Baldwin Brothers Funeral Home, 954 E. Silver Springs, FL
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Thursday, November 15, 2018
Dunnellon Public Library
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
20351 Robinson Road, Dunnellon, FL 34431
Topic: “Stitch Together Your Family History”
Speaker:Pamela Joseph
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Thursday, November 15, 2018
November Meeting
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Marion County Public Library Headquarters, Room C, 2720 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34470
Election of Officers
Speaker: David Hogg And Lorraine Sandeen
Topic: The new Family History Center and Family Search website.
Description: .An update of the new website, what is available at the Family History Center and from your own computer at home.
All meetings are free and open to the public.
A handout is available, it is attached here. This handout outlines the services available at the Ocala Family History Center. Please print out your own copy for your reference.
Marion County Public Library Headquarters, Room C, 2720 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34470
Speaker: Joel Swanson
Topic: What is available on www.mcgsocala.org
Description: . A visual in depth look at the many aspects of our own website, mcgsocala.org. Which pages are available to the public and which are for members only. How to log in to the members only section and what information is available on those pages. If you wanted to call one of the board members, how to proceed.
All meetings are free and open to the public.
There is no handout available. Please print out your own copy and bring it to the meeting.
Freedom Public Library, 5870 S.w. 95th Street Ocala, Fl 34476
The OTOW Genealogy Society is hosting the event, which is open to the public. The webinar is by FTM spokesperson Mark Olsen.
If you are interested in carpooling to one of these events, please CONTACT US.
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Thursday, June 21, 2018
June Meeting
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Marion County Public Library Headquarters, Room C, 2720 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34470
Speaker: Members
Topic: Special Interest Topics: 2 Sessions, 45 minutes each: First session: (2:15PM to 3:00PM) 1. Family Tree Maker, 2. Countries (Ireland & Italy), 3.Probate & County & State records, 4. Cemetery Know-how. Second session: (3:10PM to 3:55PM) 1. Databases, 2. DNA & GEDmatch, 3. Native American Ancestors, 4. Countries (Germany). Wrap Up (4:00PM)
Saturday, June 16, 2018 through Saturday, June 16, 2018
Kinseekers Genealogical Society
10:30 am
Leesburg Public Library, 100 E. Main St., Leesburg, FL
Monthly, usually on the third Saturday, at 10:30 am, October through June. This schedule is subject to change. Please check their website (below) for up-to-date information.
Wednesday, June 6, 2018 through Wednesday, June 6, 2018
Library Help - Ocala Library
12:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Ocala Public Library Genealogy Room
1st Wednesdays of the month, September to June (except December)
Library Help in Ocala ends on June 6th and resumes September 6. See Belleview for Summer schedule.
Members of the Marion County Genealogical Society are available to help the public with their genealogy research on the first Wednesday of the month from September to June (except July, August, December). This schedule is subject to change, so please check this page for updated information.
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Thursday, May 24, 2018
May Meeting (CHANGE OF DATE)
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Marion County Public Library Headquarters, Room C, 2720 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34470
DATE CHANGE. THIS MEETING WILL BE ON THE FOURTH THURSDAY, May 24, DUE TO A SCHEDULING CONFLICT AT THE LIBRARY.
Speaker: Annette Burke Lyttle
Topic: Chasing Uncle William through the Wilds of Cyberspace
New: To view last month's meeting minutes click here:April 2018 Minutes
Current edition of Rootdigger: March 2018
All meetings are free and open to the public.
A handout is available, please print out your own copy and bring it with you to the meeting.
Marion County Public Library, Ocala Headquarters, Room C
Speaker: Dwanette Dilworth
Topic: A Stroll Down Kinsler Memory Lane".
This is about a large family, the Kinslers, important to the past and present history of Marion County. Dwanette Dilworth, one of the family members, will discuss their history and also tell us how they go about planning a family reunion for so many people.
All meetings are free and open to the public.
When handouts are available, please print out your own copy and bring it with you to the meeting.
Thursday, January 18, 2018
January Meeting
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Marion County Public Library, Ocala Headquarters, Room C
Speaker: Drew Smith
Topic: Understanding and using your autosomal DNA test results. (Part 2 of a 2-part presentation. Part 1 was presented in September 2017).
All meetings are free and open to the public.
Members of MCGS may request a copy of this handout. Contact VP@mcgsocala.org
January Meeting
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Marion County Public Library, Ocala Headquarters, Room C
Speaker: Drew Smith
Topic: Understanding and using your autosomal DNA test results. (Part 2 of a 2-part presentation. Part 1 was presented in September 2017).
All meetings are free and open to the public.
Members of MCGS may request a copy of this handout.
Tuesday, January 9, 2018 through Tuesday, January 9, 2018
Citrus County Genealogical Society
10:00 am
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 3474 W Southern St., Lecanto, FL
Monthly on the second Tuesday, except February and December.
Marion County Public Library, Ocala Headquarters, Room C
The date has been changed to the second Thursday so as not to be so close to Christmas.
Holiday Party
Please bring heritage photos and documents to display. If you have digitized items, bring them on a flash drive or CD and we will project them on the screen.
Please bring finger foods to share. Paper products and drinks will be provided.
All meetings are free and open to the public.
Friday, November 17, 2017 through Saturday, November 18, 2017
2017 Fall Virtual Conference
9:30 am to 3:30 pm
Wherever you want
Florida State Genealogical Society
8 hours of lectures by noted genealogy presenters - over 2 days
View "live" via GoToWebinar and/or attend via recording up to 3 weeks after the conference
Annual Fall Seminar (Florida Genealogical Society, Tampa)
9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Robert W. Saunders, Sr. Public Library, Tampa, FL
Warmest Greetings to our Fellow Society,
I am writing to invite your society members to the Florida Genealogical Society’s annual Fall Seminar, scheduled from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Saturday October 7, 2017, at Robert W. Saunders, Sr. Public Library.
We are extremely pleased to announce that DAVID E. RENCHER, CHIEF GENEALOGICAL OFFICER FOR FAMILY SEARCH will be our speaker for this year's seminar “FAMILY SEARCH ...AND BEYOND!”. David's reputation as a superb speaker is sure to entice your members to attend this great day of informative lectures. As in previous years there will be morning and afternoon refreshments. Lunch will be provided by Alessi Bakeries & Deli for only $10.00 and there will be lots of door prizes!
Marion County Public Library, Ocala Headquarters, Room C
Speaker: Drew Smith
Topic: "DNA: Before You Test" - What you should know about the available DNA tests.
This is Part 1 of a two-part presentation. The second part is entitled "Understanding and Using Your Autosomal DNA Test Results." The date for Part 2 is January 18, 2018.
All meetings are free and open to the public.
Members of MCGS may get a copy of this handout by request to VP@mcgsocala.org..
We will be taking members' photos beginning at 1:30 in the hallway outside the meeting room.
Thursday, August 17, 2017
No Meeting in July or August
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Thursday, July 20, 2017
No Meeting in July or August
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Thursday, June 15, 2017
June Meeting
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Marion County Public Library, Ocala Headquarters, Room C
Speaker: Dr. Don Wyman
Topic: Female Spies of the Civil War
This is our last meeting before the summer break. Meetings will resume in September.
All meetings are free and open to the public.
There is no handout for this meeting.
We will be taking members' photos beginning at 1:30 in the hallway outside the meeting room.
Thursday, May 18, 2017
May Meeting
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Marion County Public Library, Ocala Headquarters, Room C
Speaker: Ann Osisek
Topic: Chronological Logic, Timelines in Genealogical Research
Marion County Public Library, Ocala Headquarters, Room C
Speaker: Clyde & Kathy Stickney
Topic: "Establishing Generational Relations Prior to the 1880 Census"
The 1880 census was the first one to include information regarding the relationship of those enumerated in the household to the head of that household. How can you know the relationships in censuses before 1880?
Marion County Public Library, Ocala Headquarters, Room C
Speaker: Kathryn Knight Topic: "The Twenty and Odd"
Thursday, December 15, 2016
December Meeting
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Marion County Public Library, Ocala Headquarters, Room C
Speaker: Debra Fleming
Topic: "Preparing for the Genealogical Research Trip" and
"Getting the Most out of Family Search and Underutilized Sections of Heritage Quest"
