Senior Librarian for the Genealogy Department. at the John F. Germany Library in Tampa, Ann Palmer, and librarian Kass Evans will review all the wonderful genealogical resources available at this fabulous genealogy library.
Please bring your questions. All are welcome. For inquiries please contact Nancy Johnson at 941-752-9819 or email to the address above.
Tuesday, February 7
Manatee Genealogical Society meeting (Genealogy - Other Societies)
9:30 am to 12:00 pm - Manatee County Central Library, 1301 Barcarrota Blvd. W, Bradenton
Sharon Tate Moody, Certified Genealogist, columnist and former law enforcement officer presenting “In the Law Library: Legal Research for Genealogists.” Computer special interest group will discuss “Applying Google Scholar for Genealogical Research.”
Information: Jean Morris 941-722-5156.
LCGS Writers' Special Interest Group (LCGS Activities)
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm - LCGS Resource Room at the Harvey-Engelhardt Funeral Home, 1600 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, FL
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.)
Wednesday, February 8
LCGS Pine Island Special Interest Group (LCGS Activities)
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm - Pine Island Library, 10700 Russell Road, Bokeelia
Full time genealogical and historical researcher, lecturer, and writer Paula Stuart-Warren will present:
. A Baker’s Dozen: Easy Ways to Begin Writing Your Family History
. Genealogical Goldmine: The Records of Old Settlers Organizations
. Finding Ancestral Places of Origin
. Organizing Your Genealogical Materials
$35.00 CCGS Members / $40.00 Non-Members
Pre-Registration by February 6, 2012 includes Buffet Luncheon.
International known Dr. Colleen Fitzpatrick, author of several best-selling books and articles on genealogy will be guest speaker. She will present four lectures on genealogy researching and on her case studies.
Her morning talks will cover:
.. Forensic Genealogy – CSI Meets Roots
.. Who is Benjaman Kyle?
After lunch, we will have break-out speakers covering:
.. Researching Funeral Home,
.. Grave Site and Cemetery Records;
.. The How and Why of Migration or
.. Newspaper Research: Following That Lead.
You choose which one to attend.
Dr. Fitzpatrick's afternoon sessions will cover:
.. The Dead Horse Investigation (photo sleuthing skills) and
.. The Database Detective.
Continental breakfast, coffee/soft drinks, catered lunch, door prizes and featured speakers for an all-for-one price. See Pinellas Genealogy Society website for a registration form, hours and information plus driving instructions.
Get an early reservation so you will be ahead of the seasonal rush and busy calendar. Since registration starts at 8:00 A.M., if you would like to come early on the day before, also check our website for reduced rates at Hampton Inn, only a couple of blocks from the library.
GENEALOGY BEGINNERS SERIES (Genealogy - Lee County Library)
9:30 am to 12:30 pm - Fort Myers-Lee County Public Library, 2050 Central Avenue, Fort Myers
For LCGS members who use the newer versions of Family Trees Maker genealogy software for tracking their family research. The group shares information on the operation of and answering questions by various means, including laptop computers and using the software program. Members are encouraged to bring their personal laptops. Presented by Carole (Call 239-283-7219 for more information.)
Charlotte County Genealogical Society, Inc. (Genealogy - Other Societies)
2:00 pm - Port Charlotte Beach Park, Room B, 4500 Harbor Blvd., Port Charlotte, FL
Presented by Gene Gutknecht, Englewood Genealogy Society - Web: www.ccgsi.org
Enhancing Digital Photos
Have you ever tried to take a photograph of a document or of another picture and it doesn’t turn out very well? Learn how to take those photos and save them as JPG files and how to enhance them if they’re over- or under- exposed. Hear about free programsto use in this process that you can download from the Internet. Never again chastise yourself for not “getting it right!”
Thursday, February 16
LCGS General Meeting (LCGS Activities)
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm - Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church, 4141 DeLeon Street, Fort Myers, FL
Sharing, showing operations and answering questions by various means including laptop computers, using the genealogical software program Roots Magic 4. (Call 567-2686 for more information.)
A Chronicle: History, Culture and German Genealogical Records (Genealogy - Seminars/Workshops)
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm - Mid County Regional Library, Meeting Room C, 2050 Forrest Nelson Blvd., Port Charlotte
More than 40 million people claim German heritage. Many events altered the lives of our Germanic ancestors. What were these events and how did they affect the German genealogical records we find today.
LCGS Resource Room Open for Research (LCGS Activities)
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm - LCGS Resource Room at the Harvey-Engelhardt Funeral Home, 1600 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, FL
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, February 24
LCGS Midwest Roots Special Interest Group (LCGS Activities)
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm - LCGS Resoruce Room, Harvey Engelhardt Funeral Home, 1600 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers
An informal discussion and research group for members whose ancestors lived in Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania. This group usually meets at various locations in Lee County during the winter-spring months. Call Carolyn Ford 239-549-9625 for more information.
Saturday, February 25
GENEALOGY BEGINNERS SERIES (Genealogy - Lee County Library)
9:30 am to 12:30 pm - Fort Myers-Lee County Public Library, 2050 Central Avenue, Fort Myers
For LCGS Members to participate in a forum for discussion, sharing and problem solving. Presented by Carolyn Ford (Call 239-549-9625 for more information.)
Friday, March 2
North Florida Genealogy Conference - FREE Friday Night Session (Genealogy - Seminars/Workshops)
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm - LDS Chapel, 46 Blanding Blvd., Orange Park, FL
Sponsored by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Southern Genealogolist's Exchange Society, Inc, and the Jacksonville Genealogy Society.
Understanding Cemetery Symbols to be presented by Jon Ferguson & Mike Lawson of the Southern Genealogist Exchange Society.
Registration is required for this session, please see the registration form.
Keynote Address - Orphan Trains and the Riders by Patti Kirk
Genetic Genealogy - An Introduction to Genetic Genealogy: A Program Synopsis by Arnold D. Weeks, Jr
An Introduction to Native American Ancestral Research - An Introduction to Native American Ancestral Research: A Program Synopsis by Arnold D. Weeks, Jr.
"Primeros pasos: como empezar sus investigaciones genealógicas"- Spanish by Karen Packard Rhodes
Paleography: Interpeting old Handwriting by Karen Packard Rhodes
1940 Census......one of the best! by Patti Kirk
Let's go to the movies.....LDS catalog by Patti Kirk
How to start writing your Family History in English and Spanish ( 2 separate classes) by Margaret Blair-Young
Freeman Bank Project - Resurrecting Lives from the Past (African American) by Darius A Gray
Hatched, Matched, & Dispactched - Vital Records Research by C. Ann Staley, CG, CGL
What do I do with my Stuff? - Mission: Organization by C. Ann Staley, CG, CGL
Claws or Clues: Scratching for the elusive ancestor! by C. Ann Staley, CG, CGL
How to use Search Engines by Miles Meyer
What's New in Family Search by Miles Meyer
Virtual Cemeteries by Miles Meyer
Videoing your Family History by Nephi Chad Watt
Life is a Circle - One Continuous Round: Doing Family History in Pictures by Darius A Gray
African American Family: We Must Remember by Darius A Gray
How to do African American Genealogy by Margaret Blair-Young
Contact Janet Howard, 760 Baisden Road, Jacksonville, FL 32218 for more information.
German American Club, Pine Island Road, Cape Coral, FL
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