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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!

		Member: Florida State Genealogical Society
		Proud to partner with the Leesburg Public Library in offering genealogy and family history programs. LPL is a FamilySearch Affiliate Library. This means enhanced access to FamilySearch records!

Pastfinders is our sister society, located in Clermont.

For their full schedule of events, please visit their website at pastfindersslc.org.

MEMBERS: A special mid-month update was emailed 13 Sep.

(Please check your spam file if you didn't receive it.)

New to Zoom? Read our tips here: Zoom Orientation

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

OCTOBER PROGRAM

Expand Your Research with Family Tree Maker

Saturday, 14 Oct

10:30 - 11:30 am (Eastern Time) via Zoom

Meet-n-greet at 10:15 am. Register here.

Co-hosted with our sister society, Pastfinders GenSoc.

Learn how Family Tree Maker software is designed to help you expand your research. It's simple to install, syncs with FamilySearch.org and Ancestry.com, and offers a wide variety of capabilities and features.

This program will discuss what makes Family Tree Maker different from other genealogy products and software; its robust family tree building features; and its unique customization tools. You'll also learn about its special partner products: Charting Companion and Family Book Creator.

Presented by Mark Olsen, Family Tree Maker Ambassador since 2016. Mark holds a bachelor's degree in Family History and has been working in the genealogy industry for fifteen years. (This is not a sales event.)

Special Guest, Rebecca Shamblin, will also preview our upcoming

5-month hands-on Study Group on Using Family Book Creator.

* Family Tree Maker Course *

EVENING Course - Starts 17 Oct

1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:00 - 8:30pm (Eastern Time) via Zoom

DAY Course - Starts 20 Oct

1st & 3rd Fridays, 11:00am - 12:30pm (Eastern Time) via Zoom

Our most popular program is back!

This free 20-class course provides a deep dive into Family Tree Maker, the world’s most popular genealogy software. We’ll go over the basics of installation and establishing a tree, then cover each workspace (module) in detail. Classes include live demos, questions are encouraged, and troubleshooting tips shared. Attend all or some classes.

There is not a set schedule of topics, as the class pace is dependent on the input and feedback of participants. Led by Roger Goddard.

Members: Access via the link in the Members Area.

Non-Members: Register by emailing FTM@Kinseekers.org.

This course is separate from the FTM Special Interest Group (SIG).

Genealogy Help

Wednesdays

10:00 am - 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)

In-person, Leesburg Public Library

Society volunteers, in partnership with the Leesburg Public Library, are offering free genealogy assistance every week in the library's genealogy area.

No registration or appointment needed. Simply walk-in.

Military Records & Research Special Interest Group

2nd Mondays, 1:30 - 2:45 (Eastern Time) via Zoom

Led by KB Barcomb

This is an informal discussion group focusing on military records and research methodology. Open to all.

Want to learn more about a U.S. military ancestor? Got questions? This group is here to help. Love military records and research? Let's talk analysis, resources, and methods.

Next session: Monday 9 Oct. Registration link to be posted soon.

Topics: Attendee submitted questions (any topic). Plus a discussion on WWI records

Family Tree Maker Special Interest Group

NEW! We've added an evening meeting time! (Begins 26 Oct)

Daytime Option: 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm (Eastern Time) via Zoom

Evening Option: 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm (Eastern Time) via Zoom

Led by Roger Goddard

Do you use Family Tree Maker software? This group is for you!

Bring your questions. Share tips & techniques. All levels welcome.

Open to members and non-members.

Non-members:

Email FTM@Kinseekers.org for link.

OCTOBER PROGRAM

*** Family Tree Maker Course ***

Genealogy Help

Military Records & Research Special Interest Group

Family Tree Maker Special Interest Group

* Family Tree Maker Course *