The GSSB Fall 2018 Basic Genealogy Course series is scheduled to begin September 5 through October 17, 2018; 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm, on consecutive Wednesday evenings at the Melbourne Public Library.  To register for class, call 321-953-8373 or email mharrison59@bellsouth.net with your name and phone number. There is a $35 cost which can be paid at the first class for the basic series curriculum. Current members can take the course for $10 (materials). Cost includes all sessions, class materials, as well as membership in the Genealogical Society of South Brevard until the end of the following year for Fall attendees. (if already a member of the GSSB and pay the full September cost, the fee will cover your annual renewal).  

“Tour of Online European Archives”  is being presented by Miles Meyer, the director of the Family History Center in Vero Beach. Europe is leading the way by putting many of their archives online.  These archives provide an important resource for those researching their European ancestry. This class will discuss how to find various regional and national archives and the steps needed to find those records that are most important to your research. The focus will be on central European archives; France, Germany, etc. and the larger archives such as the Europeana website.

A discussion about how you might want your own obituary to read.  Think about your own autobiography and life story.  What would you include?  What might you exclude?  

Pending

We will revisit the topic of DNA and review the information members may have learned about it and continue to answer some of the lingering questions about using DNA as a research tool.

"Exposing Myths and Misconceptions in Genealogy” is presented by Linda Vivian. Linda is a member of the Halifax Genealogical Society and has presented to our group in the past. She is very knowledgeable and is an excellent presenter.

Discussion about which ancestor you would invite to Thanksgiving Dinner and what might you want to ask them if they were there. 

Christmas Celebration Program.  GSSB and FCHS will combine in December for their annual holiday celebration program. Celebrating the spirit of the season and our genealogy successes throughout the year.