top of page
Troubling Logging In? Use your FGS Tampa contact email.
If this is your first time logging in to this new website, you will need to create a password.
All Posts
A Special Thank You
FGS Tampa's Fall Seminar was sponsored by a wonderful group of genealogy-based businesses, who continue to support local genealogical societies. The Executive Board would like to thank the following: Legacy Family Tree Webinars: the leading online education platform for genalogy and DNA testing, featuring live and recorded instructional classes led by top experts. Family Tree Maker Software: helps you by tracing your ancestral roots, organizing historical research, and preser
6 days ago
Genealogy Discussion Group Postponed until October 8th
October's Genealogy Discussion Group scheduled for the 1st will be postponed one week. The Executive Board is preparing for our Fall Seminar. Please join FGS Tampa's President and resident "cawfee" lover Tammy Patascher at the same time on October 8th instead.
Sep 28
Katherine Schober is a MUST SEE!
Join FGS Tampa on October 3rd for our Fall Fundraising Seminar. Our Speaker is Katherine Schober and she is a must see. Here's why: She has Masters-Level German Language Skills She understands paleography (historical handwriting) which is challenging in German records She understands central Europe border changes over 100s of years Watch this YouTube video, for an explanation She understands the cultural context behind records Why Napoleon is important to German records She'
Sep 27
Top 5 Reasons You Won't Want to Miss the Fall Seminar Fundraiser
#5: Your registration fee supports the mission of FGS Tampa to "Preserve Our Roots & Create A Legacy." #4: Our speaker, Katherine Schober, has a Master's Degree in German language, worked as a translator and teacher in Austria, and she speaks German in her own home. She is truly an expert. #3: Two lectures are geared toward beginners in German research making it approachable & accessible. This is exactly what you need to get started. #2: German research often includes any his
Sep 25
New Book Club Selection!
Long Time Gone by Charlie Donlea is our new Book Club selection. It is available on Amazon as is an Amazon Editor's Pick. Join us on September 23rd at 7pm Eastern via Zoom for Chapters 1-25. "When DNA results reveal a disturbing connection to the mysterious disappearance of a famous baby nearly three decades ago, a woman’s search for answers draws her to an ominous small town in Nevada and a dangerous web of corruption, power, and lies in this engrossing, propulsive new novel
Sep 8
Labor Day is September 7th
NOTE: Image generated with Artificial Intelligence
Sep 5
Member Meeting September 5th
FGS Tampa welcomes Jenny Hansen for our September Meeting. She will be speaking on Beginning Scandinavian Research. Register Here. You can find Jenny on her website, MyFavoriteAncestor.com. Jenny Hansen, AG Speaker Bio: Jenny graduated from Brigham Young University with a degree in Family History and Genealogy. In 1999 she received the Genealogy Accreditation® in Danish research. She also holds the credential of Accredited Genealogical Lecturer™. She worked as an acquisitio
Sep 3
Book Club for August 2026
Wednesday, August 26th, 7pm Eastern via Zoom, all are welcome to the FGS Tampa Book Club. We have been reading, The Hop-Picker Murders by Nathan Dylan Goodwin. This is the 11th in his Morton Farrier Series. Morton is a forensic genealogist looking into the 1919 disappearance of seasonal worker, Ernest Partridge, from a hop farm in rural England. Morton may have uncovered a serial killer and conspiracy. And who exactly punched Morton in the face and why? This is the last in th
Aug 26
AI Special Interest Group
Join Drew Smith as he leads FGS Tampa's new Special Interest Group on using Artificial Intelligence in your genealogy research. This group meets the 4th Tuesday of the month. For August 2026 this is Tuesday, August 25th from 7 to 8PM Eastern via Zoom for FGS Tampa Members. Click Here for the Link to Join the meeting. Last month we talked about using Perplexity. So come prepared to share a little about what you've discovered. The Zoom meeting is part AI history, terminology an
Aug 24
FGS Tampa's Fall Seminar Fundraiser.
Join us for FGS Tampa's Fall Seminar : Germany 1/2 Day This is FGS Tampa's largest Fundraiser. "I've recently watched some of Katherine's webinars. I'm a beginner at German research and she was knowledgeable and approachable. I am much more confident and having some success after watching her." --Jean Sanner, FGS Vice-President FGS Tampa Members: CLICK HERE for your Discount code.
Aug 4
Roots Around the World: POLAND
FGS Tampa welcomes Lisa A. Alzo, for our monthly member meeting on August 1, 2026 on "Unlocking Polish Family History: Tools, Resources, and Strategies." SUMMARY: This webinar explores the essential records, repositories, and research techniques needed to trace Polish ancestors. Whether you are just beginning your journey or seeking to overcome long-standing brick walls, you will get a practical overview of where to start or take the next steps. Learn the basics of how to ide
Jul 27
Ai Special Interest Group Starts 7/28
FGS Members can access the Zoom Meeting by logging in, and follow this link: https://www.fgstampa.org/special-interest-groups
Jul 23
FGS Tampa has a New Logo
The Executive Board spent many weeks discussing a new FGS Logo! What do you think? We love what makes the logo uniquely Florida with sunshine, blue skies, a moss covered tree and a star over Tampa Bay all while reminding us all that as genealogist we look to the past and to the future: Preserving Our Roots AND Creating A Legacy.
Jul 14
Ai Special Interest Group w. Drew Smith
Former FGS President, Host of the Genealogy Guys Podcast (the longest running genealogy podcast), Associate Librarian Emeritus at USF, Author and Award Winner DREW SMITH, will be starting a new Special Interest Group at FGS Tampa in Summer 2026. Artificial Intelligence has already changed how professional genealogists work and research. Ai technology is advancing so quickly, it's hard for any genealogist to keep up. Even harder for hobbyists. Keep an eye out for upcoming info
Jul 14
bottom of page