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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 an FamilySearch Affiliate Library. This means enhanced access to FamilySearch records!

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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!

NOVEMBER PROGRAM

An Orderly Life:

Using Directories for Family History Research

The handout from this presentation has been added to the Downloads in the Members Only section. The recording has been added to the Webinar Recordings in the Members Only section.

Saturday, 12 Nov

10:30 - 11:45 am (Eastern Time). Meet-n-greet at 10:15 am.

Via Zoom.

City, rural, and other types of directories can provide a tremendous amount of information about our ancestors. Where did they live? Where did they work? Who were their neighbors? Did relatives live close by? What was their community like? What churches, schools, and shops were nearby? And so much more.

Learn where to find these directories, how to use them, and how to analyze what you find (or don't find). Discover new tips and methods to get this most out of these rich resources.

Diana Crisman Smith is a researcher, speaker, writer, and teacher with over 40 years of professional experience. A former librarian at a Family History Center, she is exceptionally familiar with the wide variety of records and resources available to genealogists. She has authored online genealogy courses, written multiple articles, and published several books related to family history research.

Family Tree Maker Course

1st & 3rd Fridays, 10:00 - 11:30 am (Eastern Time)

Via Zoom. Attend some or all.

(Course started 21 Oct.)

This popular program is back!

This free 16-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 link in the Members Only section.

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

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

Genealogy Work Zones

Tuesdays, 1:30 - 3:30 pm (Eastern Time)

via Zoom

Genealogy is fun…except when it isn’t. We all have genealogy tasks we tend to put off: labeling photos, tagging documents, organizing paper or digital files, cleaning up trees, etc.

To help you tackle these mini-projects, we’re offering dedicated work zones. Its time dedicated to chipping away at those not so fun tasks. We'll greet each other and then simply start working on our individual projects. Work for 30 minutes or two hours.

How is this different from just working on your own? It’s easier to follow-through when you have a set time and place to be. We’re cheering you, and each other, on. You’ll be amazed at how much you got done.

Members: Access via the link in the Members Only section.

Non-Members: Register by emailing ContactUs@Kinseekers.org for the link.

Family Tree Maker Special Interest Group

2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 10:00 - 11:00 am (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. October Sessions: 12 & 26 Oct

Non-members:

Email FTM@Kinseekers.org for link.

Military Records & Research Special Interest Group

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

Led by KB Barcomb

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

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 14 Nov. Register here.

Primary Topic: Open discussion of questions....plus deciphering WWI units and military job titles. (Topic postponed from last month.)

WikiTree Special Interest Group

3rd Mondays, 1:30 - 2:30 pm (Eastern Time) via Zoom

Register for the WikiTree Discussion group.

WikiTree.com is a free worldwide collaborative family tree. Our discussion group is led by Debi Hoag, a WikiTree ambassador and project leader with over 20 years of research experience.

Next Session: Monday, 21 November

OCTOBER PROGRAM

Family History in Black & White:

Navigating Historical Newspapers

Recording has been posted in Members Only Section!

Learn strategies you can use to improve and fine-tune your newspaper searching skills. Discover how you can use this amazing resource to discover previously unknown details about your ancestors' lives and enrich their personal stories.

Taneya Y Koonce, MLIS, MPH, is a health information scientist at a major academic medical center. She routinely applies her library science and technology skills to assisting others in furthering their family history research.

SPECIAL EVENT!

Presentation recordings have been posted in the Members Only section!

Did you miss this outstanding and informative event?

Members can still view recordings of all four presentations.

Explorations in African American Genealogy Research presented by Taneya Y. Koonce

Researching WWI African American Ancestors presented by KB Barcomb

Researching Black Family History in the State Archives of Florida presented by Matthew Storey

Mini Case Studies in Black Family History presented by Adrienne Whaley