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To all members and guests of the Manatee Genealogical Society:
Due to current circumstances, society meetings are virtual until future notice. A separate e-mail will be sent to you to provide access to our meetings via Zoom. Visitors may also attend with advance request via e-mail, info@mgsfl.org
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RootsTech Connect: a Free Online Conference
This ONLINE conference will be held on 25-27 February 2021 and is for the first time ever entirely virtual and completely free. To register and read more about it go to: https://www.rootstech.org/?lang=eng.
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CHECK OUT REGIONAL GENEALOGY ACTIVITIES
In addition to the Manatee Genealogical Society, there are a number of Genealogical Societies that are within reasonable driving distances. These organiziation hold regular meetings and have programs tailored to the interests of genealogical researchers. We encourage you to use our Regional Society Links page and open the organization's website and check-out events that fit your research needs. Also, local societies sponsor special events like seminars and workshops, for example. Explore the Society Links page and check out our Regional Events page.
Announcing!
Special Interest Group
DNA
A Monthly Session on Tuesday Evenings
5:30 to 7:00 pm
See the MGS Events Schedule for Information
All Levels of Ability Welcome
Learn how to use DNA to find your roots!
BRING YOUR COMPUTERS
South Manatee Library Branch
6081 26th St. W, Bradenton, FL
The DNA SIG will be led by Peggy Jude. She has been conducting genealogical research for her family and clients for over 40 years. Peggy is a member of the board of the Manatee Genealogical Society and holds a BS in Zoology from Iowa State and a Masters from the University of Michigan. She is an alumnus of the Genealogical Institute of Pittsburgh (GRIP) and the Institute for Genealogy and History Research (IGHR), completing a full week in-depth course on DNA Tools and Techniques. She recently completed a workshop on Visual Phasing and has attended numerous National and Regional Conferences.
