Indian River Genealogical Society

Welcome!

Welcome to our Indian River Genealogical Society (IRGS) web site
 
You will find updates on many of our recent IRGS activities here.
 


Summer Schedule

For a list of our summer activities, please click on the green "Events" tab on this home page.


 
Click here to Register Online


Indian River Genealogy Society Day
 

April 18, 2017 was declared Indian River Genealogy Society Day by Vero Beach City Council

at the April Council Meeting in recognition of our Cemetery Project. Receiving the award

on behalf of IRGS are Bob Satola, Cindy Hineman, Adelene Clemons, Debbie Garber and Marilyn Case.

 
 
 
 
 
 


Next IRGS General Meeting

 
Tuesday, September 12 2017
10:00 am - 12:00 noon
 
 
Large meeting room, 1st floor, Indian River County Main Library
 
 


RootsTech 2017

RootsTech, the largest genealogy conferences in the world, was held February 8-11, 2017  in Salt Lake City.   Even though we were not in Salt Lake City, we can still take advantage of several FREE sessions, including the Keynote Addresses and selected classes.
 
To access the recorded sessions, CLICK HERE to go to the RootsTech Home Page - and Scroll Down.  Just below "Did You Miss a Session?" you will see the four days.  Click on one of the days to see the videos availalbe.   Lick on one of the video pictures to view.
 
 


Indian River Obituary Index Update

The Indian River County (Florida) Obituary Index has now been updated through June 2016 and now contains more than 110,700 names.   Search the index and find out how you can access copies of obituaries at this link.
 
Anyone interested in helping us maintain and expand this index is welcome to join the volunteers at the Genealogy Department at the Indian River Main Library. You can email info@irgs.org for more information.


Support IRGS when you shop at Amazon

Now you can help support the work of the Indian River Genealogical Society when you shop at Amazon.   Just click the "Get Started" button and log in as you always do to shop at Amazon.  Amazon will donate 0.5% of eligible purchases to IRGS.  Thanks for your support!
 
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Video of Oct 11 Webinar - Cyndi's List


 
You can view the video of our October 11, 2016 webinar, "A Guided Tour of Cyndi's List 2.0 by going to the Members Only Area and selecting the tab "Videos."  Then click on the links to view the video or to download the handout..


Become a Member

We invite you to join more than 300 others who are interested in exploring their family history/   Check here to see the many benefits of membership in IRGS and to see how you, too, can quickly become a member.


New Books in Our Library

We have made it easier to check the listing of the latest additions to our great collection of books in the Genealogy Department of our Indian River County Main Library.
Previously to see the list you needed to log into the Members Only area and download the monthly newsletter. 
Now to view the list, just click on the "Library" tab on the left.
 
Click on "New Books in our Library" and you are on the way.  Updated July 16, 2014


Upcoming Regional Meetings

The Calendar of the Florida State Genealogical Society has a comprehensive list of upcoming genealogy programs and special events throughout our state.    Click here for a direct link to the FSGS Calendar.


Genealogy Blogs

A great way to keep current with genealogy news is to follow the blog posts of experienced genealogists.   Check out these links to Lisa Louise Cooke's Genealogy Gems, Jim Tanner's Genealogy's Star as well as other popular blogs.
 
 
Do you have a favorite popular genealogy blog that you would suggest for our list?   Please send your suggestions to info@irgs.org along with the link to the blog.


Other Features

Indian River County Obituary Index
 
This index contains more than 110,700 names for obituaries appearing in Indian River County, Florida newspapers from 1913 through June 2016. Microfilm copies of of the newspapers are available at the Indian River Main Library in Vero Beach, FL.   Go to the obituary index.
 
Surname Database
 
Visit our revised Surname database listing  hundreds of surnames which are being researched by current IRGS members.  With this new feature, individuals interested in making an inquiry can send an email directly to the member who is researching the name.  The member's name and email address are not visible to the person making the inquiry.
 
IRGS members can download instructions for adding, changing, or deleting surnames.
 
Newsletter Index
 
Members can now access an index to the Indian River Genealogical Society Newsletter.  Go to the Members Only tab.  Click on the second item "Newsletter Index".    You can access issues from 2007 forward in the Members Only section.  Earlier issues are located in the Genealogy Department at the Indian River Main Library.   We appreciate the diligent efforts of Aurie W. Morrison in making this index possible.