The Villages Genealogical Society

Upcoming Monthly Program
 
May Monthly Meeting (in-person & via Zoom)
Wednesday, May 27, 2026 / 10:00 a.m. – Lake Miona Rec Center
Speaker:  Karen Fortin
 
Karen FortinTopic: Bringing Your Ancestors to Life: Going Beyond the Facts
 
Topic Info:  Using a case study approach, this presentation will explore how you can use traditional resources such as vital records, census records, land records, newspapers, and more to uncover the lives, experiences, and even personalities of our ancestors.
 
Speaker's Bio:
Karen Fortin received a BS in history and a Master's in library and information science from the University of South Florida. She worked at the Barbara S. Ponce Public Library in Pinellas Park, FL for 30 years before deciding to focus on genealogical research. Karen's passion for history and research led her to an interest in Genealogy. She began volunteering with the Pinellas Genealogy Society in Largo, FL in 2012, and was the society's president from 2015-2017.
 
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Admission to in-person meetings of The Villages Genealogy Society
is limited to VGS members and paid guests.
You must be a resident of The Villages, FL for membership.
 
 
 
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