, Hartsville, SC 29551-0175; phone: (843) 383-5212 Pre-registration Fees: SCGS Member- $20.00 Non-member- $25.00 Sat. Catered lunch- $8.00 Registration limited to 250 attendees. Pre-registrations must be received by Thursday, 3 July 2003. Registration at the door will be an additional $5.00. Make checks payable to: 2003 SCGS Workshop Information, phone: (843) 383-5212; Website: http://www.scgen.org 11-12 July The Indiana Historical Society and the Indiana Genealogical Society will present the Midwestern Roots 2003: Family History and Genealogy Conference. Family history researchers won't want to miss the two-day conference at the Indianapolis Marriott East. Pre-conference activities on 10 July will include special research hours at area libraries, computer labs, and an evening lecture at the IHS. There will be an exhibition hall at the Marriott with vendors featuring family history research items. Conference speakers include Tony Burroughs, Amy Johnson Crow, John Philip Colletta, Cyndi Howells, Paul Milner, Michael John Neill, Loretto Szucs, Curt Witcher, and others. Hotel reservations may be made at the Indianapolis Marriott East, 7202 East 21st Street, by calling (317) 352-1231 or (800) 228-9290. Indicate your association with Midwestern Roots 2003 to receive the special $82/night room rate. For more information phone: (317) 232-1882 or visit the Web site at: http://www.indianahistory.org/midwesternroots 11-12 July Trace your New England ancestors! The New England Historic Genealogical Society will hold its Boston Summer Conference, "New England Research in the Early 21st Century" at the John Hancock Conference Center, 40 Trinity Place, Boston, Massachusetts, 11-12 July. For more details and registration information, call 1-888-296-3447 or visit the Web site at http://www.NewEnglandAncestors.org 12 July The Tulsa Genealogical Society will hold its 15th Annual Workshop at the John Knox Presbyterian Church, 2929 East 31st Street, Tulsa, Oklahoma. Birdie Monk Holsclaw, FUGA is the featured speaker. Contact Phyllis Phelps, 1106 North Marion Ave., Tulsa, OK 74115-6150; e-mail: Web site: http://www.tulsagenealogy.org 24-26 July 7th Annual Angelina College Genealogy Conference featuring an academic interdisciplinary approach to genealogy, local history, historical preservation, and related computer technology at the Angelina College Community Services Conference Center, Highway 59 South (3500 South First), P. O. Box 1768, Lufkin, TX 75902-1768. Contact: Angelina College Community Services; phone; (936) 633-5206; Fax: (936) 633-5478; e-mail: Web site: http://www.angelina.edu/ -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- 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 8, 2003 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 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 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 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 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 25-26, 2003 The BLACKSTON(E) genealogical family reunion will be held in Augusta, Georgia, 25-26 July, 2003. For details contact Jim Blackstone at or visit the Website at http://www.jimblackstone.com 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: August 1-2, 2003 The annual SNODGRASS Reunion will be held at Kenanna RV Park just south of Grayland, Washington. This Reunion is for descendents of Harley Harrison SNODGRASS and Elizabeth Bell HALEY. Harley was the son of James William SNODGRASS and Harriet Catherine LAFFERTY. James was the son of Joseph SNODGRASS and Sarah A. WALLACE. There are plenty of spaces for your campers, or tents if you desire. There will be games for everyone at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 2nd, with a potluck to follow at 1:00 p.m., so bring your favorite food to share and any genealogical information you have that you are willing to share. Directions from Olympia: take Hwy 8 then Hwy 12 to Aberdeen. Follow signage to Westport and Grayland (SR 105) Drive to the end which is about 25 miles then turn left to Grayland which is about 7 miles total or 2 miles South of Pacific County sign. Directions from Chehalis: take Hwy 6 to Raymond then follow sign to St.Rt 105 and Beaches. We are located just past milepost 23 on the left side. For more information, please contact Nell Snodgrass at . 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 3, 2003 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 (new) The 56th Annual RAWLES Family Reunion will be held Saturday, August 16, 2003, in beautiful Anderson Valley at the Mendocino County Fairgrounds in downtown Boonville, California. Joseph William and Sinthey Ann BILDERBOCK RAWLES and eight of their ten children arrived in Anderson Valley in 1858. Allied families of the second generation include BURGER, DOWNS, GIBBONS, MC ABEE, TARWATER, ORNBAUN, AND MOCK. Bar B Q meat, sodas, coffee, corn on the cob and watermelon will be provided. Please bring a potluck dish to share. This year is a western theme; come in western attire. Family and friends are welcome. For information and directions contact Marston Gillette, 468 Cochrane Ave, Ukiah, CA 95482, Phone 707-462-9486. E-mail 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 16, 2003 RICHARDSON-PRICE 95th Annual Reunion: The descendants of Thomas Goldsmith Richardson and Margaret Price is scheduled for Saturday, August 16, 2003, at Marsden Park, Fennimore Wisconsin. The coffee will be ready by 9:30 and potluck dinner at noon. Bring family photos and information. Questions? Contact Mark Scarborough at or 715/887-3625 or Bill and Marilyn Knowles at or 920/262-7425. August 17, 2003 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 5, 2003 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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