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  • John Philip Colletta

    How to Build Historical Context

    Come join us on Tuesday, June 15 at 7:00 – 8:00pm, to listen to a professional recording of a lecture by Professor John Philip Colletta, titled How to Build Historical Context. The program will be introduced by Dennis Partridge, and this month we will be using a different technology, called Google Meet. Please use the following link to login. No pre-registration is needed.Video call link: https://meet.google.com/eea-ywfj-htnOr dial: (US) +1 413-758-2715 PIN: 804 988 470#​ Professor John Philip Colletta is one of America’s most popular genealogical lecturers. He holds an M.A. and a Ph.D. from The Catholic University of America. He is a faculty member of the Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research at Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama; the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy; and Boston University’s Genealogical Research Program. Professor Colletta also has been an instructor and course coordinator for the National Institute on Genealogical Research, the Genealogical Institute of Texas, and the Genealogical Institute of Mid-America.  How to Build Historical ContextThe lives of your ancestors provide all of the elements of engaging true stories. The challenge is to narrate the facts you’ve discovered within the larger physical and temporal world in which they were once lived events. If you want to get to know your ancestors, you must see them as real people living in a particular place at a particular time. In other words, the biographical facts you gather must be situated in their proper historical context. As we build historical context in this lecture, you’ll see how all the sources we’ve […]

  • John Philip Colletta

    How to Write Biography

    You’ve explored a broad array of sources for discovering the facts of your ancestors’ lives, and you’ve depicted those facts schematically on pedigree charts and family group sheets. In last month's meeting you saw how those bare-bone facts may be fleshed out into real-life events, which is what many of us are seeking in genealogy. A narrative genealogy or family history is a collection of biographies of people related by blood—in other words, an anthology of the life stories of kinfolk. In this lecture, we’ll see the process of constructing and narrating the biography of an ancestor. Come join us on Tuesday, July 20 at 7:00 – 8:00pm, to listen to a professional recording of a lecture by Professor John Philip Colletta, titled How to Write Biography.

  • UNF Excavations at the Mocama (Timucua) Indian Village of Sarabay (Big Talbot Island)

    Fernandina Beach Library 25 N 4th St, Fernandina Beach, FL, United States
    Presentation by Keith Ashley, UNF Professor of Anthropology. Located on Big Talbot Island, Sarabay was one of the local Mocama Indian communities mentioned by French and Spanish explorers during the 1560s. The University of North Florida (UNF) first investigated the site in 1998-99 and returned for more excavations in the fall 2020 and summer 2021. Artifacts recovered so far include thousands of fragments of indigenous pottery along with bone, shell, and stone tools. The recovery of a small collection of Spanish artifacts dates the site to AD 1580-1620.  This presentation discusses the findings of ongoing excavations at the site of Sarabay. Bio: Keith Ashley is an archaeologist and Assistant Professor of Anthropology at the University of North Florida.. His current research focuses on the indigenous peoples and histories of southeastern North America, particularly Florida. He is actively involved in archaeological excavations with UNF students throughout northeastern Florida.

  • Fundamentals of Land and Probate Records for Genealogists

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    Fernandina Beach Library 25 N 4th St, Fernandina Beach, FL, United States
    Fundamentals of Land and Probate Records for Genealogists, with particular focus on Nassau County court records The purpose of this program is to provide an overview of the land and probate record keeping systems used in the United States of America. Land and probate record systems were created for economic and legal purposes, so understanding why and how those systems work aids the genealogist’s search to determine who our ancestors were, what they did, where, and when.
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  • Collecting family history with a Harley and a camera

    Fernandina Beach Library 25 N 4th St, Fernandina Beach, FL, United States
    Theron Rogers, as a volunteer for Find a Grave, goes around on a Harley Davidson taking pictures of gravestones. Theron will give us a short introduction to Find a Grave, a website that allows you to see the burial sites of your family and friends. He will then tell us about his adventures on his motorcycle, the many cemeteries he visited and the fascinating graves he discovered and photographed.
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  • Ancestors Road Show and 2021 Annual Meeting

    Fernandina Beach Library 25 N 4th St, Fernandina Beach, FL, United States
    The Amelia Island Genealogical Society will hold its annual meeting at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at the Community Room of the Fernandina Beach Public Library, 25 N 4th St. Following the election of officers and approval of the budget for the next year, there will be short introduction to the new AIGS website. After that it will be time for our popular show-and-tell, a.k.a. the “Ancestor Road Show”. Members are invited to bring heirlooms, photographs, scrapbooks or other items for general display, and give a short (3 minutes) verbal presentation on these items. If you wish to share a story with us, please let us know well in advance by writing to programs@aigensoc.org Public welcome. Annual Meeting Information: Proxy statement 2022 slate of candidates AIGS budget for 2022
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  • The Last Spanish Land Grant in Florida

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    Fernandina Beach Library 25 N 4th St, Fernandina Beach, FL, United States
    Join us at the Fernandina Beach Branch library on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at 7pm to hear the fascinating story of the family of Domingo and Mary Fernandez who owned large plantations on Amelia Island, donated land for the Fernandina Lighthouse, but whose descendants retain ownership of probably the Last Spanish land grant in Florida, which constitutes one acre between St. Michael’s Church and St. Michael’s School between North 4th and 5th Streets. Descendants were plantation owners, not only in Florida, but also in Kenya; they were attorneys, scholars, ordinary people whose influence has been felt around the world.
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  • Medardo Monzon

    The Genealogy of Genes

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    Fernandina Beach Library 25 N 4th St, Fernandina Beach, FL, United States
    For centuries, genealogists have based their studies on ancient records and oral affidavits to establish line of descent. Fifty years after the discovery of DNA, the age of genealogical DNA testing was launched, providing us with scientific methods to prove relationships. But how were DNA and genes discovered? What are their lines of descent? This entertaining presentation will focus on describing the thrills, intrigue and espionage associated with the amazing race to solve the puzzle of this remarkable molecule by three competing scientific teams. The speaker will also describe the different types of DNA genetic testing, and will show how his own DNA test results encapsulate the story of human migration.
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  • In Their Own Words

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    As part of the third system of fortifications built for harbor defense, Fort Clinch was constructed from 1847 to 1867. Serving in three wars, the Civil War, Spanish-American War, and World War II, the fort never saw battle and was never fully completed. Frank Ofeldt III will share with us how life was for the soldiers that were stationed there during these periods, based on their own accounts, letters and diaries. Frank A. Ofeldt III began as a Fort Clinch volunteer in the fort’s interpretive program in the 1980s. After college, he pursued a career with the Florida Park Service, for which he has served almost 30 years. He can often be found at the Fort portraying a Sergeant of Engineers. Frank is an avid reader, researcher, and collector of American military antiques, and authored a book on Fort Clinch. He often speaks to civic organizations regarding the military history of Amelia Island.

  • Keeping it in the Family

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    Chip Kirkpatrick will speak about his hobby of historical metal detecting, and in particular about an amazing piece he found on the Florida/Georgia border. It is a strange antique silver Scottish medallion, heavily engraved with illustrations, phrases and mottos, with direct links to William Wallace (Braveheart), Robert the Bruce and Chip’s own family. It is believed to be brought here by one of the Highlanders under Oglethorpe when he founded the colony of Georgia, and was likely lost in combat when the militia came to Amelia Island to avenge the murder of two Scots. Chip Kirkpatrick Shortly after his retirement from BellSouth/AT&T, Chip Kirkpatrick was introduced to metal detecting. Since then, he gave up fishing and has been spending his time searching for historical relics in NE Florida and SE Georgia, which he offers to schools, museums and libraries. He has received several awards for his finds, and has been published in magazines in the US, UK and Scotland. Kirkpatrick offers a free recovery and return service for anybody who has lost an item of personal value.

  • Drew Smith

    Your Ancestor’s FAN Club

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    Fernandina Beach Library 25 N 4th St, Fernandina Beach, FL, United States
    Using Cluster Research to Get Past Brick Walls Our ancestors were each surrounded by Family, Associates, and Neighbors. By researching them, we discover additional records pointing to our own ancestors. Join us in person for a webinar on this interesting topic by Drew Smith. Drew Smith Drew Smith developed an interest in genealogy as a child, and he began to engage in serious family history research in 1992 after the death of his favorite aunt. In 2009, Genealogical Publishing Company published his first genealogy book, Social Networking for Genealogists. His second book, co-authored with George G. Morgan, is Advanced Genealogy Research Techniques, published in 2013 by McGraw-Hill. His most recent book is Organize Your Genealogy: Strategies and Solutions for Every Researcher, published in 2016 by Family Tree Books. He is currently working on a new book. Drew regularly speaks at conferences and meetings of national, state, and local genealogy societies, especially on topics linking genealogy and technology.  Together with George G. Morgan, Drew has been the co-host of The Genealogy Guys Podcast since September 2005. Beginning in 2016, he hosts the Genealogy Connections Podcast.
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  • Sharon Tosi Lacey

    Parchments to Printouts

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    Fernandina Beach Library 25 N 4th St, Fernandina Beach, FL, United States
    Join us at the Fernandina Branch Library community room on 21 June at 7pm for a webinar by Sharon Tosi Lacey, Chief Historian at the U.S. Census Bureau. The title is Parchments to Printouts: A History of the Census 1790-1950, and the presentation will cover the changes and adaptations of the decennial census from inception through 1950, with a special focus on Amelia Island and surrounding area.
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  • Sharon Clark Driscoll

    Using DNA to Prove an Ancestor and a Hereditary Disorder

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    Join us for a presentation by Sharon Clark Driscoll about the use of DNA in genealogical research. Hear about some of most successful commercial DNA testing companies, FamilyTreeDNA, 23andMe, and AncestryDNA, and what they have to offer. Learn how to find matches and recognize possible false positives. In addition, find out about markers and how to use genetic health risk reports.

  • Stop Battling with Military Records 

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    Fernandina Beach Library 25 N 4th St, Fernandina Beach, FL, United States
    Come join us at 7pm, Tuesday, 16 August 2022, at the Fernandina Branch Library for a free presentation by John Strasburg concerning military records and their usage in your genealogical research. Military records can be a rich source of genealogical information, but many researchers steer clear because they don’t feel confident working with them. Become more comfortable around military records by joining guest presenter John Strasburg as he describes the various records available and how to obtain them. Whether experienced with military records or just getting started, everybody will come away from this program with something new. John Strasburg is a genealogist who specializes in military records research and enjoys helping others discover their ancestral past. A retired U.S. Coast Guard commissioned officer, John holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from SUNY Stony Brook, a master’s degree in library & information science from the University of South Florida, and a certificate in genealogical research from Boston University’s Metropolitan School, Center for Professional Education.
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  • Family History – Fun and Foibles

    Fernandina Beach Library 25 N 4th St, Fernandina Beach, FL, United States
    Come join us on 20 September 2022 at 7pm in the Community room at the Fernandina Beach Branch Library where Joel Warner will present his discussion topic of "Family History - Fun and Foibles." This presentation tackles some research problems from four different families. Warner's goal in this presentation is to use real cases he has worked on to demonstrate how perseverance and luck will often help research solve problems.  Some may take patience as more and more records become available.  But there is great satisfaction with connecting yourself to the real lives of the real family members who contributed to what and who you are.

  • Margo Fariss Brewer

    Finding Women in County, State, and Federal Records: What You Really Need to Know

    Fernandina Beach Library 25 N 4th St, Fernandina Beach, FL, United States
    Join us on 18 October 2022 at 7pm at the Fernandina Beach Library where professional genealogist Margo Fariss Brewer will present "Finding Women in County, State, and Federal Records: What You Really Need to Know." How can you find your female ancestors in most of the records they may have been reported in? We will discuss which local, county, state, and federal records are most likely to include female ancestors, what information they may contain, ways to get better results, and how to obtain a copy of your female ancestor’s records.
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  • Items from 2021 Ancestor Road Show

    Ancestors Road Show and 2022 Annual Meeting

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    Fernandina Beach Library 25 N 4th St, Fernandina Beach, FL, United States
    The Amelia Island Genealogical Society will hold its annual meeting at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, November 15, 2021 at the Community Room of the Fernandina Beach Public Library, 25 N 4th St. Following the election of officers and approval of the budget for the next year there will be time for our popular show-and-tell, a.k.a. the “Ancestor Road Show”. Members are invited to bring heirlooms, photographs, scrapbooks or other items for general display, and give a short (3 minutes) verbal presentation on these items.
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  • Mark Olsen

    What’s new in Family Tree Maker?

    Fernandina Beach Library 25 N 4th St, Fernandina Beach, FL, United States
    Please join us on 17 January 2023 at 7pm in the Community room at the Fernandina Beach Branch Library, when we kick off the new year with a virtual presentation by Marl Olsen. Mark will introduce the latest update of the Family Tree Maker software, explaining how to get the update, what to do prior to running it, and highlighting its main features. This presentation will not only be useful to those who are already using the FTM software, but also to those who are considering acquiring it. A door prize will be presented to one person at the meeting. Mark Olsen is the Family Tree Maker Ambassador to historical and genealogical societies around the world working to support their members as they use Family Tree Maker. Mark is a graduate of Brigham Young University and holds a bachelor’s degree in Family History with a Spanish records emphasis. He has been working in the genealogy industry since 2007 and has been the Family Tree Maker Ambassador since 2016. 
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  • Kyle Adkins

    Use of Death and Funeral Home Records for Genealogical Research

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    Fernandina Beach Library 25 N 4th St, Fernandina Beach, FL, United States
    Come join us on 21 Feb 2023 at 7:00pm in the Fernandina Branch Library community room. Where Kyle Adkins, a licensed director of funeral homes in Florida will present an in-person presentation on the use of death and funeral home records for genealogical research.
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  • Southern Genealogist Exchange Society

    Genealogy or History? Collaborative Research in Action

    Fernandina Beach Library 25 N 4th St, Fernandina Beach, FL, United States
    Come join us on 21 March 2023 at 7:00pm in the Fernandina Branch Library community room. Carol Clay, Past-President of the Southern Genealogist Exchange, Inc. will present "Genealogy or History? Collaborative Research in Action" where she will discuss two Jacksonville families research while extolling the benefits of the collection at the Southern Genealogist Exchange office on Sauterne Drive in Jacksonville.

  • How to Convert Old Photographs, Slides, & Videos into Digital Formats

    Fernandina Beach Library 25 N 4th St, Fernandina Beach, FL, United States
    Cherished memories deserve special care, and preserving them for future generations is essential. We invite you to join us on April 18th, 2023, at 7:00 PM in the Fernandina Branch Library's community room for an informative session on converting photographs, slides, and videos into digital formats that can be treasured for a lifetime.

  • Bob Frey 2018

    The Catholic Church Going West

    Fernandina Beach Library 25 N 4th St, Fernandina Beach, FL, United States
    Join us on 16 May at 7pm at the Fernandina Branch Library Community Room to listen to Bob Frey, who will tell us how he traced his ancestry back to the Catholics who established colonial Maryland, then later migrated to Kentucky and beyond. His ancestors settled the historic, western Kentucky Catholic settlement of Fancy Farm and helped build the St Jerome Church. Frey will discuss his ancestors’ arrival in Maryland from England in the 17th century and subsequent migration to Kentucky in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

  • Researching Your Family Tree? The Library Can Help!

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    Fernandina Beach Library 25 N 4th St, Fernandina Beach, FL, United States
    This month’s program, facilitated by the AIGS Library Committee, will showcase the Genealogy Room of the Fernandina Beach Branch of the Nassau County Public Library, which has an extensive collection of books of interest to family history researchers. The AIGS library contains over one thousand volumes, including genealogy magazines. The main focus is on local history, colonial history and ‘how-to’ books about genealogy, but it also has a large collection of military books, as well as books covering research in many states and countries. Join us and learn about the actual collection and how to locate materials in it. Please note the different day of the week and starting time!

  • Looking for Your Ancestors? Try the Free Ancestry Library Edition

    This month’s program will be a unique opportunity to learn about the use of the online subscription to the Ancestry Library Edition (ALE). Participants will be given the opportunity to use this free resource during an online workshop in the Library’s Computer Lab. If you bring your own device, you may use the library’s free Wi-Fi to access ALE. ALE contains resources like censuses, vital records, family histories, military records, court and legal documents, immigration records, directories, photos, maps and more. This is the second program in a series to showcase the resources of the AIGS and the Nassau County Public Library System.  The AIGS provides partial funding for the subscription to ALE. Attendance is free and open to the public.

  • The “Rosin” Fall of Turpentine in Nassau County

    Turpentine was a ubiquitous ingredient in American household products including paints, medicines, soaps, lamp oil, ink, lubricants, hair spray, and cosmetics, just to name a few. Pine trees would be tapped for sap and resin which was used in the production of making turpentine. Join us to listen to John Hendricks, Director of the West Nassau Historical Society, who will explore the economic and social impact the turpentine industry had on the development of Nassau County. He will take you on a remarkable hundred-year-long journey from the first turpentine still founded in the late 1850s through its heyday at the turn of the 19th century to its waning years in the 1940s and 1950s.

  • Florida Pioneers, Settlers and Builders

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    Fernandina Beach Library 25 N 4th St, Fernandina Beach, FL, United States
    Join us on 19 September at 7pm in the Community Room at the downtown Fernandina Beach branch library when speaker Judy Frey will be discussing the different types of certificates available through this program and will provide instructions to guide descendants through the steps to prepare their application and the related documents. She will also highlight the various resources of records available on Florida counties.

  • Deeds: An Insider’s View

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    Fernandina Beach Library 25 N 4th St, Fernandina Beach, FL, United States
    Join us on October 17 at 7pm in the Community Room at the downtown Fernandina Beach branch library for a virtual presentation by Susan Well from the Genealogical Society of Sarasota. She will reveal what information to expect from a deed, how to extract the relevant facts from the mostly unfamiliar wording and how to interpret the land description. Susan Well has twenty-five years’ experience in real estate sales and appraisal and will share how you can use the nature of the land records’ office to your advantage when approaching the personnel who work there, either in-person or online.
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  • Ancestors Road Show and 2023 Annual Meeting

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    Fernandina Beach Library 25 N 4th St, Fernandina Beach, FL, United States
    The Amelia Island Genealogical Society will hold its annual meeting at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at the Community Room of the Fernandina Beach Public Library, 25 N 4th St. Following the election of officers and approval of the budget for the next year there will be time for our popular show-and-tell, a.k.a. the “Ancestor Road Show”. Members are invited to bring heirlooms, photographs, scrapbooks or other items for general display, and give a short (3 minutes) verbal presentation on these items. If you wish to share a story with us, though, please let us know well in advance by writing to programs@aigensoc.org Public welcome. Annual Meeting Information:
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  • David Hebert

    History of Agriculture in Nassau County

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    Fernandina Beach Library 25 N 4th St, Fernandina Beach, FL, United States
    Join us for a fascinating presentation on how the region’s agricultural sector persisted, despite serious challenges, and continued to contribute significantly to the county’s economy by the late 20th century. Commercial agriculture in Nassau County dates back to the 18th century when a highway was constructed from the northern colonies to St. Augustine, leading to the establishment of plantation systems. After the Revolutionary War, Nassau County was transferred back to the Spanish, who re-established plantations, initiating the first land boom. In the 19th century, the area saw battles between Americans and Seminoles, leading to the relocation of the Town Seat of Government from Fernandina to Sand Hill. The 20th century witnessed the boom of the timber and Long Leaf Pine industry, with significant developments in agriculture, marked by the introduction of County Agricultural Agents in 1915 and the growth of the truck farming industry in South Florida in the 1920s. The Great Depression and subsequent decades brought challenges, but the region’s agriculture persisted, contributing significantly to the county’s economy by the late 20th century. David Hebert Speaker David Hebert is an Extension Agent I in Nassau County, FL. This presentation is based on his research of a collection of historical documents.
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  • Terry Talbert

    Culloden to the Carolinas: Scottish Immigration

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    Fernandina Beach Library 25 N 4th St, Fernandina Beach, FL, United States
    The Amelia Island Genealogical Society will hold its regular monthly meeting at 7pm on the 3rd Tuesday, 20 February 2024, in the community room at the Fernandina Branch Library. The public is invited to join us as we listen to a presentation by Terry Talbert on Scottish immigration, Culloden to the Carolinas.
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  • Jacksonville Public Library’s Memory Lab

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    Fernandina Beach Library 25 N 4th St, Fernandina Beach, FL, United States
    The Amelia Island Genealogical Society will hold its regular monthly meeting at 7pm on the 3rd Tuesday, 19 March 2024, in the community room at the Fernandina Branch Library. Our speaker will be Kristi Dorney, Customer Experience Librarian Special Collections & Genealogy at the Jacksonville Public Library. She will speak about the Jacksonville Public Library's Memory Lab. We will also try to organize a future tour of the Lab for folks interested in driving to Jacksonville.
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  • Quilting in America – Family Tree Style

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    Fernandina Beach Library 25 N 4th St, Fernandina Beach, FL, United States
    The Amelia Island Genealogical Society will hold its regular monthly meeting at 7pm on the 3rd Tuesday, 16 April 2024, in the community room at the Fernandina Branch Library. Speaker details to follow.
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  • Tips and Tricks for Solving Your Brick Walls

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    Fernandina Beach Library 25 N 4th St, Fernandina Beach, FL, United States
    The Amelia Island Genealogical Society will hold its regular monthly meeting at 7pm on the 3rd Tuesday, 21 May 2024, in the community room at the Fernandina Branch Library. Speaker details to follow.
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  • Gus Gerbing and Gerbing Gardens

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    Fernandina Beach Library 25 N 4th St, Fernandina Beach, FL, United States
    The Amelia Island Genealogical Society will hold its regular monthly meeting at 7pm on the 3rd Tuesday, 18 June 2024, in the community room at the Fernandina Branch Library. Jane Collins, President of Colonial Dames, will speak on Gus Gerbing, who was a well-known local entrepreneur and gardener. She will also speak about her father's efforts to stop the paper companies from polluting the river.
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  • July General Meeting

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    Fernandina Beach Library 25 N 4th St, Fernandina Beach, FL, United States
    The Amelia Island Genealogical Society will hold its regular monthly meeting at 7pm on the 3rd Tuesday, 16 July 2024, in the community room at the Fernandina Branch Library. Speaker details to follow.
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  • Greek Genealogy and Fernandina Settlers

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    Fernandina Beach Library 25 N 4th St, Fernandina Beach, FL, United States
    The Amelia Island Genealogical Society will hold its regular monthly meeting at 7pm on the 3rd Tuesday, 20 August 2024, in the community room at the Fernandina Branch Library. Speaker details to follow.
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  • The Hendricks/Demonbreun Family Tree

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    Fernandina Beach Library 25 N 4th St, Fernandina Beach, FL, United States
    The Amelia Island Genealogical Society will hold its regular monthly meeting at 7pm on the 3rd Tuesday, 17 September 2024, in the community room at the Fernandina Branch Library. Speaker for the evening will be John H. Hendricks of Callahan, Nassau, Florida.
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  • LABINS Resource for Maps

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    Fernandina Beach Library 25 N 4th St, Fernandina Beach, FL, United States
    The Amelia Island Genealogical Society will hold its regular monthly meeting at 7pm on the 3rd Tuesday, 15 October 2024, in the community room at the Fernandina Branch Library. Jim Shroads will be the guest speaker. Details to follow.
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  • The History of AIGS

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    Fernandina Beach Library 25 N 4th St, Fernandina Beach, FL, United States
    The Amelia Island Genealogical Society will hold its annual and monthly regular meeting at 7pm on the 3rd Tuesday, 19 November 2024, in the community room at the Fernandina Branch Library. Jean Mann will be the guest speaker where she will discuss the history of the AIGS. Before her presentation the AIGS society members will vote on the nominations for officers and board members for 2025/2026 and the budget for 2025.
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  • January 2025 Meeting Flyer

    CANCELED!

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    Fernandina Beach Library 25 N 4th St, Fernandina Beach, FL, United States
    Come join us with guest speaker Andrew Thompson as he discusses: Lessons Learned from my African American Genealogy Research: There is Something for Everybody In this presentation. Mr. Thompson will review the best practices and lessons learned during his discovery of over 50 enslaved relatives. These tips transcend the niche of AfricanAmerican Genealogy and will provide practical advice for researchers in all areas of Genealogy.
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  • February 2025 General Meeting

    Lessons Learned from my African-American Genealogy Research

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    Fernandina Beach Library 25 N 4th St, Fernandina Beach, FL, United States
    On 18 Feb 2025 at 7pm, come join us and our guest speaker Andrew Thompson as he discusses "Lessons Learned from my African American Genealogy Research: There is Something for Everybody." In this presentation Mr. Thompson will review the best practices and lessons learned during his discovery of over 50 enslaved relatives. These tips transcend the niche of African American Genealogy and will provide practical advice for researchers in all areas of Genealogy.
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  • Finding Your Grandmother’s Family — Using the X Chromosome

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    Fernandina Beach Library 25 N 4th St, Fernandina Beach, Florida, United States
    On 18 Mar 2025 at 7pm, come join us and our guest speaker Bob Frey as he discusses "Finding Your Grandmother’s Family — Using the X Chromosome".
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  • Early Settlers of Nassau County

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    Fernandina Beach Library 25 N 4th St, Fernandina Beach, Florida, United States
    On April 15, 2025 at 7pm, come join us and our guest speaker Dr. Tracy D. Connors as she discusses "Early Settlers of Nassau County: Spanish Land Grants and the Southward Migration".
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  • 20th Century Military Research

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    Fernandina Beach Library 25 N 4th St, Fernandina Beach, Florida, United States
    On May 20, 2025 at 7pm, come join us and our guest speaker Larry Fermi as he discusses "20th Century Military Research".
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  • Breaking through Brick Walls – Tips and Tricks

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    Fernandina Beach Library 25 N 4th St, Fernandina Beach, Florida, United States
    On June 17, 2025 at 7pm, come join us for Breaking through Brick Walls - Tips and Tricks.
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  • The Spanish American War (Fort Clinch & Camp Amelia)

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    Fernandina Beach Library 25 N 4th St, Fernandina Beach, Florida, United States
    On July 15, 2025 at 7pm, come join us and our guest speaker Frank Ofeldt as he discusses The Spanish American War - Fort Clinch and Camp Amelia.
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  • Finding Your Overseas Ancestors Using US Records

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    Fernandina Beach Library 25 N 4th St, Fernandina Beach, Florida, United States
    On October 16, 2025 at 7pm, come join us for Finding Your Overseas Ancestors with Guest Speaker Paul Howes.
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  • The Civilian Conservation Corps

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    Fernandina Beach Library 25 N 4th St, Fernandina Beach, Florida, United States
    On October 21, 2025 at 7pm, come join us for The Civilian Conservation Corps with Guest Speaker Bill Marcum.
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  • No Meeting for December

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    Fernandina Beach Library 25 N 4th St, Fernandina Beach, Florida, United States
    The Amelia Island Genealogical Society will not have a monthly meeting for December.
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  • Work Progress Administration

    Let’s Make a New Deal

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    Fernandina Beach Library 25 N 4th St, Fernandina Beach, FL, United States
    The Amelia Island Genealogical Society will hold its regular monthly meeting at 7pm on the 3rd Tuesday, 20 January 2026, in the community room at the Fernandina Branch Library. The public is invited to join us! At this meeting, guest speaker Larry Fermi will present “Let’s Make a New Deal,” a program examining the Works Progress Administration, Civilian Conservation Corps, and National Youth Administration. The presentation focuses on how these New Deal programs affected ordinary Americans during the Great Depression and the records they produced.
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