 Upcoming Events
August 17-22, 2008
The International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies (IAJGS) Conference
The International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies (IAJGS) is proud to co-sponsor the 2008 conference with the JGS of Illinois and the Illiana JGS. The conference will be held at the Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile. Come join hundreds who, like you, want to learn more about Jewish genealogy, enjoy the many attractions Chicago has to offer, make new friends, see old friends, and maybe even meet a relative you didn’t know about before.
September 3, 2008
APG Professional Management Conference
Attend the Association of Professional Genealogists Conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Conference is presented by the Association of Professional Genealogists, in conjunction with the annual conference of the Federation of Genealogical Societies. To attend the Professional Management Conference (PMC), individuals must also register for at least Wednesday's Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) Conference.
September 3-6, 2008
Federation of Genealogical Societies Annual Conference
Early capital of the US, Philadelphia's pivotal role in the history of the nation is well known. Its importance to millions of today's genealogists -- whether they descend from residents of Philadelphia or immigrants who arrived at or traveled through Philadelphia -- is celebrated with this year's "Footprints of Family History" FGS conference. Learn about the many research facilities in the region, and the many ethnic and religious groups that made this their home. Extend your stay, and visit the many historic sites in and around Philadelphia -- or use Philadelphia as your base to explore Atlantic City, New York, and other sites easily accessible from Philadelphia
September 12-13, 2008
The African American Genealogical Society of Cleveland, OH Fall 2008 Genealogy Conference
"Documenting the Past: A Journey to the Heart of the Future" will be the theme of the conference held at the Cleveland Public Library, located on 325 Superior Avenue, Cleveland, OH, 44114. Presenters include J.Mark Lowe (researcher for PBS series "African-American Lives 2"), Tim Pinnick, Jana Sloan Broglin, Dr. Deborah Abbott, and more. For additional information and registration form, please visit AAGSCLEV.org or email Daisy at
dlgriggs97@sbcglobal.net or LaVera at lavera1@att.net.
September 18-20, 2008
Herrick Family Association Annual Reunion
The Herrick Family Association will hold its annual reunion in Salem, MA this year September 18 and 19 will be days for research as we try to find the parentage for Henerie Herrick (and all its varied spellings!). The festive weekend will close on Saturday evening with dinner. Please check for details on the website. More details will be added as they become available.
October 18, 2008
Illinois State Genealogical Society
The fall conference, 40 Years of Discovery - Portals to the Future will be held at the Fox Valley University and Business Center on the campus of Elgin Community College. There is easy access off Interstate 90 on the far west side of Elgin, IL. Featured speakers are D.Joshua Taylor, the Research Services Coordinator at the New England Historic Genealogical Society; Beau Sharbrough, Product manager for MyFamily.com and founder of the FGS and GENTECH web sites; and Loretto Szucs, Executive editor and vice president of community relations for Ancestry.com. Discover and evaluate new web sites, online databases and free tools on the internet. Investigate Footnote, FamilySearch and NSDAR collections. Jumpstart your research with new techniques, get organized using Word tools and explore easy procedures for scanning and restoring documents. Harness the internet with a basic or intermediate hands-on computer session presented by Lori Bessler, Outreach Coordinator for the Wisconsin Historical Society Library.
October 25, 2008
Clarke-County Nevada Genealogical Society Fall Family History Seminar
The seminar will take place at the Orleans Hotel & Casino. Beau Sharbrough will be the keynote speaker. Seminar topics include Excel for Genealogists, Restoring Family Photos, Footnote.com, Fetch, Rover: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Automated Research Tools. For additional information:
www.ogs.on.ca/conference.
November 14-15, 2008
Family History Expo Mesa, Arizona 2008
My Ancestors Found, a local Utah business, has pinpointed Mesa, Arizona as the place to be November 14th-15th, 2008. Family history and genealogy enthusiasts will be gathering at the Mesa Convention Center and will not be disappointed with the more than 100 classes being offered to help you jump start the process.
The great thing about this is you don't even have to have Arizona roots. The theme of the expo is Cyberexchange 101: Learn the tech to trace your roots. Don't miss out on 20 jam-packed hours of genealogy! Pre-register online at www.MyAncestorsFound.com, by phone at 801.829.3295, or send a check to: My Ancestors Found; PO Box 187; Morgan, UT 84050.
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