Here are the listings, arranged by date. An asterisk indicates
a new listing that has been added since the last time this list was published:
*The Genealogy by Computer Society of Toledo, Ohio is presenting
a seminar on "Which Genealogy Software Should I Use?" on 8 December
2001. Experts from the local Genealogy by Computer Society will compare and
discuss the most popular genealogical software programs in use today. Advanced
features such as recording and analyzing data and how to create web pages
will be discussed. Software programs featured will include: Brother's Keeper,
Family Origins, Family Tree Maker, Legacy, Personal Ancestral Files, and The
Master Genealogist. Details are available at: www.gcstoledo.org
GENETCH 2002, the premier "technology in genealogy"
event, will be held 25-26 January in Boston, Massachusetts. The conference
will be held in the Hynes Convention Center, an excellent location for a mid-winter
conference. Attendees will be able to attend the conference, walk to hotels,
stores and many restaurants in shirtsleeve comfort, regardless of the outside
weather. Fifty different presentations will be made on a wide variety of computer,
digital imaging and genetics topics. The presenters include many of the best-known
names in genealogy technology. Details are available at: www.gentech.org
The Friends of Genealogy (FOG) at the Newberry Library in Chicago,
Illinois will sponsor "Researching Irish Roots" on 7 February 2002.
The lecturer will be Brian Donovan of the Irish Heritage Center. You can obtain
more information at: www.newberry.org/nl/friends/L3fgenealogy.html
The Dallas Genealogical Society announces that the third lecture
of its Lecture Series will be held on 9 February 2002 at 9:00 a.m. The speaker
will be Curt B. Witcher of the Allen County Library. He will speak on "Historical
Research Methodology: Engaging the Process to Find All the Answers",
"Passenger and Immigration Research", "Using Government Documents
for Genealogical Research", and "Who's Who Among Your Ancestors:
Using Biographical Sources for Genealogical Research". More information
is available at www.dallasgenealogy.org
The Whittier (California) Area Genealogical Society will host
its 20th annual seminar on 23 February, 2002 in Whittier. Sharon
DeBartolo Carmack will be the speaker. A lunch can be included in registration.
For more information and registration form, see www.cagenweb.com/kr/wags/
Carl Sandburg College proudly announces the 4th annual Genealogy
Computing "Week" in March of 2002. This series of workshops will
be held in Galesburg, Illinois, and will be presented by Michael John Neill,
columnist for the Ancestry Daily News and faculty member at Carl Sandburg
College. All workshops will be held in state-of-the-art computer labs with
time for hands-on practice. Enrollment is limited and registration is only
$35 per day. More information is available at www.rootdig.com/sandburg.html
GenFair 2002, sponsored by the Alliance of Genealogical Societies
of Southwest Florida, will be held 9 March 2002 in Fort Myers, Florida.
The featured speaker will be Sharon DeBartolo Carmack. More information
can be obtained from: charleyslady@yahoo.com.
The Sonoma County Genealogical Society will feature James L.
Hansen, FASG in an all day seminar on 23 March 2002. Details are given at:
www.rootsweb.com/~cascgs/hansen.html
The Slippery Rock (Pennsylvania) Heritage Association’s
"Annual Genealogy Workshop" will be held March 23, 2002. Details
are available at: www.geniespeak.com/event.html
The Dallas Genealogical Society announces that the fourth lecture
of its Lecture Series will be held on 6 April 2002 at 9:00 am. The Computer
Interest Group of the DGS will jointly sponsor it. The speaker will be Dick
Eastman. The subjects and location will be announced later. Further information
can be found at www.dallasgenealogy.org
The Virginia Genealogical Society will hold its annual Spring
Conference, "Neglected Sources: Unturned Stones," on 6 April 2002
at the Library of Virginia in Richmond. Eight sessions will be held, including
two for beginning researchers. A box lunch will be included for those who
register before 25 March 2002 and vendors will be present offering a wide
assortment of genealogical books and materials. More details are available
at: www.vgs.org
The Ontario Genealogical Society, Region V, holds its annual
programme at the Civic Garden Centre, in Edwards Gardens, Toronto on 13 April
2002. The theme is "The Art and Science of Genealogy". The keynote
speaker is Dr. Penny Christensen of Vancouver, B.C., who will discuss the
survival of your research, sources, evidence and genealogical proof. Other
lectures cover local genealogical collections. For further information and
a registration form see www.rootsweb.com/~onttbogs/torbranch.html
The Friends of Genealogy (FOG) at the Newberry Library in Chicago,
Illinois will sponsor its Fourth Annual Workshop featuring Michael John Neill
on 20 April 2002. You can obtain more information at: www.newberry.org/nl/friends/L3fgenealogy.html
The Wingfield Family Society will have its 16th annual meeting
in New Orleans, LA on 24-26 May 2002. Attendees are expected from the U. S.,
Canada and England. For more information interested persons should look at:
www.Wingfield.org
*The 18th Annual all-day Family History Seminar, Roots XVIII,
of The Huntington (New York) Historical Society will be held 1 June 2002.
National, international and local speakers will present sixteen lectures.
The exhibit hall will feature genealogical vendors and representatives from
various ethnic genealogical organizations. For information, send an e-mail
to: wchamber@suffolk.lib.ny.us
*The first "Family Tree Day" at the Oxfordshire (England)
Record Office will be held 8 June 2002. Hosted by the staff of the record
office in conjunction with the Oxfordshire Family History Society, the day
will have numerous attractions including computer demonstrations. The society’s
computerised search services and newly computerised birth brief index will
also be available for consultation. The biggest feature of "Family History
Day" will be the opportunity for family historians to consult prime records
of relevance to their research with an expert at their elbow. Further information
about "Family Tree Day" and about the Oxfordshire Family History
Society can be obtained from the society’s Web site at: www.ofhs.org.uk
The 5th Biennial Sisson Gathering, for genealogists and family
members interested in the Sisson Family, will take place 20-22 June in Kansas
City, Missouri. You can find all the details at: homepages.rootsweb.com/~dasisson/gathering.htm
The 2002 Annual Schwanger Family Association Reunion will be
held on 22 June 2002, in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. This is for all families
named Schwanger, Swanger Or Swoner. Details may be obtained from asta2001@yahoo.com
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