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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.

Theme for 2025-2026 Season:

FAN* Clubs & Communities

(*FAN = Friends, Associates, & Neighbors)

Scroll below to see details about our various programs

and Special Interest Groups (SIGs).

		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:

Latest update to members was emailed on 5 Nov.

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

Updates are also posted under Handouts and Updates in the Members Area.

DECEMBER PROGRAM

Fraternal and Other Membership Organizations

Saturday, 13 Dec, 10:30 - 11:45 am (ET) via Zoom.

Zoom room opens 15 minutes early for an informal meet & greet.
We start promptly at 10:30am ET. Please be courteous and sign-in by then.

Open to all. Register here.

In October, our featured program was on researching school records so as to learn more about an ancestor, their friends, and their community. (Recording available thru 12 April 2026.)

November's featured program was about creating an ancestor's resume so as to identify different aspects of their life over time, such as schooling, work, church, military service, etc. (Recording available thru 14 Dec 2025.)

This month, we're continuing to build on our FAN Clubs & Communities theme with a detailed and informative program on fraternal and other membership organizations. Learn about the various types (i.e., social organizations, service societies, occupation-based groups, ethnic organizations, civic leagues, and more), how to find organization records, and the insights they can provide into the lives of your ancestors and their communities. More information for those resumes!

Katharine Korte Andrew is an author, genealogist, graphic designer, archivist, and historian based in Chicago. She holds a Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) and a BA in Politcal Science and Germanic Studies. A member of the Association of Professional Genealogists, she specializes in researching German-speaking and Germanic ancestors. She is also a digital editor for Familty Tree Magazine and a former editor of the National Genealogical Society's online Monthly publication.

Labor & Employment Records SIG

1st Mondays, 7:00pm - 8:30pm Eastern Time.

Led by Randall Dodds. Open to all.

This informal and collaborative discussion group focuses on researching ancestors in a wide variety of industries: agriculture, skilled trades, factories, and more.

Questions on labor and employment records, resources, or historical context are always welcome! Ask in the comment box when registering.

Next session: 5 Jan. Register here.

Military Records & Research SIG (WWI/WW2)

2nd Mondays, 7:00pm - 8:30pm (Eastern Time) via Zoom

Led by KB Barcomb. Open to all.

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

Questions on WWI & WW2 records and related topics are always welcome! Ask in the comment box when registering.

Next session: 12 Jan. Register here.

Family Tree Maker SIG

Led by Roger Goddard. Open to all.

DAYTIME SESSION:

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

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

This informal discussion & help session is for those using FTM genealogy software or thinking about using it. 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.)

Black Family History SIG (1900-1950)

3rd Saturdays, 10:30 - 11:30 (Eastern Time) via Zoom
Led by Charles Wilson. Open to all.

This informal, diverse, and collaborative discussion group focuses on American History through the lens of Black family history during the pivotal decades from 1900 to 1950.

Next Session: 20 Dec. Register here.

NARA SIG

3rd Mondays, 7:00pm - 8:30pm (Eastern Time) via Zoom

Led by KB Barcomb. Open to all.

This is an informal and collaborative discussion group focusing on the US National Archvies (NARA). Open to all.

Have questions about the new catalog? Finding aids? Searching collections? Exploring the website's nooks & crannies? This group is here to help.

Have NARA-related questions or suggested topics? Put them in the comment box when registering.

Next session: Monday 19 Jan. Register here. (No session in Dec.)

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.

OCTOBER PROGRAM

The Three Rs: Reading, 'Riting, & Research in School Records

Recording is available in the members area.

This unique and highly informative lecture describes many of the various school records you may find in your research. These include all levels of education and both public and private education.

The bulk of the lecture covers primary school records, but also touches on high school, college, and specialty or institutional type schools. Because these records were kept every day, every month, every year, they can be critical to filling the gaps generated by periodic censuses and one-time events such as birth and death.

Paula Stuart-Warren, Certified Genealogist®, FMGS, FUGA is an internationally recognized genealogical educator. Her webinars, seminars, and courses are not to be missed...to include her hugely popular course "Digging Deeper: Records, Tools, and Skills" being offered online next June by the National Genealogical Society's GRIP Genealogy Institute.

NOVEMBER PROGRAM

Creating Your Ancestor's Resume

Saturday, 08 Nov, 10:30 - 11:45 am (ET) via Zoom.

The recording for this program is now available in the Members Only area through 14 Dec.

Discover a unique and intriguing way to gain new insights into an ancestor's life.

This program takes something that is familiar, the traditional resume, and repurposes it as a highly effective research tool. Learn how to create and organize a resume that encompasses all aspects of an ancestor's life. This is especially helpful in learning more about their friends, associates, and neighbors! (Our theme this season).

Karen Molohon brings over 35 years of family history research and education experience to her programs. She is a past director of the Institute of Genealogy & Historical Research (IGHR) and a past president of the Georgia Genealogical Society. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for the National Genealogical Society as Vice-President for Society and Organizaton Management. Karen is also a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists.