"Annual Field Trip to the Library" including demonstration by Reference Librarian. Your opportunity to find out what is new in the genealogy special collection.
Thursday, August 12 [Genealogy - Other Societies]
Bonita Springs Genealogy Club Monthly Meeting
10:00 am Bonita Springs Public Library, 26876 Pine Avenue, Bonita Springs, FL.
"The 100-plus members (and families) of the Howes Family Association are seeking "misplaced" relatives and relative wannabees for the August 13-15 reunion to be held in the Witch City of Salem, where it all began. My husband is a 10th general Howes.
Some history: thomas and Mary (Burr) Howes with their three sons arrived in Salem in 1637, settled in the East Precinct of Yarmouth (now Dennis) in 1639, and can be found on Cape Code to this day, even though many migrated to other parts of the world.
Displays and reports scheduled for the reunion include Howes DNA study; Howes Great London Circus; Howes Sea Captains; Howes Cranberry Industry; Howes Brothers Smoke Glass Photography; the Howes 2006 published genealogy; Surname: Howes, Howe, Hows Web registry; upkeep of Howes cemeteries, etc.
Anyone related directly or indirectly to this family is invited to attend and participate. For registration and information, persons may contact Susan Ashton, m1beads6@aol.com, or in Dennis, Nancy Howes, 508-385-3528. Thank you."
If you are a descendant of John LONDON of Burlington County, NJ, who died in 1778, or, especially if you are a descendant of his great grandson, Edward C. LONDON, of Jefferson County, PA, 1818-1870 you are invited to join us.
At least three of Edward C. LONDON's 12 sons had descendants who moved to Florida in the early 1900's. The known three are James K. LONDON, Thomas Jefferson LONDON and Webster A. LONDON, there may have been others.
Call 850-763-8258 or email me at the address below for more information.
Researching Scandinavian-American Ancestors
9:30 am - 12:15 pm Fort Myers-Lee County Public Library, 2050 Central Avenue, Fort Myers
Seminar will focus on Scandinavian research sources and techniques covering the 1800's. Discussion will cover sources both in the Scandinavia region as well as areas in the United States where many immigrants arrived and later settled.
Session One: 9:30-10:45 Research Sources, Techniques, Questions/Answers
Session Two: 11:00-12:15 Internet Websites
Speakers: Stan Brooks-Genealogist, Bryan Mulcahy, Reference Librarian
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.
Monday, August 16 [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
Meets the 4th Wednesday of each month with the exception of November and December when the meeting is held on the 3rd Wednesday.
Thursday, August 26 [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.
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tax-exempt organization. Donations, gifts, bequests and contributions are tax-deductible in accordance with IRS regulations.
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