Tracing immigrant ancestors who arrived at American and Canadian ports of entry can be a challenging process. This seminar will discuss the various techniques and related record types that were generated at the port of entry as well as ports of exit from Europe and the British Isles. Registration required.
Pre-register by (1) calling Bryan Mulcahy at 533-4626, (2) e-mail the request to bmulcahy@leegov.com or (3) Register on-line at the Lee County Library System website http://library.lee-county.com/Pages/default.aspx by clicking on the using the following steps:
a. Click on the Calendar of Events icon.
b. On the calendar page, click the desired month.
c. This will list all programming events for the selected month. Click on the program you wish to register for.
d. Fill in the requested information below the program date, time, and description.
e. Click submit.
LCGS Saturday Quarterly Meeting
10:00 am - 12:00 pm Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church, 4141 Deleon Street, Fort Myers.
Join us to view Episode 2 ”Becoming American” from the PBS series Faces of America with Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
The series looks at the latest tools of genealogy and genetics to explore the family histories of 12 renowned Americans. This episode explores the relationship our country had with its many new immigrants arriving in the 20th century. Discussion period follows.
Monday, September 13 [LCGS Activities]
LCGS Executive Board Meeting
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm LCGS Resource Center at the Harvey-Engelhardt-Metz Funeral Home, 1600 Colonial Boulevard, Fort Myers
Curt B. Witcher, the Senior Manager for Special Collections and the Genealogy Center at the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne, Indiana will be the seminar speaker. He is an internationally recognized genealogy expert, speaker, author, and researcher.
His topics and a biography are on the website, along with a registration form. Driving directions and parking instructions will be posted there soon.
Wednesday, September 22 [Genealogy - Other Societies]
Meets the 4th Wednesday of each month with the exception of November and December when the meeting is held on the 3rd Wednesday.
Thursday, September 23 [LCGS Activities]
LCGS Roots Magic Special Interest Group
10:00 am - 12:00 pm LCGS Resource Center at the Harvey-Engelhardt-Metz Funeral Home, 1600 Colonial Boulevard, Fort Myers
Sharing, showing operations and answering questions by various means including laptop computers, using the genealogical software program Roots Magic 4.
Presented by Carol (Call 567-2686 for more information.)
LCGS Resource Center Open for Research
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm LCGS Resource Center at the Harvey-Engelhardt-Metz Funeral Home, 1600 Colonial Boulevard, Fort Myers
For LCGS members who would like to use the genealogy reference books and CDs owned by the Society to aid in their family reserch. Members are encouraged to bring their laptops. WiFi online access is available. Call Carol at 239-567-2686 for more information.
Friday, October 1 [Genealogy - Lee County Library]
Family History Month Series - Overcoming Genealogical Roadblocks
9:30 am Fort Myers-Lee County Public Library, 2050 Central Avenue, Fort Myers
The 2010 Family History Month Series will focus on programs designed to assist researchers at all levels from the beginner to the seasoned veteran. The series will conclude with a Library Research Day where volunteers will assist patrons with specific research challenges utilizing the resources of the Fort Myers-Lee County Public Library Genealogical Collection. Registration required.
Pre-register by (1) calling Bryan Mulcahy at 533-4626, (2) e-mail the request to bmulcahy@leegov.com or (3) Register on-line at the Lee County Library System website http://library.lee-county.com/Pages/default.aspx by clicking on the using the following steps:
a. Click on the Calendar of Events icon.
b. On the calendar page, click the desired month.
c. This will list all programming events for the selected month. Click on the program you wish to register for.
d. Fill in the requested information below the program date, time, and description.
e. Click submit.
Saturday, October 2 [LCGS Activities]
LCGS Writers' Special Interest Group
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm LCGS Resource Room at the Harvey-Engelhardt-Metz Funeral Home, 1600 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers
Presented by Vickie
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. (Call 239-731-5598 for more information.)
The Lee County Genealogical Society, Inc. is a Florida non-profit corporation and a 501(c)(3), federally recognized non-profit,
tax-exempt organization. Donations, gifts, bequests and contributions are tax-deductible in accordance with IRS regulations.
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