Staying Safe Using Social Media (FGS Meeting)
John F. Germany Public Library 900 N. Ashley Dr., Tampa, FLThis 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. Are you hesitant to use popular social media sites such as Facebook or Twitter or even Pinterest and share your genealogy research because of issues ...
Where the Records are, a Document waits for you! (FGS Meeting)
John F. Germany Public Library 900 N. Ashley Dr., Tampa, FLPeople are acquainted with the websites such as FamilySearch, Ancestry, Find My Past and others used for genealogical research. However, additional online resources are available to those who are researching their Family Tree - the State Archives. Rue Lynn will present how to use State Archives and Libraries, the treasures that can be found in ...
The Family History Story Map – Plotting Your Ancestor’s Story (FGS Meeting)
John F. Germany Public Library 900 N. Ashley Dr., Tampa, FLJoin FGS as we welcome Lynn Palermo, from The Family History Writing Studio, in this one-hour presentation thatwill provide you with the tools and knowledge to plan your first family history story. Learn how to outline an account of your ancestor’s life using the Family History Story Map. With this map in hand, combined with ...
Planning a Very Successful Genealogical Trip (FGS Meeting)
John F. Germany Public Library 900 N. Ashley Dr., Tampa, FLBefore 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. Regardless of whether you're going to the library or heading out on a ...
Little Known and Rarely Used Google Resources and Search Tips (FGS Meeting)
John F. Germany Public Library 900 N. Ashley Dr., Tampa, FLFGS welcomes Katherine R. Willson as she provides us with her insight and knowledge on improving our search techniques with her presentation: Little Known and Rarely Used Google Resources and Search Tips. Many genealogists barely scratch the surface of what Google has to offer. This presentation offers tips & techniques for doing more efficient research ...
Introduction to GedMatch (FGS Meeting)
John F. Germany Public Library 900 N. Ashley Dr., Tampa, FLYou completed your DNA testing and discovered the matches available on your testing company's site, now learn how to expand your DNA matches. Drew Smith provides an instructive tutorial on how you can broaden your DNA reach. GEDmatch is a free website that allows uploading raw DNA data from DNA testing companies so that the ...
Discovery to Story Telling with Kenyatta Berry (FGS Annual Seminar)
Robert W. Saunders, Sr. Public Library 1505 Nebraska Ave., Tampa, FLThe Florida Genealogical Society – Tampa welcomes back Kenyatta Berry as our guest speaker for the 61st Annual Fall Seminar. Please mark your calendars and register for this exceptional day of learning and sharing with another prominent member of the genealogical community. We look forward to see you there. — Your FGS-Tampa Board
Researching Women – Community Cookbooks and What They Tell Us About Our Ancestors (FGS Meeting)
John F. Germany Public Library 900 N. Ashley Dr., Tampa, FLGena Philibert Ortega returns to FGS - Tampa in time for the start of the holidays full of family reunions and food. So what better way to kick-off the season than with a presentation on how community cookbooks can aid our research. Community cookbooks, commonly known as fundraising cookbooks with the plastic comb binding, have ...
Annual Holiday Brunch and Show & Tell (FGS Meeting)
Robert W. Saunders, Sr. Public Library 1505 Nebraska Ave., Tampa, FLLet’s begin the holiday season with our 3rd Annual Holiday Party and Show & Tell. We will be hosting a catered brunch from Cracker Barrel for your pleasure, so come prepared in festive attire, appetite, and an interesting story to share. As our festive occasion also falls on the 78th anniversary of Pearl Harbor, Rue Lynn ...
Immigration — Which Port? When? Why? From Where? (FGS Meeting)
John F. Germany Public Library 900 N. Ashley Dr., Tampa, FLUnless your ancestors were Native Americans, they were immigrants and as genealogists and family historians, we want to find a record of their arrival. Our success depends on the time frame and what we already know about our ancestor. This lecture will put into perspective what records are available and the likelihood of finding an ...
Using AncestryDNA Today (FGS Meeting)
John F. Germany Public Library 900 N. Ashley Dr., Tampa, FLAncestryDNA continues to add new tools to help with matching other testers, categorizing the matches into groups, and discovering the right relationships. This presentation focuses on how to use the latest AncestryDNA tools (ThruLines, groups, etc.) to identify relatives near and distant. We will be meeting on 2E of the main library building.
FGS at the State Fair … (Volunteer Event)
Florida State Fairgrounds 4800 U.S. 301, Tampa, FLThis year we have the wonderful opportunity to share our love of genealogy with others through our booth set up at the Florida State Fair grounds. We will have computers set up to engage in live demos with our visitors, as well as have wonderful treats for children and adults alike including a raffle prize ...
FGS Tampa Special Interest Group – DNA (FGS Special Interest Group)
John F. Germany Public Library 900 N. Ashley Dr., Tampa, FLFGS Tampa is offering a DNA Special Interest Group. Over the next four months we are pleased to have Jean Sanner present information on how to work with DNA results. She will cover foundational concepts of DNA testing for genealogy and specifically autosomal tests. If you are intimidated by the test results or if you don't ...
The 1950 US Federal Census – Are You Ready? (FGS Meeting)
John F. Germany Public Library 900 N. Ashley Dr., Tampa, FLMany genealogists remember the amount of excitement in April 2012 around the release of the 1940 US Census. Following the “72 Year Rule” for records at the National Archives, the results of the 1950 US Census will be made public on Friday, April 1, 2022. It’s never too early to prepare for this valuable data ...
FGS Tampa Special Interest Group – DNA (FGS Special Interest Group)
John F. Germany Public Library 900 N. Ashley Dr., Tampa, FLDue to COVID-19 we are hosting this meeting as a webinar. Click here to register for the webinar. We are having our entire meeting, including the DNA Special Interest Group, via the webinar. Here is the schedule: 10:00 - 10:15 - Opening remarks and general society news 10:15 - 10:45 - DNA Special Interest Group ...
Photo Detective Roadshow (FGS Meeting)
Due to COVID-19 we are hosting this meeting as a webinar. Click here to register for the webinar. We are having our entire meeting, including the DNA Special Interest Group, via the webinar. Here is the schedule: 10:00 - 10:15 - Opening remarks and general society news 10:15 - 10:45 - DNA Special Interest Group ...
FGS Tampa Special Interest Group – DNA (FGS Special Interest Group)
John F. Germany Public Library 900 N. Ashley Dr., Tampa, FLFGS Tampa is offering a DNA Special Interest Group. Over the next four months we are pleased to have Jean Sanner present information on how to work with DNA results. She will cover foundational concepts of DNA testing for genealogy and specifically autosomal tests. If you are intimidated by the test results or if you don't ...
DNA Searching – How Modern DNA Testing Helps Locate Biological Family and Health Information (FGS Meeting)
WebinarMeeting will be held as webinar. Please register here. What do you do when the paper trail on your family ends, but you still have unanswered questions? What if you have no way to access information on ancestors because of the laws surrounding an adoption, an ancestor never knew their father, or was a passenger ...