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Learning Genealogy
September 2025 |
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Show Don't Tell: Creative Nonfiction Writing for Genealogists Saturday, September 6, 10:00am-1:00pm John F. Germany Public Library Cecil Beach Conference Room As genealogists, we often focus on facts and uncover so much information that our research produces nothing but boring lists. But do you really know what happened between the dashes of your ancestors’ lives? How can you share that information in a compelling way? Learn how to use creative nonfiction writing techniques to produce a “can’t put down” family history. |
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Introduction to GenealogyWednesday, September 10, 4:00-5:00pm Robert W. Saunders Public Library Gallery on the Avenue Learn tools and strategies for getting started with family research. Recommended for adults. Registration recommended.
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Saturday, September 27, 2025 2:00-3:00pm John F. Germany Public Library Cecil Beach Conference Room Please join us for the 11th annual Family Heritage Festival! This program will show how death records such as obituaries, funeral home records, and cemeteries can be used to show the history of an area. It will also show you hos these records can put meat on the bones of our ancestors. Registration is required. |
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Monday, September 1, 2025 3:00PM EST Chinese Research - Elder Franklin West
Elder West served a 2-year mission in Hong Kong, then received a degree from BYU in Physics with a minor in Classical Chinese. He has been doing Chinese Research for the last 5 years. Format: Q&A and open discussion with the presenter. These classes are not recorded. Join via the Virtual Family History Help Desk (on Zoom) at the specified time. A greeter will direct you to the class breakout room. |
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Tuesday September 2nd ,2025 7:00PM ET Free Virtual Presented by Polish Genealogy Society of Greater Cleveland |
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Wednesday September 3rd,2025 8:00pm EST Free Virtual Get some great tips from this genealogist who had to learn the basics the hard way, plus a few smart tricks she picked up from experts along the way. You can start smarter than I did! About the speaker: Elizabeth Williams Gomoll holds the CG credential from the Board for Certification of Genealogists. She is in her third term as President of the Association for Professional Genealogists Northland Chapter, and has served as a Director for the Minnesota Genealogical Society and the Swedish Genealogical Society of Minnesota. Liz was co-editor of the MGS Generations quarterly journal for 10 years, and has published two books: a collection of WWI letters and photographs titled With Love to All, and co-authored Husförhörslängder, Swedish Household Examination Records, Framing the Solutions to Your Swedish Ancestry Puzzles. Liz received three awards for her genealogy society activities and four awards for writing projects. Her lectures for Legacy Family Tree Webinars have consistently been in the monthly Top Ten. She does client research and lectures professionally as Red Bird Genealogy Services (www.RedBirdGen.com). |
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By Stephen Szabados
Organizing your genealogy research can turbocharge your efforts. Go beyond reducing your home office clutter and revamping your filing system. Learn how organizing your data and information can produce better results faster. Watch your family history unfold and become a thrilling part of your life. Also, watch how your family starts enjoying your genealogy results and begins asking questions and supplying more stories.This book will describe a simple system that I have used successfully to find my family roots. I also discuss alternative methods of organizing that I do not use but may help you find your comfort zone. |
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By Robin C. McConnell
This book is innovative. A plethora of genealogy books primarily assume that family history research is by adults, for adults, marking family history as an 'adults only' sphere of life. This book establishes a new dimension in family history research. It is written in the belief that engaging in family history is a venture for all of the present-day family, regardless of age and, sometimes, because of age. To assist those of all ages who venture into this wider domain of family history the book is laden with practical examples. The author has an outstanding educational background with marked national success at all levels, from sole-teacher of a rural school to professorship achievements. At each level he has been noted nationally. His qualifications reflect this lasting commitment to education with imagination and an abiding belief in the potential of families and their children. He is an acknowledged international expert in teams and team leadership. The subject of his Doctor of Philosophy thesis was in this field and his Master of Philosophy thesis, 'The Singing Word', was an experiential development of children's creative writing. He is a lifelong genealogist. This book, assuredly, has new material for families, educators and children. It leads from their research of the family's yesterdays to depictions of the family's contemporary setting. It then leads children and adults into factual and creative portrayals of their present lives which will be handed on to future generations as informative elements of past and present family history.
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Are you interested in tracing your family background? How fantastic would it be if your family can be traced back to an ancient royal lineage? When most people hear the term genealogy, they jump to conclusions telling themselves "it's too difficult and complex." But it does not have to be a daunting chore. Genealogy can be such a fun, exciting and rewarding experience. And sharing the information you gather with friends and family members will give you a feeling like no other .Genealogy Simplified is designed to be utilized as a guide to getting you well under way to tracing your heritage and to help you discover family roots you may not know you had. You will learn the basics of how to begin gathering information, where to look, how to assemble a family tree as well as the do's and do not's about genealogy in a non-invasive, understandable way. You will learn many helpful tips & tricks and how to avoid common mistakes people make when building their family tree.
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Retired trauma surgeon Dr. Kimberly Ormsby wrote this guidebook as an outgrowth of her decades of participation in lineage organizations. She begins with a description of what they have in common, what they aim to do, how to find the right society for yourself, and the various eligibility requirements. She then explains the membership application process, including assembling the genealogical evidence for membership. She also gives examples of the social, cultural, and patriotic activities undertaken by lineage societies. |
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Family Oral History Across the World presents a process for memorializing family histories, bringing together established oral history standards, exploratory research and narrative data analysis |
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Telling Her Storyby Sharon DeBartolo Carmack The women of our past led fascinating lives. Not only were they mothers and teachers who shaped their families' identities, they were also moral reformers and poineers in their own right. But, compared with the men in our past, researching women is distinctly challenging. In this comprehensive guide, genealogist Sharon DeBartolo Carmack teaches you how to uncover not just the details about a woman's life from typical records such as censuses, vital records, and cemetery records, but also how to learn the social history of the everyday lives of ordinary women, then how to write their stories.
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Modeled on our other popular Genealogist's Handbooks, this is the first essential guide to finding your ancestors from mainland Portugal, the Azores, and Madeira. We also provide information for Brazilians with Portuguese ancestry. After reading the primer on genealogical research principles and a brief history of Portuguese immigration, follow our step-by-step approach to searching first in U.S. records and then in Portuguese records. Includes real-life examples, detailed maps, key terms in English and Portuguese, and activities to reinforce your new skills. This book will give you the tools - and the confidence - to dive into researching your Portuguese family history! |
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An informative guide with hints and tips throughout, as well as case studies and excerpts that show you the type of material you can find on your ancestors, their lives and where they lived. Natalie Bodle explores how to find information in biographies, genealogies and name books, as well as how to find your ancestors in the official record, The Gazette, and how to track them down in street directories, including a range of physical and online libraries, portals and book publishers who have a focus on Irish genealogy material. Practical guide to researching those ancestors who may have faced discrimination throughout history. Features chapters on those living in poverty, illegitimate ancestors, those accused of witchcraft, disabled ancestor, those suffering from sickness and other marginalised groups. Uses case studies and helpful tips to help you with your family history research. |
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The Compelete Guide to FamilyTree DNAby Roberta Estes FamilyTreeDNA, founded in 2000, was the first--and is still the only--company to offer three kinds of vital DNA testing for genealogy. The Family Finder autosomal DNA test provides you with your ethnicity breakdown, plus matches to close and distant family members on both the paternal and maternal sides of your family. Mitochondrial DNA tests your mother's direct maternal line, providing recent matches and deep heritage. Y-DNA tests the direct paternal (surname) line for men, providing matches to males who are both recently and distantly related. All three DNA tests are indispensable for both genealogists and people searching for unknown parents and other family members. This book explains each kind of test, when it's most useful, and how to incorporate the results into your genealogy. Author Roberta Estes provides clear, step-by-step instructions for understanding each test individually, and for deploying them together. If you've already tested FamilyTreeDNA, this book is your one-stop source for understanding and using your results most productively. If you are new to FamilyTreeDNA testing, you'll learn which test(s) to start with, then upgrade later as warranted. You will also be given purchase advice and learn how to fine-tune your results.
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Databases and Online Resources |
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Ancestry Library EditionSearch billions of records in census data, vital records, military records, directories, and photos to find your family's history. Powered by Ancestry.com.In-Library Use Only |
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Learn about America's communities through our data profiles. They cover 100,000+ different geographies: states, counties, places, tribal areas, zip codes, and congressional districts.
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Genealogy information including family trees, photos, and altogether more than 6 billion exclusive records from all over the world. |
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Contact the Florida History & Genealogy Library
900 N. Ashley Dr. Tampa, FL 33602 Phone: 813-273-3652 Email: LIB-FHGL@hillsboroughcounty.org |
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