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From: Harold McClendon <>
Subject: [GEN-EVENTS] Two Genealogy Programs in Northern Virginia in April
Date: Tue, 03 Apr 2007 23:23:08 -0400

The Fairfax Genealogical Society has two programs during the week of
April 23rd.

1. On Thursday, April 26, 2007 the Fairfax Genealogical Society (FxGS)
will meet in the Lecture Hall of the Oakton High School in Vienna,
Virginia. The meeting will start at 7:30 p.m. and is free and open to
the public. The meeting will feature a presentation entitled "Using
Associates and Collaterals to Extend Ancestral Lines." The program will
be presented by Victor S. Dunn, CG.

A case study of records of associates and collaterals of a family
illustrate the use of information to determine migration and establish a
family unit. "Associates" are individuals, or a combination of
individuals sharing the same surname, who interact with direct ancestors
and their close relations. "Collaterals" are any family relations
through blood or marriage who are not direct ancestors.

Victor S. Dunn, CG, conducts client research and has contributed to
major genealogical publications including feature articles in National
Genealogical Society Quarterly, Northern Virginia Genealogy, Magazine of
Virginia Genealogy & Virginia Genealogical Society Newsletter. He is
Vice-President and projects chairman for the Shenandoah Valley
Genealogical Society. Vic specializes in brick-wall solutions, land
records, neighborhood reconstruction and land platting using Deedmapper.
He is a Graduate of National Institute of Genealogical Research and
Virginia Institute of Genealogical Research and has attended numerous
national, state and local genealogical Conferences and seminars.

Oakton High School is located at 2900 Sutton Road in Vienna, Virginia.
There are signs in the school to direct you to the Lecture Hall. The
school is located near the intersection of I-66 and Nutley St.
Directions to the school can be found at http://www.fxgs.org/.

2. On Saturday, April 28, 2007, the Fairfax Genealogical Society (FxGS)
will present its monthly educational program in the Dunn Loring
Volunteer Fire Station. The class will start at 10:00 a.m. ends at noon.
The class is free and open to the public. The meeting will feature a
presentation entitled "The Federal Non-Population Schedules." Find out
what they are, the type of information contained in the schedules, where
they are located, and how to find an individual in a non-population
schedule. The program will be presented by Dr. Thomas Shawker.

Non-population census schedules consist of agricultural, mortality,
industry/manufacturers, and defective, dependent, and delinquent
classes. These schedules include names of individuals and information
not found in most other records. They cover the period of 1810-1900.

You probably have reviewed an agricultural schedule, mortality schedule,
or the 1890 veterans schedule. But did you know that there is an 1840
census of pensioners? The non-population schedules offer genealogist a
way to obtain a more complete picture of their ancestors. It is also
possible to find an ancestor that is missing from the Federal censuses

Some non-population schedules have been destroyed or lost. Most that
survived have been microfilmed. However, few have been indexed. As a
result, very little is on Ancestry.com. The National Archives has a
large portion of the schedules but some can only be found at state
historical societies, state archives, or local library collections.

Thomas H. Shawker, M.D., currently serves as the Chairman of the
National Genealogical Society Committee on Family health and Heredity
and has lectured for the National Genealogical Society, NEHGS, and the
National Institute for Genealogical Research. He is the author of
Unlocking Your Genetic History.

The Fairfax Genealogical Society was established in 1974 as a non-profit
organization to promote fellowship and cooperation among persons who are
conducting genealogical research, to further the use of sound
genealogical methods, standards of accuracy, and scholarly research, and
to aid those doing research in our area. We currently have over 400
members, including not only many who live in or near Fairfax County, but
also many who are searching for information in our area. We are pleased
to also have the membership of several libraries and other societies
nationwide. All genealogists, amateur and professional, must continually
educate themselves to remain current. Don't be left behind! Please take
advantage of these free classes, taught by experts on their given subjects.

Dunn Loring Volunteer Fire Station is located at 2148 Gallows Road in
Dunn Loring, VA 22027
The Dunn Loring Fire Station, is just 1.5 miles (toward Tyson’s Corner)
from Thoreau School. This is a great facility, it is easy to find, and
the parking is very convenient.

The Fairfax Genealogical Society was established in 1974 as a non-profit
organization to promote fellowship and cooperation among persons who are
conducting genealogical research, to further the use of sound
genealogical methods, standards of accuracy, and scholarly research, and
to aid those doing research in our area. We currently have over 400
members, including not only many who live in or near Fairfax County, but
also many who are searching for information in our area. We are pleased
to also have the membership of several libraries and other societies
nationwide.

Additional information about FxGS can be found at http://www.fxgs.org/.
Any questions about the education program should be directed to Dorothy
Bishop at 703-690-6995 or . Any questions about the
press release should be directed to Harold McClendon at 703-360-0920 or
.

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