West Florida Genealogical Society

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Publications

 * West Florida Footprints No. 1 1984 - No. 32 2011

The West Florida Footprints is a journal published annually by the West Florida Genealogical Society. Dues-paying members receive a Footprints each year as a benefit of membership. A limited number of copies are available for purchase.


 * Pensacola Vital Records Births/Deaths, 1891-1899, Volume 1 (Out of Print) 1988 Births, 1899-1910, Volume 2 (Out of Print) 1989 Deaths, 1899-1910, Volume 3 (Out of Print) 1989

Gravestone Registry [North End of Escambia county] Escambia County - Volume 1 (Out of Print) 1986 Escambia County - Volume 2 1988


 * Santa Rosa County Cemeteries Inscriptions 1985


 * Transcribed Marriage Records of Escambia County, Florida from 1821 - 1900  2009


 * Transcribed Marriage Records of Escambia County, Florida from                    2012

Newsletters

 * West Florida Genealogical Society Newsletter  published monthly and mailed to members.

Collections
The West Florida Genealogy Library is located at 5740 N. 9th Avenue, near Pensacola State College. The non-circulating library houses a collection of local history and genealogical resources including holdings owned by the West Florida Genealogical Society. Library staff and WFGS volunteers are available to assist with your information searches.

Events

 * November 3, 2012
 * Megan Smolenyak-Smolenyak will present in the a.m.: two subjects, "Right Annie, Wrong Annie" and "Trace Your Roots with DNA." After a lunch break, Megan will speak on "Find That Obituary" !"Online Newspaper Research," and "Honoring Our Ancestors." Complete details pending.

Nearby or Alternate Repositories

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Purpose of the Society
The purpose of this society shall be: 1. To bring people together who are interested in genealogy and family history; 2. To promote genealogical research through programs, conferences, workshops, library collections, and other activities; 3. To educate and assist members in the use of genealogical methods and standards of accuracy; and 4. To promote the preservation and dissemination of records and resources of the local area having genealogical and historical research value.

Indexing

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Other Projects

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Past Projects

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West Florida Links

 * Escambia County
 * Santa Rosa County
 * Okaloosa County
 * Walton County
 * Holmes County
 * Washington County
 * Bay County
 * Jackson County
 * Calhoun County
 * Gulf County

West Florida Colonial Period