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The Manatee Genealogical Society of Manatee County, Florida, founded in 1974, is proud to offer this website as a gateway to our services, resources, programs, and information on our society. Our society is currently conducting in person and virtual hybrid meetings from November through May and virtural meetings from June through October. Guests may attend with an advance request sent via e-mail to: info@mgsfl.org
 
Check the Calendar of Events for additional information, and be sure to visit our Facebook Page for tips and tools and what's new in genealogical research. 
 


 
REGISTER NOW FOR OUR 2026 SEMINAR 
 
See "2026 Seminar Registration" in the left column near the top
Registrations received by December 31, 2025 will be entered in an Early Bird drawing
 
The Second Continental Congress voted to adopt the Declaration of Independence on 4 July 1776, and nearly 250 years later people and organizations are preparing to celebrate the anniversary of that event.  Family Historians and genealogists are the keepers and guardians of our past, seekers of complete and accurate history who can share research and stories that showcase the full tapestry of the American Experience.
 
 
 
 
 

December 16
DNA SIG - Virtual
Join us for a dialogue on the use of DNA in your genealogical research.  News, sharing and help!  The DNA SIG is led by Peggy Jude. Peggy is a member of ...

December 17
Mid-Atlantic Pre-Civil War
Do you have ancestors who arrived in the US before the Civil War? Did they begin their US experience in the Mid-Atlantic states and then move westward? Then this SIG ...

January 6
"Lineage Societies - Tips for Successful Applications"
  Program Title: "Lineage Societies – Tips for Successful Applications" Presented by Debbie Wilson Smyth Joining a lineage society is a great way to honor the memory of an ancestor. ...

January 24
"Finding Your Elusive Ancestors - The American Experience"
 

February 3
"Collaborative Trees: Making Them Work for You"
  Genealogists can work together using the FamilySearch Family Tree, Wiki-Tree, and Geni - Learn the differences among them and the best practices for each.   About the Speaker: Drew ...