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Welcome to our Indian River Genealogical Society (IRGS) website.
You will find updates on many of our recent IRGS activities here.
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Next IRGS General Meeting
Tuesday, October 10, 2017
10:00 am - 12:00 noon
Speaker: David Sawyer
Founder and CEO of The Story of Life (TSOLife)
"How to Interest Millennials in Family History"
David Sawyer provides a unique and fresh perspective focused on how technology experiences can act as a gateway into genealogy for younger generations, bridging the generational gap in families. He will demonstrate that learning one's family history is proven to positively impact and change the lives of adolescents. Attendees will walk away with an understanding of how to utilize specific Internet websites, apps, devices, and other technology tools to build family bonds and transfer the genealogist's passion to his or her children or grandchildren.
Large meeting room, 1st floor, Indian River County Main Library
Upcoming General Meetings
We meet monthly (September through May) on the second Tuesday of the month at the Indian River County Main Library in Vero Beach, Florida. The meetings begin at 10:00 am. A program/speaker follows at 11:00 am. Meetings are open to the public and free of charge.
October 10, 2017 "How to Interest Millennials in Family History" Speaker: David Sawyer, founder and CEO of The Story of Life. Rescheduled from September due to Hurricane Irma.
November 14, 2017 "Church and Religious Records: Their Use in Genealogical Research" Speaker Rev. David McDonald, DMin, CG will present his popular Ancestry Academy topic. This lecture includes how to use church records as substitutues for vital records. You will also learn why the records are created, how you can use them effectively in your research, and how they may give you clues for additional reasearch.
December 12, 2017 Our annual meeting (including election of officers for 2018) and holiday celebration. This month is always special as we make time to spend with each other and share stories about family traditions, mementos and keepsakes that have been passed down through the years.
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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.
Indian River Obituary Index Update
The Indian River County (Florida) Obituary Index is current as of the last day of each month 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.
New Books in Our Library
Books are being added frequently to the great collection in the Genealogy Department of our Indian River County Main Library.
Check the online library catalog, or visit the Genealogy Department on the second floor of the IRC Main Library and inquire at the Genealogy Department's volunteer help desk.
Upcoming Regional Meetings
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.
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
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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 the present. 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.
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.
