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FMRL ~ Cemeteries and Genealogical Research with Shirleen Hoffman

Fort Myers Regional Library - Virtual Webinar

Tuesday, July 8th – Shirleen Hoffman – Cemeteries and Genealogical Research -  Go To Webinar -  10-11:30am Program Description: Cemeteries are wonderful resources for those interested in learning more about their family history. This session will explain the types of cemeteries, the kinds of records they prepared and strategies for successful cemetery research. To register: https://leelibrary.librarymarket.com/event/online-problem-solving-using-cemetery-records-106973

July Meeting (Virtual Only) ~ Lure Your Ancestor Out of the National Register of Historical Places with Michelle Spencer

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Join us along with Michelle Spencer when she presents her program "Lure your ancestor out of the National Register of Historical Places." The National Register of Historic Places is our country’s catalog of places of significance to our past with approximately 55 in Lee County, and nearly 1,800 in Florida.  Our people are in there. […]

FMRL ~ Using Church Records to Document Life Events with Bryan Mulcahy

Fort Myers Regional Library - Virtual Webinar

Tuesday, August 5th – Bryan L. Mulcahy - Using Church Records to Document Life Events -   Go To Webinar -  10-11:30am This webinar is designed to introduce the concept of using church records for genealogical research.  Religious organizations were among the first entities to keep records about the general population.  Regardless of what country you are […]

Writers Group with Andrea Perisho

Have you ever considered turning your genealogy research into engaging family stories that future generations will cherish? For those of you interested in going beyond just names, dates, and places, this group focuses on weaving together fascinating details about ancestors' lives - placing them within the social and historical context of their time.  The group […]

August Meeting (Hybrid) ~ The Homestead Act: Using Federal Land Records for Genealogy with Amber Kirkendall

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

Join us along with Amber Kirkendall as she presents her program "The Homestead Act: Using Federal Land Records for Genealogy." This program provides a focused look on how and where to access and utilize federal land records, maps, case files, and other documents related to receiving public domain land from the General Land Office from 1800 […]

Writers Group with Andrea Perisho

Have you ever considered turning your genealogy research into engaging family stories that future generations will cherish? For those of you interested in going beyond just names, dates, and places, this group focuses on weaving together fascinating details about ancestors' lives - placing them within the social and historical context of their time.  The group […]

German Roots with Ken Weaver

German Roots For LCGS members researching ancestors from Germany and other German-speaking countries. This group usually meets on the first Thursday morning of each month from September through April from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Email Ken for the link to join. Ken Weaver kenneth.n.weaver@gmail.com

FMRL ~ AI and Genealogy Research Trouble Ahead? with Thomas MacEntee

Fort Myers Regional Library - Virtual Webinar

Thursday, September 11th -  Thomas MacEntee – AI and Genealogy Research Trouble Ahead? -  Go To Webinar -  10-11:30am - **Note:  I may ask Thomas if we can switch time to the afternoon depending on my backup for Rt. 4 delivery. While AI (Artificial Intelligence) seems to be a recent event, the reality is that genealogy […]

September Meeting (Hybrid) ~ Cemetery Art with Shari Golden

Fort Myers Regional Library ~ Hybrid 1651 Lee Street, Meeting Room A, Fort Myers, FL, United States

Join us along with Shari Golden as she presents her program on Cemetery Art. Discover the meanings of commonly found tombstone icons with an overview of changes in tombstone materials and design, along with helpful tips to maximize your family research. This program will explore the symbolism carved in stone, highlight how burial practices and […]

The Book Club at LCGS ~ NEW!

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A NEW member benefit for everyone passionate about family history. Each month we’ll explore a different book—fiction or nonfiction—highlighting themes of ancestry, identity, and family ties. Our first meeting will be September 24, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom. Join us every month or simply drop in for the titles that interest you—each book is […]

German Roots with Ken Weaver

German Roots For LCGS members researching ancestors from Germany and other German-speaking countries. This group usually meets on the first Thursday morning of each month from September through April from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Email Ken for the link to join. Ken Weaver kenneth.n.weaver@gmail.com

British Home Children – Bryan Mulcahy (Genealogy Workshop)

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British Home Children – Bryan Mulcahy (GW) The British Home Children program was the child migration project founded primarily by Annie MacPherson in 1869.  More than 100,000 children were sent from the United Kingdom primarily to Canada.  Some were also sent to places like Australia,  New Zealand, and South Africa. The program was largely discontinued […]