Genealogy HowTo - It's Back to School Time
   By Karen Clifford, AG, FUGA
With summer winding down and life returning to a normal routine, it's time to resume research. Karen Clifford introduces us to one of her star pupils and shares some of his secrets for genealogy research success.

Just for Fun - Click Here for Genealogy Humor***   
Mark Twain once said, "When I was younger, I could remember anything
whether it happened or not."

Reviews - Cindy Carman's review of the Australian Vital Records CD   
Though the interface could have used a bit more debugging and some of the duplication should have been eliminated, as an index of Australian Vital Records this one is pretty good.

Site FAQs - GEDCOM Download Frequently Asked Questions   

• How do I download a GEDCOM?
• How do I read the GEDCOM I have downloaded?
• Where can I get a genealogy program to read the GEDCOM file?
• Why can't my genealogy program read the GEDCOM?
• How do I find out where the GEDCOM is saved on my computer?
• Why doesn't the GEDCOM I have imported into my genealogy program contain the information I want?
• How can I save the GEDCOM file when it just displays on the screen when I click Download?
• How can I download a GEDCOM using a WebTV?
• How can I download the entire file?
• When I select the 18 generation download what am I getting?
• What is a GEDCOM?

Your Stories - Finding My Cousin at MyTrees.com   

After all these years, I was able to find my long lost cousin at MyTrees.com

Upcoming Events - Click Here for Upcoming Genealogical Events across the US and Europe-
  

• 5-8 September 2001, Tacoma, WA: The 2001 Reunion of the Seeley Genealogical Society. Contact: Daniel Seelye (760) 329-0422 or e-mail: SeelyeDan@att.net.
• 5-10 September 2001, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands: A reunion for descendants or anyone interested in the Dutch Island of Goeree-Overflakkee. For more information contact Leo Akershoek at l.akershoek@hccnet.nl, or visit www.geocities.com/Heartland/Lake/1588.
• 8 September 2001, Anchorage, Alaska: The Anchorage Genealogical Society's annula seminar, featuring guest speaker Kathleen Hinckley. For more information contact Genie Smith at P.O. Box 242294, Ancorage, Ak 99524-2294; (907)248-1545; email:genies@alaska.net.
• 8 September 2001, Louisville, Kentucky: The Louisville Genealogical Society will present an all-day educational experience and vendor fair. Sandra Hargreaves Luebking will present advanced education sessions on methodology and sources and local society members will conduct classes for beginners. Contact Philip Young at pyoung@iglou.com for details or visit www.rootsweb.com/~kylgs.
• 8 September 2001, San Diego, California: A seminar and luncheon presented by the San Diego Genealogical Society. The featured speaker will be Sharon DeBartolo Carmack. For more information contact Gloria Osborn at globob2@aol.com or SDGS, 1997 Alameda Terrace, San Diego, CA 92103-1646.
• 8 September 2001, Waco, Texas: Central Texas Genealogical Society seminar, featuring guest speaker John A Sellers. For more information contact CTGS Seminar, Waco-McLennan Couty Library, 1717 Austin Ave., Waco, TX 76701; (254)753-4018, 754-5119, or 753-7637; email: bbaprice@mindspring.com, or pasd@mindspring.com.