LCGS RootsMagic Special Interest Group (LCGS Activities)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Harvey Engelhardt Funeral Home, 1600 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers
For LCGS Members who use the RootsMagic Genealogy software application for tracking their genealogy. Call Carol for more information: 239-246-5185.
Saturday, February 29
Copyright and Genealogical Research (FMY Regional Library Workshops)
9:30 am to 12:15 pm
Fort Myers Regional Library South Building Meeting Rooms A and B, 1651 Lee Street, Fort Myers
Speakers: Carol Rooksby Weidlich, Lee County Genealogical Society Past President, Webmaster
Program will introduce the basic concepts necessary for using online resources for genealogical research. The major online resources available at the Fort Myers Regional Library will be discussed.
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.
LCGS Small Group Meeting Room, Harvey Engelhardt Funeral Home, 1600 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers
Monday, March 2
Lakewood Ranch Genealogical Society Membership Meeting (Other Genealogy Societies)
7:00 pm
Lakewood Ranch Town Hall, Salon C, Lakewood Ranch, Florida
The Lakewood Ranch Genealogy Club meets on the first Monday of the month from November through April at the Lakewood Ranch Town Hall. Meetings begin at 7 p.m. and all are welcome. For additional information please contact Nancy Johnson with inquiries. Please write “LWR Genealogy" in the subject line).
Tuesday, March 3
LCGS Writers Group (LCGS Activities)
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Harvey Engelhardt Funeral Home, 1600 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers
For LCGS members. For more information please call Teresa at 239-541-1150.
Wednesday, March 4
LCGS Family Tree Maker Special Interest Group (LCGS Activities)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Harvey Engelhardt Funeral Home, 1600 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers
For LCGS members who use the genealogy software program Family Tree Maker.
Tuesday, March 10
LCGS German Roots Special Interest Group (LCGS Activities)
9:30 am to 11:00 am
Small Group Meeting Room, Harvey Engelhardt Funeral Home, 1600 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers
For LCGS Members researching their German speaking ancestors.
PLEASE NOTE CHANGE IN TIME FOR THIS MEETING ONLY.
Tuesday, March 10
LCGS Irish Roots Special Interest Group (LCGS Activities)
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Harvey Engelhardt Funeral Home, 1600 Colonial Blvd. Fort Myers
For LCGS members researching ancestors in Ireland. For more information call Paul at 239-596-3382.
Wednesday, March 11
LCGS Beginners Special Interest Group (LCGS Activities)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
LCGS Small Group Meeting Room, Harvey Engelhardt Funeral Home, 1600 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers
For LCGS members who are beginning their ancestor journey. For more information contact Carol at genhelp@lcgsfl.org.
Thursday, March 12
Bonita Springs Genealogy Club Membership Meeting (Bonita Springs Genealogy Club)
Program: Research Using Federal and State Census Returns by Bryan L. Mulcahy, Reference Librarian, Fort Myers Regional Library
Census records are considered some of the most valuable records that genealogists use. They enable researchers to track families in numerous ways, including: migration patterns (or lack thereof), family research as the size of the household increases or decreases as children are born, grow up and move out to form their own households, uncover facts the social and economic factors of family members and communities such as professions, trades and real estate. Our seminar will examine the research benefits of using both federal and state/territorial census.
To register for this program, please contact Bob Stonecipher at 678-787-7546 or via email at stoney2666@gmail.com.
Thursday, March 12 through Friday, March 13
The 24-Hour Genealogy Webinar Marathon (Conferences-Seminars)
5:00 pm to 5:00 pm
The 24-Hour Genealogy Webinar Marathon, hosted by MyHeritage and featured on
The 24-Hour Genealogy Webinar Marathon, an unprecedented event hosted by MyHeritage and featured on Legacy Family Tree Webinars.
This webinar, open to all and completely free of charge, allows people in every time zone on Earth to learn from the comfort of their homes. Each lecture will be 45 minutes long, including 10 minutes for questions at the end.
The marathon will begin on Thursday, March 12 at: 5 P.M. Eastern U.S. time (Friday, March 13 at 8 A.M. Sydney time) and end on Friday, March 13, at 5 P.M. eastern U.S. time (Saturday, March 14 Sydney time).
LCGS English Roots Special Interest Group (LCGS Activities)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
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.
Friday, March 13
LCGS Scandinavian Roots Special Interest Group (LCGS Activities)
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Harvey Engelhardt Funeral Home, 1600 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers
For LCGS Members researching their Scandinavian ancestors. For more information please contact Diana Crisman Smith at talkgenealogy@gmail.com.
Monday, March 16
LCGS Board of Directors Meeting (LCGS Activities)
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
LCGS Small Group Meeting Room, Harvey Engelhardt Funeral Home, 1600 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers
Thursday, March 19
LCGS Monthly Membership Meeting (LCGS Activities)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Cypress Lake Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, 8250 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers
Program: "The Everyday Life of our Ancestors" presented by C. Ann Staley, CG, CGL
We sometimes forget that our ancestors had flesh and bones and stories to tell. Our ancestors led lives, just like us - only different. Using our life as an example, how can we parallel it to theirs? They ate and drank, married and had families, dressed, had trades and occupations, practiced a religion, dabbled in the arts and sciences, participated in politics and economics, etc. Placing our ancestors into their historical context and adding personal details takes time, but it can be done.
Copyright and Genealogical Research (FMY Regional Library Workshops)
9:30 am to 12:15 pm
Fort Myers Regional Library South Building Meeting Rooms A and B, 1651 Lee Street, Fort Myers
Family Search Database Demonstration presented by Kaaren Linton, FamilySearch Research Consultant.
What's New With Family Search? Features discussed will include Family Tree, indexed records, the family Search catalog, Research wiki, and partner resources. Presented by Kaaren Linton - Family Search Research Consultant
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.
LCGS RootsMagic Special Interest Group (LCGS Activities)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Harvey Engelhardt Funeral Home, 1600 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers
For LCGS Members who use the RootsMagic Genealogy software application for tracking their genealogy. Call Carol for more information: 239-246-5185.
Saturday, March 28
Pathfinders of South Lake County Genealogical Society (Other Genealogy Societies)
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Cooper Memorial Library, Room 108, 2525 Oakley Seaver Drive, Clermont, FL
DNA Workshop PURPOSE:
I have my autosomal DNA results, now what? This workshop will provide tools and techniques to answer that question and help you expand your family tree by finding more ancestors and living cousins. Ethnicity/medical will not be discussed
DNA Workshop Prerequisites:
You must have completed the following steps to benefit from this workshop.
Have autosomal DNA test results.
Created most robust family tree possible.
Linked your DNA test results to your tree.
The exception would be for adoptees who could not have a family tree (yet)
DNA Workshop Agenda:
Kickoff Presentation estimated at 50 to 60 minutes (with questions)
DNA basics, cM chart vs relationships, Surname chart, contacting matches
Comparison of the different DNA testing companies, kinds of tests, transfers
DNA terminology, cM, matches, chromosomes, etc.
Breakout Groups
Presentation on AncestryDNA and Ancestry Family Tree in the Library computer lab (20 computers available) followed by workshop where participants start using the various tools available on AncestryDNA (experienced genealogists will provide one-on-one assistance). Estimated at 2.5 hours
Advanced Users and participants who tested with a company other than AncestryDNA will meet next door with experience genealogists to learn how to use their results. This group will include FamilyTreeDNA, MyHeritage DNA, and 23&me DNA.
LCGS Family Tree Maker Special Interest Group (LCGS Activities)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Harvey Engelhardt Funeral Home, 1600 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers
For LCGS members who use the genealogy software program Family Tree Maker.
Saturday, April 4
Copyright and Genealogical Research (FMY Regional Library Workshops)
9:30 am to 12:15 pm
Fort Myers Regional Library South Building Meeting Rooms A and B, 1651 Lee Street, Fort Myers
Irish Genealogical Research presented by Doona Moughty, a professional Irish genealogist.
The first part of her program will talk about locating ancestors before and after the Great Famine. The second part of her program will focus on places of origin and the importance of maps. There will be overall attention given to the push-pull factors of emigration.
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.
Lakewood Ranch Genealogical Society Membership Meeting (Other Genealogy Societies)
7:00 pm
Lakewood Ranch Town Hall, Salon C, Lakewood Ranch, Florida
The Lakewood Ranch Genealogy Club meets on the first Monday of the month from November through April at the Lakewood Ranch Town Hall. Meetings begin at 7 p.m. and all are welcome. For additional information please contact Nancy Johnson with inquiries. Please write “LWR Genealogy" in the subject line).
Tuesday, April 7
LCGS Writers Group (LCGS Activities)
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Harvey Engelhardt Funeral Home, 1600 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers
For LCGS members. For more information please call Teresa at 239-541-1150.
Wednesday, April 8
LCGS Beginners Special Interest Group (LCGS Activities)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
LCGS Small Group Meeting Room, Harvey Engelhardt Funeral Home, 1600 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers
For LCGS members who are beginning their ancestor journey. For more information contact Carol at genhelp@lcgsfl.org.
Thursday, April 9
Bonita Springs Genealogy Club Membership Meeting (Bonita Springs Genealogy Club)
Copyright and Genealogical Research (FMY Regional Library Workshops)
9:30 am to 12:15 pm
Fort Myers Regional Library South Building Meeting Rooms A and B, 1651 Lee Street, Fort Myers
Researching Ancestors in Poland and Russia - Overview and Methodology presented by Ilya Zeldes, professional author and subject specialist in Eastern European research.
Program will cover strategies and relevant records necessary for tracing ancestors in this region. Discussion will cover print and Internet resources.
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.
LCGS Small Group Meeting Room, Harvey Engelhardt Funeral Home, 1600 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers
Thursday, May 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: "DNA in the Family...Members perspectives" presented by member Gretchen Fisher.
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