Kinseekers Genealogical Society of Lake County Florida
Kinseekers Genealogical Society of Lake County Florida
Welcome to KINSEEKERS Genealogical Society
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Leesburg Public Library logo Proud to partner with the Leesburg Public Library
in offering genealogy and family history programs
100 East Main Street, Leesurg, Florida 34748 -- (352)-728-9790		  
 
Genealogy 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.
Events and education programs are free and open to the public.
 
We meet at 10:30 on the 3rd Saturday of the month (October through June)
at the Leesburg Public Library, 100 E Main St, Leesburg, Florida 34748.
 
Next Meet-Up: 16 November 2019
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Genealogy Chat

GenChat
1st and 3rd Mondays, 10:30 - 12:30
Florida Porch Cafe at 706 W Main St, Leesburg.
 
This is a 'come when you want' get-together to discuss anything genealogy related. Stop in, grab a cup of coffee, and join the conversation for a few minutes or a couple hours. Better yet, stay for lunch; the food is great!. 


November Meet-Up & Program

Saturday, 16 November at 10:30
Leesburg Public Library (Meeting Room A)                                     
 
Program:  "Mastering the VA Master Index File"
This newly digitized collection consists of over 5.8 million records documenting individual military and service and veteran claims (primarily WWI-related).  Learn how to find, interpret, and analyze these cards. 
 
Speaker: KB Barcomb.
Genealogist specializing in WWI and WWII military records and research. She has presented locally and nationally, to include the 2018 Association of Professional Genealogists (APG) Conference.
  
The DNA SIG (Special Interest Group) will meet at  9:15-10:15 in Meeting Room A.  
(This group discusses DNA-related genealogy topics. Today's primary topic is clustering matches.)
 
The WIKITREE SIG is not meeting this month so members can attend the African American Family History Workshop. 


African American Family History Workshop

Saturday, 16 November, 1:00 - 3:45
Leesburg Public Library
                                                                                                        
                     
                           
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Join us for this special event co-hosted by KINSEEKERS and the Leesburg Public Library. All are welcome. No pre-registration required.  
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Genealogy Help
Every Wednesday
10:30 - 1:30
Genealogy Dept
Leesburg Library
No appt needed.
Genealogy Chat
1st & 3rd Mondays
10:30-12:30
Drop-in & Casual
Florida Porch Cafe
Downtown Leesburg
DNA Special Interest Group
Saturday, 16 Nov
9:15-10:15
Leesburg Library
November Program
Saturday, 16 November
10:30-11:30
"Mastering the VA
Master Index File"
Leesburg Library
Special Event: African American History Workshop
Saturday, 16 Nov
1:00-3:45
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Leesburg Public Library
GenTech Special Interest Group
Saturday, 1 Dec
10:30-11:30
Leesburg Library
Tech Room
Board Meeting
Friday, 6 Dec
10:30 - 11:30
Florida Porch Cafe
Downtown Leesburg
Members welcome!
December Program
Saturday, 21 Dec
10:30-11:30
"Census Records"
Leesburg Library
Special Event: Free Scanning Sessions
Saturday, 28 Dec
10:00-2:00
Details to follow
Library