Welcome to the new responsive website for MGS. This website is still in the stages of implementation. Please be patient while we update the site. Our responsive website is now more easily viewed no matter which device it is viewed on.
The Manatee Genealogical Society is excited to announce
Three new Special Interest Groups
Starting this Fall!
Be sure to check our Events calendar for more information on these SIGs, as well as the other six SIGS that are offered. The MGS president will be sending an email contain the Zoom link to every member prior to the first meeting of each SIG. Be sure to check our Events calendar for more information on these SIGs, as well as the other six SIGS that are offered.
Beginner's SIG
Beginning on October 3, the Beginner’s SIG will be held the first Saturday of October through December 2026, at 9:30-10:30 am EST.
New England SIG
October 19th will be the first meeting of the New England SIG, which will be held at 4:00 pm EST on the third Monday of each month.
Brick Wall SIG
Also beginning this fall will be the Brick Wall SIG. More information on this SIG will be available soon on this website
WELCOME TO OUR WEBSITE
The Manatee Genealogical Society of Manatee County, Florida, founded in 1974, provides this website to access our services, resources, programs, and information about our society. Our Society holds hybrid meetings from November through April and virtual-only meetings from May through October. Guests may attend with an advance request sent via e-mail to info@mgsfl.org
“MGS was formed to promote individual and community awareness in genealogy, family history and allied fields of study, conduct genealogical meetings, workshops and seminars, and sponsor projects to promote and preserve genealogical knowledge. “
Check the Events on the menu for a complete list of all upcoming meetings. A selection of upcoming meetings is also highlighted below.
Our event calendar includes not only Manatee Genealogical Society meetings, but also programs offered by other regional societies - many available via Zoom or within a reasonable drive from Manatee County.
Another calendar source of genealogical events being held throughout the world is the website called ConferenceKeeper.org. https://conferencekeeper.org/
Be sure to visit our Facebook Page for helpful tips, research tools, and what's new in genealogical research.
Events Calendar
Mid-Atlantic Pre-Civil War SIG
VIRTUAL MEETING (Meeting Time is EST)
SIG Leader: Nancy Ryburn
Monthly Membership Meeting Topic: "Strategies for Using Pre-1850 Census Schedules"
Hybrid Meeting (Zoom and in-person) In-person at the Manatee Central Public Library Auditorium, located at 1301 Barcarrota Blvd West, Bradenton, Florida
Speaker: Angela Packer McGhie
Mid-Atlantic Pre-Civil War SIG
VIRTUAL MEETING (Meeting Time is EST)
SIG Leader: Nancy Ryburn
Every Word Matters: Finding Ancestors Through Full-Text Search
Hybrid meeting - On Zoom and in-person at the Manatee Central Public Library Auditorium, 1301 Barcarrota Blvd West, Bradenton, Florida (Library opens at 10:00 am; meeting begins at 10:15 am EST)
Speaker: Peggy Jude
