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Online Genealogy Resources
Friday, January 4,
4:00 pm
SouthShore Regional Library - Computer Lab
Learn to use the library's online genealogy databases, including Ancestry Library Edition and Fold3, as well as library digital resources and key websites.
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Living with Legal Lingo
Saturday, January 5,
11:00 am
John F. Germany Public Library - Auditorium
Every family's records are chock full of legal lingo that can appear utterly baffling to even an experienced genealogist. Judy Russell, a Certified Genealogist with a law degree, will guide us to better understanding of our ancestors' records. This webinar is hosted by the Florida Genealogical Society in partnership with the Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library.
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Brandon Area Genealogical and Historical Society Tuesday, January 8, 6:30 pm Bloomingdale Regional Public Library - McLean Community RoomJoin us at this meeting of the Brandon Area Genealogical & Historical Society for our annual Christmas party. The program is open to all interested in genealogy and family history.
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Introduction To Genealogy
Thursday, January 10,
1:00 pm
Bloomingdale Regional Public Library - Room 5 - Computer Lab
Begin your family history research using Ancestry Library Edition, MyHeritage and Fold3.
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Tampa Chapter of the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society, Inc. (AAHGS) Saturday, January 12, 1:00 pm Robert W. Saunders Sr. Public Library - Ada T. Payne Community Room A The Tampa Chapter of the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society, Inc. will hold a monthly meeting from 1- 4 P.M. The meeting is open to all interested in African American genealogy and family history. "Ask a Genealogist" assistance will be provided from 12-1 P.M. and from 4-5 P.M. Presented in partnership with the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society, Inc.
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Genealogy: The Family History Guide
Monday, January 14,
12:15 pm
Lutz Branch Library
Learn about a website called Family History Guide that will help you do genealogy research. It is your free learning, research, training, and activities center for family history. Presented by Kelly Whitelock, Tampa Bay Roots.
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Introduction to Genealogy
Thursday, January 24,
10:30 am
Robert W. Saunders Sr. Public Library - Computer Lab
In this beginners class, learn to locate family historical information and gather documentation to confirm accuracy.
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FEATURED BOOKS in Florida History & Genealogy @ John F. Germany Public Library
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Crash Course in Genealogy by David R. DowellWho am I? It's an intriguing question that has made genealogy research one of America's most popular hobbies. Where do you begin such research? What resources exist? How do you go beyond America's borders to find roots in "the old country," wherever that may be? Why did your ancestors leave their homes and begin new lives elsewhere? This book provides information on the basics of genealogical research for both individuals and librarians looking to document family histories. It delineates how you can perform a search backward in time through American family history. This work includes material on researching people of color, taking research to another country, and adding DNA information to genealogical research. There are timelines listing events for each century in U.S. history that may have created records about family members; illustrations of census records, pedigree charts, family group sheets, and DNA results; and maps of both Y-chromosome (male) and mitochondrial (female) DNA haplogroups to illuminate the deep historical migration of our ancestors.
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The Family Tree Toolkit: A Comprehensive Guide to Uncovering Your Ancestry and Researching Genealogy by Kenyatta D. Berry 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? Companies like Ancestry.com, Familysearch.org, Findmypast.com, and MyHeritage have spent millions of dollars making records available around the world. DNA technology continues to evolve and provides the instant gratification that we have become acclimated to as a society. But then the question remains, what does it 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 Tree Toolkit, written by Kenyatta Berry, co-host of the PBS series Genealogy Roadshow, is designed to help you navigate the sometimes overwhelming and sometimes treacherous waters of finding your ancestors. While this isn't a comprehensive guide to all things genealogy, it is a roadmap to help you on this journey of discovery, whether you are looking for your African Asian, European, or Jewish ancestry. Berry guides you on how and where to begin, what records are available both online and in repositories, what to do once you find the information, and how to share your story and DNA discoveries.
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The Sleuth Book for Genealogists: Strategies for More Successful Family History Research by Emily Anne CroomWhat can you do in your genealogical research when you hit the proverbial brick wall? Try gleaning advice from literary sleuths such as Miss Marple, Sherlock Holmes, and Hercule Poirot. That's what expert genealogist Emily Croom helps you do in The Sleuth Book for Genealogists. You'll be able to improve your research with tips from these and other fictional detectives using some of their time-honored insights. Energize your research with advice on: determining your research goal; organizing what you know; practicing "cluster genealogy" research; documenting your research; and deciding whether you've answered your research questions. Case studies and examples throughout the book show you genealogical "sleuths" in action, using practical steps you too can take toward your research challenges.
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Secrets of Tracing Your Ancestors by W. Daniel QuillenThis 7th edition of Secrets of Tracing Your Ancestors is an easy-to-read guide to beginning genealogy. Quillen teaches the basics of getting started and guides readers through the tricks and techniques of professional genealogists, and, best of all, the book is filled with real-life examples from Quillen's own searches over the years. Readers are pointed to the most current websites and government records where information can be gleaned. Resources such as military, family and church records are identified and instructions for procuring and using them are included. Readers will also be treated to detailed suggestions on how to write an effective and interesting life history that will be treasured by the budding genealogist’s descendants. This revised edition has a new section on the Soundex system; new topics in Internet research, including new websites; and more on immigration, naturalization, census, and military records.
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Genealogy Quicksteps by Martin S. Matthews Get started researching your family tree right away—the QuickSteps way. Color screenshots and images with clear instructions show you how. Discover the fascinating story of your ancestors using a wide array of resources, including websites, private and public archives, military records, blogs, social media networks, computer programs, and more. You will also get advice on moving around roadblocks, collaborating with family members and fellow researchers, and organizing, personalizing, and publishing your family tree history. Handy guideposts encompass:
- Shortcuts for accomplishing common tasks.
- Need-to-know facts in concise narrative.
- Helpful reminders or alternate ways of doing things.
- Bonus information related to the topic being covered.
- Errors and pitfalls to avoid.
- Screenshots with callouts show and explain exactly what you will see on your computer screen while you're doing a task.
The unique, landscape-oriented layout of Genealogy Quicksteps mimics your computer screen, displays graphics and explanations side by side, and lays flat so you can easily refer to the book while working on your computer.
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Family Treasures: 15 Lessons, Tips, and Tricks for Discovering Your Family History by Barry J. EwellIn this invaluable guidebook, popular speaker and devoted researcher Barry Ewell provides a map to all the treasures awaiting you on your personal genealogy journey. Discover effective and efficient research skills, learn to use modern technology to find and preserve your past, and, best of all, find out how to break through genealogical brick walls as you uncover the precious clues to your family's past. In this volume, you'll discover how to: ask the right questions; find, access, and explore genealogical resources quickly; develop, expand, and sharpen your research skills; recognize clues and use them to trace and explore family ties; break down genealogical "brick walls"; effectively use technology in research and preservation; and find/use specific country, state, and local records.
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Advanced Genealogy Research Techniques by George G. Morgan Learn how to use innovative methods to unearth hard-to-find ancestors. Advanced Genealogy Research Techniques by professional genealogist George G. Morgan shows you, step by step, how to uncover elusive details by taking advantage of specialized tools and software programs and using proven best practices for breaking through the brick walls that have hindered your progress. You’ll get professional advice on formulating a research strategy, understanding the details you discover, keeping careful track of your data, analyzing the evidence, and developing hypotheses. Real-world case studies demonstrate how you can apply the systematic procedures presented below in this practical guide to your own research and achieve success. - Examine the brick wall in detail to find potential weak spots that can be exploited into a breakthrough.
- Use brute force techniques that leave no stone unturned.
- Obtain exact copies of original records rather than derivative sources.
- Research the family, associates, and neighbors (FANs) of your brick wall ancestor.
- Consult with your family, friends, and colleagues to get a fresh perspective on your research.
- Use crowdsourcing--genealogy societies, online forums, social media, blogs, wikis, and podcasts.
- Apply technological solutions, including DNA testing and specialized genealogical software.
- Get tips on hiring a professional genealogical researcher with the appropriate credentials and references.
- Revisit your brick wall problem after honing your research skills.
- Review your evidence, develop a research strategy, and keep a meticulous research log.
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