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Welcome to KINSEEKERS Genealogical Society

Family History connects us.

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

All experience levels welcome.

Scroll below to see details about current and 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.

Visit their website for their full schedule of events: pastfindersslc.org.

MEMBERS:

September Update was emailed 5 Sep.

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Season Kick-Off & Special Membership Meeting

Saturday, 14 September

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

Meet 'n Greet starts at 10:15am.

Black Family History Seminar (1900-1950)

Saturday, 28 September. 10:00am - 3:30pm (Eastern Time)

Free and Open to All. Attend in-person or online.

Registration is highly recommended. (Zoom seating is limited.)

Co-hosted with the Leesburg Public Library.

We're excited to offer these unique programs presented by four dynamic speakers:

Beyond Boundaries: The Impact of Redlining on Family History

presented by Taneya Y. Koonce

Black War Workers of WW2: Context, Records, & Resources

presented by KB Barcomb

The Legacy of African American Women in WW2

presented (pre-recorded) by Col. Edna W. Cummings, US Army (Ret.)

Children in the Archives: Researching Black Youth, 1900-1950

presented by Adrienne Whaley

To attend onine via Zoom, register here.

To attend in-person, register here or call the library at (352) 728-9790.

We recommend you bring a bag lunch. Refrigeration and beverages will be provided.

Military Records & Research SIG (WWI/WW2)

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

Led by KB Barcomb

This is an informal and collaborative discussion group focusing on WWI and WW2 military records and research methodology. Open to all.

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

Next session: Monday 9 Sep. Register here.

Topic: Attendee submitted questions plus researching WW2 US Navy ancestors.

Family Tree Maker SIG

DAYTIME SESSION

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

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

This is an informal discussion and help session for those using FTM genealogy software or thinking about using it. Ask questions, share tips, learn from one another. All are welcome!

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

Members: Access via the link in the Members Area (under "Zoom Links").

(Society membership includes a significant discount on the FTM software. Details are under Member Perks in the Members Area.)

Citation Anxiety SIG

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

Next session: 7 October

Do you get flustered trying to create record citations? This group is here to help. This is an informal discussion group focused on citing sources.

We are a friendly "safe space" for those new to citations and those already familiar with the basics of documenting sources. Open to all.

We primarily reference the 4th Edition of Evidence Explained by Elisabeth Shown Mills. (You are not required to have a copy in order to participate, though you may find it helpful.)

Black Family History SIG

Black Family History (1900 - 1950)

Monthly, 3rd Saturdays.

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

Led by Charles Wilson

Next session: Saturday, 26 Oct.

New bonus feature be announced at Season Kick-Off.

Open to all. Non-members welcome.

Family Tree Maker Course (Free)

NEW COURSE STARTS IN MID-OCTOBER!

EVENING Course - Starts 15 Oct

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

DAYTIME Course - Starts 18 Oct

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

This free 21-session course runs from mid-October through August 2025.

Attend all or some classes.

Non-members are welcome. The course provides a deep dive into Family Tree Maker, the world’s most popular genealogy software. Classes include live demos, questions are encouraged, and troubleshooting tips shared.

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.

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

Members: Access via the link in the Members Area (under "Zoom Links").

(Society membership includes a significant discount on the FTM software. Details are under Member Perks in the Members Area.)

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.