Pastfinders Genealogical Society of South Lake County
 

 
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 details or contact us by email at info@pastfindersslc.org for more information.

Upcoming Events on Pastfinders Calendar
 
Coffee & Genealogy: June 23 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Irish SIG: June 23 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm 
Family Book Creator SIG: June 23 @ 7 pm - 8:00 pm
 
 
View the Event Calendar for further details.
 
Are you missing the DNA SIG?  Give one of these a try!
DNA SIG from the Topeka Kansas Genealogical Society with Marty Flanagan
DNA SIG from Collier County Florida Genealogical Society with Arthur Sissman

Join Us for Summer GenChat 2025!

This summer, Pastfinders of South Lake County Genealogical Society invites you to connect, learn, and grow your family history knowledge through our GenChats series—live Zoom sessions covering a wide range of genealogy topics. Whether you're a seasoned researcher or just getting started, there's something here for everyone.

All sessions begin at 12 PM EST and are free to attend via Zoom. Mark your calendars!

Register once, and you will receive the Zoom link in your email a few days prior to each Chat session.

REGISTER FOR GENCHAT HERE!

 

🗓️ GenChat 2025 Schedule:

🔹 July 8 - Genealogy Show & Tell - Host: Karen Beagle

🔹 July 16 - Organizing Family Photos - Host: Anjanette Mercer

🔹 July 24 - Writing Life - Hosts: Assistant College Professor Mac Roberts & Anjanette Mercer

🔹 August 4 - FamilySearch Features - Hosts: Rayelle Williamson & Anjanette Mercer

🔹 August 12 - DNA Research Using Leeds Method - Host: Carolyn Gornowicz

🔹 August 20 - British Colonies and Puerto Rico Research Tips - Hosts: Carol Landry-Fiske & Anjanette Mercer

🔹 August 28 - DNA Research: Ancestry Pro Tools - Host: Carolyn Gornowicz

ADDITIONAL DETAILS HERE

 


Membership Benefits

Behind the membership wall are past presentations, handouts, society quarterly newsletters and speial discounts. Please log in to the members portal  to get your discounted code for the GenealogyBank website. Please remember that presentation recordings are only archived for a limited time, which is determined by the presenter. 
 
 

 
         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.