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General Meetings

General Meeting Information

Join us! Our monthly General Meeting programs include topics related to research sources, methodology, technical support and storytelling.

Guests are always welcome.

The meetings are free and open to the public.

Society events are held in the public room at the

St. Johns County Southeast Branch Library.

Meetings are on the 2nd Saturday of each month (except August and as noted on the Calendar) and they start at 1:00 pm. Check-in begins at 12:45 pm.

Upcoming Events

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 1:00pm

America’s Forgotten War: When Invading Canada Seemed Like a Good Idea

Kate Penney Howard will join us on Zoom to discuss the importance of this war that affected much of eastern North America, produced several great heroes and future presidents, and yet, is often overlooked in both British and US history. Please join us.

More on this event and other General Meetings below

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Other Calendars

SAGS Executive Committee Meetings

SAGS Past Events

National Genealogical Society Conference Keeper Calendar

Florida State Genealogical Society Poolside Chat Seminars

Georgia Genealogical Society Free Webinars and Seminars

Alabama Genealogical Society Seminars

St. Johns Public Library Southeast Branch

6670 US 1 South

St Augustine, FL 32086

February 14, 2026

America’s Forgotten War: When Invading Canada Seemed Like a Good Idea

Kate Penney Howard will join us on Zoom to discuss this little known episode in our Nation’s history.

Just a few years after the United States gained its independence, America was caught up in a global power struggle between Britain and France which has been referred to as “the silliest war we ever had.” Learn about the importance of this war that affected much of eastern North America, produced several great heroes and future presidents, and yet, is often overlooked in both British and US history. We will discuss the major turning points and the diverse perspectives and experiences of different groups, including Canadians, Native Americans, and Black Americans during, and as a result of the war. We will review where you can look for relevant records and information to further your genealogical research.

Kate Penney Howard is a genetic genealogist and speaker specializing in endogamy and breaking down challenging research barriers with DNA. She brings decades of experience in family research and hundreds of successfully solved genetic genealogy cases. More on Kate is available on her website katepenneyhoward.com.

March 14, 2026

Mapping Ireland's Records

John Grenham will join us to discuss Ireland's records including use of his website Irish Ancestors (www.john.grenham.com)

The focus of the talk will be the Irish Ancestors website, in particular major changes that have been implemented over the past year in mapping Irish surnames, record sources and geographic divisions. As well as dealing with visualizations of Irish sources, the talk also provides a broad overview of the most relevant records for Irish research.

John Grenham is the author of Tracing Your Irish Ancestors (5th ed. GPC 2019), widely regarded as the standard guide for Irish genealogy. He is also the founder of the website Irish Ancestors (www.johngrenham.com), a popular jumping-off point for online Irish research.

April 11, 2026

US Records in the FamilySearch WIKI

Darris William show us how to use the FamilySearch Wiki to search early US Records.

Darris Williams is the FamilySearch Wiki Team Manager & Community Trees Manager. He has a BA in Family & Community History and specializes in Wales, England, Ireland, Scotland, Jamaica, Barbados, and Grenada.

May 8, 2026

You have results of an Ancestry DNA Test. What next?

Our Society President, Paul Howes, will give you a short, practical talk covering the basics of what to do with your test results. After that, there will be an open Q&A session. Bring your questions! Paul and other members will do their best to give you answers.

June 13, 2026

General Meeting

Speaker scheduling in progress.

July 11, 2026

Summer Break

Enjoy you summer!

August 9, 2026

Summer Break

Enjoy your summer! See you in September.

September 12, 2026

General Meeting

Speaker scheduling in progress.

October 10, 2026

General Meeting

Speaker scheduling in progress.

November 14, 2026

General Meeting

Speaker scheduling in progress.

December 12, 2026

Holiday Lunch

As we usually do in December, this is a time for the members to get together, talk genealogy with their fellow researchers and enjoy a potluck lunch. Please join us!

The Society will provide a meat, drinks and paper goods. Feel free to bring something to share!

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