EST. 1992
We’re located by the Atlantic Ocean and Halifax River
Ann Staley, CG®, CGLSM, is an educator, consultant, and lecturer. She is the Education Chairman for the Jacksonville Genealogical Society, Inc.; the Membership Chair for the Genealogical Speakers Guild; on the faculty of The National Institute for Genealogical Studies; and a volunteer of the National Genealogical Society and the Florida State Genealogical Society. She has served previously on the board of the Association of Professional Genealogists. Ann is the compiler of the Jacksonville Genealogical Society, Inc. Quarterly Full Name Index, Volumes 1 through 4, 1973 through 1976, author of articles for the NGS Magazine, author of Researching American Court Records, and the co-author of the NGS Research in the States Series: Florida. Ann has been researching her family from Alabama, Mississippi, Indiana, and Virginia to France, England, and Germany. Her specialties are methodology, vital records and their sources, computer research resources, conference planning, and assisted genealogy research trips.
Sooner or later, as a researcher you will be facing a vital record in a foreign language. Treating the language as a barrier or "brick wall" will only frustrate you further. In this presentation we will look at the Structure of the Vital Record, Record Type and Format, Deciphering Handwriting Tips, use of Translation Guides, and more. Case Studies using a German record and a French record will be discussed. __________
All of our meetings are open to the public, feature an invited guest speaker and are held in the auditorium of the Ormond Beach Library on the second Thursday of the month at 1:30 PM.
Basic Concepts in Genealogy will be offered at the monthly meeting following our invited speaker and social time. The format will vary from an informal discussion to a more structured class, depending on the topic. This is a great opportunity for those new to genealogy research to meet and learn from our more experienced members in a group setting. All are welcome.
Dues are paid annually and are primarily used to attract the finest speakers for our monthly programs. Cost for membership is $20 for an individual and $25 for a family membership.
Have you hit a brick wall in your research or have a general genealogy question? Our experienced HGS researchers offer free individual assistance. Genealogy in the library is offered on the Saturday following our monthly meeting from 1-4 PM in meeting room 3 of the Ormond Beach Library. For registration please contact us at halifaxgensociety@gmail.com
President: Patricia Craven
Vice President: Pat Peoples
Secretary: Tricia Aanderud
Acting Treasurer: Patricia Craven
Program Director: Greta Daigle
Membership: Rita Vogl
Publicity: Linda Anderson
Publications: Elaine Hemeke
Community Outreach and Education: Pat Peoples
Past President: Bill Vivian
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