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Upcoming Monthly Program
 
January General Monthly Meeting
Savannah Recreation Center or On-line via Zoom
Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025 / 10:00 a.m.
 
 
Program:  Meet Our SIGs
One of the best benefits of belonging to VGS is our 18 Special Interest Groups where you can dive deeply into specialized genealogy topics. In this program, several SIGs will present short talks on what their group focuses on and what you can learn as a member of the SIG. Groups featured:  Brick Wall SIG, Northeastern SIG, German Genealogy SIG.
 
There are two ways to attend:  in-person at the Savannah Rec Center or online via Zoom. If you want to attend in-person, simply come to the Savannah Center at 10:00 a.m. on Jan. 22. To attend online via Zoom, you will need to register in advance by clicking this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMtceGvrzsrGdNOlndxr8Ji8JbwUvyvYGDE
 
For more details, visit our Coming Events listing.
 
 
 
 

 
 
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.
 
 
 
Upcoming Events
January 20, 2025
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Best Practices SIG Meeting
  Coordinators: Annette Burke-Lyttle & Pat Adams Topic: Review of the Research Process   The SIG accepts new members throughout the year, but those who ...
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January 21, 2025
10:00 am
Let's Talk Genealogy: Members Only Event
We are looking for all levels of VGS members. Come and share with us about your latest research successes or about a research challenge you're ...
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January 22, 2025
8:30 am to 9:30 am
Brick Wall Solutions SIG Meeting
  Topic:  TBD Coordinators:  Nancy Oster Heydt, Mark Mullinax, & Beverly Hulett  
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January 22, 2025
10:00 am to 11:50 am
VGS General Monthly Meeting
  Meet Our SIGs   Description:  One of the best benefits of belonging to VGS is our eighteen Special Interest Groups where we dive deeply into ...
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January 27, 2025
10:00 am to 11:50 am
Technology SIG Meeting
  Coordinators:  Pamela Selinski & Vicci Turner  
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Facts and Tips
Probate records refer to wills, inventories, letters of administration and guardianship. They are usually held at the county courthouse unless archived and they are indexed by the name of the testator.
[Court Records]
A widow's dower is her claim to a portion of her deceased husband's estate during her lifetime for her and her children's support.
[Probate]
Marriage Records may only be records of the wedding. However, you may also find the Application for Marriage completed by the bride and groom-to-be. Marriage records may also be corroborated with church records. There could also be a newspaper account of the wedding.
[Vital Records]
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