Don’t Make Your Descendants Research You by Patricia Charpentier As genealogists, many of us focus all our time and energy on research and collecting data about our ancestors and neglect to record our own lives. This forces our descendants to research us! But there’s a better way. Give the generations that come after you the […]
The DNA Special Interest Group of Lee Counties Florida (DNA SIG) Leader: Arthur Sissman - genresearch13@yahoo.com - send email to be on contact list. Meets: 3rd Monday of each month / 12 months Time: 2-3:30 pm EDT Place: Zoom - sent by leader on Request DNA Newbies are welcome! This SIG is action oriented and tries to present […]
Writers Group Whether you are a beginner or have been writing for years, you are welcome to join us. Each month, the group chooses from over 260+ topics to write and share at the next month's meeting. The LCGS SIG Writers Group meets virtually on the first Tuesday of each month at 1:00 p.m. Meeting […]
German Roots Special Interest Group For LCGS members researching ancestors from Germany and other German-speaking countries. This group usually meets on the first Thursday of each month from September through April from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. If you are interested in joining this group, contact Ken Weaver at kenneth.n.weaver@gmail.com or 239-243-9414.
English Roots For LCGS members - The group meets to share information, techniques, ideas, sources, and stories to help further English research. It is an informal sharing and all levels of searchers are welcome. This group usually meets virtually from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on the 2nd Friday of each month. Contact Bev directly […]
Uncover Your Family’s Story Using the Periodical Source Index (PERSI) presented by Elizabeth Hodges MA, MSLIS who is with the Allen County Public Library. PERSI was recently made free to the public, the Periodical Source Index (PERSI) is the premier subject index for genealogy and local history periodicals, and is produced by the staff of […]
Jewish Genealogy SIG of Lee County (JGSIG) Leader: Arthur Sissman - genresearch13@yahoo.com - send email to be on contact list. Meets: 2nd Tues of each month / 12 months Time: 1-2:30 pm EDT Place: Zoom - sent by leader on Request The JGSIG meetings focus on mostly topics of general interest to any genealogist. This JGSIG […]
PGS presents The Importance of belonging: The Role of Genealogical Societies in Your Research Plan with Diana Crisman Smith. This event is free and open to the public as both a live event (at Largo Public Library) and a virtual event using Zoom. Refer to the website Calendar at the top of the website Home […]
The DNA Special Interest Group of Lee Counties Florida (DNA SIG) Leader: Arthur Sissman - genresearch13@yahoo.com - send email to be on contact list. Meets: 3rd Monday of each month / 12 months Time: 2-3:30 pm EDT Place: Zoom - sent by leader on Request DNA Newbies are welcome! This SIG is action oriented and tries to present […]
To join this virtual program, use the following link: https://acpl.libnet.info/event/9077897
Member Meeting Wednesday September 20, 2023 @1:30 Civil Watch Groups Did your ancestor's town have ground observer groups? Join us for this fun discussion! Guests always invited! Punta Gorda Charlotte Library and on Zoom 401 Shreve St., Punta Gorda, FL 33950 Member meetings https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89877272054?pwd=WjIvZDUxWlZWK2R4ZHNlSlRqaTJQQT09 If connecting by phone: +19292056099,,89877272054#,,,,*918945# Meeting ID: 898 7727 2054 Passcode: […]
September Meeting: WikiTree’s DNA Features with Mags Gaulden. What would happen if there was only one single family tree – in the world? We would all be able to find our ancestors and only have to look once. WikiTree is that; a single, global, family tree. It’s powered by close to 900,000 volunteers all working collaboratively […]