Julia Atzeroth & her husband's tombstone. Fogartyville Cemetery, Bradenton, Florida.

New Name: Maybe you noticed that our society is now doing business as the Manatee Genealogical Society. We changed the name to better reflect our location and the principal area that we serve. Manasota did not convey this information; we would get comments like "where is Manasota?".

Society Purpose:  The Society was formed to promote individual and community awareness in genealogy, family history and allied fields of study, conduct genealogical meetings, workshops and seminars, and sponsor projects to promote and preserve genealogical knowledge. For example, "Tombstone Inscriptions in Cemeteries of Manatee County, FL 1850 - 1980". See Publications for this, and other MGS material available on this website.

Membership: Any person with an interest in genealogy, family history or allied fields of study may become a member of the Society upon acceptance and payment of dues. Dues are currently $20 for an individual, and $25 for a family couple.  Dues can be paid at any regular membership meeting, or mailed to the Manatee Genealogical Society,  P.O. Box 1194, Bradenton, FL 34206.  Click here for membership application

Meetings:  Our General Meetings are usually the 1st Tuesday of the months October through May.  The location is the Auditorium of the Manatee County Central Public Library, 1301 Barcarrota Boulevard West,  Bradenton,  FL 34205.

Benefits of Membership: Regular meetings & workshops, priority for newsletter distribution, eligible for participation in our research interest database, publish research and general interest articles on the MGS Website, personalized name tags at meetings, learn from other members and their experiences, and share research knowledge and methods (just to name a few).

 NEXT MEETING:   Tuesday - February 7th, 2012:  9:30am - 12 noon.

   "In The Law Library: Legal Research for Genealogists", by Sharon Tate Moody, C.G.; she lives in Sun City Center, FL. and writes a weekly column in the St. Petersburg Times. She is a National speaker and specializes in subjects concerning the Law and our ancestors.

       Computer Special Interest Group - “Using Google Scholar for Genealogical Research.” This can help you find a legal record, and possible other information for individuals that you may be researching. Various topics are selected during the meeting year to help you better use your computer in genealogical research. Starts about 11:00AM.

The latest issue of  Cracker Crumbs (the Newsletter of the Manatee Genealogical Society) is the Fall 2011 issue which has been distributed to members; the last edition (Summer 2011) is now posted/archived to this website.  The archived newsletters are PDF files that you can download and view with Adobe Acrobat Reader.  Go to  Publications .  MGS Members receive a direct e-mailing of the Newsletter when published (this saves a number of months; an advantage of membership).