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Friday, May 24
Time Travelers Writing Group (Friday Morning Writing Group)
9:30 am to 12:00 pm College View Church, 4801 Prescott Ave, Lincoln, NE
Writing "Memories into Memoirs for Posterity" Ruth Briney, facilitator.
Are you interested in writing your memoirs or your ancestor’s stories? This group meets twice monthly to share their short stories.
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Sunday, May 26
No Meeting (Discussion Group)
No Meeting
Memorial Day Weekend - No Meeting
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Sunday, June 2
Malcolm Area Cemeteries (Educational Opportunities)
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Walt Branch Library, 6701 S 14th, Lincoln, NE Walt Library rms 1 & 2
Sheila Spath a member of the Malcolm NE Cemetery Board will demonstrate her current project to provide updated information for two cemeteries to those doing genealogical research related to burials in the cemeteries. If time permits we’ll also collect some interesting stories related to cemetery research from those attending the session.
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Saturday, June 8
Family History Day - University of Nebraska - Lincoln (Conferences)
See Event Notice
The Fifth Annual Family History Day, sponsored by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries. Family History Day will be held on the UNL City Campus and is free to the public.
The program will include the following sessions:
Digging Up Your Roots
Joan Barnes
Why Genealogists Should Love the Tax Collector
Martha Grenzeback
Digging the Cemetery: Using Burial Records to Dig Your Family Tree
Shannon Lewis
Researching Steamboat Ancestors: Methodology and Management of Complex Research Projects
Kassandra Nelson
Which Thomas Pierce Are You? Finding Your Common Name Ancestor
Tom McFarland
https://libraries.unl.edu/family-history-day
The LLCGS Board supports this event and has cancelled a June 9 Sunday session. We encourage you to consider this event instead.
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Sunday, June 9
No Meeting (Discussion Group)
No Meeting We encourage you to consider attending Family History Day at UNL. See June 8 event on our calendar. |
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Friday, June 14
Time Travelers Writing Group (Friday Morning Writing Group)
9:30 am to 12:00 pm College View Church, 4801 Prescott Ave, Lincoln, NE
Writing "Memories into Memoirs for Posterity" Ruth Briney, facilitator.
Are you interested in writing your memoirs or your ancestor’s stories? This group meets twice monthly to share their short stories.
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Sunday, June 16
No Meeting (Discussion Group)
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Father's Day - No Meeting |
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Thursday, June 20
June Business Meeting (Monthly Meetings)
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm First Lutheran Church, 1551 S 70th St., Lincoln, NE
Please attend our monthly business meeting and the program that follows.
Each month there is a program following the busness meeting. Al Harlow will be our speaker for this meeting. He will update us on records he has scanned for LLCGS.
Before each monthly meeting, beginning at 6 pm, we hold a 45-minute Help Session. Please come with genealogy problems that you would like to have us take a look at. And come ready to offer other peoples’ research a fresh look. Bring your laptops or other genealogical devices so we can investigate resources that you may not have used. Prudence Sadler will facilitate this session. |
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Sunday, June 23
British Interest Group (Genealogy Interest Group (GIG))
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Walt Branch Library, 6701 S 14th, Lincoln, NE Walt Library rms 1 & 2
Topic for this week is "Finding Ancesters in England".
We will focus on locating the records using helpful websites.With about 1/3 of Americans claiming British ancestry, chances are that at some point you will need to extend your research "across the pond". These sessions are free and open to the public.
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Sunday, June 30
More New Tools for DNA Analysis (Educational Opportunities)
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Walt Branch Library, 6701 S 14th, Lincoln, NE Walt Library rms 1 & 2
Please join us Sunday for a look at some ways to use your DNA results for both the beginner and more advanced user. The precise topic will be announced as we get closer to this date. Tom McFarland will lead this session. This session is free and open to the public. |
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Sunday, July 7
Sunday with a Genealogist (Genealogy "Help" Session)
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Walt Branch Library, Room #1 and #2, 6701 South 14th St., Lincoln, NE
Help Sunday: Attend this session to get help or to help others. We welcome everyone from beginners to experts. Please bring your electronic devices. If you are coming for help, please bring your family tree information (for the branch for which you are seeking help.)
Guests are welcome and sessions are free. |
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Friday, July 12
Time Travelers Writing Group (Friday Morning Writing Group)
9:30 am to 12:00 pm College View Church, 4801 Prescott Ave, Lincoln, NE
Writing "Memories into Memoirs for Posterity" Ruth Briney, facilitator.
Are you interested in writing your memoirs or your ancestor’s stories? This group meets twice monthly to share their short stories.
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Saturday, July 13
Annual Conference (Other)
8:00 am to 4:00 pm First Lutheran Church, 1551 S. 70th Street. Lincoln, NE
German Genealogy, DNA, and the Frontier
Guest Speaker
Gail Shaffer Blankenau
See details elsewhere on this website
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Sunday, July 14
No Meeting (Discussion Group)
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Please attend the Annual Conference on July 13. Information elsewhere on site - No Meeting this Sunday. |
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Thursday, July 18
July Business Meeting (Monthly Meetings)
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm First Lutheran Church, 1551 S 70th St., Lincoln, NE
Please attend our monthly business meeting and the program that follows.
Each month there is a program following the busness meeting. The program is typically announced and listed here at least one month before the scheduled meeting.
Before each monthly meeting, beginning at 6 pm, we hold a 45-minute Help Session. Please come with genealogy problems that you would like to have us take a look at. And come ready to offer other peoples’ research a fresh look. Bring your laptops or other genealogical devices so we can investigate resources that you may not have used. Prudence Sadler will facilitate this session. |
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Sunday, July 21
Nebraska Interest Group (Nebraska Interest Group)
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Walt Branch Library, 6701 S 14th, Lincoln Walt Library Rms #1 and #2
Nolan Johnson – History Nebraska Highway Archaeologist and 2018-19 President of Nebraska Archaeology.
Nolan will discuss archaeology in Nebraska. Nebraska has more than 10,000 archaeological sites that can range from 10,000 B.C. to the 1800’s.
Participate with the Nebraska Interest Group led by Nancy Eckles and Judi Cook. This session is free and open to the public. All visitors are welcome.
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Sunday, July 28
Germanic Special Interest Group (Genealogy Interest Group (GIG))
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Typically at Walt Branch Library, 6701 S 14th, Lincoln Walt Library #1 and #2
Germanic Interest Group led by Dennis Schulte.
Presentations and discussions would be of interest to those tracing their German heritage. Please join us for this session and bring a friend! Sessions are open to the public and visitors are always welcome.
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Sunday, August 4
Family Tree Maker Software Users (Other)
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Location to be determined
Family Tree MakerSoftware Users
Bimonthly meeting of Family Tree Maker Software Users.
This session will be led & facilitated by Bob McQuistan.
People of all proficiency levels are encouraged to attend and participate in learning how to use this software program. Please check this calendar 1 week before the event to confirm location.
These sessions are free and open to the public.
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Thursday, August 15
August Business Meeting (Monthly Meetings)
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm First Lutheran Church, 1551 S 70th St., Lincoln, NE
Please attend our monthly business meeting and the program that follows.
Each month there is a program following the busness meeting. The program is typically announced and listed here at least one month before the scheduled meeting.
Before each monthly meeting, beginning at 6 pm, we hold a 45-minute Help Session. Please come with genealogy problems that you would like to have us take a look at. And come ready to offer other peoples’ research a fresh look. Bring your laptops or other genealogical devices so we can investigate resources that you may not have used. Prudence Sadler will facilitate this session. |
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Friday, August 16
Time Travelers Writing Group (Friday Morning Writing Group)
9:30 am to 12:00 pm College View Church, 4801 Prescott Ave, Lincoln, NE
Writing "Memories into Memoirs for Posterity" Ruth Briney, facilitator.
Are you interested in writing your memoirs or your ancestor’s stories? This group meets twice monthly to share their short stories.
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Sunday, August 18
British Interest Group (Genealogy Interest Group (GIG))
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Location To be announced
Topic for this week is "Finding Ancestors in Ireland". We will focus on locating the records using helpful websites. With about 1/3 of Americans claiming British ancestry, chances are that at some point you will need to extend your research "across the pond". These sessions are free and open to the public.
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Sunday, September 1
No Meeting (Discussion Group)
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
No Meeting - Labor Day Weekend |
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Sunday, September 15
Family Tree Maker Software Users (Other)
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Please check this calendar 1 week before the event to confirm location.
Family Tree MakerSoftware Users
Walt Branch Library, 6701 S 14th, Lincoln
Bimonthly meeting of Family Tree Maker Software (Bob McQuistan).
People of all proficiency levels are encouraged to attend and participate in learning how to use this software program. Sessions are typically held Rooms 1 at Walt Library. Please check this calendar 1 week before the event to confirm location.
These sessions are free and open to the public.
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Thursday, September 19
September Business Meeting (Monthly Meetings)
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm First Lutheran Church, 1551 S 70th St., Lincoln, NE
Please attend our monthly business meeting and the program that follows.
Each month there is a program following the busness meeting. The program is typically announced and listed here at least one month before the scheduled meeting.
Before each monthly meeting, beginning at 6 pm, we hold a 45-minute Help Session. Please come with genealogy problems that you would like to have us take a look at. And come ready to offer other peoples’ research a fresh look. Bring your laptops or other genealogical devices so we can investigate resources that you may not have used. Prudence Sadler will facilitate this session. |
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Sunday, September 22
Nebraska Interest Group (Nebraska Interest Group)
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Walt Branch Library, 6701 S 14th, Lincoln
Joan McKay will join us to talk about her Nebraska jaunts. She was featured on Lance’s Journal in June 2018 and has made exploring small town Nebraska into a great adventure for herself and has the documentation to prove it!
Participate with the Nebraska Interest Group led by Nancy Eckles and Judi Cook. This session is free and open to the public. All visitors are welcome.
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Sunday, September 29
Germanic Special Interest Group (Genealogy Interest Group (GIG))
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Typically at Walt Branch Library, 6701 S 14th, Lincoln Confirmed one month before event
Germanic Interest Group led by Dennis Schulte.
Presentations and discussions would be of interest to those tracing their German heritage. Please join us for this session and bring a friend! Sessions are open to the public and visitors are always welcome.
Rooms and details of each session will be confirmed as we get closer to the date.
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Sunday, October 13
New Tools for DNA Analysis (Educational Opportunities)
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm TBD
Please join us Sunday for a look at some ways to use your DNA results for both the beginner and more advanced user. The precise topic will be announced as we get closer to this date. Tom McFarland will lead this session. |
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Thursday, October 17
October Business Meeting (Monthly Meetings)
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm First Lutheran Church, 1551 S 70th St., Lincoln, NE
Please attend our monthly business meeting and the program that follows.
Each month there is a program following the busness meeting. The program is typically announced and listed here at least one month before the scheduled meeting.
Before each monthly meeting, beginning at 6 pm, we hold a 45-minute Help Session. Please come with genealogy problems that you would like to have us take a look at. And come ready to offer other peoples’ research a fresh look. Bring your laptops or other genealogical devices so we can investigate resources that you may not have used. Prudence Sadler will facilitate this session. |
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Sunday, October 20
British Interest Group (Genealogy Interest Group (GIG))
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Location To be announced
Topic for this week is "Finding Ancestors in Scotland and Wales". We will focus on locating the records using helpful websites. With about 1/3 of Americans claiming British ancestry, chances are that at some point you will need to extend your research "across the pond". These sessions are free and open to the public.
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Sunday, November 10
Family Tree Maker Software Users (Other)
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Please check this calendar 1 week before the event to confirm location.
Family Tree MakerSoftware Users
Walt Branch Library, 6701 S 14th, Lincoln
Bimonthly meeting of Family Tree Maker Software (Bob McQuistan).
People of all proficiency levels are encouraged to attend and participate in learning how to use this software program. Sessions are typically held Rooms 1 at Walt Library. Please check this calendar 1 week before the event to confirm location.
These sessions are free and open to the public.
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Sunday, November 17
Nebraska Interest Group (Nebraska Interest Group)
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Walt Branch Library, 6701 S 14th, Lincoln
Those working on their Nebraska heritage will be interested in the topics presented at these sessions. Each month a specific topic will be announced by the beginning of the month.
Participate with the Nebraska Interest Group led by Nancy Eckles and Judi Cook. This session is free and open to the public. All visitors are welcome.
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Thursday, November 21
November Business Meeting (Monthly Meetings)
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm First Lutheran Church, 1551 S 70th St., Lincoln, NE
Please attend our monthly business meeting and the program that follows.
Each month there is a program following the busness meeting. The program is typically announced and listed here at least one month before the scheduled meeting.
Before each monthly meeting, beginning at 6 pm, we hold a 45-minute Help Session. Please come with genealogy problems that you would like to have us take a look at. And come ready to offer other peoples’ research a fresh look. Bring your laptops or other genealogical devices so we can investigate resources that you may not have used. Prudence Sadler will facilitate this session. |
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Sunday, November 24
Germanic Special Interest Group (Genealogy Interest Group (GIG))
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Typically at Walt Branch Library, 6701 S 14th, Lincoln Confirmed one month before event
Germanic Interest Group led by Dennis Schulte.
Presentations and discussions would be of interest to those tracing their German heritage. Please join us for this session and bring a friend! Sessions are open to the public and visitors are always welcome.
Rooms and details of each session will be confirmed as we get closer to the date.
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Sunday, December 15
British Interest Group (Genealogy Interest Group (GIG))
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Location To be announced
Topic for this week is "Our Ancestor Stories". This Special Interst Group will be of interest to anyone doing research on relatives from England, Ireland, Scotland, or Wales. These sessions are free and open to the public.
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Thursday, December 19
December Business Meeting (Monthly Meetings)
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm First Lutheran Church, 1551 S 70th St., Lincoln, NE
Please attend our monthly business meeting and the program that follows.
Each month there is a program following the busness meeting. The program is typically announced and listed here at least one month before the scheduled meeting.
Before each monthly meeting, beginning at 6 pm, we hold a 45-minute Help Session. Please come with genealogy problems that you would like to have us take a look at. And come ready to offer other peoples’ research a fresh look. Bring your laptops or other genealogical devices so we can investigate resources that you may not have used. Prudence Sadler will facilitate this session. |
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