In addition to the Manatee Genealogical Society, there are several Genealogical Societies that are within reasonable driving distances. These organizations hold regular meetings and have programs tailored to the interests of genealogical researchers. See the list below for these societies. Click on the society name of interest to reach their website. For some upcoming special events of societies other than our own, see our Other Regional Events page.
Societies - Local & Within Reasonable Driving Distance
Click on the following links to nearby genealogical societies:
Brandon Area Genealogical & Historical Society
Charlotte County Genealogical Society
Englewood Genealogical Society
Florida Genealogical Society (Tampa)
Genealogical Society of Sarasota
Jewish Genealogical Society of Southwest Florida
Jewish Genealogical Society of Tampa Bay
(Lee County) Bonita Springs Club
Lee County Genealogical Society
South Bay Genealogical Society
Source of State-wide Genealogical News and Events
The Florida State Genealogical Society (FSGS - Link) this website lists the societies in the state for each county.
Heritage and Ethnic Societies
What is a heritage or lineage society? This is an organization that decides membership based on the actions of an applicant's ancestor, such as descendants of a particular person or group of people of historical importance. Some examples are Colonial Dames of America, First Families of VA, CT, OH, etc., The Mayflower Society, military order societies and Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). There are also various ethnic heritage societies. Societies and lineages societies can be found on the Internet.
Membership in these lineages or societies requires research to prove either a new ancestor or a relationship to one already established.
