The Southwest Florida Germanic Genealogy Society, Inc.

Member Meeting September 11, 2021 10:30-12:30

This will be a Zoom Meeting due to the high cases of Covid 19 in our area.
Welcome Back Members and Guests
We will start our meeting with lots of laughs and hello's!
Followed by a short Business Meeting
&
A Webinar presentation 
Please watch for our Meeting invitation in your email soon to come!

Member Meeting November 6, 2021 10:30-12:30

Meeting Location TBD
Presented By Julia McIntyre
Researching Ancestors in Prussia and Austria
Understanding what "Prusssia" and "Austria" really mean in records

Member Meeting January 8, 2022 10:30-12:30

 
Mid-County Regional Library Room C
   2050 Forrest Nelson Boulevard - Port Charlotte, Fl 33952
Presented By Joanne Ryder
Wir begrüßen    Herr und Frau Schwartz 
 
“And we call them…  Fritz and Lina” 
As was common in many countries, Germans followed basic naming patterns - most of the time. 
However, there could a problem when three boys in a family are named “Johann.” 
How about several families with the same surname, living in close proximity but not family members?
Spelling?
House and Farm names? 
There can be a lots of confusion in our research. Let’s take a look at some of the solutions! 
Events
September 11
10:30 am to 12:30 pm
Member Meeting
Welcome Back Members and Guests We will start our meeting with lots of laughs and hello's! Followed by a short Business Meeting & A Webinar presentation 
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October 13
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Board Meeting
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November 6
10:30 am to 12:30 pm
Member Meeting
Presenter Julia McIntyre Researching Ancestors in Prussia and Austria Understanding what "Prusssia" and "Austria" really mean in records  
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December 8
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Board Meeting
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January 8
10:30 am to 12:30 pm
Member Meeting
Presenter Joanne Ryder “And we call them…  Fritz and Lina”  Germans followed basic naming patterns - most of the time.   
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