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Give Me-Your Huddled Masses Yearning to Breathe Free: Immigration and Naturalization

Learn how our ancestors were naturalized; when, where, and what records were created; and the information that might be found in these records.

Jeanne Larzalere Bloom specializes in Illinois problem solving and compilation, particularly Cook County.

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…

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…

Cluster Research or Discovering You’re Related to the Whole Block

As Aristotle noted, “Man is by nature a social animal”—he has family, society, and throughout history he has moved with them. This session includes tips, tricks, and examples of how researching the neighborhood can further your research.

Jessica Trotter holds a Master of Science in Information, Archives and Records Management Specialization from the University of Michigan—but works in public libraries by day. Her genealogy research areas include Midwest, African American, British Isles, Canadian, and Early American research.

A Five Company Comparison of Ethnicity Results

Have questions about your ethnic origins? Want to know what the maps and percentages mean? We will cover the major testing companies and Ancestry DNA Genetic communities.

Frustrated with your genealogy research? Diahan is the teacher you need. Her 18 years of experience in genetic genealogy shows as after just one class you will find yourself believing that you can understand this science, and likely will even be excited to go home and try it out. Diahan lectures internationally, owns Your DNA Guide, and writes for Family Tree Magazine and Your Genealogy Today. She has a passion for this work, a love for people, and the best husband ever.

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,…

Discovering Minister Isaac Steele and His Family Using Land Records and Manuscripts

Discover the wonderful letters, diaries, memorials, deeds, and documents that paint the story of families on the frontier. Learn how to broaden your research.

J. Mark Lowe describes himself as a lifelong genealogist. He is a full-time professional genealogist, author, and lecturer who specializes in original records and manuscripts throughout the South. Mark lives in Robertson County, Tennessee just north of Nashville near the Kentucky border.

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…

The Florida Genealogist – Vol XLII – Issue 2 – December 2019

Inside this issue:

• Annie Viola Walker Whitted McKendree & Allen Whitted, Florida Settler & Builder
• John Henry Vick & Caledonia Dodd Vick, Florida Pioneers
• The Sallie G. Bradford Slave Register, Walnut Hill Plantation, Leon County, Florida
• The Evidence is on a Cow’s Ear
• Affordable Research
• Jefferson County, FL Undertakers and Coffin Dealers Monthly Reports: January 1918-July 1918

Organizing Your Genealogy Using Microsoft’s OneNote

Most of us face the continuing challenge of organizing the massive amounts of information we collect in our ongoing genealogical research. Many have found Evernote to be a helpful tool. In this lecture Bob will describe another resource, Microsoft OneNote, and demonstrate how it has been immensely helpful in collecting, analyzing and organizing his research. OneNote is a free digital organizing application from Microsoft. Notes, photos, clippings and more can be organized in digital “3 ring binders” with dividers between topics. OneNote offers powerful search, linking and sharing features which enhance productive research. Notes are available on your desktop (both Windows and Mac), tablet, phone and on-line.

Bob Inhoff is has served as Chair of the Technology Committee for the Indian River Genealogical Society in Vero Beach, Florida where he has lived for more than twelve years. Bob also serves as the Webmaster for the Florida State Genealogical Society and the Goff-Gough Family Association. He is a member of the Florida State Genealogical Society and NGS.

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