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FMRL ~ Getting Through that Awful German Handwriting with Ken Weaver
Fort Myers Regional Library ~ In Person 1651 Lee Street, Meeting Room A, Fort Myers, FL, United StatesFort Myers Regional Library ProgramsAll FMRL programs you must register in advance whether you are attending in person or virtually. Register online: https://libraryaware.com/3A0848?SID=01b51c45-43a8-42b0-a51a-b4bb735665ef Contact Bryan Mulcahy at 239-533-4626 or email him at bmulcahy@leegov.com.
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January Membership Meeting ~ Navigating the NARA Website with Julie Miller
Fort Myers Regional Library - Meeting Rm A & B - Hybrid 1651 Lee Street, Room A & B, Fort Myers, FL, United StatesJoin us when Julie Miller presents Navigating the NARA Website, an introduction to one of the most valuable resources available to genealogists. The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) website provides access to records held in Washington, DC, and at regional branches across the country—many of which are available online. This program will walk you […]
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The Book Club at LCGS
Zoom via LCGSThis novel is a favorite for many Floridians and offers a rich look at the people, landscapes, and challenges that shaped early Florida. You don’t need to have finished the book to participate—thoughts, questions, and reflections at any stage are welcome. This is an LCGS member event, but you may attend once as a guest […]
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Writers Group
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 […]
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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
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How to Save Your Research from Destruction & Ensure its Future Survival with Lisa Louise Cooke
Fort Myers Regional Library - Meeting Rm A & B - Hybrid 1651 Lee Street, Room A & B, Fort Myers, FL, United StatesJoin us for our Monthly Meeting featuring nationally known genealogy educator Lisa Louise Cooke, as she presents "How to Save Your Research from Destruction & Ensure Its Future Survival." Don’t let a lifetime of genealogy research end up in the landfill. In this timely and important program, Lisa will share seven essential strategies for safeguarding […]
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The Book Club at LCGS
Zoom via LCGSTitle: The Foundling: The True Story of a Kidnapping, a Family Secret, and My Search for the Real Me Author: Paul Joseph Fronczak This book tells the astonishing true story of Paul Fronczak, who was kidnapped as a newborn from a Chicago hospital in 1964, and whose disappearance became one of the most baffling missing-infant […]
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Watch Party! Google Tools for Genealogy by Thomas MacEntee
FeaturedZoom via LCGSJoin us in celebrating our 50th Anniversary with a Watch Party presentation featuring genealogist Thomas MacEntee and his program, "Google Tools for Genealogy." There will be a handout available. Genealogist Thomas MacEntee explores the powerful — and often overlooked — tools available through Google that can dramatically enhance your family history research. This program goes […]
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Watch Party! Google Tools for Genealogy by Thomas MacEntee #2
Zoom via LCGSJoin us in celebrating our 50th Anniversary with a Watch Party presentation featuring genealogist Thomas MacEntee and his program, "Google Tools for Genealogy." There will be a handout available. Genealogist Thomas MacEntee explores the powerful — and often overlooked — tools available through Google that can dramatically enhance your family history research. This program goes […]
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FMRL ~ Dealing With my German Ancestors Family Names with Ken Weaver
Fort Myers Regional Library ~ In Person 1651 Lee Street, Meeting Room A, Fort Myers, FL, United StatesFort Myers Regional Library ProgramsAll FMRL programs you must register in advance whether you are attending in person or virtually. Use this link: https://leelibrary.librarymarket.com/event/dealing-my-german-ancestors-family-names-130425 Contact Bryan Mulcahy at 239-533-4626 or email him at bmulcahy@leegov.com.
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Writers Group
Writers Group For LCGS members wishing to go beyond recording names, dates and places, to interweave interesting facts about their ancestors’ lives, placing individuals in a social and historical context. This group usually meets from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on the 1st Tuesday afternoon of each month. Email Andrea for the link to join. Andrea Perisho […]