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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230221T190000
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SUMMARY:Use of Death and Funeral Home Records for Genealogical Research
DESCRIPTION:Kyle Adkins\n\n\n\nFuneral home records and state death records are an important genealogical resource. Not only can they provide major subject information\, but often we may find tidbits of data that will help “fill in the blanks”. While documents such as state death certificates may have changed over the years\, records kept by a funeral home or cemetery have remained much the same. This presentation will show how to access those records\, and how they can benefit your genealogical research. \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Kyle Adkins \n\n\n\nKyle Adkins\, licensed as a funeral director in Florida\, is a native and resident of Folkston\, Georgia. Kyle is a 1980 graduate of Georgia Southern College and a 1991 graduate of Gupton-Jones College of Mortuary Science and as a third generation funeral director\, he has spent much of his life in funeral service. He has served families at Oxley-Heard since 2015
URL:https://aigensoc.org/event/use-of-death-and-funeral-home-records-for-genealogical-research/
LOCATION:Fernandina Beach Library\, 25 N 4th St\, Fernandina Beach\, FL\, 32034\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230321T190000
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SUMMARY:Genealogy or History? Collaborative Research in Action
DESCRIPTION: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. She will also share the history of the 58-year-old family research nonprofit\, and will talk about their more than 6\,000 books\, periodicals\, and magazines\, as well as a collection of maps\, family histories\, and over 100\,000 obituaries from Jacksonville and the surrounding regions. \n\n\n\nCarol Clay\n\n\n\nCarol Clay retired from the St. Johns County School System after 19 years. In her role as a paraprofessional she held many positions in administration and student instruction. She has been a member of the Southern Genealogist’s Exchange Society since 2014. Carol has served on the Executive Board of SGES since 2015 in various positions including President.
URL:https://aigensoc.org/event/genealogy-or-history-collaborative-research-in-action/
LOCATION:Fernandina Beach Library\, 25 N 4th St\, Fernandina Beach\, FL\, 32034\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230418T190000
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SUMMARY:How to Convert Old Photographs\, Slides\, & Videos into Digital Formats
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re looking to undertake the conversion process yourself or seeking reputable companies for assistance\, understanding the basics of format and resolution is crucial. Our discussion will cover essential equipment for do-it-yourself enthusiasts\, outsourcing options\, and anticipated costs. \n\n\n\nIt is widely recommended to maintain three copies of each digital file as a safeguard against unforeseen events such as fires\, floods\, thefts\, or computer crashes. As such\, we will explore the pros and cons of various storage solutions\, including personal computers\, USB flash drives\, external backup devices\, and cloud storage services. \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Jo Lichten \n\n\n\nDr. Jo\n\n\n\nJo loves life! In her professional life\, Dr Jo is a PhD nutritionist and wellness expert who speaks at company meetings and national conferences\, helping professionals keep their energy and productivity up through small shifts in the way they eat\, sleep\, move\, and think. She spends her spare time traveling with her husband\, practicing yoga on the beach\, working on quilts\, playing with her young grandkids\, and preserving all those memories. She’s kept photo albums for 50 years. While originally using peel-and-stick albums\, about 15 years ago she converted to stunning digital-to-print albums. When Jo’s dad passed\, she and her brother-in-law worked to digitally preserve and organize the 14\,000+ photos and slides he left behind – and then shared them with each of her eight siblings. 
URL:https://aigensoc.org/event/how-to-convert-old-photographs-slides-videos-into-digital-formats/
LOCATION:Fernandina Beach Library\, 25 N 4th St\, Fernandina Beach\, FL\, 32034\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Amelia Island Genealogical Society":MAILTO:programs@aigensoc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230516T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230516T203000
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SUMMARY:The Catholic Church Going West
DESCRIPTION:Bob Frey\n\n\n\nAfter the Revolutionary War\, farmland was becoming scarce for the large Catholic families of Southern Maryland. When they heard the stories of the richness of Kentucky\, the first area west of the mountains that opened up to mass migration\, many of these families decided to move there. \n\n\n\nJoin us to listen to this month’s speaker\, 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.
URL:https://aigensoc.org/event/the-catholic-church-going-west/
LOCATION:Fernandina Beach Library\, 25 N 4th St\, Fernandina Beach\, FL\, 32034\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Amelia Island Genealogical Society":MAILTO:programs@aigensoc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230622T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230622T193000
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SUMMARY:Researching Your Family Tree? The Library Can Help!
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nJoin us and learn about the actual collection and how to locate materials in it. \n\n\n\nPlease note the different day of the week and starting time!
URL:https://aigensoc.org/event/researching-your-family-tree-the-library-can-help/
LOCATION:Fernandina Beach Library\, 25 N 4th St\, Fernandina Beach\, FL\, 32034\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Amelia Island Genealogical Society":MAILTO:programs@aigensoc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230722T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230722T103000
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CREATED:20230714T234550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230714T234623Z
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SUMMARY:Looking for Your Ancestors? Try the Free Ancestry Library Edition
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nThis 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. \n\n\n\nAttendance is free and open to the public.
URL:https://aigensoc.org/event/looking-for-your-ancestors-try-the-free-ancestry-library-edition/
LOCATION:Florida
CATEGORIES:General Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230815T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230815T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160835
CREATED:20230715T002650Z
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SUMMARY:The "Rosin" Fall of Turpentine in Nassau County
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin 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.
URL:https://aigensoc.org/event/the-rosin-fall-of-turpentine-in-nassau-county/
LOCATION:Florida
CATEGORIES:General Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230919T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230919T203000
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CREATED:20230825T061720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230919T202618Z
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SUMMARY:Florida Pioneers\, Settlers and Builders
DESCRIPTION:The Florida State Genealogical Society’s Florida Pioneer Descendant Certification Program honors descendants of Florida pioneers who settled in Florida prior to statehood on 3 March 1845\, and settlers & builders of Florida who settled in Florida between 3 March 1845 and 31 Dec 1900. \n\n\n\nSpeaker 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. \n\n\n\nJudy Frey\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJudy Whitter Frey is retired from the State of Florida\, Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services and broke ground as the first civilian woman selected as a Special Agent for the Naval Investigative Service. She earned a B. A. in History from Jacksonville University and an M. B. A. in JU’s First Executive Master of Business Administration class. \n\n\n\nJudy currently serves as Vice-President of the Amelia Island Genealogical Society. She started researching her family ancestry in the 1970’s. On 31 January 2016 she received Florida Pioneer Descendant Certificates from the Florida Genealogical Society. \n\n\n\n\n\nDownload a PDF of Judy’s Presentation\n\n\n[pdf-embedder url=”https://aigensoc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Florida-Pioneer-Presentation-091923-JWF.pdf”]
URL:https://aigensoc.org/event/florida-pioneers-settlers-and-builders/
LOCATION:Fernandina Beach Library\, 25 N 4th St\, Fernandina Beach\, FL\, 32034\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Amelia Island Genealogical Society":MAILTO:programs@aigensoc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231017T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231017T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160835
CREATED:20230919T105120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T201416Z
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SUMMARY:Deeds: An Insider's View
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nPublic welcome!
URL:https://aigensoc.org/event/deeds-an-insiders-view/
LOCATION:Fernandina Beach Library\, 25 N 4th St\, Fernandina Beach\, FL\, 32034\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Amelia Island Genealogical Society":MAILTO:programs@aigensoc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231121T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231121T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160835
CREATED:20231018T193235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231112T222553Z
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SUMMARY:Ancestors Road Show and 2023 Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nFollowing 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. \n\n\n\nIf you wish to share a story with us\, though\, please let us know well in advance by writing to programs@aigensoc.org \n\n\n\nPublic welcome. \n\n\n\nAnnual Meeting Information:\n\n\n\n\n2023 Bylaws Proposal\n\n\n\n2024 Proxy Form (Please vote by proxy for the 2024 slate of candidates and 2024 budget if you cannot be present at the meeting. There is a quorum we must meet.)\n\n\n\n2024 slate of candidates\n\n\n\nAIGS budget for 2024
URL:https://aigensoc.org/event/ancestors-road-show-and-2023-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Fernandina Beach Library\, 25 N 4th St\, Fernandina Beach\, FL\, 32034\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Amelia Island Genealogical Society":MAILTO:programs@aigensoc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240116T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240116T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160835
CREATED:20231231T153322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T220101Z
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SUMMARY:History of Agriculture in Nassau County
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nCommercial 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. \n\n\n\nDavid Hebert\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker David Hebert is an Extension Agent I in Nassau County\, FL. This presentation is based on his research of a collection of historical documents.
URL:https://aigensoc.org/event/history-of-agriculture-in-nassau-county/
LOCATION:Fernandina Beach Library\, 25 N 4th St\, Fernandina Beach\, FL\, 32034\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Amelia Island Genealogical Society":MAILTO:programs@aigensoc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240220T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240220T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160835
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SUMMARY:Culloden to the Carolinas: Scottish Immigration
DESCRIPTION:Terry Talbert\n\n\n\nThe 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! \n\n\n\nThe brutal Battle of Culloden on April 16\, 1746\, was the conclusion of the Jacobite Rebellion that sought to replace George II with his Scottish (and Catholic) kin of the Stuart line. The subsequent proclamation by the Duke of Cumberland\, aiming at the devastation of the Jacobites\, led to a wave of exiled Highland Scots looking for a new life in the Americas\, in particular in the Carolinas. This program covers the events before\, during and after the battle\, as well as the assimilation and migratory paths of the Scots in the United States. It will conclude with a look at their situation today\, and at the prospects for Scotland’s freedom and independence from England. \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Terry Talbert\n\n\n\nTerry Talbert holds undergraduate degrees in Architecture\, French and English with a Masters in English and a MBA. She is currently tracing her Scottish and French ancestors. As a novice genealogist\, she is learning with every discovery.
URL:https://aigensoc.org/event/culloden-to-the-carolinas-scottish-immigration/
LOCATION:Fernandina Beach Library\, 25 N 4th St\, Fernandina Beach\, FL\, 32034\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Amelia Island Genealogical Society":MAILTO:programs@aigensoc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240319T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240319T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160835
CREATED:20240111T111257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T164342Z
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SUMMARY:Jacksonville Public Library's Memory Lab
DESCRIPTION: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 for the evening will be Kristi Dorney\, Customer Experience Librarian Special Collections and Genealogy at the Jacksonville Public Library. She will speak about the Jacksonville Public Library’s Memory Lab. \n\n\n\nThe Memory Lab is available to library card holders to help get those boxes of old photographs\, home movies on VHS or film\, mixed tapes on cassette or favorite records into digital format. We look forward to having you join us for a very informative meeting. \n\n\n\nWe will also try to organize a future tour of the Lab for folks interested in driving to Jacksonville.
URL:https://aigensoc.org/event/jacksonville-public-librarys-memory-lab/
LOCATION:Fernandina Beach Library\, 25 N 4th St\, Fernandina Beach\, FL\, 32034\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Amelia Island Genealogical Society":MAILTO:programs@aigensoc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160835
CREATED:20240111T111540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240217T180709Z
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SUMMARY:Quilting in America - Family Tree Style
DESCRIPTION: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. Our speaker will be Lauree Hemkee. Lauree will speak on the history of quilting in America and will show examples of quilts that are family trees. \n\n\n\nMore details to follow
URL:https://aigensoc.org/event/quilting-in-america-family-tree-style/
LOCATION:Fernandina Beach Library\, 25 N 4th St\, Fernandina Beach\, FL\, 32034\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240521T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240521T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160835
CREATED:20240111T111543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T122345Z
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SUMMARY:Tips and Tricks for Solving Your Brick Walls
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nWe will not be having a formal presentation at this meeting but will instead have experienced genealogists answer member submitted questions about issues with their own family tree research. Members should submit their questions for consideration by May 10th @ 5:00 p.m. They should be submitted via email to freyancestry@gmail.com. Include your name and a contact phone number so the genealogist can contact you. \n\n\n\nWe look forward to having you join us for a very informative meeting.
URL:https://aigensoc.org/event/tips-and-tricks-for-solving-your-brick-walls/
LOCATION:Fernandina Beach Library\, 25 N 4th St\, Fernandina Beach\, FL\, 32034\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Amelia Island Genealogical Society":MAILTO:programs@aigensoc.org
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240618T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240618T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160835
CREATED:20240111T111729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T122342Z
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SUMMARY:Gus Gerbing and Gerbing Gardens
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://aigensoc.org/event/june-general-meeting/
LOCATION:Fernandina Beach Library\, 25 N 4th St\, Fernandina Beach\, FL\, 32034\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240716T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240716T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160835
CREATED:20240111T111808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T122337Z
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SUMMARY:July General Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://aigensoc.org/event/july-general-meeting/
LOCATION:Fernandina Beach Library\, 25 N 4th St\, Fernandina Beach\, FL\, 32034\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Amelia Island Genealogical Society":MAILTO:programs@aigensoc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240820T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240820T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160835
CREATED:20240111T111854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T122334Z
UID:19796-1724180400-1724185800@aigensoc.org
SUMMARY:Greek Genealogy and Fernandina Settlers
DESCRIPTION: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. Nick Deonas will be the guest speaker.
URL:https://aigensoc.org/event/august-general-meeting/
LOCATION:Fernandina Beach Library\, 25 N 4th St\, Fernandina Beach\, FL\, 32034\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Amelia Island Genealogical Society":MAILTO:programs@aigensoc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160835
CREATED:20240111T112011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T202635Z
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SUMMARY:The Hendricks/Demonbreun Family Tree
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nJohn was born in Jacksonville\, Florida\, in 1959\, the youngest of five children. His family lived outside of Callahan\, Florida\, in a small house located within yards of the Atlantic Coast Line’s main double-tracked line. Those many trains constantly racing by his home day and night would forever cement in his psyche his love for trains and railroads. While growing up\, John loved to draw and study railroad maps\, road atlases\, and old buildings. He would pursue these interests at the University of Florida\, where in 1988 he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in construction and design. Upon his return to Callahan in the 1990s\, John ‘s new appreciation of historic structures and buildings eventually led him in 2005 to join the West Nassau Historical Society. He is currently president of the all-volunteer 501c3 nonprofit\, which is based inside the quaint\, yet historic 1881 Callahan Train Depot. John uses his position with the Historical Society to further foster and promote Nassau County’s rich and diverse history and culture. One of the highlights of his many years of historical research is the 2012 publication of his book on Daniel Callahan\, a prolific Irish American railroad contractor and his hometown’s namesake. \n\n\n\nJohn still resides in Callahan and can be reached through the Historical Society’s Facebook page or via email: jhendricks459@aol.com
URL:https://aigensoc.org/event/september-general-meeting/
LOCATION:Fernandina Beach Library\, 25 N 4th St\, Fernandina Beach\, FL\, 32034\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Amelia Island Genealogical Society":MAILTO:programs@aigensoc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160835
CREATED:20240111T112038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T122326Z
UID:19801-1729018800-1729024200@aigensoc.org
SUMMARY:LABINS Resource for Maps
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://aigensoc.org/event/october-general-meeting/
LOCATION:Fernandina Beach Library\, 25 N 4th St\, Fernandina Beach\, FL\, 32034\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Amelia Island Genealogical Society":MAILTO:programs@aigensoc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160835
CREATED:20240111T112128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241110T020157Z
UID:19802-1732042800-1732048200@aigensoc.org
SUMMARY:The History of AIGS
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nJean Anne Dixon Mann\, was born in Nassau County\, a few miles from where her Dixon ancestors came to Florida in 1800. She grew up in Fernandina Beach and received her B.S. in Elementary Education from Florida State University. \n\n\n\nHer interest in genealogy began as a teenager when she found three family Bibles with ancestors’ names. Jean has published five genealogies of her family as well as two genealogies of non-related families. \n\n\n\nShe served as editor of “The Cemeteries of Amelia Island” and “The Cemeteries of Nassau County\, Florida\,” published by AIGS and has had several articles on genealogy published in the DAR magazine\, American Sprit. For 33 years\, she has been the editor of the AIGS quarterly\, “The Nassau County Genealogist”. \n\n\n\nShe served as a member of the Historic District Council in Fernandina Beach for 11 years\, serving as chairman for two terms. She served as treasurer and member of the Board of Trustees of the Amelia Island Museum of History. She holds memberships in several lineage organizations. \n\n\n\nCurrent 2024 Members\, if you cannot attend the meeting then please vote by Proxy for the following slate of candidates and proposed budget. \n\n\n\n\nVote By Proxy\n\n\n\n\n2025 Proposed Slate of Officers and Directors\n\n\n\nPresident                                          Judy Whitter FreyVice President                                  Marcia PertuzTreasurer                                          Deborah GreenSecretary                                          Jean Mann \n\n\n\nMember-At-Large (Director #1)        Jim ShroadsMember-At-Large (Director #2)        Dawn Bostwick *Member-At-Large (Director #3)        Andrew Thompson \n\n\n\n*  Indicates individual running for re-election in their position \n\n\n\n2025 Proposed Budget\n\n\n\n2025 Proposed Budget
URL:https://aigensoc.org/event/november-general-meeting/
LOCATION:Fernandina Beach Library\, 25 N 4th St\, Fernandina Beach\, FL\, 32034\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Amelia Island Genealogical Society":MAILTO:programs@aigensoc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250121T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250121T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160835
CREATED:20250113T181906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T165148Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELED!
DESCRIPTION:Due to potential inclement weather\, our library has announced an early 6 PM closure tonight—forcing us to cancel our general meeting. Think of it as an unexpected family reunion that turned into a snowball fight\, minus the fun. Rest assured\, we’ll be back on track faster than you can compute the cousin connections between your 3rd gr-grandparents grandchild and your 4th-gr-grandparents child. \n\n\n\nIn the meantime\, please stay tuned for the rescheduled date of Andrew’s enlightening talk\, “Lessons Learned from my African American Genealogy Research: There is Something for Everybody.” We’re determined to get his expertise on our schedule later this year—weather permitting! We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding as we navigate these unseasonably icy waters. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCome 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.  \n\n\n\nAbout Andrew Thompson\n\n\n\nMr. Thompson is an avid genealogist with extensive experience in the historical South Carolina Lowcountry. Andrew’s experiences includes research for many clients and genealogists from beginning through advanced levels. Andrew is currently in the process of creating AHistoryWeShare.org\, where he and other genealogists perform descendancy research for enslaved individuals listed throughout the various archives they encounter. Andrew also currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Amelia Island Genealogical Society. \n\n\n\nDownload Flyer
URL:https://aigensoc.org/event/lessons-learned-from-my-african-american-genealogy-research-there-is-something-for-everybody/
LOCATION:Fernandina Beach Library\, 25 N 4th St\, Fernandina Beach\, FL\, 32034\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Amelia Island Genealogical Society":MAILTO:programs@aigensoc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160835
CREATED:20250203T215655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T215657Z
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SUMMARY:Lessons Learned from my African-American Genealogy Research
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nThis presentation was re-scheduled from our January meeting due to weather. \n\n\n\nAbout Andrew Thompson\n\n\n\nMr. Thompson is an avid genealogist with extensive experience in the historical South Carolina Lowcountry. Andrew’s experiences includes research for many clients and genealogists from beginning through advanced levels. Andrew is currently in the process of creating AHistoryWeShare.org\, where he and other genealogists perform descendancy research for enslaved individuals listed throughout the various archives they encounter. Andrew also currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Amelia Island Genealogical Society. \n\n\n\nDownload Flyer
URL:https://aigensoc.org/event/lessons-learned-from-my-african-american-genealogy-research/
LOCATION:Fernandina Beach Library\, 25 N 4th St\, Fernandina Beach\, FL\, 32034\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Amelia Island Genealogical Society":MAILTO:programs@aigensoc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160835
CREATED:20250310T010234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T010236Z
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SUMMARY:Finding Your Grandmother’s Family — Using the X Chromosome
DESCRIPTION:The Amelia Island Genealogical Society will hold its monthly meeting at 7pm on the 3rd Tuesday\, March 18\, 2025 at the Fernandina Beach Library.Topic: Finding Your Grandmother’s Family — Using the X ChromosomeGuest Speaker: Bob Frey \n\n\n\nAbout Bob Frey\n\n\n\nMr. Frey retired from both CSX and Florida Blue where he held various positions in marketing\, accounting and finance\, corporate planning\, and project management. He holds an AB degree from the University of Missouri and an MBA from the University of Chicago. With his wife Judy’s encouragement\, Bob has been involved in genealogy as a hobby for over 30 years. With the advances in DNA\, he developed an interest in its use as a tool for researching his and others’ ancestors. Bob’s paternal (Y-DNA) haplogroup is R-BY3592; his maternal (mitochondrial or mtDNA) haplogroup is J1C. During this session\, Bob will introduce the use of X chromosome DNA for genealogical research purposes of the maternal ancestry. Bob is the current Treasurer of The Amelia Island Genealogical Society. \n\n\n\nDownload Flyer
URL:https://aigensoc.org/event/finding-your-grandmothers-family-using-the-x-chromosome/
LOCATION:Fernandina Beach Library\, 25 N 4th St\, Fernandina Beach\, Florida\, 32034\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Amelia Island Genealogical Society":MAILTO:programs@aigensoc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160835
CREATED:20250401T064812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T065257Z
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SUMMARY:Early Settlers of Nassau County
DESCRIPTION:The Amelia Island Genealogical Society will hold its monthly meeting at 7pm on the 3rd Tuesday\, April 15\, 2025 at the Fernandina Beach Library.Topic: Early Settlers of Nassau County: Spanish Land Grants and the Southward MigrationGuest Speaker: Tracy D. Connors\, Ph.D. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDownload Flyer
URL:https://aigensoc.org/event/early-settlers-of-nassau-county/
LOCATION:Fernandina Beach Library\, 25 N 4th St\, Fernandina Beach\, Florida\, 32034\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Meeting
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://aigensoc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/April-Meeting-Flyer-04-15-2025.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160835
CREATED:20250327T232548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T232752Z
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SUMMARY:20th Century Military Research
DESCRIPTION:The Amelia Island Genealogical Society will hold its monthly meeting at 7pm on the 3rd Tuesday\, May 20\, 2025 at the Fernandina Beach Library.Topic: 20th Century Military ResearchGuest Speaker: Larry FermiLearn how to find your family’s military records from WWI\, WWII\, Korea\, Vietnam and the Persian Gulf. What will these records reveal??? \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDownload Flyer
URL:https://aigensoc.org/event/20th-century-military-research/
LOCATION:Fernandina Beach Library\, 25 N 4th St\, Fernandina Beach\, Florida\, 32034\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Amelia Island Genealogical Society":MAILTO:programs@aigensoc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160835
CREATED:20250419T181406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250419T181408Z
UID:20161-1750186800-1750192200@aigensoc.org
SUMMARY:Breaking through Brick Walls - Tips and Tricks
DESCRIPTION:The Amelia Island Genealogical Society will hold its monthly meeting at 7pm on the 3rd Tuesday\, June 17\, 2025 at the Fernandina Beach Library.Topic: Breaking through Brick Walls – Tips and Tricks \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDownload Flyer
URL:https://aigensoc.org/event/breaking-through-brick-walls-tips-and-tricks/
LOCATION:Fernandina Beach Library\, 25 N 4th St\, Fernandina Beach\, Florida\, 32034\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160835
CREATED:20250506T224249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T142554Z
UID:20173-1752606000-1752611400@aigensoc.org
SUMMARY:The Spanish American War (Fort Clinch & Camp Amelia)
DESCRIPTION:The Amelia Island Genealogical Society will hold its monthly meeting at 7pm on the 3rd Tuesday\, July 15\, 2025 at the Fernandina Beach Library.Topic: The Spanish American War 1898 (Fort Clinch and Camp Amelia)Guest Speaker: Frank Ofeldt\, 2024 Florida Park Ranger of the Year – Fort Clinch \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDownload Flyer
URL:https://aigensoc.org/event/the-spanish-american-war-ft-clinch-camp-amelia/
LOCATION:Fernandina Beach Library\, 25 N 4th St\, Fernandina Beach\, Florida\, 32034\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160835
CREATED:20250909T152501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T153507Z
UID:20329-1758049200-1758054600@aigensoc.org
SUMMARY:Finding Your Overseas Ancestors Using US Records
DESCRIPTION:The Amelia Island Genealogical Society will hold its monthly meeting at 7pm on September 16\, 2025 at the Fernandina Beach Library. \n\n\n\nTopic: Finding Your Overseas Ancestors Using US RecordsGuest Speaker: Paul HowesPaul is the founder of the One-Name Study into his surname\, reconstructing families for anyone named Howes (or House or Howse) anywhere in the world\, now nearly 210\,000 people in his online database. Paul has spoken to groups and conferences on both sides of the Atlantic. A past Chairman of the Guild of One-Name Studies he has been awarded the Guild’s Master Craftsman designation. An actuary by profession\, Paul was a senior partner in a global consulting firm. A proud Floridian\, he has lived in six countries\, and worked in over fifty. In his other life\, Paul is a keen yachtsman.\n\n\n\nDownload Flyer
URL:https://aigensoc.org/event/finding-your-overseas-ancestors/
LOCATION:Fernandina Beach Library\, 25 N 4th St\, Fernandina Beach\, Florida\, 32034\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160835
CREATED:20250630T171835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T192509Z
UID:20205-1761073200-1761078600@aigensoc.org
SUMMARY:The Civilian Conservation Corps
DESCRIPTION:The Amelia Island Genealogical Society will hold its monthly meeting at 7pm on October 21\, 2025 at the Fernandina Beach Library. \n\n\n\nTopic: The Civilian Conservation Corps (America’s Greatest Conservation and Recreation Endeavor)Guest Speaker: Bill Marcum\n\n\n\nDownload Flyer
URL:https://aigensoc.org/event/civilian-conservation-corps/
LOCATION:Fernandina Beach Library\, 25 N 4th St\, Fernandina Beach\, Florida\, 32034\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Meeting
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