Lee County Genealogical Society

MGS ~ Immigration and Naturalization Research with Bryan L. Mulcahy
2024-12-03 10:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Manatee Genealogical Society ~ Hybrid Meeting, 1301 Barcarrota Blvd West, Bradenton, FL, 34205, United States
Our program speaker, Bryan L. Mulcahy, will present in person “Immigration and Naturalization Research”.

Our seminar will discuss how immigration records can be a rich source for genealogy research. The presentation, and electronic study guides that will be on the Manatee Genealogical Society website, will cover the most efficient ways to research your immigrant ancestors, where to look in print and online, and the nuances and clues within the records. Also discussed during the presentation will be the ports of entry, migration routes and places to look for your ancestors along the way, along with the naturalization process.

Bryan is the Adult Reference, Genealogy, and Literacy Librarian for Lee County Library System, Fort Myers Regional Library, Florida, a position he has held since 1990. He holds a B.A. (Political Science) and MLS (Library/Information Science) degrees from Florida State University.

Members of the public are welcome to attend. Guests attending via Zoom must register at least one day in advance by emailing: info@mgsfl.org.

Participants attending in person will meet at the Manatee Central Library, which is located at 1301 Barcarrota Blvd West, Bradenton, Florida 34205. The Manatee Central Library Auditorium will open at 9:45 a.m. for in-person attendees. The Zoom meeting will begin at 10:00 a.m. EST.

Immediately following the meeting, we will begin our “Members Helping Members” session.

Tapping the Power of FamilySearch with Maureen Brady - Virtual Only
2024-11-21 10:00 - 11:30 | Zoom via LCGS
Join us along with Maureen Brady, a member of LDS as she presents her topic in a LIVE presentation “Tapping the Power of FamilySearch.” FamilySearch®, a free website sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, provides family history researchers with access to original historical records from around the world, indexes linked directly to many of those records, an ever-growing genealogical “encyclopedia”, instructional videos and much more. Even experienced researchers often do not know how to tap the power of FamilySearch’s many databases and articles. This presentation will provide a “tour” of the website and suggest search strategies for locating the historical records. Speaker will be remote.
Maureen Brady, a former school librarian and computer educator with 30 years experience in family history research is our November speaker. She is a member of the Genealogical Speakers Guild, the Association of Professional Genealogists and many other societies. She will present in a live demonstration the many features on FamilySearch that are unknown and underused by family researchers. Visit Maureen at her website: https://chitownroots.com/
If you are planning to attend, please register using the following link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAqfu2uqzMoGd1fTMdEhsTqOj7dxA6Dp93O

PGS ~ Meeting and Lecture Series: Two Presentations by Jean Wilcox Hibben (1) “A Key to Resource Success” (2) “Applying the Principle of 3 to Genealogy Research”
2024-11-16 11:00 - 14:00 | Zoom via PGS
1. Avoiding Fallacies in Family History: A key to research success, we will learn the fallacies of debate to name errors you may have encountered but haven’t labeled. Whether in the evidence or the source, errors infiltrate genealogical problem-solving, taking us off-track. Understanding the difference between these errors with induction and deduction will start your journey toward unlocking family truths.
2. Applying the Principle of Three to Genealogy Research. Throughout history, in religion, folklore, and daily life, we have relied on the Principle of Three – how things occur in groups of three. For example, using three examples to prove a point, giving three reasons for a decision, relying on three pieces of evidence to support a claim. But are three enough when doing genealogical research? Using three case studies, we will demonstrate reasons that limiting one’s findings to three might be too restrictive. Instead, we explain how to use an Exhaustive Search to prove ancestral conclusions.
The program starts at 11am ET. There will be a 15-minute break between topics. Feel free to bring lunch or order from the Bookmark Cafe.
Presented by Jean Wilcox Hibben.
Monthly general membership meeting with educational program, free and open to the public.
This will be a hybrid meeting held in-person in the Meeting Room/Jenkins B and online via Zoom. Registration is only required for Zoom attendees.
Register in advance for this meeting, if attending via Zoom, at:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEqcOuvrzkiHtbHl9fjiJlf1G3ttzDAEd9N

FMRL ~ German America with Ken Weaver
2024-11-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Fort Myers Regional Library – Meeting Rm A & B – Hybrid, 1651 Lee Street, Room A & B, Fort Myers, FL, 33901, United States
Ken Weaver will be presenting his program on German America. Our seminar will examine German immigration and its impact on American society. German immigration to American soil began in the late 1600s and peaked in the 1800s. Discussion will review the impact those many German immigrants had on American culture and society.
If you are planning to attend this program, please email Bryan Mulcahy at: bmulcahy@leegov.com
Program will be held in the South Building Meeting Rooms AB

MGS ~ Essential PC Tools for Genealogy with Peggy Jude
2024-11-12 10:00 - 12:30 | Manatee Genealogical Society ~ Hybrid Meeting, 1301 Barcarrota Blvd West, Bradenton, FL, 34205, United States
Manatee Central Library, Main Auditorium, Bradenton, Florida & via Zoom

Welcome to our first In-person and Hybrid Meeting of the season

Our program speaker, Peggy Jude, will present in person “Essential PC Tools for Genealogy”.

Learn all about keyboard shortcuts, tab consolidators, bookmarks, alternate keyboards, and text expanders in this practical session which will speed up your research.

Peggy Jude is a speaker, educator, and researcher for over 40 years, teaching in 5 areas: DNA, Genealogical Technology, Preserving Family History and Heirlooms, Methods and Records, and Swedish Genealogy. She is a co-course coordinator for Foundations in DNA course at the institute for Genealogical and Historical Research (IGHR), a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists, the Genealogical Speakers Guild, a graduate of ProGen, and multiple advanced genealogical institutes

Members of the public are welcome to attend. Guests attending via Zoom must register at least one day in advance by emailing: info@mgsfl.org.

Participants attending in person will meet at the Manatee Central Library, which is located at 1301 Barcarrota Blvd West, Bradenton, Florida 34205. The Manatee Central Library Auditorium will open at 9:45 a.m. for in-person attendees. The Zoom meeting will begin at 10:00 a.m. EST.

Immediately following the meeting, we will begin our “Members Helping Members” session.

FMRL ~ The Interesting Historical Evolution of Crime in the United States presented by Bryan Mulcahy
2024-11-07 10:00 - 11:30 | Fort Myers Regional Library – Virtual Webinar
Thursday, November 7th Bryan L. Mulcahy – Virtual – Topic: The Interesting Historical Evolution of Crime in the United States – Our seminar will feature the strange and unusual punishments in early American history. In colonial times, very little distinction was made between sin and crime. The emphasis was on morality issues and teaching repentance. By the 18th and 19th centuries, the emphasis shifted to crimes against property and individuals with emphasis on restitution and/or punishment.
NOTE: This date is on a Thursday because of election day occurring on Tuesday, November 5th.
To register, click on the following link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1142137934294469726

PGS ~ What to Do with Your Stuff - Planning for the Future of Your Genealogy and Artifacts with Peggy Jude
2024-10-19 11:00 - 13:00 | Zoom via PGS
What to Do with Your Stuff – Planning for the Future of Your Genealogy and Artifacts. How are you planning for the future of your genealogy and artifacts? Every year genealogical research, records, and heirlooms end up in the trash. Don’t let this happen to you! Follow a plan to “Futurize” your genealogy. This webinar provides ideas and strategies to ensure your research and treasures are preserved and passed on. Peggy Jude will be speaking in person at Largo Library and will also be available via Zoom.
Monthly general membership meeting with educational program, free and open to the public.
This will be a hybrid meeting held in-person in the Meeting Room/Jenkins B and online via Zoom. Registration is only required for Zoom attendees.
Register in advance for this meeting, if attending via Zoom, at:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEqcOuvrzkiHtbHl9fjiJlf1G3ttzDAEd9N

How to Develop Critical Online Newspaper Research Skills presented by Kenneth Marks
2024-10-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Cypress Lake Presbyterian Church – Fellowship Hall, 8260 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers, FL, United States
Join us as Kenneth Marks has a live presentation on his topic “How to Develop Critical Online Newspaper Research Skills.” This webinar is intended to build newspaper research skills for genealogy and history researchers. Online newspaper research can be a frustrating endeavor for several reasons. The goal is for the audience to understand why it can be difficult and to learn some skills that will drastically improve search results. We will cover why search old newspapers?, The challenges in searching old newspapers online, 7 critical skills and techniques to successfully search newspapers online. A live demonstration of these skills and techniques.

Speaker will be remote.
To attend this meeting virtually, please register using the following link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMucOCvpjkqG9y-DcsRyEjJshm-jiN7Lt-h

Recognizing Inaccurate and Misleading Genealogical Records presented by Bryan Mulcahy ~ Genealogy Workshop
2024-10-05 11:00 - 13:00 | Zoom via LCGS
Join us as Bryan Mulcahy presents his program on Recognizing Inaccurate and Misleading Genealogical Records. False and error filled information can be found in all genealogy sources, including many of the highest rated quality sources. The Internet has proliferated this tendency. In the name of convenience and time, genealogists are increasingly failing to compare original records with the information gleaned from print and online resources. Taking this information at face value, leads to mistakes spreading throughout sources. This seminar will discuss issues associated with this topic and how to overcome problems. The two newsletter articles from the past will give you an idea of what I will cover.
This is a VIRTUAL only meeting so please use the following link to register: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJckc-GhpzIrHtEVs8C8iITJIjIQqMbS6yIw

MGS ~ Tips and Tricks to Organizing Your Genealogy with Shannon Combs-Bennett
2024-10-01 10:00 - 12:00 | Manatee Genealogy Society ~ Virtual
Our program speaker, Shannon Combs-Bennett, will present virtually “Tips and Tricks to Organizing Your Genealogy”.

Most researchers admit that organizing and keeping up with their “stuff” is one of the most challenging aspects of research. Learn several techniques to keep you organized and on top of your files, so you know exactly where to find it.

Shannon Combs-Bennett is a Qualified Genealogist (QG) based in Northern Virginia. She is an award-winning author who lectures in the United States and internationally on various genealogical subjects, from genetic genealogy to genealogical methodology. Shannon earned her BS in Biology with an emphasis in genetics from Indiana University and her MS in Genealogical, Heraldic, and Paleographic Studies from the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, Scotland. Currently, she is a Ph.D. candidate in History and Genealogical Studies at the University of Strathclyde. She was recently elected a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland.

Members of the public are welcome to attend and must register at least one day in advance by emailing: info@mgsfl.org. The Zoom meeting will begin at 10:00 a.m. EST.

FMRL ~ Overcoming Brickwalls, Research Challenges, and Dead Ends presented by Bryan Mulcahy
2024-10-01 10:00 - 11:30 | Fort Myers Regional Library – Virtual Webinar
Tuesday, October 1st – Bryan L. Mulcahy – Virtual – Topic: Overcoming Brickwalls, Research Challenges, and Dead Ends – Dead-ends, also known as brick walls, are occupational hazards for genealogists. These challenges are an inevitable part of the genealogical research process. The good news is that many dead ends can be overcome with patience and good detective work. Most genealogists usually find methods or strategies to overcome these roadblocks. Our seminar will discuss the most successful techniques to overcome these challenges.
For more information and to register: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1874561112462847836

PGS ~ The Unique Challenges of African-American Genealogy with Taneya Y. Koonce
2024-09-21 11:00 - 13:00 | Zoom via PGS
Genealogy is the same the world around, yet there are some unique challenges when researching African American family history. For example, specific strategies are required to identify and work with records before 1860 and locating identifiable names among government records can raise the difficulty level. Even though it can be challenging, it can also be rewarding. Especially if you plan to volunteer for community projects like our Clearwater Colored Cemeteries program. We’ll provide research strategies to take you around the obstacles to help you find the records you seek. Presented by Taneya Y. Koonce.
This will be a hybrid meeting held in-person in the Meeting Room/Jenkins B and online via Zoom. Registration is only required for Zoom attendees.
Register in advance for this meeting, if attending via Zoom, at:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEqcOuvrzkiHtbHl9fjiJlf1G3ttzDAEd9N

Making the (ACPL) Genealogy Center in Fort Wayne, IN Your Research Assistant presented by Curt Witcher
2024-09-14 13:00 - 14:30 | Cypress Lake Presbyterian Church – Fellowship Hall, 8260 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers, FL, United States
Join us along with our speaker, Curt Witcher when he presents his program “Making the Genealogy Center in Fort Wayne, IN Your Research Assistant.” The presentation will cover how to explore the holdings and datafiles of the Genealogy Center both to plan a research trip to Fort Wayne and, especially, to use the Genealogy Center remotely.
Speaker will be remote. Meeting will be a hybrid meeting.
To attend this meeting virtually, use the following link to register: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYufuqtrDstGtaKNYHJMSGdlILyBnW8d6ct

MGS ~ Getting Started in Family History Education with Dustin Axe
2024-09-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Manatee Genealogical Society ~ Hybrid Meeting, 1301 Barcarrota Blvd West, Bradenton, FL, 34205, United States
Our program speaker, Dustin Axe, will present virtually “Getting Started in Family History Education.”

It can be extremely rewarding for young students to learn about themselves and their family history, yet genealogy is a challenging subject to teach and learn. Hear Youth Genealogy Curriculum Coordinator Dustin Axe discuss the unique challenges and opportunities that genealogy presents educators of all kinds. Discover key teaching strategies from American Ancestor’s family history curriculum, and walk away with tools and resources to inspire the next generation of family historians.

Dustin Axe is the Youth Genealogy Curriculum Coordinator at American Ancestors in Boston, Massachusetts. He is a seasoned educator with over twenty years of experience teaching multiple subjects and developing curricula for students across numerous educational settings. He is a licensed teacher and holds a bachelor’s degree in social studies education from Purdue University, with endorsements in U.S. history, world history, and government. His previous work experience includes the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago, Illinois.

Members of the public are welcome to attend and must register at least one day in advance by emailing: info@mgsfl.org. The Zoom meeting will begin at 10:00 a.m. EST.

FMRL ~ Using U.S. Census Records presented by Bryan Mulcahy ~ Virtual only
2024-09-07 10:00 - 11:30 | Fort Myers Regional Library – Virtual Webinar
Saturday, September 7th – Bryan Mulcahy – Virtual Only – Topic: Using U.S. Census Records – US Census records are a valuable tool in tracking your family history. Each census collected different information that is so helpful. Learn what types of information were collected, when, and how to best use this information to extend or expand your family history.
For more information or to register: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7839336926181921623

PGS ~ Meet the Pilgrims with Lori Coffey
2024-08-21 13:00 - 14:00 | Zoom via PGS
You know them as monuments and myths, but in this session, we will get to know the Pilgrims as people! Understand their family ties, their jobs, their hopes, and their failures. Learn how our Pilgrim ancestors made gut-wrenching decisions while fleeing from England to Holland and finally to the New World where they survived to help found a new nation! Presented by Lori Coffey.
Zoom registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEtcuGsqD8qGtTuHl5-nfYB1wDn1Lou3MU2#/registration

PGS ~ Summer Workshop: Writing Family Histories with Lori Coffey
2024-08-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Zoom via PGS
Summer Workshop: Writing Family Histories. Have fun while learning to write engaging biographies in a clear and concise style! Bring your favorite pen and some research on one or more ancestors to visualize what your successful end results will be. Then, turn dry facts into a compelling story and learn how the best writers do it! Finally, incorporate style techniques to make it more professional. Training includes a useful notebook. Presented by Lori Coffey.
This will be a hybrid meeting held in-person in the Meeting Room/Jenkins B and online via Zoom. Registration is only required for Zoom attendees.
Register in advance for this meeting, if attending via Zoom, at:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEqcOuvrzkiHtbHl9fjiJlf1G3ttzDAEd9N

Jurisdiction Explained: Finding New Avenues of Research for Your Family presented by Diana Elder
2024-08-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Zoom via LCGS
Join us along with our speaker, Diana Elder who will be presenting her program “Jurisdiction Explained: Finding New Avenues of Research for Your Family.” Exploring each level of record keeping for a locality can reveal additional records for a research subject. Learn about records on the town, city, county, state, regional, and federal levels and how to locate them.
THIS MEETING WILL BE VIRTUAL ONLY
To attend this meeting, use this link to register: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJErcu6orjstGN3HC4igJxh9bgf-n8CD6KdX

FMRL ~ Using German Language American Newspapers with Ken Weaver
2024-08-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Fort Myers Regional Library – Meeting Rm A & B – Hybrid, 1651 Lee Street, Room A & B, Fort Myers, FL, 33901, United States
Saturday, February 8th – Ken Weaver – Using German Language American Newspapers – South Building Meeting Rooms – 10-12

FMRL ~ Building and Understanding Family Trees presented by Eric Migdal
2024-08-13 10:00 - 11:30 | Fort Myers Regional Library – Virtual Webinar
Tuesday, August 13th – Eric Migdal – Virtual – Topic: Building and Understanding Family Trees – This workshop will discuss building and understanding family trees, including the differences of pedigree and family group trees, gathering accurate information, understanding, and analyzing relationships.

FMRL ~ Locating and Using Online Italian Civil and Church Records presented by John Bifano
2024-07-27 10:00 - 11:30 | Fort Myers Regional Library – Meeting Rm A & B – Hybrid, 1651 Lee Street, Room A & B, Fort Myers, FL, 33901, United States
Saturday, July 27th – John Bifano – Live Presentation Meeting Rooms AB – Topic: Locating and Using Online Italian Civil and Church Records – Once an ancestor’s town has been definitively identified, there are three major sources for locating records in that town: FamilySearch, Italian Parish Records, and Antenati. Italian Parish Records and Antenati are free as is FamilySearch, but you must register to view records. Ancestry’s Worldwide Edition is not as good a source, but it has some Italian records. Please note that the overwhelming majority of the records on these sites are either in Italian for civil records or Latin for church records and they are NOT indexed. This program will be an introduction on how to navigate these sites to locate individual town records. Due to time constraints, the program will only cover civil records for the period 1809 to roughly 1910. Very few records are available after 1910.
For more information or to register for the program: https://leelibrary.librarymarket.com/event/locating-and-using-online-italian-civil-and-church-records-81526

Local & County History Books presented by Karen Fortin
2024-07-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Zoom via LCGS
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 found in them; and, where to find them, both in print and online.
Visit Karen on her website: https://karenfortin.com/index.html
THIS MEETING WILL BE VIRTUAL ONLY
To attend this meeting, use this link to register: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUpfuutqjIuGNeLAVLXOr9N9-Yk7A7BXm6r

FMRL ~ Determining an Italian Ancestors Town of Birth presented by John Bifano
2024-07-13 10:00 - 11:30 | Fort Myers Regional Library – Meeting Rm A & B – Hybrid, 1651 Lee Street, Room A & B, Fort Myers, FL, 33901, United States
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 include using online resources on Ancestry, FamilySearch, and Ellis Island. Other sources are family documents or family oral histories. It is not enough to know the region your ancestor came from. For example, Calabria until 1992 contained three provinces–Catanzaro, Cosenza and Reggio Calabria; and there were many towns in each province. Using the aforementioned online resources, the program will locate ship manifests, WWI and WWII draft registration cards, and naturalization records to locate the Italian town of birth. Knowing the town of birth, it is then possible to head back to the old country to locate civil and church records which will be covered in Part 2.
For more information or to register: https://leelibrary.librarymarket.com/event/determining-italian-ancestors-town-birth-81525

Updates for Researching Online presented by Peg Kaputsiak
2024-06-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Zoom via LCGS
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 something may not be on the internet but how to work that to your advantage and more. Note that the Handout & PowerPoint are updated just before each presentation to provide the latest information to you.
THIS MEETING WILL BE VIRTUAL ONLY
To attend, register using this link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEpde6qrjwjHNxww2tHJFw5LFkMzc5_PwYs

DNA SIG with Arthur Sissman
2024-06-17 14:00 - 15:30
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 WELCOME TO JOIN THE FUN.
If you are new to the group, please send the following info: name, email, location, phone number to genresearch13@yahoo. Without this info you will not be admitted to the meeting or will be removed.
Hi,
Topic: “Strategies for Getting DNA Matches/Potential Relatives on Ancestry to Help in Your Research”
1. It takes a village…
2. Review of what elements you need in communication with others.
3. How to exhaust the possibilities of your “target” getting the message.
4. How to find live people and the info you need to contact them or not. Try the free website familytreenow.com on yourself (don’t ever build a tree here!)
5. If you have a successful technique that you use, please send it along or be prepared to share. Please include an example and links to any websites you use.
No RSVP necessary just come
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If you are new to the group, please send the following info: name, email, location, phone number to genresearch13@yahoo. Without this info you will not be admitted to the meeting or will be removed.
Regards,
Arthur
Naples, FL
DNA SIG of Collier/Lee Co FL
Jewish Genealogy SIG of Collier/Lee Co FL
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FMRL ~ Mining the Genealogical Gems in Libraries and Archives presented by Connie Lizak
2024-06-04 10:00 - 11:30 | Fort Myers Regional Library – Virtual Webinar
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

GSCC ~ Canadian eSIG ~ Who's Who? YouTube and other online videos for genealogy—Linda Ryan
2024-05-28 14:00 - 15:30
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 answer period will follow each presentation. Except for a live event in April 2024, arrangements will be virtual via Zoom on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 2:00 PM (Eastern).
We have always included our customary round-table discussion, where we will explore your choice of Canadian and general genealogical subjects.
Remember, our group is dedicated to the spirit of mutual aid among our fellow genealogists.

Lineage Treasures at the DAR Library presented by Connie Lizak
2024-05-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Cypress Lake Presbyterian Church – Fellowship Hall, 8260 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers, FL, United States
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 American genealogical and historical manuscripts and publications, as well as powerful on-site databases.
The DAR Library collection contains over 225,000 books, 10,000 research files, thousands of manuscript items, and special collections of African American, Native American, and women’s history, genealogy and culture. Nearly 40,000 family histories and genealogies comprise a major portion of the book collection, many of which are unique or available in only a few libraries in the country. The DAR Library is free and open to the public.
Connie will describe the resources available for researchers, especially the Genealogical Research System, which includes proven lineage research, collections of Bible records and previously unpublished genealogical records. Its resources are not just for Revolutionary War patriots!
Speaker will be virtual, meeting is hybrid.
To attend the meeting, register using this link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwvd-yqrzgpE9VaOcIHLXRKuZwvzJOg2GTg

NGS 2024 Virtual Family History Conference ~ Expanding Possibilities
2024-05-16 - 2024-05-18
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 levels by the nation’s premier genealogical speakers.
For more information, keep an eye for updates to the conference website.
Do You Want An Incredible Way to Kick-Start Your Genealogy Research? Reap the Rewards of Attending the NGS Family History Conference:

Choose from dozens of educational lectures from the basics to advanced.
Select subject areas you want to learn more about that include:

how to build a family tree and organize your findings;
understanding the use of DNA and genetic genealogy;
immigration, naturalization, and passenger records;
how to accurately identify your ancestors;
census, religious, civil, court, and land records;
how to find family among the thousands of results in online databases;
building your skills for certification;
how to apply the Genealogical Proof Standard;
documentation and writing proof arguments;
military and ethnic research; and much more.

Share your experience with fellow genealogists.
Explore the Family History Expo with a host of genealogy vendors of family history products and services.
Learn from leading speakers in their field.
Get inspired with new ways to approach your research.

All this and more takes place at the National Genealogical Society’s annual Family History Conference. Whether you are a beginner, intermediate, or experienced researcher, you will find attending the conference is an excellent way to improve your research skills and build a network of colleagues within the genealogy field.
Learn more about the next NGS Family History Conference at conference.ngsgenealogy.org.

FMRL ~ What is a Homesteader? U.S. and Canadian Records presented by Diana Crisman Smith
2024-05-07 10:00 - 11:30 | Fort Myers Regional Library – Virtual Webinar
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 seminar will discuss the research benefits of this process in both the United States and Canada.
For more information and to register: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5368828850966400859
