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Join the Indian River Genealogical Society April 11 at the Main Library for the monthly program with Mary E.V. Hill on “Land Records Solve Research Problems,” a video presentation beginning at 11 A.M. free and open to the public. Curious about IRGS? Bring a friend and join us for this in-person meeting.

Mary E. V. Hill is an accredited researcher for the United States Mid-Atlantic as part of the International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists. Hill worked as reference librarian at Brigham Young University, BYU from 1989-1992, as genealogy instructor at BYU from 1992-1995, as Family History Library US/Canada Reference consultant from 1995-2006. She served on the UGA Board of Directors from 2006-2008 and as an LDS missionary at the Family History Library from 2006-2008. She is the author of Saga of a Southern Loyalist: William Riddle of Virginia and North Carolina, and Angel Children. She is a lecturer with emphasis on U.S. research methods and genealogical organization.

The program will take place in the Media Room at the Indian River County Main Library located at 1600 21st Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960. The program will follow a brief business meeting.

The IRGS monthly programs are held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month beginning at 11 AM. and are free and open to genealogists of all ages. 

IRGS holds monthly socials at the Indian River State College Mueller Campus on the alternating 1st Saturday or 1st Friday of each month and are free and open to the public. The next social will be held on Friday. April 7. 

Membership information, resources, volunteer opportunities and many areas of special interest may be found the IRGS website: www.irgs.org