Kinseekers Genealogical Society of Lake County Florida
Kinseekers Genealogical Society of Lake County Florida
 
 
 

Recent Events 2024 - 2025
2024 - 2025 Theme: A Focus on Records

Using Voter Records for Family History Research

Saturday, 11 January 
 
Discover why voting records are genealogy's best kept secret.
 
These often over-looked gems can be packed with genealogical information, and you won't believe what they can tell us about our ancestors! Looking for a date of birth or death? The date and court of naturalization? Where your ancestors disappeared to, or where they came from? Their political outlooks? Even what kind of houses they lived in? Voting records may have the answers!
 
We're excited to bring back one of our most popular speakers! Pam Vestal is a professional genealogist, writer, and educator. Learn more about her at GenerationsGenealogy.com.
 
 
 
 

Using the National Archives Website for Family History Research
Saturday, 14 December
 
 
 
This presentation will explain the ins and outs of federal government records and show you some of the great family history resources on the National Archives website. We'll explore the online catalog and learn how to make connections between the catalog with what's online at Ancestry, FamilySearch, and elsewhere.
 
Marisa Louie Lee is a professional researcher who specializes in federal government records. Having worked for the National Archives in San Francisco, she is intimately familiar with navigating the National Archives catalog and related online databases. 
 
 
 
 

The Impact of Weather on Family History
Saturday, 9 November
The recording of this amazing program has now been posted in the Members Area.
 
 
 
Weather-related events altered the lives, and livelihoods, of individuals, families, and even communities. Weather also served as a backdrop to daily lives of our ancestors, impacting them in ways we might not have thought of. Learn about the many resources and ways we can gain new insights into weather of the past.
 
Sydney Lybrand is a scientist specializing in analysis of precipitation data. She holds a bachelor's degree in Earth System Science and a master's degree in Atmospheric Science. She is also passionate about history and the role of weather in both historic events and every day lives.
 
 
 
 

The Impact of US Railroads on Family History
Saturday, 19 October 
 
We often don't think about railroad records unless our ancestors actually worked on the railroads. 
 
And yet, the railroads influenced migration choices, business & job opportunities, a community's growth & its neighborhoods, legal & government actions, and much more. 
 
Join us to discover how these records can provide new insights into your family's history.
 
For those with ancestors who were railroad workers, you'll also learn how these records can tell you more about their experience.
 
 
Presented by Kim S. Harrison. Her genealogy career has included working for major information providers such as Ancestry, ProQuest, and NewsBank; serving in multiple society leadership positions; and lobbying to ensure the retention of Railroad Pension Application files at the National Archives.
 

 
 
- Children in the Archives: Researching Black Youth, 1900-1950 
presented by Adrienne Whaley
Program Recording and Handout are now available in the members area.
 
Black War Workers of WW2: Context, Records, & Resources 
presented by KB Barcomb
Program Recording and Handout are now available in the members area.
 
Taneya Y. Koonce's presentation Beyond Boundaries: The Impact of Redlining on Family History is being rescheduled due to Hurricane Helene. (Stay tuned!)
 
The presentation by Col Edna W Cummings is available via the fabulous National WW2 Museum:

Saturday, 14 September