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Thursday, March 20
DNA - Research Working Session (DNA SIG)
10:15 am to 12:15 pm In-person at Elsie Quirk Library ONLY
Sue Carlson and Pam Schierberg are our DNA SIG Leaders
Join Sue, Pam, and other members as we use our DNA matches to further our family research.
Bring your laptops. This is a hands-on, in-person only, working session at the Elsie Quirk Library. Zoom participation is not available.
It is your opportunity to ask questions of and to receive help from other members. Be prepared to apply your DNA research process to your DNA matches.
If you are unsure of your next DNA research step – or unsure of how to begin to research using your DNA matches – this morning work session, before our afternoon DNA Special Interest Group session – will be helpful.
Feel free to bring lunch and to stay for our afternoon DNA SIG. Lunch hour is an opportunity to socialize and to continue getting answers to your research questions.
Join us and advance your family history using your DNA matches.
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Thursday, March 20
DNA - Special Interest Group (SIG) (DNA SIG)
1:00 pm to 4:45 pm In-person at Elsie Quirk Library - and available over Zoom
Sue Carlson and Pam Schierberg are our DNA SIG Leaders
Join them as we search for connections by applying the ever-changing set of tools to our DNA results and shared matches.
Come to learn, to have your DNA questions answered, and to share your DNA family history success stories and brick walls.
To participate over Zoom, you must register in advance.
To register and to receive the link to join the meeting
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Thursday, March 27
Family Tree Maker - Special Interest Group (SIG) (Family Tree Maker [FTM] - SIG)
10:15 am to 12:30 pm In-person at Elsie Quirk Library - and available over Zoom
D’Ann Still is your SIG leader.
Join D’Ann as she answers your questions and outlines the features of the Family Tree Maker software, including recommendations on certain do’s and don’ts.
To participate over Zoom, you must register in advance.
To register and to receive the link to join the meeting
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Thursday, March 27
EGSFL Membership Meeting (EGSF GENL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS)
1:30 pm to 4:45 pm At Elsie Quirk Library - with Steve Colburn - In person at EQL and live over Zoom
Steve Colburn will present (live at EQL and over Zoom): "NARA for Genealogists: Mining our National Treasure"
Steve has created a presentation diving deep into the NARA website targeted at genealogy researchers. He has used NARA significantly in his personal research. He has presented at many societies and is a research fellow with the American Ancestors (The New England Historical and Genealogical Society).
To participate over Zoom, you must register in advance.
To register and to receive the link to join the meeting
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Thursday, April 3
Board of Directors Meeting (EGSF BOARD MEETINGS)
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm To Be Held Over Zoom
Board meetings are open to any and all EGSFL members.
SIG leaders and committee chairpersons are encouraged to attend.
Anyone who wants to attend must register with Zoom in advance.
To register and to receive the link to join this meeting
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Wednesday, April 23
Family Tree Maker - Special Interest Group (SIG) (Family Tree Maker [FTM] - SIG)
10:15 am to 12:30 pm In-person at Elsie Quirk Library - and available over Zoom
D’Ann Still is your SIG leader.
Join D’Ann as she answers your questions and outlines the features of the Family Tree Maker software, including recommendations on certain do’s and don’ts.
To participate over Zoom, you must register in advance.
To register and to receive the link to join the meeting
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Wednesday, April 23
EGSFL Membership Meeting (EGSF GENL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS)
1:30 pm to 4:45 pm At Elsie Quirk Library - with Dawn Carlile - live over Zoom
Dawn Carlile will present (live over Zoom): “Military Research - Revolutionary War."
This presentation will center on Revolutionary War Records and their use in genealogical research. Dawn is professional genealogist, frequent speaker, and is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists.
To participate over Zoom, you must register in advance.
To register and to receive the link to join the meeting
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Thursday, May 1
Board of Directors Meeting (EGSF BOARD MEETINGS)
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm To Be Held Over Zoom
Board meetings are open to any and all EGSFL members.
SIG leaders and committee chairpersons are encouraged to attend.
Anyone who wants to attend must register with Zoom in advance.
To register and to receive the link to join this meeting
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Wednesday, September 24
EGSFL Membership Meeting (EGSF GENL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS)
1:30 pm to 4:45 pm At Elsie Quirk Library - with Arthur Sissman - live over Zoom
Arthur Sissman will present (live over Zoom): “The Three Legged Stool Protocol - Genetic Genealogy"
The use of Name, Place, DNA in Genealogical and Genetic Research! This presentation on genealogy and genetic genealogy is aimed at the beginner level but will also be useful for those already using DNA for their family research.
To participate over Zoom, you must register in advance
To register and to receive the link to join the meeting
link to be determined
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Wednesday, October 22
EGSFL Membership Meeting (EGSF GENL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS)
1:30 pm to 4:45 pm At Elsie Quirk Library - with Turia Clark Day in person at EQL and live over Zoom
Turia Clark Day will present (In person at EQL and over Zoom): “Using Family Search"
This presentation centers on how to make the most of Family Search using the website to research your ancestors.
Turia's genealogy interest began with her grandmother's older siblings and continued with a deep dive in 1987. Turia has taught classes for many years and worked as Sarasota Stake Family History Leader of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for 4 years. She has taught for CCGSI (Charlotte County [Florida] Genealogical Society Inc.) for over 5 years, has held local Family Search Discovery Day Seminars, and held presentations throughout the Southwest Florida area including Ft. Myers Genealogical Society, previously here at EGSFL, and several other groups.
To participate over Zoom, you must register in advance.
To register and to receive the link to join the meeting
link to be determined
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Wednesday, December 10
EGSFL Membership Meeting (EGSF GENL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS)
1:30 pm to 4:45 pm At Elsie Quirk Library - with Annette Lyttle - live over Zoom
Annette Lyttle will present (live over Zoom): “Reconstructing Uncle William's Life"
Chasing Uncle William Through the Wilds of Cyberspace:
Our ancestors should be more alive to us than names and dates on a chart. Follow the amazing life of William Crout, Civil War veteran, hotel owner, rancher, and local character, and learn how it’s possible to reconstruct life stories in surprising detail with resources available online. Along the way, we’ll talk about some sound research methods.
Annette Burke Lyttle, CG® owns Heritage Detective, LLC, providing professional genealogical services in research, education, and writing. Annette is a course coordinator for the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy and the British Institute. She is past president of the Association of Professional Genealogists and editor of The Florida Genealogist.
To participate over Zoom, you must register in advance.
To register and to receive the link to join the meeting
Link to be determined
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Wednesday, January 28, 2026
EGSFL Membership Meeting (EGSF GENL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS)
1:30 pm to 4:45 pm At Elsie Quirk Library - with Bryan Mulcahy - in person at EQL and live over Zoom
Bryan Mulcahy will present (in person at EQL and live over Zoom):
“Common Mistakes in Genealogical Research"
Bryan will lead through the process of genealogical research and point out errors many researchers make.
Bryan Mulcahy is the lead genealogical librarian for Lee Country Library located in Fort Myers, FL.
To participate over Zoom, you must register in advance.
To register and to receive the link to join the meeting
(Link to be establish later)
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