Welcome, Friends of Germanic Research,

The Southwest Florida Germanic Genealogy Research Group was launched by a few local genealogy friends who were doing Germanic research. We knew of small German study groups in the various genealogy societies in southwest Florida, but in the area overall, there was little or no interaction between these groups to foster learning from each other.

With an idea and high hopes, the group found a meeting place and contacted the presidents of the local societies to spread the word about a “first meeting” of a “new group” specifically designed for those who were doing Germanic research.

A program was planned, refreshments prepared and fingers crossed. Over 50 researchers came to the first meeting on October 28, 2006! Dues were set, meeting dates planned, officers “volunteered” and the Southwest Florida Germanic Genealogy Research Group was no longer an idea. It was, indeed, a reality!

Since that time, we have met on the first Saturday of the months of January, March, May, September and November. There is always a program of interest to our researchers and plenty of time for questions and sharing of information. Additionally, our website keeps members up-to-the-minute on our news.