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Organize Your Genealogy
It’s the lazy, hazy days of summer and with that comes time to… organize your genealogy! Here in Florida, it’s hot and while you’re inside soaking up the A/C, put some of these tips and tricks to work, organizing your genealogy. 1 Organize and Document AS YOU GO! The FamilySearch… -
Preservation Projects by Florida Genealogical Societies
In honor of National Preservation Month, the FSGS polled our local genealogical societies to see what efforts are being made to preserve Florida records on the community level. The response was outstanding, and we thank all those societies that responded with this valuable information. The preservation of records and genealogical… -
DNA Utilities and Tools
Below is a list of DNA testing sites available and genetic genealogy utilities and tools to use once you’ve completed your testing. Check out our list of education blogs and webinars. Is your favorite blog or book missing? Email us! DNA Testing Name Website Cost 23 & Me https://23andme.com Paid… -
DNA Blogs, Books, and Social Media
Every year, since 2003, National DNA Day is officially celebrated on April 25th. According to the National Human Genome Research Institute states, “National DNA Day commemorates the successful completion of the Human Genome Project in 2003 and the discovery of DNA’s double helix by James Watson and Francis Crick in… -
Women’s History in Florida
Florida’s rich history would not be possible without the pioneering women who made this state what it is today. The FSGS celebrates the women of Florida with a list of resources for researching the women of Florida. Florida Women’s Heritage Trail The cover of this unique book written by the… -
Webinar Services for Florida Genealogy Societies
With many society membership meetings and board meeting canceled for COVID-19, FSGS is here to help every step of the way. In this time of social distancing, you can hold your monthly meeting with the program speaker and your members participating from their homes over the internet. Also, no need… -
El Destino Plantation Project
The Florida Historical Society houses many different collections. One of these collections are the El Destino Plantation Papers. These papers include vital business documents, which include legal documents as well as personal correspondence and plantation journals. El Destino, Spanish for destiny, was a large cotton plantation established by John Nuttall in… -
Researching African-American Genealogy in Florida
The Florida Memory Website is an often overlooked resource when researching Florida ancestry. Florida Memory is a digital outreach program providing free online access to select archival resources from collections housed in the State Library and Archives of Florida. Florida Memory digitizes materials that illuminate the state’s history and culture.… -
Florida Agriculture and Our Florida Ancestors—Part 2
After the destruction of the French colony by Pedro Menéndez de Aviles, Menéndez had a fort built called San Augustin, with the intent of protecting the small settlement of farmers. Each farmer had been promised land as good as they left in Spain and were to also be given twelve head of stock.
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