$desc{"FreeBDM Information Channel"} = "FreeBMD explained and directions happily given.
Your channel hosts are:
Camilla - camilla\@algroup.co.uk
Graham - graham_hart\@ibm.net
and
Ben -
Be sure to visit the FreeBDM homepage at:
http://FreeBMD.rootsweb.com/
";
$desc{"Genealogy Advice"} = "DearMYRTLE provides down-to-earth, practical, advice for beginning and intermediate genealogy researchers.
Your channel host is:
Myrt - DearMYRTLE\@aol.com
Additional information on upcomming events can be found at:
http://www.DearMYRTLE.com/chat.htm
";
$desc{"UK and Ireland Genealogy"} = "Anyone researching in the UK and Ireland is welcome to
attend.
Your channel hosts are:
Camilla - camilla\@algroup.co.uk
Graham - graham_hart\@ibm.net
Russell - rwear\@patrol.i-way.co.uk
and
Lisa - hla\@carebear.demon.co.uk
";
$desc{"Bukovina Genealogy"} = "Genealogical research in Bukovina, especially the village
of Rosch and the surnames found there. Discussions of family stories, exchange of
information, routes of immigration, discussion of Holicki family name and general
genealogical chat.
Your Channel host is:
Kelly Mitchell (Catchup) - KMitchell\@rocketmail.com";
$desc{"New England Genealogy"} = "A dedicated chat channel for New England researchers.
This channel is dedicated to those doing New England research, from the Mayflower forward.
Subjects covered are research techniques, document deciphering, sources and their use, and
much, much more!
Your channel host is:
Ron Lahti (Skyhawk) - skyhawk\@digisys.net";
$desc{"Centre County Genealogical Society"} = "Channel is open on the LAST Saturday of the month.
A place for out-of-town members of the Centre County, Pennsylvania, Genealogical Society to have a discussion about ongoing activities and research.
Your channel host is:
Bob Baker (nick unknown) - BakerGen\@aol.com";
$desc{"Canadian Genealogy"} = "All Canadian Genealogists or Researchers are welcome to link and discuss
with one another as well as the cousins to the south or Worldwide.
Your channel hosts are:
Brian and Karen Erwin (Romy^) - erwins\@myna.com";
$desc{"Australia"} = "This meeting is intended as a get together for people researching ancestors
and descendants in the Aus+NZ+PNG region. The idea has originated from the perceived need for a
forum for Australian Genealogists to discuss their needs! The intention is to have more regular
communication between people.. e.g. If you are having a discussion on an Australian related newsgroups
then bring it with you and have an interactive chat about it. Bring your surnames and see if anyone
else is researching in your area. Bring your books with you and see if you can help others.
Your channel hosts are:
Scott Brown - scottbro\@iname.com
or
Cathy Dunn - cathyd\@shoalhaven.net.au
More information at:
Australia Channel Home Page:
http://www.uq.net.au/~zzsbrown/irc.htm
";
$desc{"Estill County, Kentucky Research"} = "Discussion of genealogy in Estill County and counties formed from Estill County.
Your channel host is:
Jennifer Bawden - jelam\@nash.mindspring.com";
$desc{"Belgium, Netherlands, Luxemburg"} = "For those researching in Belgium, Netherlands (Holland),
Luxemburg, or with an interest in these areas. Great for folks whose ancestors settled in New York
1600s in the first Dutch settlements.
Your channel host is:
Jan Daamen (Jan) - j.daamen\@wxs.nl";
$desc{"Genealogical Research"} = "Diana Hansen will host online question and answers sessions to discuss
all aspects of genealogy research and methodology, open to everyone who would like to participate.
The sessions will be moderated by an accredited genealogist and the current host of the WorldGenWeb.
We will discuss various types of records, record keeping, and records specific to different countries
which are typically difficult to do research in such as Ireland, Russia, Hispanic countries, and Africa.
Your Channel host is:
Diana - irishgenie\@ideaschool.org";
$desc{"South-Eastern USA Chat"} = "South Eastern United States research for those working in that part of the
world. Particular emphasis on Virginia, Arkansas, and Tennessee.
Your Channel host is:
Ed Burke - CampBurke\@worldnet.att.net";
$desc{"Southern SHANNON Genealogies"} = "Discussion of Southern Shannon families and genealogies.
Your Channel host is:
Joyce Shannon Bridges - JSBRIDG\@aol.com";
$desc{"Colorado Genealogy"} = "For those researching history and ancestors in the state of Colorado.
Your Channel host is:
Teresa Davis - terryd13\@bellsouth.net";
$desc{"Ontario Genealogy Chat"} = "The Ontario Genealogy Chat is a forum for any persons
researching families/people who lived or passed through Ontario, Canada.The objectives
of these chat sessions are: to help people find resources on the net, at local archives, libraries,
and genealogical facilities; and, to share surnames and other information pertinent to
Ontario genealogical studies. Please do not e-mail UNLESS it pertains to the chat, thank-you.
Your channel host is:
Mary Croft (mc) - mcroft\@igs.net
More information at:
http://www.ott.igs.net/~mcroft/ontario/";
$desc{"German-Russian Genealogy Chat"} = "The general topic is Germans from Russia. To many this means
Mennonites, though other religions were also involved.
Your channel hosts are:
Don Fehr - don_fehr\@bc.sympatico.ca
and
Sue Fitzgerald (Keziah) - sfitzgen\@wkpowerlink.com";
$desc{"German Genealogy"} = "Techniques and problems encountered in German genealogy and research. In both German
and English languages.
Your channel hosts are:
Dorothy - dorothy\@mail-me.com
and
Jan Daamen (Jan) - j.daamen\@wxs.nl";
$desc{"Searching Cook/Cooke/Koch"} = "This is a surname channel for the Cook/Cooke/Koch families worldwide. We
welcome any descendant of these families and individuals interested in researching
these family names to join with us to discuss their research efforts with others of a like
mind.
Your channel hosts are:
Ellie Stephens - Stephens61\@aol.com
and
Lisa Cleversey - LClevers\@bellsouth.net";
$desc{"French Genealogy"} = "The purpose of this channel is to help those all over the world who are
searching for French ancestors, to get together and have a chance to speak to French genealogists.
It is mostly meant for English speaking people; another channel on another server is being used for
French speaking genealogists.When joining this channel at regular meeting hours, if there is no one
there, please wait until someone comes. If there is no reply from whomever appears on the list, please
feel free to DCC them as they are probably on the other server as well. Also, watch the topic, which
may specify another meeting place. Once the contact is made, someone from the other channel will come
to talk to you and invite you to join in.
Your channel host is:
Bernard Debreil - bdebreil\@teaser.fr
More information at:
http://www.teaser.fr/~bdebreil
see also the weekly posting regarding the channel on:
soc.genealogy.french";
$desc{"HTML Discussion"} = "A theme channel for the discussion of HTML from beginner assistance to
more advanced tips and techniques. It will primarily be a troubleshooting Q&A session and is for the
many genealogists who want or already have web sites.Your channel host is:
Holly Timm
(MaMaT) - hollyft\@bright.net
More information at:
http://htmlhelp.rootsweb.com";
$desc{"IIGS University Chat"} = "This theme channel will only be open on the third week of each month.";
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