CANADIAN eSIG Date: Meets on 4th Tuesday of the month September through November and January through May Time: 2 pm to 3:30 pm EDT online via ZOOM Website: https://alsqda.wordpress.com Email: thegscccanadianesig@gmail.com We are pleased to announce that our programs will now include a live presentation at the start of each Zoom meeting; a brief presenter question and […]
FamilySearch, Ancestry Library Edition, Heritage Quest, and Fold3 - Database Demo and Overview presented by Bryan L. Mulcahy. This seminar will provide a very brief overview of the FamilySearch, Ancestry Library Edition, Heritage Quest, and Fold3 databases available through the Lee County Library System homepage. 2 pm - 3:30pm South County Regional Library No need to register. […]
Genealogy and Historical Handwriting with Bryan Mulcahy. Old-fashioned handwriting, inconsistent spelling, fading ink and unfamiliar words can conspire to make genealogy records frustratingly difficult to decipher. Reading old handwriting is an essential skill for genealogists but sometimes it can be challenging. Genealogists study and practice reading old handwriting in order to read and interpret the […]
What is a Homesteader? US and Canadian Records presented by Diana Crisman Smith. Homestead laws were enacted in both United States and Canada. The goal was to encourage settlement in the sparsely populated western lands. The application process was detailed. Researchers can discover a significant amount genealogical and family history information in these materials. This […]
The National Genealogical Society Family History Conference is a premier annual event for family historians, professional genealogists, hobbyists, and history buffs. There are also special events planned for organizations: societies, libraries, archives, and museums. The NGS 2024 Family History Conference, Expanding Possibilities, will be online. Attendees can choose from dozens of new lectures for family history researchers at all […]
Join us as our speaker Connie Lizak presents her program on "Lineage Treasures at the DAR Library." The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) operates a major genealogical library at its headquarters building at 1776 D Street NW, Washington, DC. Since its founding in 1896, the DAR Library has grown into a specialized collection of […]
CANADIAN eSIG Date: Meets on 4th Tuesday of the month September through May (No meeting in December) Time: 2 pm to 3:30 pm EDT online via ZOOM Website: https://alsqda.wordpress.com Email: thegscccanadianesig@gmail.com We are pleased to announce that our programs will now include a live presentation at the start of each Zoom meeting; a brief presenter question and […]
Mining the Genealogical Gems in Libraries and Archives presented by Connie Lizak. As genealogists, we are always looking for evidence to prove identity, relationships, and events. This presentation will offer new ideas for locating resources in libraries and archives, both brick, mortar and digital. For more information and to register: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8687795958873992278
DNA Mon JUNE 17 MEETING 2-3:30 PM ET US ZOOM NO RSVP I will be online at 1pm to set up, if you wanna chat, recording starts at 2pm. IF YOU THINK OTHERS WOULD BENEFIT FROM THE TOPICS BELOW, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO DISTRIBUTE THIS EMAIL TO YOUR SOCIETY MEMBERS, FRIENDS, AND FRENEMIES!! ALL ARE […]
Join us along with our speaker Margaret "Peg" Kaputsiak when she presents her program on "Updates for Researching Online." For both those new to Genealogy and those long involved in Family Research: 50 websites & examples; new sources; how to verify family lore and stories; how to determine if online family trees are dependable; why […]
Saturday, July 13th – John Bifano – Live Presentation Meetings Rooms AB - Topic: Determining an Italian Ancestors Town of Birth - In Italian genealogy, it is critical to determine an ancestor's town of birth since civil and church births, marriages and deaths were recorded at the town and parish level. Sources for this information […]
Join us along with our speaker, Karen Fortin as she presents her program "Local & County History Books." Local and county histories are often overlooked resources that can contain a wealth of resources on your ancestors and the places that they lived. This presentation explores the background of local and county history books; what information can be […]
