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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 Member: Federation of Genealogical Societies
		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!

Genealogy Jumpstart!

Tuesdays, 20 Oct - 17 Nov

10:00 - 11:30 via Zoom

Interactive 5-part series.

Attend some or all.

Open to Everyone! (Free)

Back by popular demand!

New to genealogy? Want help starting? This free and friendly five-part series is for you! Learn how to research your family history and jumpstart your genealogy>

Members: Tell your friends about this opportunity!

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

CANCELLED

FInding Mona: A Double Adoption DNA Story

Saturday, 21 November

A Members' Bonus Program

We regretfully have to cancel this month's bonus program. Our speaker is unavailable due to unforeseen circumstances.

Finding Mona is an engaging double adoption tale filled with head-spinning twists and turns.

It also demonstrates the many steps and skills it takes to solve complex DNA problems. There are insights and 'aha moments' for every experience level, beginner to advanced.

This presentation is a bonus program for our members. Not a member? Our dues are only $20 a year!

Megan Lee is a genetic genealogist and educator. She holds a Certificate in Genealogical Research from Boston University, is a graduate of Excelsior College's Genetic Genealogy course, the Advanced Genetic Genealogy course at the Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh, and is an alumnus of the 18-month Professional Genealogy Study Group. She is also on the board of the Southern California Genealogical Society.

Family Tree Maker 2019 Classes

Second and Third Fridays at 10:00 am

Led by Roger Goddard

Next Session: 20 Nov 2020

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.

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

WikiTree Discussion Group

Third Mondays, at 1:30 pm

Led by Debi Hoag

Next session 15 December 2020

WikiTree.com is a free world-wide collaborative family tree. Discover how it can help you further your family history research.

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

Discovering Your Ancestor's Life in Death Records

Saturday, 12 December

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Live Webinar

Sometimes the best way to learn about an ancestor's life is to dig into the mountain of paperwork created by his or her passing. Explore the suprisingly abundant information created when a death occured and discover just how much these can records can reveal about the story of an ancestor's life.

Pam Vestal is a Professional Genealogist, writer, and speaker from West Linn, Oregon. Her articles have appeared in the Association of Professional Genealogists Quarterly and Federation of Genealogical Society's magazine, Forum. She lectures and presents workshop to genealogy organizations throughout the country. She is also the owner of Generations Genealogy, LLC.

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