Pastfinders Genealogical Society of South Lake County

Special Notice: Family Book Creator is 20% off the $ 59.95 retail price until 31 May 2024.
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Additional, Rebecca Shamblin's book "Leaving a Legacy" is currently 25% off.
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Why is Pastfinders promoting these offers?
Pastfinders and Kinseekers Genealogy Societies currently have 100 members taking Rebecca Shamblin's class on how to create a FAMILY HISTORY BOOK using Family Tree Maker and Family Book Creator guided by her book "Leaving a Legacy".
We use these products and find them to be very helpful in our Genealogy Journey.
 

 
Welcome to Pastfinders!
 
Welcome to the Pastfinders of South Lake County​ Website.
 
We are located in Clermont, Florida (From Gem of the Hills to Choice of Champions). The Cooper Memorial Library's (CML) Genealogy Room is our base of operation with monthly meetings, genealogy help sessions, computer users’ classes, Beginner Classes, and special events. 
 
Pastfinders mission is to educate the public on the art and science of preserving family history.  Learning about your roots, where you came from, and the struggles your family made to get you where you are today can open one’s eyes to what kind of pioneers our ancestors were. 
 
All the classes Pastfinders of South Lake County Genealogical Society conducts are open to the public and most are free to attend. Our meetings are held from September to May.
 
During the summer months the only scheduled activity is a weekly Summer Genealogy Chat at the library. 
 
Please see the event calendar on the menu bar for more detail or contact us by Email at info@pastfindersslc.org for more information.

Your Genealogical Journey Starts Here!
Come to Cooper Memorial Library to learn how to be a Family Historian.
Beginner Genealogy Classes in Room 221 - 1:00 to 3:00 PM.
Registration is Suggested, but Walk-ins are always welcome.
 
Session 1 - April 3, 2024
 
Session 2 - April 17, 2024
 
Session 3 - May 1, 2024
 
For more information about class details, go to the Events Calendar or click on this LINK 
 
Please arrive early, seating is limited.

 
         Irish SIG Registration                           FTM SIG Registration
 
Irish SIG Members please find documents for your review behind the membership wall from previous meetings.
 
Your host will maintain an email distribution list.  You will receive an email several days prior to the meeting with your Zoom link. 
 
How about hosting a special interest group! Do you have a passion for a topic? You do not have to be an expert, just willing to share your special knowledge. We would love to have you host a SIG.  Things like DNA, German, British, Or a Research SIG would be fun.