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Saturday, July 11th, 10:00am-1:00pm John F. Germany Public Library Cecil Beach Conference Room This meetings focus on discussing ongoing research, assisting each other with challenging research issues, and hosting relevant presentations in the field of genealogy. |
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Robert W. Saunders - Ada T. Payne Community Room Many people know the story of immigrant ancestors coming to America through Ellis Island. People don't realize that is just a small part of the larger history of immigration to the United States. Recommended for adults. Registration recommended |
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Saturday, July 18th 11:00am - 12:00pm John F. Germany Public Library - Cecil Beach Conference Room Land Records are not an obvious choice for genealogical research. During a time when vital records were not well kept, they can be one of the few records to have names of ancestors and family names. Recommended for adults. Registration recommended. |
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Saturday, July 18th 3:00pm - 4:00pm John F. Germany Public Library - Cecil Beach Conference Room Take a tour through the Florida History and Genealogy Library's microform collection and discover how these resources can help you with your historical and genealogical research.
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By Elizabeth Powell Crowe The most complete and current guide to successful online genealogy.Conduct effective genealogical research using the experttechniques and innovative tools in this fully updated, bestselling resource. Genealogy Online, Tenth Edition reveals new research breakthroughs, such as DNA testing, and covers the latest ancestry-related websites, blogs, networks, and social media services. |
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By Family Tree Editors What websites should you visit first to trace your family tree? How do you figure out which family history websites have the information you need? Don't get overwhelmed by sifting through thousands of internet sites—take your family history research further faster by using the very best websites for genealogists. |
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The popularity of Family History has increased over the past five years due to TV shows like Genealogy Roadshow, Finding Your Roots, and Who Do You Think You Are? The ability to access records online has opened up the one time hobby for genealogy enthusiasts to the mainstream. But then the question remains, what does that really mean? Knowing your ancestry is more than just ethnic percentages it's about creating and building a story about your family history. The Family History Toolkit is designed to help you navigate the sometimes overwhelming and sometimes treacherous waters of finding your ancestors. |
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By Debra Johnson Knox For those who have ever wondered where their relatives served in World War II, where they were on D-Day, or what medals and awards they received, this reference provides strategies for uncovering the details of family members' experiences during the war. Divulged are the keys to discovering personnel and medical records, casualty reports, WWII draft registrations, burial sites, military honors, and unit and ship histories. Information is included on using many different types of resources, including military, state, and federal records; service numbers; national cemeteries; and division reunion associations. |
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By Jennifer Holik Jennifer Holik has the rare expertise to locate, analyze, and interpret World War II records across all branches, reconstruct service history, document where a soldier was throughout service, provide details on combat experience, and when necessary, document the death and burial of a soldier. Connecting the dots and piecing together multiple puzzle pieces of a soldier's story is Jennifer's specialty. |
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Examines how to use census and military records for genealogical purposes, explaining where to find them, the information they provide, and possible problems with their use. |
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Databases and Online Resources |
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Ancestry Library Edition
Search billions of records in census data, vital records, military records, directories, and photos to find your family's history. Powered by Ancestry.com.
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Premier collections of original military records including the stories, photos, and personal documents of those who served.
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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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