Lee County Genealogical Society, Inc.

LCGS Resource Room will be open to members on the 4th Thursday afternoon from January through October. Check out our library, ask a question, find a quiet place to work on your family research.

Wednesday, August 30 through Saturday, September 2

Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) 2017 National Conference (Conferences-Seminars)

David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Building Bridges to the Past

Pittsburgh will provide a wonderful historical backdrop with its rich genealogical resources for this four day genealogy event with local co-host Western Pennsylvania Genealogical Society.

Registration now open. Register here.

Want more information? Visit www.fgs.org.

Monday, September 4

LCGS Resource Room Open for Members (LCGS Activities)

Closed for holiday.

Tuesday, September 5

LCGS Writers Group (LCGS Activities)

1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

LCGS Resource Room, Harvey Engelhardt Funeral Home, 1600 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers

For LCGS members. Call Vickie for more information at 239-437-5737.

Wednesday, September 6

LCGS Family Tree Maker Special Interest Group (LCGS Activities)

10:00 am to 12:00 pm

LCGS Resource Room, Harvey Engelhardt Funeral Home, 1600 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers

For LCGS members using the genealogy software program Family Tree Maker.

Thursday, September 7

LCGS Twigs Special Interest Group (LCGS Activities)

1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

LCGS Resource Room, Harvey Engelhardt Funeral Home, 1600 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers

An information discussion group for LCGS members. Call Carolyn for more information at 239-549-9625.

Friday, September 8

LCGS German Roots Special Interest Group (LCGS Activities)

10:00 am to 12:00 pm

LCGS Resource Room, Harvey Engelhardt Funeral Home, 1600 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers

For LCGS members researching ancestors in German speaking countries. Email Ken for more information: ancestry.ken@comcast.net

Tuesday, September 12

Jewish Genealogy SIG of Lee & Charlotte Counties (Other Genealogy Societies)

10:00 am to 11:30 am

Jewish Federation Office, 9701 Commerce Center Court, Fort Myers, FL

Group meets every 2nd Thursday of each month year round.

For more information please contact Arthur Sissman at genresearch13@yahoo.com.

Tuesday, September 12

LCGS Irish Roots Special Interest Group (LCGS Activities)

1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

For LCGS members researching ancestors in Ireland. For more information call Gary at 239-560-5196.

Thursday, September 14

Bonita Springs Genealogy Club Monthly Meeting (Bonita Springs Genealogy Club)

10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Bonita Springs Public Library, 26876 Pine Avenue, Bonita Springs

Thursday, September 14

Small Group Workshop - LCGS Website (LCGS Activities)

10:00 am to 11:00 am

LCGS Resource Room, Harvey Engelhardt Funeral Home, 1600 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers

Come and learn what the Lee County Genealogical Society Website has to offer it's members! Live demo will include: Membership Roster, Message Boards, Resource Room, using the Events Calendar, exploring the 2,000+ Research Links, using the searachable database for the Genealogy Collection at the Fort Myers Library, and more!

Please use the LCGS private entrance on the east side of the Harvey Engelhardt Funeral Home. You'll see our sign on the outside wall next to entrance.

If you have questions or would like to register, please contact Carol Rooksby Weidlich at genhelp@lcgsfl.org.

Small Group Workshop - LCGS Website (LCGS Activities)

11:15 am to 12:15 pm

LCGS Resource Room, Harvey Engelhardt Funeral Home, 1600 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers

Please use the LCGS private entrance on the east side of the Harvey Engelhardt Funeral Home. You'll see our sign on the outside wall next to entrance.

If you have questions or would like to register, please contact Carol Rooksby Weidlich at genhelp@lcgsfl.org.

Saturday, September 16

Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps (FMY Regional Library Workshops)

9:30 am to 12:15 pm

Fort Myers Regional Library, South Building Meeting Rooms A&B, 1651 Lee Street, Fort Myers, Florida

Speaker: Bryan L. Mulcahy, Reference Librarian, Fort Myers Regional Library.

Workshop will focus on the genealogical research value contained in these maps. They were originally created for assessing fire insurance liability in urbanized areas in the United States but contain detailed information about buildings in approximately 12,000 US towns and cities.

All programs are free and open to the public. Advance Registration is required. Patrons may register for the classes using one of the following methods:

Telephone: Call 479-4636 and select the option for registering for programs.
Telephone: Call Bryan l. Mulcahy at 533-4626 and leave your contact information.
E-Mail: Contact Bryan L. Mulcahy at bmulcahy@leegov.com.

Monday, September 18 through Friday, September 22

International Society for British Genealogy and Family History British Institute (Book Sales)

Salt Lake Plaza Hotel, Salt Lake City, Utah

General registration is now open:

$430 — General registration (1 April 2017 - 31 August 2017)

$495 — Late Registration (1 September 2017 - 10 September 2017)

DNA as a Genealogical Tool – Maurice Gleeson, MB

English Genealogical Research before 1837 – Amy Harris, PhD, AG

Finding Irish Ancestors before the Great Famine – Fiona Fitzsimons, BA, MA

Scottish Family History Research: Where and How to Find the Real Records – Bruce Durie, PhD

For more information click here.

Monday, September 18

LCGS Executive Board Meeting (LCGS Activities)

1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

LCGS Resource Room, Harvey Engelhardt Funeral Home, 1600 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers

Thursday, September 21

LCGS Monthly Membership Meeting (LCGS Activities)

10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Cypress Lake Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, 8260 Cypress Lake Dr, Fort Myers, FL

Program: "The Bound Out Mystery" ... determining the fate of illegitimate, orphaned, and neglected children in early America by Carolee Dunivan.

Download: September 2017 Program Flyer

Friday, September 22

Legacy Genealogy Cruise 2017 (Genealogy Trips)

Pacific Coast on Royal Caribbean’s Luxurious Explorer Of The Seas

The 7-day genealogy cruise takes place beginning September 22, 2017 and visits the Pacific Coast on Royal Caribbean’s luxurious Explorer Of The Seas ship. On the days at sea you will be able to attend genealogy classes taught by some of genealogy's leading speakers and educators. There will be a variety of genealogy and technology classes, as well as classes specific to Legacy Family Tree taught by its developers. You will learn a lot and best of all you will have a great time doing it.

Thursday, September 28

LCGS RootsMagic Special Interest Group (LCGS Activities)

10:00 am to 12:00 pm

LCGS Resource Room, Harvey Engelhardt Funeral Home, 1600 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers

For LCGS Members. Call Carol for more information: 239-246-5185.

Thursday, September 28

LCGS Resource Room Open to Members (LCGS Activities)

1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

LCGS Resource Room, Harvey Engelhardt Funeral Home, 1600 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers

LCGS Resource Room will be open to members on the 4th Thursday afternoon from January through October. Check out our library, ask a question, find a quiet place to work on your family research.

Saturday, September 30

Palatines to America Fall Conference - North Carolina Chapter (Conferences-Seminars)

10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Catawba County Library Auditorium, 115 West C Street, Newton, North Carolina

Gaston County native, educator, author Robert Carpenter will fill in the blanks and provide an interesting and entertaining presentation, "Germans West of the Catawba".

Monday, October 2

LCGS Resource Room Open for Members (LCGS Activities)

11:00 am to 3:00 pm

LCGS Resource Room, Harvey Engelhardt Funeral Home, 1600 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers

LCGS Resource Room will be open to members on the first Monday of each month. Check out our library, ask a question, find a quiet place to work on your family research.

Tuesday, October 3

LCGS Writers Group (LCGS Activities)

1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

LCGS Resource Room, Harvey Engelhardt Funeral Home, 1600 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers

For LCGS members. Call Vickie for more information at 239-437-5737.

Wednesday, October 4

LCGS Family Tree Maker Special Interest Group (LCGS Activities)

10:00 am to 12:00 pm

LCGS Resource Room, Harvey Engelhardt Funeral Home, 1600 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers

For LCGS members using the genealogy software program Family Tree Maker.

Thursday, October 5

LCGS Twigs Special Interest Group (LCGS Activities)

1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

LCGS Resource Room, Harvey Engelhardt Funeral Home, 1600 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers

An information discussion group for LCGS members. Call Carolyn for more information at 239-549-9625.

Saturday, October 7

Florida Genealogical Society’s Annual Fall Seminar (Conferences-Seminars)

9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Robert W. Saunders, Sr. Public Library, 1505 N. Nebraska Ave, Tampa, Florida

David E. Rencher, Chief Genealogical Officer for Family Search will be the speaker for this year's seminar “Family Search ...And Beyond!”. Presesntations include:

Using All the Features of FamilySearch
Record Collection-Tips & Tricks
Proven Research Strategies
Irish Immigration (in-bound, U.S. Sources

As in previous years there will be morning and afternoon refreshments. Lunch will be provided by Alessi Bakeries & Deli for only $10.00 and there will be lots of door prizes!

$40.00 for society members and $45.00 for non-members.

Questions? Please email Susan Jones at saucerdog@gmail.com or call her at 813-278-9961.

Download: Annual Seminar Flyer

Saturday, October 7

Family History Month Workshop (FMY Regional Library Workshops)

9:30 am to 12:15 pm

Fort Myers Regional Library, South Building Meeting Rooms A&B, 1651 Lee Street, Fort Myers, Florida

Speaker: Carol Rooksby Weidlich, President, Lee County Genealogical Society

Program One 9:30-10:45am: Get More Involved in Your Family Research
Program Two 11am-12:15pm: How Can I Achieve Greater Results with Genealogical Internet Research.

All programs are free and open to the public. Advance Registration is required. Patrons may register for the classes using one of the following methods:

Telephone: Call 479-4636 and select the option for registering for programs.
Telephone: Call Bryan l. Mulcahy at 533-4626 and leave your contact information.
E-Mail: Contact Bryan L. Mulcahy at bmulcahy@leegov.com.

Tuesday, October 10

DNA as a Tool in Your Genealogy Research (FMY Regional Library Workshops)

9:30 am to 1:00 pm

Fort Myers Regional Library, South Building Meeting Rooms A&B, 1651 Lee Street, Fort Myers, Florida

Presented by Andrea Perischo, Group Leader, Lee County Genealogical Society DNA Special Interest Group.

Basic-Intermediate information on testing through Ancestry, FTDNA and 23andMe.

All programs are free and open to the public. Advance Registration is required. Patrons may register for the classes using one of the following methods:

Telephone: Call 479-4636 and select the option for registering for programs.
Telephone: Call Bryan l. Mulcahy at 533-4626 and leave your contact information.
E-Mail: Contact Bryan L. Mulcahy at bmulcahy@leegov.com.

Tuesday, October 10

Jewish Genealogy SIG of Lee & Charlotte Counties (Other Genealogy Societies)

10:00 am to 11:30 am

Jewish Federation Office, 9701 Commerce Center Court, Fort Myers, FL

Group meets every 2nd Thursday of each month year round.

For more information please contact Arthur Sissman at genresearch13@yahoo.com.

Tuesday, October 10

LCGS Irish Roots Special Interest Group (LCGS Activities)

1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

For LCGS members researching ancestors in Ireland. For more information call Gary at 239-560-5196.

Tuesday, October 10

Genealogy Society of Collier County Membership Meeting (Other Genealogy Societies)

6:30 pm

Faith Lutheran Church, Fellowship Hall 4150 Goodlette Road, Naples, Florida

The Mystery Suitcase – and the fate of four Holocaust-era families presented by David Nelson, GSCC member, Heirloom Editor. How a suitcase full of documents and letters launched a genealogical quest.

We meet on the second Tuesday each month, except July, August and September. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Meeting begins promptly at 7:00 p.m. Parking and Hall entrance in back of the church. Guests are welcome at our meetings. Please sign in as a guest when you arrive.

Wednesday, October 11

Family History Month Workshop (FMY Regional Library Workshops)

9:30 am to 12:15 pm

Fort Myers Regional Library, South Building Meeting Rooms A&B, 1651 Lee Street, Fort Myers, Florida

Speaker: Carol Rooksby Weidlich, President, Lee County Genealogical Society

Program One 9:30-10:45am: Tips for Saving and Indexing Documents and Images
Program Two 11am-12:15pm: Virtual Cemeteries.

All programs are free and open to the public. Advance Registration is required. Patrons may register for the classes using one of the following methods:

Telephone: Call 479-4636 and select the option for registering for programs.
Telephone: Call Bryan l. Mulcahy at 533-4626 and leave your contact information.
E-Mail: Contact Bryan L. Mulcahy at bmulcahy@leegov.com.

Thursday, October 12

Bonita Springs Genealogy Club Monthly Meeting (Bonita Springs Genealogy Club)

10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Bonita Springs Public Library, 26876 Pine Avenue, Bonita Springs

Friday, October 13

LCGS English Roots Special Interest Group (LCGS Activities)

10:00 am to 12:00 pm

LCGS Resource Room, Harvey Engelhardt Funeral Home, 1600 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers

For LCGS members researching ancestors in England. Call Bev for more information at 239-599-4408.

Saturday, October 14

Family History Month Workshop (FMY Regional Library Workshops)

9:30 am to 12:15 pm

Fort Myers Regional Library, South Building Meeting Rooms A&B, 1651 Lee Street, Fort Myers, Florida

Speaker: Carol Rooksby Weidlich, President, Lee County Genealogical Society

Program One 9:30-10:45am: Alternative Search Engines
Program Two 11am-12:15pm: Comparing the 4 Major Genealogy Website

All programs are free and open to the public. Advance Registration is required. Patrons may register for the classes using one of the following methods:

Telephone: Call 479-4636 and select the option for registering for programs.
Telephone: Call Bryan l. Mulcahy at 533-4626 and leave your contact information.
E-Mail: Contact Bryan L. Mulcahy at bmulcahy@leegov.com.

Monday, October 16

LCGS Executive Board Meeting (LCGS Activities)

1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

LCGS Resource Room, Harvey Engelhardt Funeral Home, 1600 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers

Thursday, October 19

LCGS Monthly Membership Meeting (LCGS Activities)

10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Cypress Lake Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, 8260 Cypress Lake Dr, Fort Myers, FL

Program "Little Houses on the Prairie: Midwestern Research presented by Diana Crisman Smith.

Download: October 2017 Program Flyer

Thursday, October 26

LCGS RootsMagic Special Interest Group (LCGS Activities)

10:00 am to 12:00 pm

LCGS Resource Room, Harvey Engelhardt Funeral Home, 1600 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers

For LCGS Members. Call Carol for more information: 239-246-5185.

Thursday, October 26

LCGS Resource Room Open to Members (LCGS Activities)

1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

LCGS Resource Room, Harvey Engelhardt Funeral Home, 1600 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers

LCGS Resource Room will be open to members on the 4th Thursday afternoon from January through October. Check out our library, ask a question, find a quiet place to work on your family research.

Wednesday, November 1

LCGS Family Tree Maker Special Interest Group (LCGS Activities)

10:00 am to 12:00 pm

LCGS Resource Room, Harvey Engelhardt Funeral Home, 1600 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers

For LCGS members using the genealogy software program Family Tree Maker.

Thursday, November 2

LCGS Twigs Special Interest Group (LCGS Activities)

1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

LCGS Resource Room, Harvey Engelhardt Funeral Home, 1600 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers

An information discussion group for LCGS members. Call Carolyn for more information at 239-549-9625.

Monday, November 6

LCGS Resource Room Open for Members (LCGS Activities)

11:00 am to 3:00 pm

LCGS Resource Room, Harvey Engelhardt Funeral Home, 1600 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers

LCGS Resource Room will be open to members on the first Monday of each month. Check out our library, ask a question, find a quiet place to work on your family research.

Monday, November 6

Lakewood Ranch Genealogical Society Membership Meeting (Other Genealogy Societies)

7:00 pm

Lakewood Ranch Town Hall, Salon C

Tuesday, November 7

LCGS Writers Group (LCGS Activities)

1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

LCGS Resource Room, Harvey Engelhardt Funeral Home, 1600 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers

For LCGS members. Call Vickie for more information at 239-437-5737.

Thursday, November 9

Bonita Springs Genealogy Club Monthly Meeting (Bonita Springs Genealogy Club)

10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Bonita Springs Public Library, 26876 Pine Avenue, Bonita Springs

Friday, November 10

LCGS English Roots Special Interest Group (LCGS Activities)

10:00 am to 12:00 pm

LCGS Resource Room, Harvey Engelhardt Funeral Home, 1600 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers

For LCGS members researching ancestors in England. Call Bev for more information at 239-599-4408.

Monday, November 13

LCGS Executive Board Meeting (LCGS Activities)

1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

LCGS Resource Room, Harvey Engelhardt Funeral Home, 1600 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers

Tuesday, November 14

Jewish Genealogy SIG of Lee & Charlotte Counties (Other Genealogy Societies)

10:00 am to 11:30 am

Jewish Federation Office, 9701 Commerce Center Court, Fort Myers, FL

Group meets every 2nd Thursday of each month year round.

For more information please contact Arthur Sissman at genresearch13@yahoo.com.

Tuesday, November 14

LCGS Irish Roots Special Interest Group (LCGS Activities)

1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

For LCGS members researching ancestors in Ireland. For more information call Gary at 239-560-5196.

Tuesday, November 14

Genealogy Society of Collier County Membership Meeting (Other Genealogy Societies)

6:30 pm

Faith Lutheran Church, Fellowship Hall 4150 Goodlette Road, Naples, Florida

“Shooting your Ancestor- How a Revolutionary gun produced a Family Tree” presented by Michael Garey, GSCC Member. The story of patriot Timothy Howe and his family’s involvement in the Revolutionary War.