June 14^th - "Circuit Court Case Files", presented by Deborah Lord Campisano. Debbie, a long-time LGS member and professional genealogist, will share insight into what is lurking in the Circuit Court Case Files. Research in these records can seem to be daunting, but one doesn't have to know a lot of "Legalese" to unlock a treasure trove of information about one's ancestors who may have had a case, good, bad or indifferent. LGS Membership is encouraged to participate in the discussion.

June 28^th - "What Was It Like Being a Female Pilot in World War II". Lois (Thompson) Troyer McGrath, a WW2 female pilot, is going to tell what it was like and the kind of flying she did. This is going to be a very interesting presentation, because these pilots were so important to this nation's war effort and don't seem to get the recognition they so greatly deserve. Don't miss this.

20th Anniversary Luncheon
Louisville Genealogical Society invites you to the 20th Anniversary Luncheon at Big Spring Country Club on July 12th. A Soup and Salad Bar Buffet will begin at Noon. In addition to the soups, numerous delicious salads, including fruits, vegetables, meats and seafood, will be served. We will also celebrate with a 20th Anniversary cake for dessert. Larry Selby has been hard at work to make this a special anniversary celebration. Tom Owen has graciously consented to enlighten and entertain us with the topic "How Soon We Forget -- Changes in Traditional Neighborhoods Since World War II". Dr. Owen is a Professor of Libraries and Community Relations Associate at University of Louisville, Associate Archivist for Local History at the University Archives and Records Center, Community Relations Associate, served on the City of Louisville Board of Aldermen and now on the Louisville-Jefferson County Metro Council. A native Louisvillian, Dr. Owen graduated from Kentucky Wesleyan College, the Methodist Theological School in Ohio, and holds a M.A. degree in history from the University of Louisville. He was awarded the Ph.D. in American History in 1982 by the University of Kentucky.

Click here for a printable Reservation Form for the Anniversary Luncheon. Be sure to hurry up and register.

As a Reminder to the Membership
Regular LGS meetings are held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints at the corner of Linn Station Road and Hurstbourne Lane from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Caffeine, tobacco and alcohol are not permitted on the premises.

Donations, Giveaways, Auction Items Needed for Family History Seminar
Before we know it, the Annual Family History Seminar will be taking place, so now is the time to gather together those genealogy magazines and materials that you are finished with and submit them to LGS. Also, if you have something to donate for the silent auction, please drop it by during a regular meeting. Thanks for your help.

A Reminder
You can register to attend the Family History Seminar classes and lectures by clicking here or you can also pick up a form at any of the regular LGS meetings, in the LDS Family History Center, many local bookstores and libraries. Be sure to get your registration in early so you don't miss out on any of the presentations.

Internet Website of Interest:
Newspaper Pictorials: World War I Rotogravures. Covering the 1913-1919 period, the images in this collection, selected from American newspaper rotogravure sections, graphically document people, places, and events. http://lcweb2.loc.gov/ammem/collections/rotogravures/

How to Care for Your Photographs.
http://www.nebraskahistory.org/lib-arch/research/photos/care.htm

Check out Bourbon County KY Genealogical Society - Join us today!
http://www.rootsweb.com/~kybcgs/

ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Kentucky Explorer magazine is now available on the internet at http://www.kyreader.com. For more details about this and other subscriber features, check into http://www.kentuckyexplorer.com as well. If you're not familiar with this magazine, you should be. Each issue is full of all sorts of Kentucky information - historical, genealogical, etc.

Bullitt County Genealogical Society:
Bullitt County Genealogical Society will meet Thursday, June 16th, at 7:45 p.m., in the Kentucky Room, Super 8 Motel, Shepherdsville. Speaker will be David Inman, The Incredible Inman of the Courier-Journal.

New Publications:
I'm happy to bring to the attention of our members several books that are offered for sale by LGS guest speakers. They are as follows:

"Louisville Division of Police 1806 - 2002" written by Morton O. Childress, Sr. A comprehensive historical view of the Louisville Police Department, developed by the author with loads of department information, Officer history, well illustrated with lots of color and b/w photos. Morton also draws from his 45 years of having been with the LPD. The book is published by Turner Publishing company, 416 Broadway, P.O. Box 3101, Paducah, KY 42002-3101. (270) 443-0121 http://www.Turnerpublishing.com. This is a Limited Edition - First Printing 2005. Contact Turner Publishing for information regarding this book.

"The Descendants of the William E. Brown and Katherine Mary Edwards families in Nelson County, Kentucky". Includes information on the Shape family, ancestors in Washington, Mercer and Anderson Counties as well.

"George Monroe Abell and Lucinda Ludwell Able - A Story of Two Nelson County, Kentucky Families". With some allied family: Callahan, Carpenter, Hurst, Linthicum Pennebaker, Slaughter and Tucker.

The Hurst and Finn Families of Nelson County, Kentucky". Descendants of Abraham B. Hurst, Sabina Bowles, John Finn and Mary Conroy.

All three of these books represent the research completed and written by Katherine L. House. For more information and specifics regarding book costs, shipping and applicable sales taxes, please contact Katherine at 12009 Vanherr Drive, Louisville, KY 40299-4481 or at http://www.tomhouse.us

Family History Seminar Vendors:
Each month, I will list the vendors who will be in attendance at the seminar this year. Many more will be announced as they report in.

Evansville Bindery Inc.,
Gary Beshears,
221 E. Columbia St.,
Evansville, IN 47711
812-423-2222
ebind@sigecom.net.
We offer printing of family and county histories: design assistance, photo scanning, typesetting, perfect (soft) binding, case (hard) binding, plastic comb and coil binding, and saddle stitching. Small or large quantities available at minimal cost. Presale flyers, no charge. "Let us help you with your next project!"

Days of Yore Genealogy,
Barbara Wright,
150 Busy Baker Road,
Campbellsville, KY 42718
270-465-7125
bjottis@yahoo.com
Green County, Kentucky, Records, including wills, deeds, census and circuit court records.

New Albany-Floyd County Public Library,
Lynn Rueff,
180 W. Spring St.,
New Albany, IN 47150
812-949-3527
lreuff@nafcpl.lib.in.us
The display provided by the Library will include an extensive bibliography of the holdings in their collection; pamphlets on the various services offered by the library; maps in the Indiana History Room, library calendars and library newsletters.
NEW: The Library has purchased the complete set of Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Records.

Shelby County Historical Society,
Bill Matthews,
P.O. Box 278 - 512 6th Street,
Shelbyville, KY 40066
502-633-7766
bilmatt@aol.com

To view past Louisville Genealogical Society Newsletters,
For July 2004, click here .
For August 2004, click here .
For September 2004, click here.
For October 2004, click here.
For November 2004, click here.
For December 2004, click here.
For January 2005, click here.
For February 2005, click here.
For March 2005, click here.
For April 2005, click here.
For May 2005, click here.