The DNA Special Interest Group of Lee Counties Florida (DNA SIG) All are welcome to the always FREE meeting. No RSVP. The Zoom link is below. If you can’t use it, pass it on to someone else, and post on your society webpage/Facebook/etc. Topic: Misc Review of Old/New If you have a topic, send it to […]
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.
Join us for our January 2024 monthly meeting with speaker Bryan Mulcahy as he presents his program on Types of Libraries. Libraries are not all the same. From a genealogical research perspective, libraries have rare book collections, periodicals, local history collections, access to online databases, as well as other resources that are unique to that […]
How Genealogy Was Done Before the Internet: Past Sources Still Viable With Judy Zaccagnini Flynn Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at 2 PM (Eastern) via Zoom Our upcoming session features a unique presentation by Judy Zaccagnini Flynn, delving into the world of genealogical research before the internet era. Dave Flynn's Aunt Olive Sylvester Sheidow initiated the […]
Finding Your Elusive Ancestors ~ VIRTUAL SEMINAR January 27, 2024, 10:00 a.m. – 4:15 p.m. (EST) $40 – Members; $50 – Non-members Four Speakers and Prizes! Steve Little, “A.I. and Genealogy: The Basics and a Bit Beyond” Begin exploring the power of Artificial Intelligence, its limits and how it can be harnessed for genealogy. Discover how […]
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.
Decoding Old German Records presented in person by Ken Weaver Anyone who’s been able to collect any old German records, realizes that the typefaces, fonts, and handwriting are very different from what is taught in American schools. This session will focus on those fonts and writing styles, as well as standard vocabulary used to create […]
Introduction to African American Genealogy Research presented by Bryan L. Mulcahy. If you are looking to find your roots, understand where your family came from, or just want to find a family member you did not know you had this is the program for you. Family history can be hard to find without the right […]
Virtual Cemeteries and Genealogical Research presented by Carol Weidlich. Cemetery and burial records are an excellent resource for Genealogists. Multiple virtual cemeteries and online memorial websites allow users to honor deceased family members and connect various generations. This workshop will cover using Find a Grave, Billion Graves, and other popular sites for family research. For […]
Join us for our February 2024 monthly meeting with Debra Dudek who will be presenting Using FOLD3 Library Edition. Love it or hate it, Fold3 is cornering the market on American military records online. Learn how to navigate the site, browse resources effectively, and find the hidden gems on this fantastic database. Visit Debra at her […]
Sometimes women hid themselves well! Let’s turn to the records of the textile arts. Our women ancestors were, for the most part, practical, so the textile arts were perfect for them, although at the time most of them didn't think of themselves as creating art. Did you have an ancestress who was a lace maker, […]
"Intro to US Church Records Why we care where Grandma went to church!" with Sunny Jane Morton. US church records of many denominations can reveal ancestors’ vital events, family relationships, overseas birthplaces and other residences and religious lives. From the co-author of the acclaimed book "How to Find Your Family History in U.S. Church Records", learn what […]