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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!

Zoom via LCGS

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 […]

FMRL ~ Probate Packets, Wills and Genealogical Research with Bryan Mulcahy

Fort Myers Regional Library - Virtual Webinar

Tuesday, October 7th - Bryan L. Mulcahy – Probate Packets and Genealogical Research -  Go To Webinar -  10-11:30am Probate records are important to genealogists because they provide evidence about family relationships.  The term “probate packet” refers to the court file where all paperwork, documents, and other legal papers pertaining to the settlement of an estate […]

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 […]

October Meeting (Hybrid) ~ Researching Online in 2025 – How-To’s and New or Interesting Sites with Peg Kaputsiak

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

Join us along with Peg Kaputsiak when she presents her program "Researching Online in 2025 - How-To's and New or Interesting Sites." There are now many more blogs, links to talks, Special Interest Groups, signing up for Conference Keeper, etc. Some sites are free, others are not. It takes preparation to decide what and how to research […]

The Book Club at LCGS ~ Special Interest Group

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Our next meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom. Our October selection is One of Windsor by Beth M. Caruso. What better month than October to explore the story of the first person on record to be executed for witchcraft in the American Colonies? Even more compelling, one of our very […]