The Superlative Facebook Page of the Florida Genealogical Society (Tampa)

The Florida Genealogical Society of Tampa is the oldest genealogy society in the state, incorporated in 1958. It produces excellent monthly programs for its members and, in October, hosts its annual Fall Seminar with presentations by one or more national or international speaker.

The society maintains an intensely active Facebook presence at https://www.facebook.com/FGSTampa/, posting one or more articles of interest every day. Pattie Schultz does a consummate job gathering information and posting fresh content about genealogy from all over the U.S. and abroad. The result is an exciting and engaging mix of genealogical content concerning news, events, people, new and enhanced record collections, methodologies, timely tips, and much more.

Visit and Like the FGS Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/FGSTampa/, and make sure you Follow the page in your News Feed. We guarantee you will be an eager fan for each new Facebook post.

Florida Genealogical Society of Tampa Hosts Excellent Conference

Florida Genealogical
Society of Tampa
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The Florida Genealogical Society of Tampa held its annual Fall Seminar this past Saturday, 6 October 2018 at the beautiful Robert W. Saunders, Sr., Public Library. The event was sold out due to the Tampa fire occupancy constraints, but several hundred lucky people had the opportunity to hear two of the finest genealogical speakers in the United States.

Josh Taylor and CeCe Moore were the
presenters at the Florida Genealogical
Society's 2018 Fall Seminar.
(Used by permission of Diann LaRosa.)

The all-day program consisted of three excellent presentations each from genetic genealogist CeCe Moore and leading genealogist D. Joshua Taylor, MA, MLS.

CeCe Moore is an independent professional genetic genealogist and media consultant. You also know her from her work and appearances on Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Recently she has been in the news, working with Parabon Nano-Labs, and helping law enforcement organizations in solving cold cases such as that of the Golden State Killer.

Josh is the president of the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, based in New York City. You also know him as one of the principals of The Genealogy Roadshow. He is also Past President of the Federation of Genealogical Societies, and is the recipient of numerous awards.

Seminar attendees at the
2018 Fall Conference in Tampa.
(Used with permission of Pattie Schultz.)

This year's event also commemorated the society's 60th anniversary complete with a beautiful and delicious sheet cake. The organization is the oldest genealogical society in Florida and excels in working in the Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library and its outstanding Florida History and Genealogy Library. The society is also active in the Tampa Bay community, including its presence at the Florida State Fair. The annual Fall Seminar complements its high quality monthly programs.

The Genealogy Guys wouldn't miss this Fall Conference.
(Used with permission of Pattie Schultz.)

The Genealogy Guys had a wonderful time at the Fall Seminar as always. This was the best yet!

We hope you will take advantage of local, regional, and national seminars and conferences to expand your knowledge and to meet other genealogists and speakers.