• FMRL ~ Courthouse Research Techniques with Bryan Mulcahy (Virtual Only)

    Fort Myers Regional Library - Virtual Webinar
    Fort Myers Regional Library Programs

    When researching family history, making use of court records will eventually become a necessity. Since most genealogical research is organized along county boundaries, researchers must educate themselves in knowing what records are available at American county courthouses. This is especially true with reference to utilizing land/tax, probate, and vital records, which, in the opinion of […]

  • October Meeting ~ Your Ancestor’s FAN Club: Using Cluster Research to Get Past Brick Walls with Drew Smith

    Join us along with Drew Smith as he presents his program "Your Ancestor's FAN Club: Using Cluster Research to Get Past Brick Walls." Our ancestors were each surrounded by family, associates, and neighbors. By researching them, we discover additional records pointing to our own ancestors. Speaker will be remote. To attend in person, see directions below. […]

  • 50th Anniversary Watch Party – Self-Publishing for Genealogists – Thomas MacEntee

    Zoom via LCGS

    Self-publish your genealogy work with modern technology and print-on-demand methods. Learn the difference between digital and print formats, navigate vendors and providers, and discover how to reach a wider audience with your family history book. If you'd like to join us, click on the following link to register:  https://zoom.us/meeting/register/8VKmItfDT9qNxlDAdMZYKA

  • FMRL ~ Waves of German Immigration to America with Ken Weaver (In Person)

    Fort Myers Regional Library - Meeting Rm A & B 1651 Lee Street, Room A & B, Fort Myers, FL, United States
    Fort Myers Regional Library Programs

    This program explores the major waves of German immigration to the United States from the 17th through early 20th centuries. Participants will learn about key migration periods, including early colonial settlers, the large influx following the Revolutions of 1848, and later economic migrations. The session highlights common regions of origin, settlement patterns in places like […]

  • FMRL ~ Migrations of Our Ancestors with Bryan Mulcahy (Virtual Only)

    Fort Myers Regional Library - Virtual Webinar
    Fort Myers Regional Library Programs

    Migration is an important concept in genealogical research. While our ancestors had fewer options for transportation than exist today, it was a common occurrence for many to move multiple times in their lifetime for numerous reasons. While there were exceptions, most would eventually begin the process of moving westward into the interior of America. Early […]

  • November Meeting ~ Probate Records: Wills and a Whole Lot More with Annette Burke Lyttle

    Fort Myers Regional Library - Meeting Rm A & B 1651 Lee Street, Room A & B, Fort Myers, FL, United States

    Join us along with Annette Burke Lyttle as she presents "Probate Records: Wills and a Whole Lot More." Probate records can be some of the richest genealogical resources. Yes, they can contain wills, but often the best information comes from the other records in the packets – and our ancestors didn’t even have to die to […]

  • FMRL ~ Changing Boundaries of German Speaking Territories with Ken Weaver (In Person)

    Fort Myers Regional Library - Meeting Rm A & B 1651 Lee Street, Room A & B, Fort Myers, FL, United States
    Fort Myers Regional Library Programs

    This seminar will discuss the Changing German Landscape.  How the boundaries of the "German Speaking" territories have changed over time, especially following the Second World War have impacted research in a number of ways.   This is an in-person event however, you still must register for in-person attendance. Register here: https://leelibrary.librarymarket.com/event/changing-boundaries-german-speaking-territories-155790 There is FREE parking in […]