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Tuesday, May 6
"Evolution of The Historical Records Library - A Playground for Genealogists"  (Monthly Meetings)
10:00 am to 12:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting (In-person and Virtual)
Our program speaker, Jonathan Torkos, will present in person “Evolution of The Historical Records Library -  Playground for Genealogists”.
 
Do you know about the Bradenton Carnegie Library? Follow the library’s journey from a seed of an idea through its transition into the home of the Manatee County Clerk’s Historical Records Library, the first archival library of official county records in Florida. Whether you are a native or winter resident, there is something for everyone to explore within this archival collection. Discover the historical treasures waiting for you. Learn more about how the Historical Records Library can help you on your genealogical journey. 
 
Jonathan Torkos holds a Bachelor’s Degree in History and a Public History Certificate from Kennesaw State University. He has served as a historic preservation intern at the City of Decatur, GA., and a Research Assistant at Kennesaw State University, where he wrote and designed the Environmental Historic Archive Project. Since joining the Manatee County Clerk of Circuit Court & Comptroller’s Office in 2020, he has been the Librarian at the Manatee County Historical Records Library. In his role, he helps to educate the public about the history of Manatee County. Jonathan’s favorite part of his job is researching forgotten buildings, people, or events of the past and bringing them to life. 
 
Members of the public are welcome to attend. Guests attending via Zoom must register at least one day in advance by emailing: info@mgsfl.org. Participants attending in-person will meet at the Manatee Central Library, located at 1301 Barcarrota Blvd West, Bradenton, Florida 34205.  The Manatee Central Library Auditorium will open at 9:45 a.m. The Zoom meeting will begin at 10:00 a.m. EST.
 
Immediately following the meeting, we will begin our “Members Helping Members” session.


POLISH SIG - Virtual
Wednesday, May 7
POLISH SIG - Virtual  (SIGs)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
VIRTUAL MEETING (Meeting Time is EST)
Researching in a foreign country can be a little intimidating, especially if you are researching alone.  If your ancestors are from Poland or Eastern Europe, this group may be for you.  Join us for a monthly discussion and research session designed to encourage and inspire everyone.  The meeting format is very flexible and the discussions go where the group takes it. Meetings are usually held the 1st Wednesday of the month at 10:00 AM via ZOOM.  Details for joining the Virtual Meeting will be provided prior to the the meeting to MGS members via email. Non-members can request attendance information by emailing us at info@mgsfl.org . Please put in your email Subject line: Request POLISH SIG Link.


TECHNOLOGY SIG - Virtual
Monday, May 12
TECHNOLOGY SIG - Virtual  (SIGs)
2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
VIRTUAL MEETING (Meeting Time is EST)
The TECHNOLOGY SIG helps users of all abilities to effectively use technology in support of Family History research. We will also have breakout groups for the users of Family History software.  Meetings are held on the 2nd Monday of the month at 2:00 pm. Details for joining the Virtual Meeting will be provided prior to the meeting to MGS members via email. Non-members can request attendance information by emailing us at info@mgsfl.org Please put in your email Subject line: Request Technology SIG Link.


IRISH SIG - Virtual
Tuesday, May 13
IRISH SIG - Virtual  (SIGs)
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
VIRTUAL MEETING (Meeting Time is EST)
It’s estimated that about 10% of the US Population has Irish ancestry…that’s about 31 million people!  Ireland is not the easiest place to research due to political strife as well as the destruction of the Public Records Office in 1922.  However, research is possible if you know the place where your ancestors lived and the timeframe of their emigration.  In the Irish SIG we'll answer basic questions about how to do Irish research and what records are available to search both online and off. Join us for the first monthly Irish SIG meeting led by Donna Moughty. Donna has worked as a professional genealogist and has been conducting Irish research for over 30 years. Details for joining the Virtual Meeting will be provided prior to the the meeting to MGS members via email. Non-members can request attendance information by emailing us at info@mgsfl.org . Please put in your email Subject line: Request IRISH SIG Link.
 


GERMAN SIG - Virtual
Wednesday, May 14
GERMAN SIG - Virtual  (SIGs)
10:00 am to 11:30 am
VIRTUAL MEETING (Meeting Time is EST)
Do you have German ancestors or you are interested in this part of Europe, or were your ancestors located in some of the popular German settlements in the USA? Maybe you should join our German Special Interest Group (SIG) and converse with other researchers with the same interests.  The meeting format is very flexible and the discussions go where the group takes it. Meetings are held the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 10:00 AM via ZOOM.  Details for joining the Virtual Meeting will be provided prior to the the meeting to MGS members via email. Non-members can request attendance information by emailing us at info@mgsfl.org . Please put in your email Subject line: Request German SIG Link.