The Indiana Genealogical Society is hosting their annual meeting and
workshop in Fort Wayne, IN on May 1st at the Grand Wayne Center. It
is a fantastic opportunity for genealogists!
Noted genealogist, Henry Z "Hank" Jones Jr. heads a lineup of noted
speakers. In addition to being an expert on the German Palatine
families, Hank Jones is the author of "Psychic Roots" and "More
Psychic Roots." This actor/singer-turned-genealogist played himself
in the segment of the television show "Unsolved Mysteries" that
focused on the serendipity that often surrounds family history
research.
In addition to a lecture on the early eighteenth century German
Palatine emigrants, Jones also speaks on topics of general interest:
~ "When the Sources are Wrong!"
~ "Family Tradition: How to Separate Fact from
Fantasy in Genealogical Research"
~ "How 'Psychic Roots' became an Unsolved Mystery!"
For those researching in the Hoosier state, John D. Beatty of the
Allen County Public Library will speak on "Indiana Church Records."
Librarian and Ontario specialist, Ryan Taylor, lectures on
"Interviewing for the Genealogist." Researchers and instructors,
Margery Graham, CGRS, and Marie Goodrich, CG, will present the
two-part "Land & Tax Records Skill-Building Workshop."
New to genealogy? Indiana Genealogical Society president, Dawne
Slater-Putt, CG, will present a half-hour beginners' session, "The Ten
Commandments of Genealogical Research."
Genealogical vendors will offer books, supplies and services. It's the
perfect opportunity to combine genealogical business with genealogical
pleasure! Registration is $30; lunch is on your own. Come join us at
the Grand Wayne Center in Fort Wayne on 1 May 1999 for this two-track,
all-day workshop.
Registration IS available at the door! Information is on the Indiana
Genealogical Society Web site at:
http://www.IndGenSoc.org/
Curt B. Witcher
Manager, Historical Genealogy Department
Allen County Public Library
P. O. Box 2270, 900 Webster Street
Fort Wayne, IN 46801-2270
219-421-1226
FAX: 219-422-9688