Imperial Polk Genealogical Society
We're meeting all summer!
September 12
Ancestry Forum
Hybrid 1 p.m. Lakeland Public Library
Members Helping Members:
Expect fresh ideas, strategies, resources, and new perspectives to solve the brick wall that you bring.
Need member or guest link? news@ipgs.org
Forum master Jim Bowers
Welcome to IPGS! This is Polk County, Florida's fun group for researching our personal family histories, learning from professional genealogists and sharing with each other. Our members are from throughout a large, diverse county----and beyond. We keep good company for our research, and invite you to join us for learning and engaging discoveries.
Mission: The Imperial Polk Genealogical Society's mission is to encourage and promote the study of genealogy and to bring together people who have an interest in family history.
Upcoming Programs
September 12, 2026
Members Helping Members
Bring your brick wall and your sources so far. We have many areas of expertise to share in a welcoming, informal setting.
October 10, 2026
Comparing the
Genealogy Big Four
Come explore other big databases besides Ancestry for genealogy research. Learning about these databases will help you target your research. All of them have Library editions for free access.
Our speaker is Caron Brennan of Your Cousin Caron.
100 Lake Morton Dr., Lakeland FL
December 12, 2026
Holiday Luncheon
Let the festivities begin! This year we will meet in Bartow. Plan your "Show and Tell," bring a white elephant gift that another genealogist will love, and expect merriment!
Watch for more to come.
