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Who We Are
| The Genealogical Society of Greater Miami is a non-profit organization incorporated in November, 1974. The object of the society is to stimulate and to encourage its members and others to collect and to distribute genealogical and historical information. Membership in the society is open to individuals, institutions, libraries and societies. The members range from beginners to professionals, including several members who have published extensive genealogical works and many who have had articles published in both regional and national publications. The particular interests and expertise of our members range from areas throughout the United States to foreign countries. | Click here to download a PDF version of our Membership Application. (You must have Acrobat Reader to open this file.) Unless otherwise designated, meetings are held October through April on the second Sunday of the month and on the third Sunday of the month of May, at 2:00 p.m. at the Florida Christian School Library. The address is 4200 SW 89 Avenue, Miami, FL. Look for the open gate just north of the main entrance and the library is in the Media Center building (3rd building as you go through the lot toward the west). Programs are on genealogical and related topics. Prospective members and guests are welcome to attend. |
What's going on?
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October 11, 2009: Monthly Meeting starts at 2:00 p.m. Refreshments provided. We will be watching a video
November 08, 2009: Monthly GSGM Meeting. We will be watching a video presentation about a Legend Seekers, a pilot for a TV show that is in the works. The topic is "The Lively Family Massacre." Refreshments provided by:
November 13 & 14, 2009: Florida State Genealogical Society's Annual Conference. Hilton Melbourne Rialto, Melbourne, FL. See the FSGS site for details and registration info.
December 13, 2009:Joan Kanet is again welcoming us to her home for the December meeting. Joan will be sharing about her latest German research trip. Bring finger foods to share. Drinks and paper goods will be provided. The address is: 9225 SW 142 St., Miami, FL 33176 Phone: 305 971-1525 Directions: Take Dixie Hwy to SW 144 Street. Coming from the north, turn right onto SW 144 Street. Coming from the South, turn left onto SW 144 Street. At the first stop light (SW 92nd Avenue), turn right. Take the first left hand turn (SW 142 Street). The second house on the right is the Kanets.
January 10, 2010:Meet us at the Main Miami-Dade Public Library in the Genealogy Department. Grisel will give a guided tour of the collection and offer personal assistance. Bring a dead-end or project on which you are working. The library opens from 1-5:00 p.m We will gather at 2:00 p.m. Parking in the garage is now $5.00. No refreshments.
February 14, 2010: Bring your "Love Letters" from the attic or trunk or wherever you found them. Last year's letters were such a treat, everyone wants to do it again. Remember that it really doesn't have to be a "love" letter--any old letters that may have helped in your genealogy search will fit the bill. Refreshments =
March 14, 2010: To be announced. Refreshments:
April 11, 2010 To be announced. Refreshments: Sherrin Smith
May 16, 2010: Officers for 2010-2012 will be installed. Refreshments provided by everyone. Bring your favorite finger foods. Drinks and paper goods will be provided. (Remember that this month is the 3rd Sunday because of Mother's Day).
All GSGM meetings will be at the Florida Christian School Library MC101 in the Media Center Building,4200 SW 89 Avenue,Miami,FL, unless otherwise designated.
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If you are coming from Bird Road, enter the parking lot BEFORE passing the school. There is a stop sign JUST BEFORE the entrance to the parking lot. Look for the yellow GSGM signs if I can remember to post them.
Publications
| Journal : The HERITAGE is the annual publication of the society. Contents include: activities of the organization, indexed records from the Dade County area, Bible records, new books in the Miami-Dade Public Library Genealogy Department, members’ ancestor charts, book reviews, research tips, local cemetery records, and free queries for members, covering families from all areas. Queries for non-members are $2.00 per 70-word query. The HERITAGE is exchanged with genealogical societies across the country, giving members the availability of publications from others areas for research. Members are invited and encouraged to submit original material for publication in the HERITAGE. Back issues are available for $3.00 each. The publication is made available online for members on a quarterly basis in electronic format (PDF) and is printed once a year and mailed to all members and exchanges. | Publications for sale (Prices include Postage & handling):
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ANCESTORS FILE The Ancestors File is an alphabetized database to be used as a research tool. Ancestors of each member submitting a 5-generation pedigree chart are listed along with their date and place of birth, marriage, and death. Also included are the spouse and parents of each ancestor, if known. Approximately 5,000 ancestors are included in this file. Original ancestor charts and a computerized printout of the Ancestor File are brought to the meetings to allow members and guests to look to see if someone in the society is researching a common ancestry. | SEMINARSThe Society sponsors seminars on all phases of genealogy. Past seminars included "Research in England" by Colin Chapman, British genealogist of the English Family History Society; "Basic Genealogy for beginners," "The New England Historical and Genealogical Society - Its Libraries and Holdings" by David Anderson of that Society; P. William Filby, well-known author and editor of the Passenger and Immigration Lists Index; James Walker, National Archives Military Records specialist; Wilbur F. Helmbold, Past Director of Genealogy and Historical Research at Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama; Lorna Rosbottom of the Irish Genealogical Research Society; Cornelia Schrader-Muggenthaler of Munich, Germany; William Dollarhide; Derek A. Palgrave; Henry "Hank" Jones; Christine Rose, Ann Mohr Osisek, Pamela Hall Cooper, and Paul Enchelmayer. Notices regarding future seminars or classes will be found in the library and in the local newspapers as well as the HERITAGE. The Society has also worked with the Miami-Dade Public Library and the South Florida Historical Society to sponsor classes in genealogical research. |
COMPUTER USERS’ GROUPThe computer users’ group began in 1986. This is a loosely-knit group meets occasionally to discuss computers and software and to work on genealogical projects. Saturday morning workshops are sometimes available. Check the calendar! | LIBRARYThe Society’s library has been donated to and merged with the Miami-Dade Public Library Genealogical Department in order to allow for greater availability to researchers and to provide for proper care and maintenance for the collection. All exchange materials from other societies as well as books donated to the society for review in the HERITAGE are placed in the library, located 101 W. Flagler Street, Miami, FL 33130, 305-375-5580. |
Some of Our Favorite Links
The Cuban Genealogy Club of Miami, Florida
Florida State Genealogical Society
Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Miami, Inc.
| OFFICERS 2008-2010 | |
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| President Patricia Thomas Martin | First V.P. (Program Chairman): Judi Ferguson Sawyer |
| Second V.P. (Membership Chairman): Lynn Maynard | Third V.P. (Telephone Chair): Ann Carter Doole |
| Recording Secretary: John Christensen | Treasurer: |
| Registrar: Currently open position | Director: Joan FOSTER BOND |
| Director: Doris Bridges | Director: Stan Flanders |
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Last updated: October 8, 2009.