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December 2018
Conversations with Kenyatta (FGS Meeting)
Kenyatta Berry, a co-host of the PBS series Genealogy Roadshow, is coming to Tampa for one night to discuss genealogy, family history, and her new book, The Family Tree Toolkit: A Comprehensive Guide to Uncovering Your Ancestry and Researching Genealogy. Our president, Tammy Patascher, will interview Kenyatta about her book, her passion for family history and ... Read more
Find out more »January 2019
Living with Legal Lingo (FGS Meeting)
Join us as we start the new year with renewed lecturer and genealogist, Judy Russell, as she explains many of the legal terms, meanings, and implications of the legal language in our family records. Here is the description of this presentation from her lecture offerings: The language of the law is part Greek, part French, ... Read more
Find out more »February 2019
Maintaining an Organized Computer (FGS Meeting)
This month we invite you to join us as we welcome Cyndi Ingle for a presentation aimed to help everyone better manage their computer files and records. Program description: Files here, programs there, lost bits and bytes everywhere. Are you tired of searching your computer fruitlessly? Frustrated when you can't find the notes you created ... Read more
Find out more »Meet Family Tree Maker (FGS Meeting)
Come meet Mark Olsen, Family Tree Maker Ambassador! Learn new ways to use this leading genealogical database tool, get a glimpse of what coming in future releases, and ask questions. Can’t make it in this Tuesday morning? They will also be at our booth at the Florida State Fair!
Find out more »March 2019
What Did you Do in the War, Granny? – Women in the Army in World War II (FGS Meeting)
Over 150,000 women served in the Army in World War II. Women’s military service in this time period helped change expectations and perceptions about women’s role outside the home. Learn about their pioneering wartime service and how to find records for the women in your family who served.
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Irish Genealogy Seminar (Nearby Society Event)
Join us for a day of Irish genealogy research tips and tricks as we welcome Fintan Mullen and Gillian Hunt of the Ulster Historical Foundation for an all day seminar. Topics cover all of Ireland and research challenges we face in tracing our Irish ancestors. This is the only stop in Florida for these recognized ... Read more
Find out more »April 2019
Staying Safe Using Social Media (FGS Meeting)
This month Thomas MacEntee joins us with for a discussion on best practices to effectively use social media site such as Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ while still protecting their privacy. Program description - Are you hesitant to use popular social media sites such as Facebook or Twitter or even Pinterest and share your genealogy research ... Read more
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July 2019
Planning a Very Successful Genealogical Trip (FGS Meeting)
Before you head out on your next genealogy research trip, let George G. Morgan help you make it a success. George's presentation will help you maximize your research time the way professionals do it, and return home with a genealogical treasure trove. Program description - Regardless of whether you're going to the library or heading ... Read more
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