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Before You Make the Leap: Irish Genealogy!
2026-07-15 13:00:00 2026-07-15 14:00:00 America/New_York Before You Make the Leap: Irish Genealogy! Before diving into Irish records, mine U.S. sources for every clue—names, dates, places, and associates. Strong groundwork here leads to faster, more accurate discoveries overseas. Online - Virtual Room - West Oaks

Wednesday, July 15
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-15 13:00:00 2026-07-15 14:00:00 America/New_York Before You Make the Leap: Irish Genealogy! Before diving into Irish records, mine U.S. sources for every clue—names, dates, places, and associates. Strong groundwork here leads to faster, more accurate discoveries overseas. Online - Virtual Room - West Oaks

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Virtual Room - West Oaks

Before diving into Irish records, mine U.S. sources for every clue—names, dates, places, and associates. Strong groundwork here leads to faster, more accurate discoveries overseas.

Mr. William Morgan has enjoyed a lifelong passion for genealogy and local history. His father’s roots extend back to the earliest US settlers of Central Florida, spanning ten generations. His mother’s side of the family traces back to much more recent arrivals from Ireland. He currently works as the Chief Financial Officer at the Orange County Regional History Center in Orlando. He also chairs the annual Pine Castle Pioneer Days festival, which celebrates the living history of Central Florida. Mr. Morgan currently serves as vice president of the Central Florida Genealogical Society and as treasurer for the Central Florida Sons of the American Revolution.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | History - Culture - Genealogy |

TAGS: | westoaks | bb-genealogy |

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