Published: February 23, 2008 04:12 pm         

Genealogy: German society issues conference dates

TERRE HAUTE — The German genealogy society Palatines to America announces the dates of its 2008 national conference, titled “Tune Up Your German Speaking Research.” The three-day conference will be June 19-21 at the Ramada Plaza Hotel and Conference Center in Columbus, Ohio.

According to the society’s promotional material, the conference will feature the following speakers:

Marion Wolfert: A professional genealogist and German specialist with the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Wolfert will give three presentations: the keynote address “How Do I Interest My Grandchildren in Genealogy?,” “Records in the Various Provinces and Regions of Germany,” and “Border Changes in Germany.”

Maralyn Wellauer: A well-known genealogist specializing in Swiss research, Wellauer will have returned from a research trip to Switzerland just prior to the conference. She will give two presentations: “Sources and Strategies for Successful Pre-19th Century Swiss Genealogical Research,” and “18th and 19th Century Swiss Emigrants and the Records They Left Behind.”

Meldon Wolfgang: A noted genealogy speaker and owner of Jonathan Sheppard Books, Wolfgang will talk about “When to Hire a Professional,” “Tracking Cultures Lost in Translation: German and German-Americans in the 19th and early 20th Century,” and “Newspaper Research Tips for the Family Historian.”

Roberta Estes: A scientist knowledgeable on DNA and how it relates to genealogy, Estes will present “DNA, Genealogy and You: An Introduction” and “Using DNA to Break Down Brick Walls.”

Ken Smith: An author of numerous German genealogy books and teacher of German script, Smith will discuss “Reading German Church Records” and “Confirming your Ancestors Place of Origin.”

Ann Miller Scott: The librarian at the Palatines to America National Library will speak on “German Ancestral Research and the Pal Am Library.”

Barbara Nuehring: A speaker new to Pal Am Conferences, Nuehring will present interesting information on the importance of “Timelines.”

Conference fees for the full package (registration plus meals) is $197 for Pal Am members and $217 for nonmembers. Fees for the conference only (meals on your own) is $100 for members and $120 for nonmembers.

To reserve a room at the Ramada Plaza Hotel and Conference Center, contact them at 4990 Sinclair Rd. (at I-71 and Morse Road), Columbus, OH 43229, phone 1-800-272-6232. For information on other hotel accommodations at the Midwest Hotel and Conference Center, call 1-877-609-6086.

To join Pal Am or to register or learn more information about the conference, visit www.palam.org, call them at (614) 267-4700, or write them at 611 E. Weber Rd., Columbus, OH 43211.



Query

William G. Taylor was born about 1925 and died in Vigo County, Indiana, on Oct. 18, 1967. His wife was Carolyn (Cade?). They had two known children at the time of his death – Brian and Susan. William was buried at the Crown Hill Cemetery in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. Did his children marry in Vigo County? I also need information on his wife’s family. Pictures would be appreciated. Will share what information I have. Thank you. Lynn Ham, 8624 W. Gardner Rd., Bloomington, IN 47403, e-mail lynn_ham@hotmail.com.