Tips and Tricks for Solving Your Brick Walls
2024-05-21 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Fernandina Beach Library, 25 N 4th St, Fernandina Beach, FL, 32034, 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.

We 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.

We look forward to having you join us for a very informative meeting.

Gus Gerbing and Gerbing Gardens
2024-06-18 19:00 - 20:30 | Fernandina Beach Library, 25 N 4th St, Fernandina Beach, FL, 32034, 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.

Brushes with History
2024-06-29 10:00 - 14:00 | Peck Center, 516 South 10th Street, Fernandina Beach, Florida, 32034, United States
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED!

R. L. Lewis, renowned Florida Highwaymen

Live Painting and History from a Florida Highwayman

A Renowned Florida Highwaymen Artist Comes to Fernandina Beach!

Fernandina Beach, FL During the FREE event, the artist will be painting a picture as he talks about the Highwaymen and will donate a picture to the Amelia Island Genealogical Society for auction!

About the Artist

R.L. Lewis is one of the quietly creative and versatile figures of a Florida Landscape Artist tradition that has become known as THE HIGHWAYMEN. He is also a retired Art Teacher of 32 years in the Brevard County School System.

Fernandina Beach Florida Bicentennial

This event, organized by the Amelia Island Genealogical Society, is part of the larger Bicentennial celebrations occurring throughout the year in Fernandina Beach, Florida.

July General Meeting
2024-07-16 19:00 - 20:30 | Fernandina Beach Library, 25 N 4th St, Fernandina Beach, FL, 32034, 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.

Greek Genealogy and Fernandina Settlers
2024-08-20 19:00 - 20:30 | Fernandina Beach Library, 25 N 4th St, Fernandina Beach, FL, 32034, 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. Nick Deonas will be the guest speaker.

The Hendricks/Demonbreun Family Tree
2024-09-17 19:00 - 20:30 | Fernandina Beach Library, 25 N 4th St, Fernandina Beach, FL, 32034, 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.

John 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.

John still resides in Callahan and can be reached through the Historical Society’s Facebook page or via email: jhendricks459@aol.com

LABINS Resource for Maps
2024-10-15 19:00 - 20:30 | Fernandina Beach Library, 25 N 4th St, Fernandina Beach, FL, 32034, 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.

The History of AIGS
2024-11-19 19:00 - 20:30 | Fernandina Beach Library, 25 N 4th St, Fernandina Beach, FL, 32034, 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.

Jean 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.

Her 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.

She 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”.

She 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.

Current 2024 Members, if you cannot attend the meeting then please vote by Proxy for the following slate of candidates and proposed budget.

Vote By Proxy

2025 Proposed Slate of Officers and Directors

President Judy Whitter FreyVice President Marcia PertuzTreasurer Deborah GreenSecretary Jean Mann

Member-At-Large (Director #1) Jim ShroadsMember-At-Large (Director #2) Dawn Bostwick *Member-At-Large (Director #3) Andrew Thompson

* Indicates individual running for re-election in their position

2025 Proposed Budget

2025 Proposed Budget

CANCELED!
2025-01-21 19:00 - 20:30 | Fernandina Beach Library, 25 N 4th St, Fernandina Beach, FL, 32034, United States
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.

In 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.

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.

About Andrew Thompson

Mr. 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.

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AIGS Membership Morning Welcome Coffee
2025-02-04 10:30 - 11:30 | Story and Song, 1430 Park Avenue, Fernandina Beach, Florida, 32034, United States
Amelia Island Genealogical Society will be hosting a ‘Welcome Coffee’ for all current members, new members, and potential members. Current members of AIGS, join us and bring a friend! The Coffees gives all prospective members a chance to chat and learn about the Genealogical Society. All are invited to join us.

It will be held the first Tuesday of each month at Story and Song Bookstore Bistro, 1430 Park Avenue, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 (off 14th Street), between 10:30 am and 11:30 am.

We welcome all who are interested in Nassau County, meeting new people, and getting involved in the community through AIGS.

Hope to see you there.

Lessons Learned from my African-American Genealogy Research
2025-02-18 19:00 - 20:30 | Fernandina Beach Library, 25 N 4th St, Fernandina Beach, FL, 32034, United States
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.

This presentation was re-scheduled from our January meeting due to weather.

About Andrew Thompson

Mr. 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.

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Finding Your Grandmother’s Family — Using the X Chromosome
2025-03-18 19:00 - 20:30 | Fernandina Beach Library, 25 N 4th St, Fernandina Beach, Florida, 32034, United States
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

About Bob Frey

Mr. 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.

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Membership Mornings Coffee (April)
2025-04-01 10:30 - 11:30 | Story & Song Bookstore Bistro / Center for Arts & Culture, 1430 Park Ave, Fernandina Beach, Florida, 32034, United States
Enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee and learn more about the Amelia Island Genealogical Society. Open the door to finding your family history! 1st Tuesday of each month 10:30a.m. – 11:30a.m. at Story and Song, Fernandina Beach.

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Early Settlers of Nassau County
2025-04-15 19:00 - 20:30 | Fernandina Beach Library, 25 N 4th St, Fernandina Beach, Florida, 32034, United States
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.

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Membership Mornings Coffee (May)
2025-05-06 10:30 - 11:30 | Story & Song Bookstore Bistro / Center for Arts & Culture, 1430 Park Ave, Fernandina Beach, Florida, 32034, United States

20th Century Military Research
2025-05-20 19:00 - 20:30 | Fernandina Beach Library, 25 N 4th St, Fernandina Beach, Florida, 32034, United States
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???

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Membership Mornings Coffee (June)
2025-06-03 10:30 - 11:30 | Story & Song Bookstore Bistro / Center for Arts & Culture, 1430 Park Ave, Fernandina Beach, Florida, 32034, United States

Breaking through Brick Walls - Tips and Tricks
2025-06-17 19:00 - 20:30 | Fernandina Beach Library, 25 N 4th St, Fernandina Beach, Florida, 32034, United States
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

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Membership Mornings Coffee (July)
2025-07-01 10:30 - 11:30 | Story & Song Bookstore Bistro / Center for Arts & Culture, 1430 Park Ave, Fernandina Beach, Florida, 32034, United States

The Spanish American War (Fort Clinch & Camp Amelia)
2025-07-15 19:00 - 20:30 | Fernandina Beach Library, 25 N 4th St, Fernandina Beach, Florida, 32034, United States
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

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Membership Mornings Coffee (September)
2025-09-02 10:30 - 11:30 | Story & Song Bookstore Bistro / Center for Arts & Culture, 1430 Park Ave, Fernandina Beach, Florida, 32034, United States

Finding Your Overseas Ancestors Using US Records
2025-09-16 19:00 - 20:30 | Fernandina Beach Library, 25 N 4th St, Fernandina Beach, Florida, 32034, United States
The Amelia Island Genealogical Society will hold its monthly meeting at 7pm on September 16, 2025 at the Fernandina Beach Library.

Topic: 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.

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Membership Mornings Coffee (October)
2025-10-07 10:30 - 11:30 | Story & Song Bookstore Bistro / Center for Arts & Culture, 1430 Park Ave, Fernandina Beach, Florida, 32034, United States
Enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee and learn more about the Amelia Island Genealogical Society. Open the door to finding your family history! 1st Tuesday of each month 10:30a.m. – 11:30a.m. at Story and Song, Fernandina Beach.

Graveside Chronicles: A stroll down Centre Street
2025-10-11 10:00 - 16:00 | Bosque Bello Cemetery, 1321 N. 14th St., Fernandina Beach, Florida, 32034, United States
The 3rd annual Graveside Chronicles, hosted in cooperation with the Amelia History Museum. More details to come.

Tickets go on sale 2 September.

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The Civilian Conservation Corps
2025-10-21 19:00 - 20:30 | Fernandina Beach Library, 25 N 4th St, Fernandina Beach, Florida, 32034, United States
The Amelia Island Genealogical Society will hold its monthly meeting at 7pm on October 21, 2025 at the Fernandina Beach Library.

Topic: The Civilian Conservation Corps (America’s Greatest Conservation and Recreation Endeavor)Guest Speaker: Bill Marcum

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Membership Mornings Coffee (November)
2025-11-04 10:30 - 11:30 | Story & Song Bookstore Bistro / Center for Arts & Culture, 1430 Park Ave, Fernandina Beach, Florida, 32034, United States

Genealogy Roadshow (Sharing Your Family History Discoveries)
2025-11-18 19:00 - 20:30 | Fernandina Beach Library, 25 N 4th St, Fernandina Beach, Florida, 32034, United States
Topic: Genealogy Roadshow (Sharing Your Family History Discoveries)

The Amelia Island Genealogical Society will once again be hosting “Genealogy Roadshow” at our November 18 meeting (7pm – Fernandina Beach Library)!Have you uncovered something exciting during your genealogy journey — an old letter, will, photograph, map, or another fascinating family treasure? Bring it along!We invite members to share their special find in a 2–5 minute informal talk — no hour-long PowerPoints needed!It’s a wonderful opportunity to meet fellow members, swap stories, and learn what others have discovered in their family history research.Special Guest: You?

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No Meeting for December
2025-12-16 19:00 - 20:30 | Fernandina Beach Library, 25 N 4th St, Fernandina Beach, Florida, 32034, United States
The Amelia Island Genealogical Society will not have a monthly meeting for December.

Membership Mornings Coffee (January)
2026-01-06 10:30 - 11:30 | Story & Song Bookstore Bistro / Center for Arts & Culture, 1430 Park Ave, Fernandina Beach, Florida, 32034, United States
Enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee and learn more about the Amelia Island Genealogical Society. Open the door to finding your family history! 1st Tuesday of each month 10:30a.m. – 11:30a.m. at Story and Song, Fernandina Beach.TOPIC: WRITING YOUR MEMOIRS

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Beginning Genealogy Classes start January 10th
2026-01-10 09:30 - 12:00 | Fernandina Beach Library, 25 N 4th St, Fernandina Beach, Florida, 32034, United States
Beginning Genealogy Classes start on 10 Jan 2026.LIMITED SEATING!!!$50 per person (includes 1-year AIGS single membership)$85 per couple (includes 1-year AIGS family membership)$25 per person, AIGS MembersContact Jean Mann at mann14@ix.netcom.com or 904-261-0211.

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