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Welcome to KINSEEKERS Genealogical Society

Family History connects us.

To our ancestors. To who we are. To each other.

Genealogy is fun.

It's the thrill of the hunt. The joy of discovery.

Join us. All experience levels welcome.

Scroll below to see details about upcoming programs!

Members: Look for program links in the Zoom Links section under Members Only.

		Member: Florida State Genealogical Society
		Proud to partner with the Leesburg Public Library in offering genealogy and family history programs.

New to Zoom? Read our tips here: Zoom Orientation

If you would like one-on-one assitance with Zoom, email us! We want to help!

June Program Double-Header!

URBAN MIGRATION & FAMILY HISTORY

MEMBERS: RECORDINGS WILL BE POSTED SOON!

A special program co-hosted by Kinseekers & the Leesburg Public Library

Saturday, 12 June, 9:30 - 12:00 via Zoom

Presented by Annette Burke Lyttle and Adrienne Whaley

Ancestors on the Move: Migration from Farms to Cities, 1870-1920

Learn the history of this exciting time, how our urban ancestors lived and worked, and how to find their records. The late 19th and 20th Centuries saw the migration of many of our ancestors from rural areas of America, as well as the migration of many of our immigrant ancestors, to cities for economic opportunity. Between 1870 and 1920, 11 million Americans migrated to cities, and about 25 million immigrants came to the U.S., most of them settling in cities.

An American Story: Black Urban Migration, 1865-1940

Learn how Black urban migrations between 1865 and 1940 shaped not just families of African descent, but the lives and experiences of Americans as a whole. Why did they migrate? How did their arrival - and reactions to their growing numbers - shape the ongoing stories of the cities and towns in which they found themselves? What genealogical and historical records did these migrations create? Learn how to find them and use them to expand the story of your ancestors and their communities.

Annette Burke Lyttle has been a full-time genealogist and family historian since 2012. She speaks on a variety of genealogical topics at the national, state, and local levels. She has a master's degree in English and a bachelor's degree in journalism, and has taught at several universities, to include the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. Annette is also a member of the board of directors of the Association of Professional Genealogists.

Adrienne Whaley is an educator and specialist in African American research. She holds a bachelor's degree in African American Studies and a master's degree in Education. She is the Director of Education and Community Engagement at the Museum of the American Revolution and is the president of the African American Genealogy Group in Philadelphia.

Non-members: Email ContactUs@Kinseekers.org for the Zoom link.

Family Tree Maker Classes

Second & Third Fridays, 10:00-11:30

This month's sessions: 11 and 18 June

Led by Roger Goddard

Family Tree Maker is the most widely used genealogy software. You will appreciate how tis intuitive program lets you easily grow your family tree with simple navigation, tree-building tools, and integrated Web searching, making it easier than ever to discover your family story, preserve your legacy and share your unique heritage.

(These sessions use Family Tree Maker - 2019)

NON-MEMBERS: Email ContactUs@Kinseekers.org for the Zoom link.

Intro to WikiTree 7-part Series!

Tuesdays, 1:30 - 3:00

6 July through 17 August.

6 Jul: Start Climbing Our Tree

13 Jul: How to Edit a Profile

20 Jul: Join in the Community

27 Jul: How to Be a Successful WikiTreer

3 Aug: How to Manage Your Watchlist

10 Aug: Digging a Little Deeper

17 Aug: Additional Tools

Attend this free series to learn about all that WikiTree has to offer. WikiTree.com is a free world-wide collaborative family tree. Discover how it can help you further your family history research. Open to all.

July Webinar

NAVIGATING FIND A GRAVE

Saturday, 10 July, 10:30-11:45 via Zoom

Presented by Roger Goddard

Find A Grave is the world's largest gravesite collection, and it's free! Every day, volunteers from across the world update information, post photographs, add new memorials, and help others make genealogical discoveries. Join us for a guided tour through this amazing website and learn insider tips and tricks along the way!

Roger Goddard is a genealogist and professional educator with over 30 years of teaching experience. He specializes in helping others get the most out of online databases.

Non-members: Email ContactUs@Kinseekers.org for the Zoom link.

Member Bonus Program!

Military Brickwall Session

Saturday, 24 July at 1:30 via Zoom

with by KB Barcomb

Gain insights into solving military brickwalls with genealogist KB Barcomb. Submit your brickwalls or questions ahead of time, and she will select as many as time allows.

Kristin will discuss how to find and analyze records that can solve your brickwall, sharing expert tips and tricks along the way. Learn methods, strategies, and resources to apply to your own research.

KB Barcomb is a researcher and genealogist who specializes in military records, especially those from WWI and WWII.

This bonus program is offered as a thank you to our members.

DNA Quarterly Discussion

Quarterly

Fourth Saturdays at 1:30

Next session is (tentatively) Aug 28

Join us for a mini-DNA case study showing how traditional research, Autosomal DNA, Y-DNA, and unique tools, like Lucid Chart and DNA Painter's What Are The Odds (WATO), come together to break down a brick wall.

We'll also discuss using WikiTree and DNA to further your research.

Non-Members:

Email ContactUs@Kinseekers.org for Zoom link