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Saturday, May 27, 2006
Thursday, May 25, 2006
January 27, 2007 - Seminar
The Brevard Genealogical Societies welcome Jana Broglin for a one day seminar. Details to be announced.
Sunday, April 02, 2006
Central Florida Conference - April 29th
The Central Florida Genealogical Society will host John Philip Colletta, Ph.D. at the Dover Shores Community Center in Orlando (Google map).
Topics are:
The cost is $30 and includes a box lunch and beverage.
You can register online using PayPal at the CFGS website or send your Name, Email, Street Address and Phone number along with your check to Maura Swisher, c/o Central Florida Genealogical Society, Inc., P.O. Box 536309, Orlando, FL 32853-6309.
Topics are:
- The County Courthouse: An Enormous "Trunk in the Attic" for Family Historians
- Libraries, Archives & Public Record Offices: Understanding Resource Repositories
- Lesser-Used Federal Records: A Sampling for Fresh Research Ideas (Homestead Files, Passport Applications, Civil War Income Tax, Appointment of Postmasters...)
- Discovering the Real Stories of Your Immigrant Ancestors
The cost is $30 and includes a box lunch and beverage.
You can register online using PayPal at the CFGS website or send your Name, Email, Street Address and Phone number along with your check to Maura Swisher, c/o Central Florida Genealogical Society, Inc., P.O. Box 536309, Orlando, FL 32853-6309.
Saturday, February 25, 2006
Jacksonville Seminar - March 11, 2006
The Southern Genealogist's Exchange Society, in Jacksonville, Florida, presents a Spring Seminar, on Saturday, March 11, 2006, with Brent Holcomb, Certified American Lineage Specialist and Genealogy Lecturer, from South Carolina. His topics: land records, probate records, vital records and substitutes for them, as well as Carolina history. Lessons learned in South Carolina prove invaluable elsewhere, so this is of interest to all genealogists.
Location of seminar: Park Lane Baptist Church, 1480 Lake Shore Blvd., on Jacksonville's West side. Registration: SGES Members, $45; Non-Members, $49, lunch included if received by March 7. All registrations must be received by March 10.
For further information about SGES or the seminar: 904-778-1000, or http://sgesjax.tripod.com. Jon Ferguson, President; Ed Murfin, Public Relations
Location of seminar: Park Lane Baptist Church, 1480 Lake Shore Blvd., on Jacksonville's West side. Registration: SGES Members, $45; Non-Members, $49, lunch included if received by March 7. All registrations must be received by March 10.
For further information about SGES or the seminar: 904-778-1000, or http://sgesjax.tripod.com. Jon Ferguson, President; Ed Murfin, Public Relations
Saturday, February 11, 2006
Ancient Maps of Florida
Ancient Maps of Florida
1545 - 1878
This is a wonderful collection of old maps that used to be on the Forest Protection Bureau website. The only way to access them now is through the Internet Archives Way Back Machine.
1545 - 1878
This is a wonderful collection of old maps that used to be on the Forest Protection Bureau website. The only way to access them now is through the Internet Archives Way Back Machine.
Location of Spanish missions & Forts
Location of Spanish missions
Unfortunately the missions and forts are not named on the map, but at least you know where to begin looking...
Unfortunately the missions and forts are not named on the map, but at least you know where to begin looking...
Heritage Village Archives Guide
Heritage Village Archives Guide
"Originally created as part of the Pinellas County Historical Museum in 1961, the Archives and Library at Heritage Village has evolved into Pinellas County's principal resource center for the collection, conservation, and study of the history of Pinellas County."
They have yearbooks in the Archives. Check the guide for more information.
"Originally created as part of the Pinellas County Historical Museum in 1961, the Archives and Library at Heritage Village has evolved into Pinellas County's principal resource center for the collection, conservation, and study of the history of Pinellas County."
They have yearbooks in the Archives. Check the guide for more information.
Tuesday, January 31, 2006
Monday, January 30, 2006
University of Florida Map & Imagery Library
MAP & IMAGERY LIBRARY HISTORIC FLORIDA PAGE @ HTTP://WEB.UFLIB.UFL.EDU/MAPS/
Excellent collection of Florida Maps. This map [2 MB] which shows the changes in Florida Counties from 1820 to 1936 has been very useful.
Excellent collection of Florida Maps. This map [2 MB] which shows the changes in Florida Counties from 1820 to 1936 has been very useful.
Saturday, January 28, 2006
Heraldry in the United States (not just Florida)
Heraldry in the United States
Yes, I know this isn't just Florida - but the information and warning at the link are worthwhile.
Commercial firms that purport to research and identify coats of arms for surnames or family names — and sell depictions thereof under the guise of a "family crest" — are engaged in fraudulent and deceptive marketing. The consumer's best defense is a proper knowledge of the laws of heraldry.
~BCG Website
Yes, I know this isn't just Florida - but the information and warning at the link are worthwhile.
Florida Chapter of the Association of Professional Genealogists
Florida Chapter of the Association of Professional Genealogists
This list has more details than the search results from the prior post.
This list has more details than the search results from the prior post.
Search APG Membership Directory for Genealogy Services
APG Membership Directory for Genealogy Services
Use the drop down menu and select FL to find the Association of Professional Genealogist members offering services for Florida researchers.
Use the drop down menu and select FL to find the Association of Professional Genealogist members offering services for Florida researchers.
Florida Genealogy Libraries
Genealogy Libraries
The Pasco County Genealogical Society has provided a list of many of the Genealogy Libraries in Florida. They include Family History Centers too!
Thank you Pasco County!
The Pasco County Genealogical Society has provided a list of many of the Genealogy Libraries in Florida. They include Family History Centers too!
Thank you Pasco County!
Orlando Public Library Genealogy Collection
Genealogy Collection
This is an amazing collection. Censuses for all States! No Soundex though.
Official Repository for Florida DAR.
This is an amazing collection. Censuses for all States! No Soundex though.
Official Repository for Florida DAR.
Genealogy Collection At The Main Library - Jacksonville Public Library
Genealogy Collection At The Main Library - Jacksonville Public Library
I have not been to this library. Could someone from Jacksonville please provide an opinion and any details not listed at the web site?
I have not been to this library. Could someone from Jacksonville please provide an opinion and any details not listed at the web site?
Jackson County, Florida GenWeb Project
Jackson County, Florida GenWeb Project
This is a wonderful site with more information than I ever thought possible. Check out the censuses and all the links on the "old webpage".
This is a wonderful site with more information than I ever thought possible. Check out the censuses and all the links on the "old webpage".
Sunday, January 22, 2006
Why Another Site?
Simple. I am constantly receiving requests to add a link, or a referenence or a genealogist to my own genealogy web sites. Rather than check every request, I have decided to add them here and let you be the judge.
Please tell us if a resource, genealogist or URL has been helpful to you and let us know when you run into problems. Use grades to evaluate:
Anything genealogical may be posted for your review. I look forward to your input.
Please tell us if a resource, genealogist or URL has been helpful to you and let us know when you run into problems. Use grades to evaluate:
A = ExcellentUse plus (+) and minus (-) if necessary to fine tune the grades. Feel free to add detailed comments or just use a grade.
B = Very Good
C = Average
D = Poor
F = Absolutely Awful
Anything genealogical may be posted for your review. I look forward to your input.
Sunday, January 01, 2006
Florida Genalogical Event Planning - 2006
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
February
2nd Saturday - Indian River Genealogy Society
March
April
April 29 (Saturday) - Central Florida Genealogical Society
Speaker John Phillip Colletta, Ph.D.
May
June
July
August
September
September 9 (Saturday) - tentative date - The Southern Genealogist's Exchange Society
October
November
Florida State Genealogical Society Annual Conference
December
Merry Christmas!
Florida Genalogical Event Planning - 2007
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
January 27th (Saturday) - Brevard Genealogical Societies
Speaker - Jana Broglin
February
February 10th (Saturday) - Indian River Genealogical Society Annual Valentine Seminar - Speaker, Pam Porter
March
March 24th (Saturday) - tentative date - The Southern Genealogist's Exchange Society Spring Seminar
April
April 15th - Tri-County Seminar (details TBA)
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
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