Time Saving Apps for Busy Genealogists presented by Lisa Alzo. "So many ancestors; so little time.” If you find yourself repeating this mantra, come learn about the best timesaving apps and tools to help you get a handle on those backed-up research or photo-scanning projects, society meetings and conferences, and never ending “to-do” lists! Session […]
Pastfinders Presents: Allison Ryall as she tells us how she used DNA to discover her great-grandfather of record was not the biological father of her grandfather. Allison Ryall will be at Cooper Memorial Library in Person for this presentation starting at 5PM. There will be a Meet and Greet in room 108B starting at 4PM. If you can […]
Join us for our monthly meeting with speaker Bryan Mulcahy when he presents his program on City Directories. City directories can be very useful for genealogical research, but often are overlooked by genealogists. In one form or another, city directories have been published in various parts of the United States since the 1700s. They have been […]
CANADIAN eSIG Date: Meets on 4th Tuesday of the month September through November and January through May 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 […]
FamilySearch, Ancestry Library Edition, Heritage Quest, and Fold3 - Database Demo and Overview presented by Bryan L. Mulcahy. This seminar will provide a very brief overview of the FamilySearch, Ancestry Library Edition, Heritage Quest, and Fold3 databases available through the Lee County Library System homepage. 2 pm - 3:30pm South County Regional Library No need to register. […]
Genealogy and Historical Handwriting with Bryan Mulcahy. Old-fashioned handwriting, inconsistent spelling, fading ink and unfamiliar words can conspire to make genealogy records frustratingly difficult to decipher. Reading old handwriting is an essential skill for genealogists but sometimes it can be challenging. Genealogists study and practice reading old handwriting in order to read and interpret the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
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 […]