This file is as complete and accurate as possible, however if you
should find errors, have additions or deletions, send them to me
and I will update the file.
 
Bill Green         bgreen@milo.nodak.edu     bill90@Delphi.Com
 
Date of last update: 4 November 1993
 
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  GENEALOGICAL AND HISTORICAL SOCIETIES OF FLORIDA
                     (C) 5 March 1989
                      Robert McLaren
                    7810 Kincardine Ct.
                 Alexandria, VA 22310-4025
 
The following file contains a listing of genealogical and historical
societies in Florida.  Included in the listing, where known, are telephone
numbers and yearly dues.  This listing is donated to the public domain and
may be freely  copied.  Under no conditions can this listing be sold or used
in any other commercial fashion.  If you think this list has any value, then
donate that value in helping your local genealogical society (or the National
Genealogical Society).
 
If you write to any of the societies on this list for information, remember
to include a self addressed stamped envelop (SASE).  Many of these societies
work with a limited budget, supplemented by volunteers, and can not afford to
respond unless a SASE is included in your letter.
 
 
     Florida Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 18624
     Tampa, FL 33679-8624
       Dues:
 
     Florida Historical Society
     P.O. Box 3645
     University Station
     Gainesville, FL 32601
       Dues:
 
     Florida State Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 10249
     Tallahassee, FL 32302
 
     Florida Historical Society
     Special Collections Department
     University of South Florida Library
     Tampa, FL 33620
 
     Central Florida Genealogical and Historical Society, Inc.
     P.O. Box 177
     Orlando, FL 32802
       Dues:
 
     West Florida Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 947
     Pensacola, FL 32594-0947
       Dues:
 
     Florida Chapter Ohio Genealogical Society
     Mrs. B. F. Brokaw
     2625 Johnson Point
     Leesburg, FL 32748
       Dues:
 
Alachua County
 
     Alachua County Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 12078
     Gainesville, FL 32604
       Dues:
 
Bay County
 
     Genealogical Society of Bay County
     P.O. Box 662
     Panama City, FL 32401
       Dues:
 
Brevard County
 
     Brevard Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 1123
     Cocoa, FL 32922
       Dues:
 
     Genealogical Society of North Brevard, Inc.
     P.O. Box 897
     Titusville, FL 32780
       Dues:
 
     Genealogical Society of South Brevard
     P.O. Box 786
     Melbourne, FL 32902-0786
       Dues:  $10.00 per year
 
Broward County
 
     Genealogical Society of Broward County, Inc.
     P.O. Box 485
     Fort Lauderdale, FL 33302
       Dues:
 
Charlotte County
 
     Charlotte County Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 2682
     Port Charlotte, FL 33952
       Dues:
 
Citrus County
 
     Citrus County Genealogical Society
     Room 102
     Old Courthouse
     Inverness, FL 32650
       Dues:
 
Clay County
 
     Clay County Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 1071
     Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
       Dues:
 
Collier County
 
     Golden Gate-Naples Genealogical Society
     1689 Bonita Court
     Naples, FL 33962
       Dues:
 
Dade County
 
     Genealogical Society of Greater Miami
     P.O. Box 162905
     Miami, FL 33116-2905
       Dues:
 
     Jewish Genealogical Society of Miami
     c/o Herbert Unger
     8405 SW 107th Avenue, #313
     Miami, FL 33173
       Dues:
 
Duval County
 
     Jacksonville Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 43010
     Jacksonville, FL 32203
       Dues:
 
Hillsborough County
 
     East Hillsborough Historical Society
     605 North Collins Street
     Plant City, FL 33566
       Dues:
 
Highlands County
 
     Highlands County Genealogical Society
     116 East Main Street
     Avon Park, FL 33825
       Dues:
 
Indian River County
 
     Indian River Genealogical Society, Inc.
     P.O. Box 1850
     Vero Beach, FL 32960
       Dues:  $7.00 per year (single); $8.00 per year (family)
 
Jefferson County
 
     Keystone Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 50
     Monticello, FL 32344
       Dues:  $12.00 per year
 
Lake County
 
     Lake County Kinseekers Genealogical Society
     19 Quail Run
     Wildwood, FL 32785
       Dues:
 
     Lake County Historical Society
     315 West Main Street
     Tavares, FL 32778
       Dues:
 
Lee County
 
     Genealogical Society of Lee County
     P.O. Box 1973
     Ft. Meyers, FL 33902
       Dues:
 
     Bonita Springs Genealogical Club
     Mrs. Cecil D. Harvard, Secretary
     27312 Shriver Avenue, SE
     Bonita Springs, FL 33923
       Dues:
 
     Lehigh Acres Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 965
     Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
       Dues:
 
Leon County
 
     Tallahassee Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 4371
     Tallahassee, FL 32315
       Dues:
 
Manatee County
 
     Manasota Genealogical Society
     1405 4th Avenue, N
     Bradenton, FL 33506
       Dues:
 
 
     South Hillsborough Genealogists
     Rt. 1, Box 400
     Palmetto, FL 33561
       Dues:
 
Martin County
 
     Martin County Genealogical Society
     1395 NE Waveland
     Jensen Beach, FL 33457
       Dues:
 
Monroe County
 
     Monroe County Genealogical Society
     c/o Rachel J. Lowe
     21 Ventana Lane
     Big Coppitt Key, FL 33040
       Dues:
 
Okaloosa County
 
     Genealogical Society of Okaloosa County, Florida, Inc.
     P.O. Box 1175
     Fort Walton Beach, FL 32549
       Dues:
 
Okeechobee County
 
     Genealogical Society of Okeechobee
     P.O. Box 371
     Okeechobee, FL 34973
       Dues:
 
Palm Beach County
 
     Palm Beach County Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 1746
     West Palm Beach, FL 33402
       Dues:
 
Pasco County
 
     West Pasco Historical Society
     P.O. Box 1855
     New Port Richey, FL 34291
       Dues:
 
Pinellas County
 
     Suncoast Genealogy Society
     P.O. Box 977
     Crystal Beach, FL 34256-0977
       Dues:
 
Polk County
 
     Imperial Polk County Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 445
     Kathleen, FL 33849
       Dues:
 
     Ridge Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 477
     Babson Park, FL 33827
       Dues:
 
Putnam County
 
     Puynam County Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 418
     Palatka, FL 32078
       Dues:
 
St. Lucie County
 
     Treasure Coast Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 3401
     Fort Pierce, FL 33448
       Dues:
 
Sarasota County
 
     Genealogical Society of Sarasota, Inc.
     P.O. Box 1917
     Sarasota, FL 33578-1917
       Dues:
 
     Lemon Bay Historical and Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 236
     Englewood, FL 33533
       Dues:
 
Seminole County
 
     Genealogical Group of Seminole County
     P.O. Box 2148
     Casselberry, FL 32707
       Dues:
 
Volusia County
 
     Volusia County Genealogical Society, Inc.
     P.O. Box 2039
     Daytona Beach, FL 32015
       Dues:  $7.50 per year
 
     Roots and Branches Genealogical Society of West Volusia County
     121 West Rich Avenue
     DeLand, FL 32720
       Dues:
 
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                       VITAL RECORDS
 
DEATH RECORDS - Death registration was not required by state law until
1899, but there are some records on file dating back to 1877.  Any
adult may be issued a certified copy of any death record without the
cause of death information.  Cause of death information is issued only
to the registrant's immediate family, - others under special conditions.
If the record is not on file, a certified "no record found" statement
will be issued.  First year search fee is $5.00 (includes the "no
record found" statement, if applicable).  Additional years:  $2.00 per
year.  Maximum is $55 regardless of total number of years searched.
Additional records ordered at same time $4.00 each.
 
BIRTH RECORDS - All Florida birth records are on file in the Vital
Statistics Department (address given below).  Some date back to 1865.
Birth certificates are available only to the registrant (the child
named on the record) if age 18 or above, a parent or guardian, or
a legal representative of one of these.  Search requires advance
payment of a nonrefundable fee of $9.00.  Additional years searched
are $2.00 per year.  If no record is found, a certified no-record statement
is issued. Additional copies ordered at the same time as initial search are
$4.00 each.
 
MARRIAGE RECORDS - Marriage records from June 6, 1927, are availabe from
Vital Statistics.  Other marriage documents are obtainable only from
the county court which issued them.  First year search $5.00.  Additional
years $2.00 per year.  Maximum fee is $55.  Additional records ordered at
same time are $4.00 each.
 
Required forms for each kind of record should be requested from:
 
    Dept. of Health and Rehabilitative Services
    Vital Statistics
    P. O. Box 210
    Jacksonville, FL  32231-0042
 
                     (From: Georgia Riley <WAYNE%UWF.BITNET@CUNYVM.CUNY.EDU>)
 
Birth certificates are $6.50, as are death records
 
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                       STATE ARCHIVES
 
        Florida State Archives
        Florida Division of Archives, History, and Records Management
        R.A. Gray Building
        Pensacola and Bronough Streets
        Tallahassee, FL 32201
 
        As of January 1984 the genealogy collection of the Florida State
Library was transferred to the Florida State Archives. However, the Florida
State Library, also at the R.A. Gray Building still has references of
interest to the genealogist, especially in the "Florida Collection."
 
                                        (Source: FHC Research Guide)
 
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