Zoom and In Person @ LLCGS Library, Lower Level AAA Bldg., 2900 O St., Lincoln NE
Do you have Germanic and Eastern European ancestors?
Join us as for an evening "Happy Hour" at the library, 5:30-8:30, for research and to meet other researchers.
7:00 p.m. Program, available via Zoom:
Using Meyers Gazetteer, Google Earth, and GeoServe.
If you can't join the group in person, Zoom in for the 7:00 p.m. program.
Zoom participants: Register Here. You will receive a link to join the session.
Saturday, July 22, 2023
Using Facebook for German Genealogy Research
2:00 pm
Zoom and In Person @ LLCGS Library, Lower Level AAA Bldg., 2900 O St., Lincoln NE
Do you have Germanic and Eastern European ancestors?
Jenny Watton and Corinne Jacox will team up to provide assistance in using FaceBook Germanic genealogy sites to broaden your contacts for assistance and help you submit small entries from documents for translation.
Zoom participants: Register Here. You will receive a link to join the session.
Are you interested in finding Germanic and Eastern European ancestors?
Join the zoom conversation as we share ideas for programs that would be helpful to our research.
We will plan our future 2023 meetings.
How do we want to meet? in-person? by zoom? both (hybrid)?
Got ideas? Help start the topic list.
Email topics, comments, and your name before March 19 to contact@llcgs.info
To join the conversation click: Register HereYou will receive an email with a link to join the session.
Saturday, February 11, 2023
Cemetery and Death Record Interest Group
10:00 am
Zoom Virtual Session - Registration required
LLCGS is forming a new interest group.
Are you Interested in locating, preserving, and sharing mortuary, obituary, and cemetery records?
Have you been intrigued by tombstones?
Do you consult obituaries or search for death certificates?
Join the group and learn of the many opportunities for gathering, preserving, and sharing resources. We need people with a variety of interests and talents. You can participate from home, at the library, or in the great outdoors in a Lancaster County cemetery.
This is a Zoom-only session.
Register in advance for this session by clicking on the link: Register Here
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Sunday, December 15, 2019
No Meeting
Sunday, November 24, 2019
Germanic Special Interest Group
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Walt Branch Library, 6701 S 14th, Lincoln Walt Library #1 and #2
Help Day for German, Czech, Polish, Slovak and French Translation, and for Germanic Surname and Placename Identification
Having problems with understanding words and phrases in a family genealogical document, the meaning of a surname, or locating and understanding a village name? Experienced volunteers will be available to help with your endeavors. Bring a document, surname, or placename so that a second set of eyes can help you make a breakthrough! For best results, please email surnames or placenames and related information to Dennis at dschulte111@gmail.com by November 17. Then join us on November 24 at Walt to continue your quest.
Sunday, October 20, 2019
British Interest Group
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Walt Branch Library, 6701 S 14th, Lincoln Walt Library #2
The topic for this session is "Finding Your Scottish Ancestors".
Millions of Americans have Scottish Ancestry.
We will learn a little Scottish history, about Clans and Names, Tartans and Family Crests.
We will focus on locating records using helpful websites.
Come discover your Scottish ancestors, learn more about their lives and take your family back to Scotland!
Using the Family History Center and FamilySearch and Northern Moravia Special Interest Group
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Gere Library, 2400 S 56th St, Lincoln MEETING Room #1 (NOT at Walt Library)
NOTE - AT GERE LIBRARY Not at Walt Library
Tina Wells, Director of Lincoln’s Family History Center, will present information about the Family History Center and some of the newest features of FamilySearch. She will include information and tips of which many genealogists are unaware. Tina will also present information on collected research about German-speaking emigrants who left northern Moravia (formerly part of Sudetenland and Silesia) with a focus on the immigrants to Nebraska.
Sessions are open to the public and visitors are always welcome.
Sunday, August 18, 2019
British Interest Group
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Walt Branch Library, 6701 S 14th, Lincoln Walt Library #2
This month we focus on Finding Ancestor Records in Ireland. We will review the best record sets and strategies to search for Irish ancestors.
The rest of the session will be devoted to hearing member stories about your research and your ancestors from the British Isles (England, Wales, Scotland & Ireland). Bring a 4-5 minute story, photo or results of your research (even DNA results) about an ancestor or your family from the British Isles or territories (e.g. Australia, New Zealand).
If you are just beginning, never fear, the group may be able to provide ideas to help you get started with your Irish research.
Walt Branch Library, 6701 S 14th, Lincoln Walt Library #1 and #2
Using Archion and Matricula with GeoServe, Google Earth, and Meyers Orts to locate Continental European Village Information and Church Records
Dennis Schulte will demonstrate how to use the relatively new European Catholic and Evangelical on-line church record repositories (Archion and Matricula) along with place location websites GeoServe, Meyers Orts, Google Earth and other place-location services to pinpoint ancestral information. Dennis will include a case study to illustrate the power of these on-line resources.
Please join us for this session and bring a friend! Sessions are open to the public and visitors are always welcome.
Sunday, June 23, 2019
British Interest Group
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Walt Branch Library, 6701 S 14th, Lincoln, NE Walt Library rms 1 & 2
Our topic will be Finding Ancestors in England and Wales. We will review the record sets to search for our English and Welsh ancestors. Participants will get to see an original parchment Will from the 1800s.
Most of the session will be devoted to hearing member stories about your research and your ancestors from the British Isles (England, Wales, Scotland & Ireland).
Plan on sharing a 4-5 minute story, photo or results of your research (even DNA results) about an ancestor or your family from the British Isles or territories (e.g. Australia, New Zealand). If you are just beginning, never fear, the group may be able to provide ideas to help you get started with your English research.
The German Interest Group is scheduled to meet on Sunday May 5 BUT has decided to support the Nebraska Czechs of Lincoln's 50th Annual Czech Festival instead of meeting. See below for more information. Please check the LLCGS Calendar for future meetings of the German Interest Group.
Nebraska Czechs of Lincoln 50th Annual Czech Festival
Pla-Mor Ballroom
6600 O St.
Lincoln, NE Www.lincolnczechs.org
Free Admission
Door Open at 9 a.m.
Opening Ceremony 10:45 a.m.
Czech food served 11 a.m. until gone
Authentic Czech food, vendors, entertainment, accordion jam, dancing, raffle
Chapter Queens from around State of Nebraska will be appearing
Sunday, April 28, 2019
British Interest Group
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Walt Branch Library, 6701 S 14th, Lincoln Rooms #1 & 2
Come this Sunday and "Find the Origins of Your Colonial British Ancestors 1607-1775".
We will explore the four migration groups who came to colonial America before the Revolutionary War. We will use maps to find where they settled in America.
Next, we will follow these groups back to their English counties of origin.
We will follow the Puritans, the Virginia and Chesapeake Settlers, the Quakers of the Delaware Valley and the Scots-Irish, America's backwoods settlers.
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".
Walt Branch Library, 6701 S 14th, Lincoln Rooms 1 & 2
Bohemia and Moravia, the Cultural Field of Germans and Czechs
Míla Sasková-Pierce, PhD
The Czech lands went through a tumultuous history involving many nationalities. Over the centuries, Czechs and Germans lived side by side in Bohemia, Moravia and Silesia. There were intermarriages, cultural collaborations, and competitions. Charles University in Prague, founded in 1348, attracted European intellectual elite throughout the centuries, including Copernicus and Einstein.
Wars of succession and religious strife undid many Czech intellectual achievements. However, the shared territory created a space for unique cultural endeavors, the achievements of which became a part of true European culture. During the German and later Czech immigration waves, these achievements contributed to US society, and became a part of the Greater Germania, and Greater Czechia diasporas. Dr. Saskova-Pierce will include personal experiences from Prague, as shown in this 1968 picture of her confronting Russian soldiers. She will also discuss the relationships of Czech and Bohemian immigrants to German immigrants in Nebraska.
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.
Sunday, February 17, 2019
Lineage Societies
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Walt Branch Library 6701 South 14th St., Lincoln, NE. RMS 1&2
A presentation on the membership process and benefits to becoming associated with various Lineage Societies is the topic for this Sunday event. Presentations from the Daughters of the American Revolution (Pat Bolte), the Mayflower Society (John Keller), the Jamestowne Society (Kathy Ocasio), and the Sons of the American Revolution (John Reinert) are planned. These sessions are free and open to the public.
Sunday, February 10, 2019
British Interest Group - Your British Immigrant Ancestors
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Walt Branch Library 6701 South 14th St., Lincoln, NE. RMS 1 & 2
Finding your ancestors' location in the old country can be a difficult hurdle in taking your research to a foreign country.
This beginning session will provide helpful hints for getting started with research in any foreign country, not just Britatin.
Everyone is invited to attend this session if you want to find out how to "cross the pond" to research your ancestors, whether they recently immigrated or were one of the early colonists in the 1600s.
Bring your pedigree charts. The handout is attached for you to print.
Do you have ancestors from Poland, particularly the region of Silesia? Learn more about the circumstances that brought our forefathers to Nebraska! In this presentation, Dr. Lynne Houtz from Creighton University will look at the history, research, language, names and cultural aspects that help us understand who we are and where we came from. She will share highlights of her trip to Poland, including Krakow, Auschwitz, Jasna Gora’s Black Madonna, the Wieliczka Salt Mines, and the quaint villages of the Opole Voivodeship. Meetings are free and guests are welcome to attend.
Sunday, December 16, 2018
British Interest Group - Pursuing Parish Records
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Walt Branch Library 6701 South 14th St., Lincoln, NE
Parish records can take a family tree back to the 1500s. Learn how to find the baptism, marriage and burial records for your ancestors in parish records.
Sharon Kennedy from History Nebraska will present on a recent collaborative exhibit which
focused on Nebraska immigration. She will provide insights as to why people came to the
United States and to Nebraska when they did, in part taking a historical perspective as to world
events.
Participate with the Nebraska Interest Group led by Nancy Eckles and Judi Cook. Meetings are free and the public is welcomed.
Sunday, November 4, 2018
Germanic Special Interest Group
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Walt Branch Library, 6701 S 14th, Lincoln
19th Century Emigration from German Lands
Dr. Alexander Vazansky from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln will lead us in a discussion of German-speaking peoples’ emigration to the United States in the 1800’s. He will examine the motivation of emigrants resulting from the economic, political, and religious conditions of the times in Europe and the United States. Professor Vazansky, born and raised in Baden-Württemberg with a PhD in History from Ruprecht-Karls Universität in Heidelberg, will point out the south to north time-related pattern of emigration, including factors such as the agricultural and industrial revolution, demographics, the failed European Revolutions of 1848 and the formation of the German Empire in 1871. Meetings are free and guests are welcome to attend.
Sunday, October 28, 2018
RootsMagic / FTM Software Users
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Walt Branch Library, 6701 S 14th, Lincoln
Bimonthly meeting of RootsMagic Software (Phyllis Ericson) and Family Tree Maker Software (Bob McQuistan).
People of all proficiency levels are encouraged to attend and participate in learning how to use these software programs. Sessions are held simultaneously in Rooms 1 and 2 at Walt Library.
These sessions are free and open to the public.
Sunday, October 21, 2018
Discovering Ancestors on Passenger Lists
2:00 pm
Walt Branch Library 6701 South 14th St., Lincoln, NE
Your ancestors may have traveled more than you thought.
Learn how to find Passenger lists for your ancestors.
See how they can help you track the travels of your roaming ancestors.
Palatine History and Other German Facts of Interest
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Eiseley Branch Library, 1530 Superior Street, Lincoln
Meeting at Eiseley Branch Library
Germanic Interest Group led by Dennis Schulte.
Please join us for a presentation by Dr. Peter Reinkordt as he discusses the history of the Palatine peoples from Nordrhein-Westfalen Germany and shares additional information about the origins of these people. Dr. Reinkordt's sessions are always interesting, informative and a lot of fun. Please join us for this session and bring a friend!
Sessions are open to the public and visitors are always welcome.
Sunday, September 16, 2018
Nebraska Interest Group
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Walt Branch Library, 6701 S 14th, Lincoln
The Nebraska Interest Group is pleased to host author Bev Scott,(born in Scottsbluff, NE) who will speak about and read from her book, “Sarah’s Secret: A Western Tale of Betrayal and Forgiveness.”Bev began with a genealogy search to learn about her mysterious grandfather, who married her grandmother from Thedford, NE in 1892.
“When I could not uncover all the pieces, I decided to use what I knew as a framework and be creative with the rest. Sarah’s Secret is the result”.
Be inspired by her genealogical journey, learn what resources she used and the “brick walls” she encountered.
This session is free and open to the public. All visitors are welcome.
Sunday, September 9, 2018
RootsMagic / FTM Software Users
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Walt Branch Library, 6701 S 14th, Lincoln
Bimonthly meeting of RootsMagic Software (Phyllis Ericson) and Family Tree Maker Software (Bob McQuistan).
People of all proficiency levels are encouraged to attend and participate in learning how to use these software programs. Sessions are held simultaneously in Rooms 1 and 2 at Walt Library.
These sessions are free and open to the public.
Sunday, August 26, 2018
British Interest Group - Making Sense of the Census Workshop
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Walt Branch Library 6701 South 14th St., Lincoln, NE
Room #2 at Walt
What information is hidden British census records? Why can’t you find your ancestors in the census? Work with actual census records. A case study workshop.
Bimonthly meeting of RootsMagic and Family Tree Maker Software Users (Phyllis Ericson & Bob McQuistan).
People of all proficiency levels are encouraged to attend and participate in learning how to use these software programs.
Meetings will be held simultaneously in Rooms 1 & 2 at Gere Branch Library on July 29.
This sessions is free and open to the public.
Sunday, July 22, 2018
Germanic Special Interest Group
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Walt Branch Library, 6701 S 14th, Lincoln
Room #1 at Walt
Dennis Schulte facilitates the Germanic Special Interest Group. Attend this session to hear from Dennis and others that have traveled to Germany for Genealogical research. We'll share some do's & don'ts and some travel experiences, and show some photos of what we saw. Promises to be interesting and informative.
Meetings are free and guests are welcome to attend.
Sunday, July 8, 2018
Nebraska Interest Group
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Walt Branch Library, 6701 S 14th, Lincoln
The Nebraska Interest Group is led by Nancy Eckles and Judi Cook. Meetings are free and the public is welcomed.
Please join us in welcoming Dr. Kay Kottas, Botanist and President of Prairie Legacy, Inc. Kay specializes in the plant life of our region. She has taught at the University and also worked with a variety of organizations in providing plant inventories, like the Audubon's Spring Creek Prairie in Denton. She has also worked to restore the "fachwerkbau" built by her settling ancestor near the village of Western. Do you have ancestors who homesteaded on the prairie? What were the plants they plowed under? Did they develop uses for these plants or learn from Native Americans about them? Kay will help us provide another piece of context for those who may have had ancestors homestead on the prairie.
Sunday, June 24, 2018
DNA Interest Group
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Walt Branch Library 6701 South 14th St., Lincoln, NE
Room #1 at Walt
Tom McFarland, facilitator.
Discussion group for DNA and genetic genealogy applications and advances that you can use to expand your family tree and better understand your origins. At this session Tom will demonstrate an easy to use free software called DNA Painter that provides a tool to map your chromosomes.
Meetings are free and visitors are welcome.
Sunday, June 10, 2018
British Interest Group - Top 10 British Genealogy Websites
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Walt Branch Library 6701 South 14th St., Lincoln, NE
Room #1 at Walt
Our research time is precious. Find out which websites hold those important records of your British ancestors.
We will take a tour of the top 10 internet websites for your English, Irish, Scottish and Welsh family history research.
Participate with the Nebraska Interest Group led by Nancy Eckles and Judi Cook. Meetings are free and the public is welcomed.
Please join us in welcoming Dr. Jake Friefeld, Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Center for Great Plains Studies and co-author of Homesteading the Plains. The Center for Great Plains Studies in Lincoln has been focusing efforts in the history of homesteading. Through scholarly works, partnerships, speakers and record compilation, this work seeks to explain homesteading in the Great Plains. Between 1863 and 1961, approximately 1.6 million homesteaders successfully staked their claims and obtained title to their land, making homesteading an important force in land ownership in the West.
Sunday, May 6, 2018
RootsMagic / FTM Software Users
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Walt Branch Library, 6701 S 14th, Lincoln
Bimonthly meeting of RootsMagic Software (Phyllis Ericson) and Family Tree Maker Software (Bob McQuistan).
Bob Houser (very proficient FTM user) will lead the Family Tree Maker group on May 6.
People of all proficiency levels are encouraged to attend and participate in learning how to use these software programs. Sessions are held simultaneously in Rooms 1 and 2 at Walt Library. Join in and learn something new!
These sessions are free and open to the public.
Sunday, April 22, 2018
Share that Special Heirloom
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Walt Branch Library, 6701 S 14th, Lincoln
"Show and Tell": Join Marian Malone and bring a favorite heirloom you want to show the group and tell it's story. The theme for this meeting is Valentines, Easter or a "spring" item. Bring an item to share or just attend to appreciate the items and stories others will share. A guaranteed trip down memory lane.
Sunday, April 15, 2018
British Interest Group - Finding Immigrant Origins Workshop
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Walt Branch Library 6701 South 14th St., Lincoln, NE
Want to find your ancestors in the “old country”? The biggest hurdle people face is finding the village or parish where they lived.
With so many similar names, you must know that elusive parish or village of origin in the “old country” before you can do any research “across the pond”. A case study workshop.
Germanic Customs and Their Roles in German Society
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Walt Branch Library, 6701 S 14th, Lincoln
Sunday, March 25th Dr. Peter Reinkordt will again share his wealth of experience with Germanic customs. This time he will focus on the role of local and family customs that were followed, sometimes being required, to be accepted as part of Germanic society. Dr. Reinkordt will gladly try to address questions about Germanic customs, history and naming practices as time permits.
Chris Effken will host this Germanic Special Interest Group Meeting. It is free and guests are welcome to attend.
This session in Room 1 at Walt Library
Sunday, March 18, 2018
Nebraska Interest Group
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Eiseley Branch Library, 1530 Superior, Lincoln
This session in Room 2 at Eiseley Library
Participate with the Nebraska Interest Group led by Nancy Eckles and Judi Cook. Meetings are free and the public is welcomed.
Please join us in welcoming Shelley and Conley Kennel from Geneva, Nebraska. This adventuresome couple has covered over 14000 miles in Nebraska as they have endeavored to visit every town in Nebraska. This project has been ongoing for them over the last eleven years and they completed their project in the summer of 2017. Come hear about their stories about some of the most interesting places they visited in Nebraska. They were featured on KOLN/KGIN Pure Nebraska in July 2017.
Sunday, March 11, 2018
RootsMagic / FTM Software Users
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Walt Branch Library, 6701 S 14th, Lincoln
This session combined in Room 1 at Walt Library
Bimonthly meeting of RootsMagic Software (Phyllis Ericson) and Family Tree Maker Software (Bob McQuistan).
People of all proficiency levels are encouraged to attend and participate in learning how to use these software programs.
These sessions are free and open to the public.
Sunday, February 25, 2018
DNA Interest Group
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Walt Branch Library 6701 South 14th St., Lincoln, NE
Room 1 at Walt Libary
Tom McFarland, facilitator.
We will be looking at two examples of an unknown DNA connection and problem solve them using DNA and shared matches in combination with shared DNA along with traditional genealogical tools.
We will be referring to the shared centimorgans project on Blaine Bettinger’s blog. It is a fairly easy way to do genetic genealogy.
This is a discussion group for DNA and genetic genealogy applications and advances that you can use to expand your family tree and better understand your origins. This group is for those who have an intermediate or advanced understanding of DNA and are looking for techniques beyond the basics.
Sunday, February 18, 2018
British Interest Group: Beginning British Research
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Walt Branch Library 6701 South 14th St., Lincoln, NE
Do you have ancestors who came from England, Ireland, Scotland or Wales? Then this session is for you.
“Crossing the Pond” to find your ancestors in a different country can be intimidating. Everything is unfamiliar. How do you know where to start?
It is easier than ever to research you. Learn how to apply internet technology and search new websites to make discoveries about your ancestors.
Bring your pedigree charts and family group sheets. Bring your laptop or tablet to search along.
There will be plenty of time for questions and demonstrations.
An opportunity to locate ancestral villages while brushing up on your Meyers Gazetteer skills.
Dennis Schulte will give a short presentation on how to use the recently released on-line version of Meyers Gazetteer. Then, with your help, he will use the new on-line Gazeteer to explore some of the place names and pins already listed on our German map that shows your ancestors’ villages.
Please bring one or two place names with you if you do not already have a place name on the map. Note that the Gazetteer also covers former areas of the old German empire such as in France, Denmark, and Poland. So you don't have to have German ancestry to benefit from this session!
So come with questions and be prepared to share information on locating those ancestral locations. As always, we definitely encourage bringing guests.
Sunday, January 21, 2018
Nebraska Interest Group
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Walt Branch Library, 6701 S 14th, Lincoln
Participate with the Nebraska Interest Group on their latest activities. Lead by Nancy Eckles and Judi Cook.
Meetings are free and the public is welcomed.
Please join us in welcoming Margo Prentiss, the curator of the Cass County Historical Museum in Plattsmouth. Margo will share with us stories of ghost towns from Cass County. The local historical society has done extensive work to preserve the history and location of the communities and Margo has approximately a 30 minute presentation for us.
Sunday, January 14, 2018
RootsMagic / FTM Software Users
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Walt Branch Library, 6701 S 14th, Lincoln
Bimonthly meeting of RootsMagic Software (Phyllis Ericson) and Family Tree Maker Software (Bob McQuistan).
People of all proficiency levels are encouraged to attend and participate in learning how to use these software programs. Sessions are held simultaneously in Rooms 1 and 2 at Walt Library.
These sessions are free and open to the public.
Sunday, December 17, 2017
British Interest Group
2:00 pm
Walt Branch Library 6701 South 14th St., Lincoln, NE
Merry Christmas from the LLCGS British Genealogy Group!
This Sunday - Bring your family stories, photos, heirlooms and food to share with the group.
This group meets to research, discuss, and share genealogy tips for researching our ancestors from the British Isles. Please join the group as we explore our British heritage.
The public is welcome at these sessions.
Sunday, November 26, 2017
Germanic Special Interest Group
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Walt Library 6701 South 14th St. Lincoln
Those folks searching for ancestors from the Germanic regions of Europe will want to attend this session led by Chris Effken. He wants this group to be interactive with questions and success stories that benefit individuals as well as the group.
Sunday, November 19, 2017
Nebraska Genealogical Interest Group
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Walt Library 6701 South 14th St. Lincoln
Come and discover the stories unfolding as volunteers research the locations and mysteries of former Nebraska communities. How did they originate? Who were their founders? What happened through the years?
Those of you who have been researching, please make sure to send your information to Nancy Eckles and then come on Sunday to relate your findings. If you haven't volunteered to participate, come and learn about the fun of tracing the history of communities that began in early Nebraska. You'll be "paying it forward" for other researchers while having fun exercising your research skills.
Please join Judi Cook and Nancy Eckles in discussions of various topics related to Nebraska history, geography, natives, immigrants, resources, and more. Topics and speakers will vary at each bimonthly meeting.
Sunday, November 12, 2017
RootsMagic / Family Tree Maker User Groups
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Walt Branch Library 6701 South 14th St., Lincoln, NE
User groups are good places to find others with an interest in software to use in researching and organizing our family tree information and preserving it on our computers. In bimonthly sessions, you will have an opportunity to learn how to effectively use RootsMagic or Family Tree Maker software.
Phyllis Ericson will lead a session for people using RootsMagic and Bob McQuistan will lead a session in another meeting room at Walt Library for those interested in using Family Tree Maker Software.
You can receive help, ideas, and more from other software users in our area.
Sunday, October 22, 2017
British Interest Group
2:00 pm
Walt Branch Library 6701 South 14th St., Lincoln, NE
TOPIC: Parting Wishes - Locating Probate Records & Wills
Few documents that represent a person’s life show the feelings, desires, relationships, and personal details seen in a Last Will and Testament. Your ancestors did not have to be wealthy to file a will. Phyllis Ericson will share how to locate British, Scottish, Irish, and Welsh wills using online resources.
This group meets to research, discuss, and share genealogy tips for researching our ancestors from the British Isles. Join the group and explore your British heritage.
User groups are good places to find others with interest in software to use in researching and organizing our family tree information and preserving it on our computers. In bimonthly sessions, you will have an opportunity to learn how to use RootsMagic or Family Tree Maker software effectively.
Bob McQuistan will lead a hands-on session using Family Tree Maker (FTM) software. This session is for the beginner, intermediate and advanced users of FTM. Bring your PC and join the group in asking and answering questions.
Sunday, October 1, 2017
Germanic Special Interest Group
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Walt Library 6701 South 14th St. Lincoln
Join us Sunday, October 1 for an opportunity to pursue Germanic ancestral research ideas.
We will begin with a brief report from Cindy Cochran about the recent genealogical trip she and Dave took to Germany. Other activities anticipated that afternoon include placing more names and pins on the German map showing relatives’ hometowns, sharing successes in our genealogy searches since the last group gathering, and having time for asking for help and assistance with individual's brick walls. Come with questions or come to help and share suggestions. We always encourage bringing guests.
Those folks searching for ancestors from the Germanic regions of Europe will want to attend this session led by Chris Effken. He wants this group to be interactive with questions and success stories that benefit individuals as well as the group.
Sunday, September 17, 2017
Nebraska Genealogical Interest Group
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Walt Library 6701 South 14th St. Lincoln
Come join the Nebraska Interest Group on Sunday, September 17th from 2 - 4pm at Walt Library.
This will be an interactive session where you will have a chance to plot your various Nebraska ancestors’ initial settlement on a large Nebraska map. Experience says most of us are eager to share stories about our ancestors, so...Each participant will also get to share a story about one of those Nebraska ancestors. Please note the story telling will be limited to 3-5 minutes depending on the number of participants. So prepare in advance the points you want to make in your story telling. Nancy will be running the stopwatch to ensure everyone gets to share if they wish.
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Please join Judi Cook and Nancy Eckles in discussions of various topics related to Nebraska history, geography, natives, immigrants, resources, and more. Topics and speakers will vary at each bimonthly meeting.
Sunday, August 13, 2017
Family Tree Maker software
2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Walt Library 6701 South 14th St. Lincoln
User groups are good places to find others with an interest in software to use in researching and organizing our family tree information and preserving it on our computers. In bi-monthly sessions, you will have an opportunity to learn how to effectively use RootsMagic, Legacy or Family Tree Maker software.
Bob McQuistan will lead a hands-on session using Family Tree Maker (FTM) software on August 13th. This session is for the beginner, intermediate and advanced users of FTM. Bring your PC and join the group in asking and answering questions.
Sunday, July 30, 2017
RootsMagic and Legacy User Groups
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Walt Branch Library 6701 South 14th St., Lincoln, NE
User groups are good places to find others with an interest in software to use in researching and organizing our family tree information and preserving it on our computers. In bimonthly sessions, you will have an opportunity to learn how to effectively use RootsMagic, Legacy or Family Tree Maker software.
You can receive help, ideas, and more from other software users in our area.
Phyllis Ericson will lead a session for people using RootsMagic.
Topic: Using RootsMagic's ver 7.5 New TreeShare with Ancestry.com and WebHints to search for your ancestors. Use the download link below to get the 14-page RootsMagic Guide.
Corinne Jacox will discuss how to add media such as photos and documents for those interested in using Legacy Software.
Please note the location is not Walt Library. This session is at Eiseley Library located at 1530 Superior Street (68521) (N. 15th & Superior Street. It is possible to get to the library by traveling west on Superior from 27th St. The library is on the north side of the street.
Those folks searching for ancestors from the Germanic regions of Europe will want to attend this session led by Chris Effken. Pat Mehmken and Judi Cook will use a power point program to illustrate their experiences on a recent Family Tree Genealogy Tour to Northwest Germany. Pam Freudenburg also was on the tour and has included her photos but is unable to join us Sunday.
If technology cooperates, we also hope to Skype with the leaders of that tour. Kathy Wurth and Mattias Uthof will both be in St. Louis as Matthias is visiting the U.S. for several weeks. We are investigating an opportunity for them to come to Lincoln. Our latest option is in early August after the Germanic Conference in Minneapolis later this month.
Those folks searching for ancestors from the Germanic regions of Europe will want to attend this session led by Chris Effken. He wants this group to be interactive with questions and success stories that benefit individuals as well as the group.
Sunday, July 16, 2017
Nebraska Special Interest Group
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Walt Library 6701 South 14th St. Lincoln
Jenny Watton will discuss Genealogical sources that are available in Nebraska. Don't miss this session if you have wondered what Nebraska records exist and where to find them.
Judi Cook and Nancy Eckles facilitate discussions on various topics related to Nebraska history, geography, natives, immigrants, resources, and more. Topics and speakers will vary at each bimonthly meeting.
Sunday, July 9, 2017
No event planned for this date
The meeting rooms at Walt Library are not availablle on July 9. No session planned for this date.
The RootsMagic and Legacy Groups have been rescheduled to meet on July 30 at Walt Library.
Sunday, June 18, 2017
British Interest Group
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Walt Branch Library 6701 South 14th St., Lincoln, NE
TOPIC: Obtaining Civil Registration (Birth, Marriage & Death) Records
British, Scottish, Irish, Welsh ancestry?
Our topics this Sunday will help you track down governmental vital records (beginning in 1837) for your British ancestors. Bring your ancestor information and a laptop if you want to follow along online.
How to search on-line to find your ancestor's BMD dates by location.
How to order the official government certificate of your ancestor's Birth, Marriage and Death.
This group meets to research, discuss, and share genealogy tips for researching our ancestors from the British Isles. Please join the group as we explore our British heritage.
Sunday, June 11, 2017
Family Tree Maker software
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Walt Library 6701 South 14th St. Lincoln
User groups are good places to find others with an interest in software to use in researching and organizing our family tree information and preserving it on our computers. In bimonthly sessions you will have an opportunity to learn how to effectively use RootsMagic, Legacy or Family Tree Maker software.
Bob McQuistan will lead a hands-on session using Family Tree Maker (FTM) software on June 11th. This session is for beginner, intermediate and advanced users of FTM. We will discuss the changes occuring with the release of FTM 2017 and how that may impact you.
Sunday, June 4, 2017
Germanic Special Interest Group
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Walt Library 6701 South 14th St. Lincoln
Those folks searching for ancestors from the Germanic regions of Europe will want to attend this session led by Chris Effken. He will display a map of Germanic lands in Europe and ask folks to "pin" the location where their ancestors lived to possibly share information with others whose ancesters came from the same or nearby communities.
Guest speaker: Dr. Peter Reinkordt will speak on "German Immigration to the Nebraska Territory and Settlement in the State".
After a brief introduction of German immigration into the developing U.S. and westward movement from East Coast to Midwest, we'll look at the direct settlement of Nebraska by Germans, tracing the routes taken and settlements established. We'll look more closely at individuals from three settlements as examples of groups by profession, religion and other make-up.
Sunday, May 21, 2017
Locating Lancaster County Abandoned Town Information
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Walt Library 6701 South 14th St. Lincoln NE
Sarah S.Hartzell will be our speaker. Sarah formerly worked with Lincoln/Lancaster County Planning Department and currently is a staff member of Lincoln Parks and Recreation Department. Sara is very familiar with the accessibility of public information that is available online regarding former communities in Lancaster County. Our Nebraska Interest group invites anyone interested in helping to locate and preserve information about former communities in this area so that we can preserve and share that information for genealogists and family historians to come to Walt Library.
Sara will demonstrate online sources that will include early drawings of street plans, plat plans and other valuable historical information.
Nancy Eckles will review the latest activities related to gathering and documenting information about former Nebraska communitities as part of our observance of Nebraska's 150th anniversary.
Sunday, April 23, 2017
British Interest Group
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Walt Branch Library 6701 South 14th St., Lincoln, NE
Topic: Making Sense of the Census
Census returns enable us to track ancestors we know about and Ødiscover ancestors we never knew existed.
We will discuss the major websites for locating British, Irish & Scottish census records of the 1800s.
A link to print the session handout is attached.
Do you have British, Scottish, Irish, Welsh ancestry? This group meets to research, discuss, and share genealogy tips for researching our ancestors from the British Isles. Please join the group as we explore our British heritage.
Normally meeting the 3rd Sunday of even months, this session was rescheduled due to Easter Sunday.
User groups are good places to find others with an interest in software to use in researching and organizing our family tree information and preserving it on our computers. In bimonthly sessions you will have an opportunity to learn how to effectively use RootsMagic, Legacy or Family Tree Maker software.
Bob McQuistan will lead a hands-on session using Family Tree Maker (FTM) software on April 9th. This session is for beginner, intermediate and advanced users of FTM. Bring your PC and join the group in asking and answering questions.
Sunday, March 26, 2017
Germanic Special Interest Group
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Walt Library 6701 South 14th St. Lincoln
Those folks searching for ancestors from the Germanic regions of Europe will want to attend this session led by Chris Effken. He wants this group to be interactive with questions and success stories that benefit individuals as well as the group. Chris will be providing some map handouts of Germanic areas at this session and helping us to understand some Gemanic / Prussian geography.
Sunday, March 12, 2017
RootsMagic and Legacy User Groups
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Walt Branch Library 6701 South 14th St., Lincoln, NE
User groups are good places to find others with an interest in software to use in researching and organizing our family tree information and preserving it on our computers. You can receive help, ideas, and more from other software users in our area.
Phyllis Ericson will lead a session for people using RootsMagic. The group will see how to Add Notes and Media (scanned documents and photos) to Individuals in RootsMagic.
Corinne Jacox will lead a session on Tips for using Legacy Software.
Sunday, March 5, 2017
Nebraska Special Interest Group
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Walt Library 6701 South 14th St. Lincoln
Please join Judi Cook and Nancy Eckles in discussions of various topics related to Nebraska history, geography, natives, immigrants, resources, and more. Topics and speakers will vary at each bimonthly meeting.
We will celebrate Nebraska's 150th LLCGS style March 5th Join Us!
We are having a Nebraska Birthday Party Sunday March 5th at Walt Library!!!
Nebraska will be 150 years and 4 days old when we meet at 2:00 p.m. at 6701 So. 14th St.
Dust off your Nebraska history memories, grab a pencil, clear your throat, limber up your "volunteering arm" and join us for fun, facts, music, food and some amazing stories.
Nancy Eckles will point out the progress made so far regarding gathering, preserving and sharing information about Nebraska "Communities of the Past"
Matt Steinhausen, Lancaster County Historian, preservationist and downright talented storyteller will share some of the tales he has assembled about our part of the world.
Invite family friends and neighbors and ask them to bring a story or two about some place in Nebraska that we "Can't go to anymore".
There may even be a contest to see who can name the most "former communities" !
We also welcome old maps, photos, diaries, letters, favorite historical websites, family legends etc.
Sunday, February 19, 2017
British Interest Group
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Walt Branch Library 6701 South 14th St., Lincoln, NE
Topic: Finding Your Immigrant Ancestor's Village
We will share where we have located this information to take us back to the homeland.
Please bring your success story. Where did you find the name of your ancestor's village or parish?
If you haven't found where your ancestor's came from in the old country then this session is for you.
This topic is not limited to British, Scottish, Irish, Welsh ancestry. All are welcome.
This group meets to research, discuss, and share genealogy tips for researching our ancestors from the British Isles.
Sunday, February 12, 2017
Family Tree Maker software
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Walt Library 6701 South 14th St. Lincoln
User groups are good places to find others with an interest in software to use in researching and organizing our family tree information and preserving it on our computers. In bimonthly sessions you will have an opportunity to learn how to effectively use RootsMagic, Legacy or Family Tree Maker software.
Bob McQuistan and Bob Houser will lead a hands-on session using Family Tree Maker (FTM) software on February 12th. This session is for beginner, intermediate and advanced users of FTM. Bring your PC and join the group in asking and answering questions.
Sunday, January 29, 2017
Germanic Special Interest Group
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Walt Library 6701 South 14th St. Lincoln
Those folks searching for ancestors from the Germanic regions of Europe will want to attend this session led by Chris Effken. He wants this group to be interactive with questions and success stories that benefit individuals as well as the group.
Sunday, January 22, 2017
Nebraska Interest Group
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Walt Library 6701 South 14th St. Lincoln
Please join the Nebraska Interest Group in the special presentation: Nebraska's Capitol - It's History and Features highlighted with LaVonne Uffelman's button collection. LaVonne also has a genealogy story related to the Nebraska State Flag..
This interest group is for all of us as Nebraska residents...not restricted to those with Nebraska ancestry.
We will encourage plans to visit the Photo Display of 93 photographs, one from each county, that are on display at the Great Plains Art Museum. The photos are EXCELLENT!
Nancy Eckles will also outline a proposed 150th activity related to Nebraska Communities of the Past.
If you have ancestry, friends, sites you visit in any Nebraska county or are interested in doing the Nebraska Passport project and travel Nebraska 2017 you can assist with this proposal. Come Sunday and add your name to the list of folks gathering information.
Bring your calendars for exciting 150th celebration events you will want to make an effort to attend during this historic year and Bring your ideas for research by LLCGS related to our 150th.
Sunday, January 8, 2017
RootsMagic and Legacy User Groups
2:00 pm
Walt Branch Library 6701 South 14th St., Lincoln, NE
User groups are good places to find others with similar interests. Genealogists use genealogy computer software programs to research and organize our family tree information and preserve it for future generations. LLCGS provides three separate computer user group sessions to learn how to effectively use RootsMagic, Legacy or Family Tree Maker software.
RootsMagic and Legacy users will meet separately this Sunday with Phyllis Ericson (RM) and Corinne Jacox (Legacy). These groups plan to meet the second Sunday of the odd numbered months (Jan, Mar, May, Jul and Sept).
Famiy Tree Maker software users will meet with Bob McQuistan on second Sundays of even numbered months (Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug & Oct).
Bring your laptop or tablet loaded with your software and any family history information you would like to enter to the session. You can receive help, ideas, and more from other software users in our area. Open to the public.
User groups are good places to find others with an interest in software to use in researching and organizing our family tree information and preserving it on our computers. In bimonthly sessions you will have an opportunity to learn how to effectively use RootsMagic, Legacy or Family Tree Maker software.
Bob McQuistan will lead a hands-on session using Family Tree Maker (FTM) software on December 18th. This session is for beginner, intermediate and advanced users of FTM. Bring your PC and join the group in asking and answering questions.
Sunday, October 23, 2016
British Interest Group
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Walt Branch Library 6701 South 14th St., Lincoln, NE
British, Scottish, Irish, Welsh ancestry? Then this is the group for you.
This group meets to research, discuss, and share genealogy tips for researching our ancestors from the British Isles.
Sunday we will share ancestor stories, your research, photos and trips youve taken. Tell us what you have found and what you would like to find. Allow about 5 min to tell your ancestor's story.
Saturday, August 27, 2016
Hands on Research at W. Dale Clark Library in Omaha
9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Carpool to Omaha W. Dale Clark Library
Germanic Genealogy Day
Devote a day to your German genealogy research! Cosponsored by the Greater Omaha Genealogical Society All Things German group and the Lincoln-Lancaster County Genealogical Society Germanic Interest Group. This event is a great opportunity to meet and socialize with other Germanic genealogy researchers, learn some new skills, and do some hands-on research in the W. Dale Clark Library Genealogy Room. The program includes:
"Find Your Roots in Germanic Farm Histories," presented by Gail Blankenau. Finding your Germanic farming ancestors can be a challenge. Whether they were Vollbauers (full farmers) or Kötters(cottagers), the farm history is a powerful research tool: a timeline that reveals who farmed a specific piece of land. These histories are compiled from original documents, like land records, tax lists, marriage contracts, and probates.
"Using the Meyers Orts Gazetteer and Hansen's Map Guides to German Parish Records for Genealogical Research," presented by Brenda Boyd.Finding that ancestral village--or farm!--can be a challenge, especially in Germanic regions where administrative boundaries and place names have changed many times over the last centuries. Learn how to use two of the main research aids for Germanic genealogy to solve those mysteries of place.
A light lunch will be provided with time to connect with other researchers, as well as an opportunity to research in the Genealogy Room, assisted by staff and volunteers.
We will plan to carpool to arrive in Omaha at the genealogy room on third floor of Dale Clark by 10:00 when the library opens. Each carpool group will determine how long they stay to work.
Friday, August 26, 2016
Writer's Group Time Travelers
9:30 am to 12:00 pm
Union College Library Center of Campus off of 48th & Prescott Lincoln
Lower Level Writer’s Studio, Union College Library, NE of 48th & Prescott.
This group provides an encouraging and supportive atmosphere to practice, develop, and share writing skills. Facilitated by RuthBriney. Contact Ruth at grambyruth@yahoo.comfor additional information. Group meets twice monthly.
Friday, August 12, 2016
Writer's Group Time Travelers
9:30 am to 12:00 pm
Union College Library Center of Campus off of 48th & Prescott Lincoln
Lower Level Writer’s Studio, Union College Library, NE of 48th & Prescott.
This group provides an encouraging and supportive atmosphere to practice, develop, and share writing skills. Facilitated by Ruth Briney. Contact Ruth at grambyruth@yahoo.com for additional information. Group meets twice monthly.
Sunday, July 24, 2016
British Interest Group
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Walt Branch Library 6701 South 14th St., Lincoln, NE
British, Scottish, Irish, Welsh ancestry?
This group meets to research, discuss, and share genealogy tips for researching our ancestors from the British Isles.
Please join us Sunday as we use 3 case studies to help us "Make Sense of the Census" and explore our British heritage. For your convenience, the census handout is attached.
Union College Library Center of Campus off of 48th & Prescott Lincoln
Lower Level Writer’s Studio, Union College Library, NE of 48th & Prescott.
This group provides an encouraging and supportive atmosphere to practice, develop, and share writing skills. Facilitated by Ruth Briney. Contact Ruth at grambyruth@yahoo.com for additional information. Group meets twice monthly.
Friday, July 8, 2016
Writer's Group Time Travelers
9:30 am to 12:00 pm
Union College Library Center of Campus off of 48th & Prescott Lincoln
Lower Level Writer’s Studio, Union College Library, NE of 48th & Prescott.
This group provides an encouraging and supportive atmosphere to practice, develop, and share writing skills. Facilitated by Ruth Briney. Contact Ruth at grambyruth@yahoo.com for additional information. Group meets twice monthly.
Friday, June 24, 2016
Writer's Group Time Travelers
9:30 am to 12:00 pm
Union College Library Center of Campus off of 48th & Prescott Lincoln
Lower Level Writer’s Studio, Union College Library, NE of 48th & Prescott.
This group provides an encouraging and supportive atmosphere to practice, develop, and share writing skills. Facilitated by RuthBriney. Contact Ruth at grambyruth@yahoo.comfor additional information. Group meets twice monthly.
Friday, May 27, 2016
Writer's Group Time Travelers
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Lower Level Writer's Studio, Union College Library, 48th & Prescott, Lincoln, NE
This group provides an encouraging and supportive atmosphere to practice, develop, and share writing skills. Facilitated by Ruth Briney. Contact Ruth at grambyruth@yahoo.com for additional information. Group meets twice monthly.
Friday, May 13, 2016
Writer's Group Time Travelers
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Lower Level Writer's Studio, Union College Library, 48th & Prescott, Lincoln, NE
This group provides an encouraging and supportive atmosphere to practice, develop, and share writing skills. Facilitated by Ruth Briney. Contact Ruth at grambyruth@yahoo.com for additional information. Group meets twice monthly.
Friday, April 22, 2016
Writer's Group Time Travelers
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Lower Level Writer's Studio, Union College Library, 48th & Prescott, Lincoln, NE
This group provides an encouraging and supportive atmosphere to practice, develop, and share writing skills. Facilitated by Ruth Briney. Contact Ruth at grambyruth@yahoo.com for additional information. Group meets twice monthly.
Sunday, April 10, 2016
Planning for European Travel
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Walt Branch Library 6701 South 14th St., Lincoln, NE
Kathy Wurth of Family Tree Tours will be our guest speaker.Sunday, April 10
Planning for Heritage Travel
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm - Walt Branch Library 6701 South 14th St., Lincoln, NE
Kathy Wurth of Family Tree Tours located in St. Louis will be our guest speaker. Kathy has planned and led numerous heritage travel experiences to European countries and Ireland. Members of the German Interest Group will recall that Chris and Gail Effken participated in a recent Family Tree Tour to Germanic sites related to their ancestry. Kathy worked with German genealogists to help locate information, sites and potential relatives. Dennis Schulte and his family also appreciated the assistance they obtained through Kathy's connections even though their family trip was not part of a tour. Those of you who listen to Tom McEntee's podcasts will know that he has featured her tours and connections with local genealogists.
Kathy will present helpful suggestions for locating information and setting up contacts as well as share experiences she has helped provide for people seeking their ancestral roots.
She is a great resource for any genealogist whether a beginner or someone who has researched for years.
She will be bringing current maps that will be helpful in locating sites and finding out who else in LLCGS may be searching a similar location. Guests are always welcome.
Monday, April 4, 2016
Using Evernote in Genealogy
11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Gere Branch Library 56th & Normal, Lincoln, NE
This session is an introduction to the Evernote app and how to use it in your genealogy research. Using video from Lisa Louise Cooke and hands-on practice you will expereince how this app can help in your organizing and recalling of information. If you have questions, you can email dkosch@windstream.net.
Sunday, April 3, 2016
British Interest Group
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Walt Branch Library 6701 South 14th St., Lincoln, NE
“Tour of the Best British & Irish Websites”
We will share and "visit" the best websites for British, Irish, Scottish & Welsh genealogy. Do you have British, Scottish, Irish. Welsh ancestry? This group meets to search, discuss, and share genealogy tips for researching our ancestors from the British Isles. Please join the group as we explore our British heritage.
Download a copy of the Best British & Irish Websites presentation to print & use.
Lower Level Writer's Studio, Union College Library, 48th & Prescott, Lincoln, NE
This group provides an encouraging and supportive atmosphere to practice, develop, and share writing skills. Facilitated by Ruth Briney. Contact Ruth at grambyruth@yahoo.com for additional information. Group meets twice monthly.
Friday, March 18, 2016
Writer's Group Time Travelers
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Lower Level Writer's Studio, Union College Library, 48th & Prescott, Lincoln, NE
This group provides an encouraging and supportive atmosphere to practice, develop, and share writing skills. Facilitated by Ruth Briney. Contact Ruth at grambyruth@yahoo.com for additional information. Group meets twice monthly.
Sunday, March 13, 2016
DNA Interest Group
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Walt Branch Library 6701 South 14th St., Lincoln, NE
Join this interest group exploring the fascinating possibilities of using DNA testing as a genealogical research tool. Tom McFarland facilitates this group.
Friday, March 11, 2016
Writer's Group Time Travelers
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Lower Level Writer's Studio, Union College Library, 48th & Prescott, Lincoln, NE
This group provides an encouraging and supportive atmosphere to practice, develop, and share writing skills. Facilitated by Ruth Briney. Contact Ruth at grambyruth@yahoo.com for additional information. Group meets twice monthly.
Wednesday, March 2, 2016
Family Tree Maker Interest Group
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Scooter's, 2901 S 84th St., near 84th & Van Dorn, Lincoln, NE
Bring your portable devices with Family Tree Maker software or come with your questions related to using FTM and we'll provide group support in a "hands on" setting.Bob McQuistan will lead this session and the following ones scheduled at Scooters on Wednesdays.If you would like assistance with a particular feature of FTM, please email Bob at BM61321@windstream.net
Saturday, February 27, 2016
Germanic History
10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Omaha Abrahams Library 5111 No. 90th St., Omaha, NE
UNO Professor Emeritus of History, will be speaking broadly on the topic of German immigration to the United States in the context of both American and German history. He will discuss the context of German-American relations, beginning with the tumultuous years of 1848 to 1871.
This period included the American Civil War, as well as the events from the European Revolutions of 1848-49 through the unification of Germany under Prussian leadership. In this general survey, he will also emphasize the period of the two World Wars—in which Germany was the principal adversary of the United States—and the advent of the Cold War, during which the Bundesrepublik became a pillar of NATO and the European Economic Community.
Be sure to register for these events by emailing Brenda Boyd at lboyd2@cox.net. This will ensure that we have enough handouts for everyone.
Friday, February 26, 2016
Writer's Group Time Travelers
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Lower Level Writer's Studio, Union College Library, 48th & Prescott, Lincoln, NE
This group provides an encouraging and supportive atmosphere to practice, develop, and share writing skills. Facilitated by Ruth Briney. Contact Ruth at grambyruth@yahoo.com for additional information. Group meets twice monthly.
Friday, February 12, 2016
Writer's Group Time Travelers
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Lower Level Writer's Studio, Union College Library, 48th & Prescott, Lincoln, NE
This group provides an encouraging and supportive atmosphere to practice, develop, and share writing skills. Facilitated by Ruth Briney. Contact Ruth at grambyruth@yahoo.com for additional information. Group meets twice monthly.
Wednesday, February 10, 2016
Family Tree Maker Interest Group
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Scooter's 2901 S 84th St Lincoln Near 84th & Van Dorn, Lincoln, NE
Bring your portable devices with Family Tree Maker software or come with your questions related to using FTM and we'll provide group support in a "hands on" setting.Bob McQuistan will lead this session and the following ones scheduled at Scooters on Wednesdays.If you would like assistance with a particular feature of FTM, please email Bob at BM61321@windstream.net
Wednesday, January 27, 2016
Family Tree Maker Interest Group
12:15 pm to 3:15 pm
Scooter's 2901 S 84th St Lincoln Near 84th & Van Dorn
Note: 12:15 pm
Presentation on Roots Magic by Phyllis Ericson
Bring your portable devices with Family Tree Maker software or come with your questions related to using FTM and we'll provide group support in a "hands on" setting.Bob McQuistan will lead this session and the following ones scheduled at Scooters on Wednesdays.If you would like assistance with a particular feature of FTM, please email Bob at BM61321@windstream.net
On January 27 we will learn more about the features of Roots Magic software from Phyllis Ericson.
Friday, January 22, 2016
Writer's Group Time Travelers
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Union College Library Center of Campus off of 48th & Prescott Lincoln
Lower Level Writer’s Studio, Union College Library, NE of 48th & Prescott.
This group provides an encouraging and supportive atmosphere to practice, develop, and share writing skills. Facilitated by RuthBriney. Contact Ruth at grambyruth@yahoo.comfor additional information. Group meets twice monthly.
Sunday, January 17, 2016
DNA Interest Group
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Walt Branch Library 6701 South 14th St., Lincoln, NE
You're invited to attend this interest group exploring the fascinating possibilities of using DNA testing as a genealogical research tool. Tom McFarland facilitates this group.
Please join us January 17 for an afternoon of talking about DNA and its use in genealogy. We will be looking at recent updates on the DNA scene and problem solving using DNA results. If you have a question about how to understand or use your results, please bring them and we will crowd source some alternative solutions. There will not be any handouts, so those of you who like to take notes should bring your genealogy notebook, too.
Wednesday, January 13, 2016
Family Tree Maker Interest Group
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Scooter's 2901 S 84th St Lincoln Near 84th & Van Dorn
Bring your portable devices with Family Tree Maker software or come with your questions related to using FTM and we'll provide group support in a "hands on" setting.Bob McQuistan will lead this session and the following ones scheduled at Scooters on Wednesdays.If you would like assistance with a particular feature of FTM, please email Bob at BM61321@windstream.net
Monday, January 11, 2016
Internet Genealogy GIG
11:30 am to 1:00 pm
Gere Public Library 56th and Normal Lincoln
Bring your portable devices or paper to take notes to this free "hands on" session where Diane Kosch will assist folks in using the research skills presented by Lisa Louise Cooke at our October 3 workshop. If you attended the workshop or purchased one of Lisa's books, bring your syllabus or resources with you. If you're brand new, come and learn as well as practice some of the shortcuts and tips that enhance Google (and other site) searching techniques along with ideas for saving your discoveries. As always these sessions provide a great option for asking questions and sharing ideas. No question too simple, no suggestions ignored if you have a "better plan".
If you have a particular question or need you can email Diane ahead of time at dkosch@windstream.net
Sunday, January 10, 2016
British Interest Group
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Walt Branch Library 6701 South 14th St., Lincoln, NE
British, Scottish, Irish. Welsh ancestry? This group meets to research, discuss, and share genealogy tips for researching our ancestors from the British Isles. Please join the group as we explore our British heritage.
This Sunday we will have "Case Study" workshop that will focus on real ancestors who had a Nebraska connection.
We will tackle these cases and explore research strategies using lesser known U.S. records for locating where the immigrant ancestors lived in the old country.
All genealogists are welcome.
The principles of research will be the same
no matter the country of origin for your ancestor.
This is a paper and pencil workshop.A pdf of the 56 pg Workshop Booklet is attached.
You may print and bring to the workshop or respond to this email & reserve your b/w copy for a society donation (suggested donation $5).
Please RSVP by Friday a.m. if you plan to attend so I know how many to expect.
Union College Library Center of Campus off of 48th & Prescott Lincoln
Lower Level Writer’s Studio, Union College Library, NE of 48th & Prescott.
This group provides an encouraging and supportive atmosphere to practice, develop, and share writing skills. Facilitated by RuthBriney. Contact Ruth at grambyruth@yahoo.comfor additional information. Group meets twice monthly.
Sunday, December 13, 2015
Germanic Research; Let's Get Acquainted with the Omaha "All Things German" group
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Walt Branch Library 6701 South 14th St., Lincoln, NE
.Sunday, December 13 Germanic Research; Let's Get Acquainted with the Omaha "All Things German" group 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm - Walt Branch Library 6701 South 14th St., Lincoln, NE
We've invited 2 representatives of our neighboring Germanic Interest Group, the Greater Omaha Genealogical Society's "All Things German" group to visit us and share ideas, resources and plans. Brenda Boyd, chair of the "All Things German" interest group at GOGS will share their favorite research techiques and relate activities of the Greater Omaha Genealogical Society. Dale Clarke Library Genealogist/Librarian will present info regarding the extensivce resources available in Omaha. Come and meet our neighboring researchers and discover their plans and resources.
Think about a possible field trip to Omaha to use those resources in 2016.
Chris Effken has also provided a listing of proposed dates for the LLCGS Germanic interest group to meet and is requesting your suggestions for topics and events as well as an updated list of online resources.
Please come with your questions, your suggestions related to any Germanic region heritage...not limited to current geographic Germany. Invite guests and wake up your Germanic food tastes with some Pfeffernusse cookies..
Wednesday, December 9, 2015
Using Family Tree Maker Software
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Scooter's 2901 S 84th St Near 84th & Van Dorn
Bring your portable devices with Family Tree Maker software or come with your questions related to using FTM and we'll provide group support in a "hands on" setting.
Bob McQuistan will lead this session and the following ones scheduled at Scooters on Wednesdays.
If you would like assistance with a particular feature of FTM, please email Bob at BM61321@windstream.net
Sunday, November 15, 2015
Ideas for Nebraska Interest Group Goals for 2017
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Walt Branch Library 6701 South 14th St., Lincoln, NE
Dr. Peter Bleed will join us as we gather ideas of the kinds of stories, artifacts, documents and memorabilia that should be researched, preserved and shared here in Lancaster County for Nebraska's 150th birthday in 2017. Dr .Bleed has investigated and worked for the preservation of resources as a Professor of Anthropology at UNL and as a member of the Nebraska State Historical Society Board. Come and hear some of his stories and add your ideas as we continue to launch our Nebraska Interest Group.
Saturday, November 14, 2015
Heritage Holiday Crafts POSTPONED
10:00 am
Will re schedule
We need to postpone the November 14 craft session to another time. Please watch the website for alternate date and time.
Friday, November 13, 2015
Internet Genealogy
12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
The Egg and I at 1601
Bring your portable devices or paper to take notes to this free "hands on" session where Diane Kosch will assist folks in using the research skills presented by Lisa Louise Cooke at our October 3 workshop. If you attended the workshop or purchased one of Lisa's books, bring your syllabus or resources with you. If you're brand new, come and learn as well as practice some of the shortcuts and tips that enhance Google (and other site) searching techniques along with ideas for saving your discoveries. As always these sessions provide a great option for asking questions and sharing ideas. No question too simple, no suggestions ignored if you have a "better plan".
We will gather in the meeting room at noon to allow time for ordering food/drink and setting up wifi before beginning that session.
If you have a particular question or need you can email Diane ahead of time at dkosch@windstream.net
There is also a small group meeting at "lunch time" on Mondays. 11:30-1:00. We have applied for reservation for more times at Gere Library, but if that site is not available on a regular basis will seek other locations with wifi.
We will not continue the Wednesday morning sessions at Bennett Martin, but will seek a weekday "after work" (5:30 pm?) site.
The Friday "lunch time" session at The Egg and I at 1601 "Q" St.will continue on a regular basis if the wifi works well on October 23.
Wednesday, November 11, 2015
Using Family Tree Maker Software
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Scooter's 2901 S 84th St Near 84th & Van Dorn
Bring your portable devices with Family Tree Maker software or come with your questions related to using FTM and we'll provide group support in a "hands on" setting.
Bob McQuistan will lead this session and the following ones scheduled at Scooters on Wednesdays.
If you would like assistance with a particular feature of FTM, please email Bob at BM61321@windstream.net
Monday, November 9, 2015
Internet Genealogy GIG
11:30 am to 1:00 pm
Gere Public Library 56th and Normal Lincoln
Bring your portable devices or paper to take notes to this free "hands on" session where Diane Kosch will assist folks in using the research skills presented by Lisa Louise Cooke at our October 3 workshop. If you attended the workshop or purchased one of Lisa's books, bring your syllabus or resources with you. If you're brand new, come and learn as well as practice some of the shortcuts and tips that enhance Google (and other site) searching techniques along with ideas for saving your discoveries. As always these sessions provide a great option for asking questions and sharing ideas. No question too simple, no suggestions ignored if you have a "better plan".
If you have a particular question or need you can email Diane ahead of time at dkosch@windstream.net
Sunday, November 8, 2015
Latest Advances in DNA as a Genealogy Tool
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Walt Branch Library 6701 South 14th St., Lincoln, NE
For this session we will be looking more carefully at how to use the Ancestry DNA site. They have made some updates to it that are very helpful. We will also be looking at the new DNA.land free site. Please come and share some of your DNA experiences.
Tom McFarland
Saturday, November 7, 2015
Heritage Holiday Crafts
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
3339 South 40th St. Lincoln
Calling all Crafters!
Linda Conroy and Diane Pratt agreed to lead holiday crafting sessions again this year...not feather trees this time, but items that involve family photos and decorations reflective of our heritage. Two dates have been reserved: Saturday, November 7 and Saturday, November 14. Times on both dates will be from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm with options to come to one or both and to arrive at a time segment that works for you. If you are interested, please send an email indicating that to judiology@icloud.com and we’ll provide more information and reserve a space for you. We have planned several crafts for the session scheduled November 7 and 14. You may attend one or both of the sessions during the time period of 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Judi Cook’s home- 3339 S. 40th. Cost for each crafting session $5.00 per person. Click on Download link below to see examples. 1. Ribbon Tree
You must provide your own Styrofoam cone for this craft. The cones can be purchased at any craft store in various sizes. 2. Yarn Trees
These make wonderful centerpieces! You are welcome to bring additional embellishments for your tree! We will provide red, green, and white yarn plus a variety of embellishments. If you have a special color in mind or would like to use a special yarn, please bring it with you!
These trees are about 10 inches high. The bird nest in not included. 3. Cookie Cutter Ornaments
These cute ornaments can be created with various holiday papers, vintage papers, or old family photos. If you would like to use a family photo, bring the photo in its original form or in digital form and we will scan/print it out on cardstock. The cookies cutters will be provided along with the holiday/vintage papers. 4. Terra Cotta Snowmen
These adorable snowmen are easy to make! We will provide all the materials. If you would like to make something other than a snowman, that can be done too! 5. Prairie Dolls
Traditional dolls made with cornhusks-a Nebraska favorite! The bouquet is optional.
Bring your portable devices or paper to take notes to this free "hands on" session where Diane Kosch will assist folks in using the research skills presented by Lisa Louise Cooke at our October 3 workshop. If you attended the workshop or purchased one of Lisa's books, bring your syllabus or resources with you. If you're brand new, come and learn as well as practice some of the shortcuts and tips that enhance Google (and other site) searching techniques along with ideas for saving your discoveries. As always these sessions provide a great option for asking questions and sharing ideas. No question too simple, no suggestions ignored if you have a "better plan".
If you have a particular question or need you can email Diane ahead of time at dkosch@windstream.net
The group is small and is claiming the time period of "lunch time" on Mondays. We will meet in November 9. We will not continue the Wednesday morning sessions at Bennett Martin, but will seek a weekday "after work" (5:30 pm?) site.
The Friday "lunch time" session at The Egg and I at 1601 "Q" St.will continue for more sessions if the wifi works better on October 23.
Sunday, October 25, 2015
A Review of Germanic History and Geography
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Walt Branch Library 6701 South 14th St., Lincoln, NE
Dr. Peter Reinkordt returns to help us with the challenge of understanding the constant changes of boundaries, names of regions, and ruling entities that affected our ancestor's languages, religions, life styles and decisions to move."What was the name of that region? Why did it change? What is it called now? How can I find out where and how my ancestors lived if I don't know my history and geography?"
Bring your questions, the data you have and any maps that pertain to your ancestry and we'll tap into his knowledge.
Friday, October 23, 2015
Internet Genealogy
12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
The Egg and I at 1601
Bring your portable devices or paper to take notes to this free "hands on" session where Diane Kosch will assist folks in using the research skills presented by Lisa Louise Cooke at our October 3 workshop. If you attended the workshop or purchased one of Lisa's books, bring your syllabus or resources with you. If you're brand new, come and learn as well as practice some of the shortcuts and tips that enhance Google (and other site) searching techniques along with ideas for saving your discoveries. As always these sessions provide a great option for asking questions and sharing ideas. No question too simple, no suggestions ignored if you have a "better plan".
We will gather in the meeting room at noon to allow time for ordering food/drink and setting up wifi before beginning that session.
If you have a particular question or need you can email Diane ahead of time at dkosch@windstream.net
There is also a small group meeting at "lunch time" on Mondays. 11:30-1:00. We have applied for reservation for more times at Gere Library, please check the website calendar events for periodic sessions.
We will not continue the Wednesday morning sessions at Bennett Martin, but will seek a weekday "after work" (5:30 pm?) site.
The Friday "lunch time" session at The Egg and I at 1601 "Q" St.will continue on a regular basis if the wifi works well on October 23.
Monday, October 19, 2015
Internet Gemnalogy GIG
11:30 am to 1:00 pm
Gere Public Library 56th and Normal Lincoln
Bring your portable devices or paper to take notes to this free "hands on" session where Diane Kosch will assist folks in using the research skills presented by Lisa Louise Cooke at our October 3 workshop. If you attended the workshop or purchased one of Lisa's books, bring your syllabus or resources with you. If you're brand new, come and learn as well as practice some of the shortcuts and tips that enhance Google (and other site) searching techniques along with ideas for saving your discoveries. As always these sessions provide a great option for asking questions and sharing ideas. No question too simple, no suggestions ignored if you have a "better plan".
If you have a particular question or need you can email Diane ahead of time at dkosch@windstream.net
The group is small and is claiming the time period of "lunch time" on Mondays. We have applied for reservation for more times at Gere Library, but if that site is not available on a regular basis will seek other locations with wifi. We will not continue the Wednesday morning sessions at Bennett Martin, but will seek a weekday "after work" (5:30 pm?) site.
The Friday "lunch time" session at The Egg and I at 1601 "Q" St.will continue on a regular basis if the wifi works better on October 23.
Sunday, October 18, 2015
British Interest Group: Medieval Genealogy
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Walt Branch Library 6701 South 14th St., Lincoln, NE
2-4 pm; Walt Branch Library 6701 South 14th St., Lincoln, NE
Do you have British, Scottish, Irish, or Welsh ancestry? Then this group is for you.
We will discuss "Medieval Genealogy". Just because the vital records only go back to 1837 doesn't mean your genealogy needs to stop there. Searching through Medieval genealogy records can take your genealogy back to 1066.
Have you followed your family back into the Medieval period? Do you have a coat of arms for an ancestor? Please bring your ancient ancestor "finds" to share and inspire the class.
Starting with our immigrant ancestors, we will look at sources that are helpful in following our ancestors back through the centuries.
Bring your portable devices with Family Tree Maker software or come with your questions related to using FTM and we'll provide group support in a "hands on" setting.
Bob McQuistan will lead this session and the following ones scheduled at Scooters on Wednesdays.
If you would like assistance with a particular feature of FTM, please email Bob at BM61321@windstream.net
Wednesday, October 14, 2015
Genealogy and the Internet
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Bennett Martin Library Lincoln 2nd floor computer training lab
New group: Genealogy and the Internet. Overview of Google Apps (Search, Maps, Books, Images, Alerts),
This session is especially good for folks who have a desktop computer, but no portable laptop or tablet as there are 12 computers in the lab that can be used for practice.
New group: Genealogy and the Internet.
Overview of Google Apps (Search, Maps, Books, Images, Alerts),
11:30a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Gere Branch Library, 2400 South 56th Street, Lincoln, Ne
Bring your portable devices if you have them for this "hands on" session.
Presenter, Diane Kosch, email:dkosch@windstream.net
Sunday, August 23, 2015
Ne Humanities : Karen Shoemaker author of The Meaning of Names
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Walt Branch Library 6701 South 14th St., Lincoln, NE
Local author Karen Shoemaker will discuss her book The Meaning of Names which tells of treatment of German immigrants in Nebraska during WWI. You may wish to read the book prior to the presentation. It is available in Lincoln libraries. The author places the story in the area near Stuart Nebraska and provides a great account of the life of people of German ancestry at that time.
Sunday, August 16, 2015
British Interest Group - Victorian Photograph Workshop
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Walt Branch Library 6701 South 14th St., Lincoln, NE
It is true, Genealogists LOVE photographs, especially if they have OUR ancestors in them. It is also true "a picture is worth a thousand words".
Bring an old photo or two that you have, subjects known or unknown to Sunday's afternoon session. Also, if you are fortunate to own one of the old ornate photo albums (often velvet, with cardboard photos or tintypes inserted between the thick pages) please bring it to show the group.
We will learn about the different types of photographs during the times of our ancestors.
This is a much requested genealogy topic.
We will look at early photographs from the 18 and early 1900s. We will practice analyzing them to help place them in their proper time. using the photo and fashion "clues" we can find.
Photographs were universal and so the British Interest Group invites everyone who has ancestor photos to join in the "Photo event" this Sunday.
Walt Branch Library 6701 South 14th St., Lincoln, NE
Join Tom McFarland who recently attended DNA sessions at the National Genealogical Society Conference.
Many people are confused about which type of DNA test to do. We will spend the first half of the session discussing how to make that choice. For the second half, we will look at a formula for using the X DNA in a very surprising way.
Sunday, July 26, 2015
Using Family Tree Maker
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Walt Branch Library 6701 South 14th St., Lincoln, NE
We will have access to Room 2 only on this date.
If you have Family Tree Maker and would like to exchange ideas, this small group session will be helpful. If you are curious about trying it or would like to explore other software options, please join us. We gather to help each other get our genealogical information in a format that is useful to us and to others.
Sunday, July 5, 2015
Finding the Locations of Nebraska Ancestors
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Walt Library 6701 So.14th St. Lincoln
Please note: change of topic for July 5. This is designed to help folks with Ne ancestry, but is also helpful for discovering locations in other states.
Dale and Kay Softley will share their expertise at finding locations in Nebraska to help online searchers as well as those in attendance. Please plan to send what information you have regarding ancestors who resided in Nebraska to contact@llcgs.info so that the Softleys can help you find the site. They will provide assistance that will help you search for Land Records. We will also have access to a website with historic maps as well as sites for you to explore to help you pin point which county to contact for land records, a terrific genealogical resource. This should be a helpful intro for folks attending the Land Records Symposium in Beatrice.
Sunday, June 28, 2015
Germanic Interest Group
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Union College Library Center of Campus off of 48th & Prescott Lincoln
Note change of location! We are not meeting at Walt Library on 14th St. but will take advantage of summer hours and easy parking to visit the Ella Crandall Library located in the center of the Union College Campus. We'll have signs leading you there from 48th & Prescott Sts.
LLCGS has a genealogical collection that is a great resource for Germanic research. You do not need to be an LLCGS member or to have attended any of our meetings in order to come on Sunday June 28 and take advantage of resources others have collected and made available for free usage.
Sunday, June 14, 2015
British Interest Group - Occupations & Trades
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Walt Branch Library 6701 South 14th St., Lincoln, NE
British, Scottish, Irish. Welsh ancestry?
Learn where to discover your ancestor’s occupation. Learn how to use trade directories and apprentice information to develop the life story of your ancestor.
Walt Branch Library 6701 South 14th St., Lincoln, NE
This is an interest group session for anyone with Germanic region and language heritage.
On Sunday, April 26, Dr. Peter Reinkordt who has taught German and Germanic History at Doane College will be our speaker.
He will discuss origins and meanings of Germanic names and provide insights into various regions where he has lived and visited.
Bring your questions and guests and enjoy learning from this knowledgeable, helpful presenter,.
Sunday, March 22, 2015
Sunday Afternoon with a Genealogist Using FTM
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Walt Branch Library 6701 South 14th St. Lincoln NE
Bob McQuistan will facilitate a workshop for people who are just beginning to use Family Tree Maker. ( We could call it FTM 101?) So if you just received the software for the holidays or want to jumpstart your use of one you've had for a while, please join us. Bring the Information you already know and then evaluate the hints provided by Ancestry.com and learn to use techniques from other FTM users.
Please bring your own portable device if you have one or let us know if you would like to borrow one for this hands on activity.
We are considering the formation of GIG Genealogy Interest Group related to using FTM to keep us on track with our goals to get information into a software program.
Friday, March 20, 2015
Friday Writing Group
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Conference Room Union College Library
Ruth Briney facilitates this informal writing group encouraging us to write our family stories. There is no charge for the sessions, people may join anytime by contacting Ruth and non LLCGS members are welcome to join us.
We have reserved a room on the main floor of the Union College Library near the LLCGS collection. It is Room 219, Conference Room.
If you have questions about the group, please send an email to grambyruth@yahoo.com If you have concerns about parking, please email Judi Cook judiology@icloud.com
Sunday, March 15, 2015
British Interest Group: Our Ancestors' Life in the 1800s
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Walt Branch Library 6701 South 14th St., Lincoln, NE
British, Scottish, Irish. Welsh ancestry?
Learn about life across the pond in the 1800's
Come find where your ancestors lived, using gazetteers and maps.
Ruth Briney facilitates this informal writing group encouraging us to write our family stories. There is no charge for the sessions, people may join anytime by contacting Ruth and non LLCGS members are welcome to join us.
We have reserved a room on the main floor of the Union College Library near the LLCGS collection. It is Room 219, Conference Room.
If you have questions about the group, please send an email to grambyruth@yahoo.com If you have concerns about parking, please email Judi Cook judiology@icloud.com
Sunday, March 8, 2015
Launching A Nebraska Research Interest Group
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Walt Branch Library 6701 South 14th St., Lincoln, NE
The purpose of this new interest group is to explore research possibilities related to Nebraska heritage. We will acknowledge Nebraska's March birthday and the upcoming sesquicentennial in 2017. Surveys have indicated a number of LLCGS members either have Nebraska ancestral roots or are interested in assiting folks who do. Come and be a "charter member" of another LLCGS interest group and bring suggestions of resources to explore and potential speakers to invite.
Come and learn where to find the records for Nebraska the territory and the state.
Get the handout in color here. Click the link below.
Ruth Briney facilitates this informal writing group encouraging us to write our family stories. There is no charge for the sessions, people may join anytime by contacting Ruth and non LLCGS members are welcome to join us.
We have reserved a room on the main floor of the Union College Library near the LLCGS collection. It is Room 219, Conference Room.
If you have questions about the group, please send an email to grambyruth@yahoo.com If you have concerns about parking, please email Judi Cook judiology@icloud.com
Friday, February 27, 2015
Field Trip to Omaha for German presentation
9:15 am to 1:30 pm
Carpool to Omaha Abraham's Library
All folks interested in Germanic research are invited to join us as we carpool to Omaha as guests of our neighboring GOGS Greater Omaha Genealogical Society "All Things German" group. Brenda Boyd, leader of that Omaha area group has scheduled a speaker from UNO to address folks on the topic of "Prussian history" A number of us deal with that ambiguous location on ancestral records. We need to know more about when, where and why our ancestors listed Prussia as their place of birth.
We'll meet in Kohl's parking lot near 84th and O and leave at 9:15a.m. to arrive in Omaha for a 10:30 a.m. starting time. The program is scheduled to last until noon. Various carpools can arrange lunch and return time plans.
Sunday, February 22, 2015
Germanic Research Interest Group
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Walt Branch Library 6701 South 14th St. Lincoln NE
Jenny Watton will introduce us to her Germanic Facebook Genealogy experiences and provide insights into the value of this genealogical tool.
Chris and Gail Effken facilitate this group and will be glad to continue to help you with Surname Research entries.
Friday, February 13, 2015
Friday Writing Group
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Conference Room Union College Library
Ruth Briney facilitates this informal writing group encouraging us to write our family stories. There is no charge for the sessions, people may join anytime by contacting Ruth and non LLCGS members are welcome to join us.
We have reserved a room on the main floor of the Union College Library near the LLCGS collection. It is Room 219, Conference Room.
If you have questions about the group, please send an email to grambyruth@yahoo.com If you have concerns about parking, please email Judi Cook judiology@icloud.com
Sunday, February 8, 2015
DNA and Genealogy updates
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Walt Branch Library 6701 South 14th St. Lincoln NE
Tom McFarland will present this session. Please invite friends and family who are curious about using this genealogical research tool.
Sunday, February 1, 2015
Sunday Afternoon with a Genealogist Using FTM
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Walt Branch Library 6701 South 14th St. Lincoln NE
LLCGS session Sunday Feb 1 postponed until March 22
Sunday, January 18, 2015
Researching British, Scots,Irish, Welsh
2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Walt Branch Library 6701 South 14th St. Lincoln NE
Did your English or Irish immigrant ancestor just seem to "show up" in America? Are you trying to find where your immigrant ancestor came from in England or Ireland so you can "jump across the pond"???
Come join our British & Irish Interest Group as we kick off Year 2!!!
We will discuss "How & Where to Find Your Ancestor's Location in the Old Country"
If you know where your ancestor is from, bring your answer to the group and place your ancestor on our large map.
Come and meet others who are researching in your area of Britain and Ireland.
Join this interest group facilitated by Phyllis Ericson as more discoveries are made regarding heritage in the Isles.
Walt Branch Library 6701 South 14th St., Lincoln, NE
Travel for the holidays with Google Earth to your ancestral Germanic sites.
Please send an email to judiology@icloud.com and let us know what ancestral Germanic locations you would like us to locate for you. Dennis Schulte will assist us with our virtual travel if you provide the sites ahead of time. Questions, email judiology@icloud.com
Friday, December 12, 2014
Friday Writing Group
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Conference Room Union College Library
Ruth Briney is facilitating an informal writing group encouraging us to write our family stories. We had our first session on November 14 and chose to bring a writing on Friday Dec. 12 related to a Thanksgiving experience. There will not always be a theme as the writings will be for our own personal use.
There is no charge for the sessions and non LLCGS members are welcome to join us. We meet in the Conference Room (219) on the main floor of the Union College Library near the LLCGS collection.
We have reserved the following dates for future sessions: Jan. 9 and 23, Feb. 13 and 27 and March 13 and 20.
If you have questions about the group, please send an email to Ruth at grambyruth@yahoo.com If you have concerns about parking, please email Judi Cook judiology@icloud.com
Sunday, November 16, 2014
British & Irish: Celebrating Our Research Success Stories
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Walt Branch Library 6701 South 14th St., Lincoln, NE
The group will celebrate our success stories as we "show & tell" what we have found about our British and Irish ancestors this year.
Look forward to tea and scones as we celebrate in style.
Sponsored by FindMyPast.org.
Friday, November 14, 2014
Friday Writing Group
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Conference Room Union College Library
Ruth Briney will be leading a writing group encouraging us to write our family stories. Those who gathered on Sunday, October 12 found that Friday mornings worked for most of them. There is no charge for the sessions and non LLCGS members are welcome to join us.
We have reserved a room on the main floor of the Union College Library near the LLCGS collection. It is Room 219, Conference Room.
We have reserved the second and fourth Fridays through May with an option to meet on other Fridays if weather poses a problem and also when the college is closed for break (example, 4th Friday in December.)
if you have questions about the group, please send an email to contact@LLGGS.info. If you have concerns about parking, please email Judi Cook judiology@icloud.com
Sunday, October 26, 2014
Germanic Ancestry
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Walt Branch Library 6701 South 14th St.
If you think you have ancestors from the Germanic areas of Europe or know they spoke German, please join us as we learn more about researching these areas.
Bring your information related to the surnames, dates and locations you are searching. We will help you enter that data on our surname research database as another tool to locate others searching the same surnames and/or dates and locations.
if you have a laptop or tablet, please bring it so that we have enough computers for everyone.
Chris and Gail Effken facilitate this interest group and can be reached at llcgs1germansig@gmail.com
Sunday, October 19, 2014
Re Scheduled for an earlier date (Oct. 5)
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Walt Branch Library 6701 South 14th St., Lincoln, NE
Sunday, October 19
Walt Branch Library 6701 So. 14th
Please note: we will not have an LLCGS session on this date as the meeting rooms are reserved for a Walt Library function designed to collect Hispanic stories and promote saving family heritage.
Sunday, September 28, 2014
Preserving our Family Histories
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Walt Branch Library 6701 South 14th St., Lincoln, NE
NOTE: Due to a presenter schedule conflict the Family Tree Maker Workshop has been moved to November 2
September 28 will be an excellent opportunity to get additional guidance in preserving our family history. Robbi Ryan, professional genealogist from Omaha and LLLCGS member will describe a program she teaches. Robbi is an advocate of the value of each person's story. She conducts classes which encourage the writing so many of have indicated we would like to do. To learn more about Robbi, check out her blog at Relativeconnections.com
Bring your favorite writing tools and plan to spend some time focusing on your own memories and preserving them.
Sunday, September 14, 2014
British & Irish: What is in the Parish Chest? Locating Church Records Back to the 1500s
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Walt Branch Library 6701 South 14th St., Lincoln, NE
Church Records are often the best way to track your family back into the 1500s. They are the longest continuous organized record available in Britain and Ireland. Parish records of baptisms, marriages and burials are the single most important source for the genealogy of families who lived in the ancient British Isles and they continue up to today.
Phyllis Ericson will provide guidance in locating Parish (Church) Records for your British & Irish ancestor's birth, baptism, marriage and burial records.
Come find out what is waiting for you in the Parish Chest!
Calling All Family History Writers and "Wannabies"
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Room 1 Walt Library 6701 So. 14th St. Lincoln Ne
Needing a boost to get started writing your family history? Looking for a painless jumpstart? We'll be inviting people with experience in helping folks like us find the best method to get started. On Sept. 7th Charley Kempthorne from Manhattan Kansas will present techniques he has used in helping genealogists tell their stories.
At our Sept. 9th meeting, we'll explore other times and settings to experience options available from other folks who encourage us to make the time to create those nuggets of information for our own enjoyment as well as for others to gain insights. We'll work together to get speakers and supporters that will help us achieve our goals for preserving family histories.
On Sunday the 7th bring your favorite writing tools, antique or techie, and allow Charley to guide you with methods he has discovered after years of experience. Enter the south meeting room (Room 1). You can learn more about Charley by going to www.thelifestoryinstitute.com
Sunday, August 24, 2014
Germanic Ancestry
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Walt Branch Library 6701 South 14th St., Lincoln, NE
If you think you have ancestors from the Germanic areas of Europe or know they spoke German, please join us as we learn more about researching these areas.
Chris and Gail Effken facilitate this interest group and can be reached at llcgs1germansig@gmail.com
On August 24 Chris and Gail will share photos and stories of their recent trip to Germany.
Plus, new member Linda Conroy, who spent some time living in Germany, will make a brief presentation on an early German tradition we hope to bring to LLCGS this year.
Sunday, July 20, 2014
Technology Interest Group: Social Media for Genealogy
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Walt Branch Library, 6701 S. 14th St., Lincoln, Nebraska
Learn how you can recharge your genealogy research by using social media such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, blogs and more. Presented by LLCGS publicity chair Susan Petersen.
British & Irish: Obtaining Civil Registration Records
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Walt Branch Library 6701 South 14th St., Lincoln, NE
Phyllis Ericson will provide guidance in locating one of the most valuable genealogy resources for Birth, Marriage and Death research related to our heritage "across the pond".
Walt Branch Library 6701 South 14th St., Lincoln, NE
This is an inclusive group not restricted to ancestry from "Germany" but includes a broader geographic area. If you think there is a "Germanic" branch in your family or if you know someone who would like to learn about their potential Germanic ancestors, please join us.
Chris and Gail Effken just returned from their genealogical excursion to Germany! Come and hear what they discovered, enjoyed and learned. Explore your own research possibilities.
Sunday, May 18, 2014
British & Irish: Making Sense of the Census
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Walt Branch Library 6701 South 14th St., Lincoln, NE
You are invited to the British & Irish Interest Group (BIIG) Sunday Computer Workshop“Making Sense of the Census”.
Whether you know the exact county in Britain or Ireland where your ancestors lived or not, come Sunday afternoon as we discuss the British, Irish, Scottish and Welsh census records and where to find them.
If you have a laptop or iPad bring it so you can do your own searches during the workshop. (No computer? No problem. We will be working together in small groups to help each other.)
Bring your ancestor’s pedigree and family group sheet for the British ancestor you are researching. You will need:
· Ancestor’s Name, and their Birth or Marriage Date and Location of event.
· If you have parents, siblings or spouse names, and other dates or information that is always helpful.
We will be mapping our search locations so we can meet others who are searching in our area. (Map is on page 1 of the handout)
Also, be thinking about what you want to learn about your British & Irish Ancestors. Do you want to:
· Learn how my ancestor lived.
· Find where they lived, e.g. house or farm.
· Find their parish church, where they were baptized, married, buried.
· Identify their siblings & parents.
· Identify living relatives, cousins.
· Extend pedigree back another generation.
To get started, print and take a look at the “handout” for Sunday’s workshop. Bring it with you Sunday. (If you have trouble with the link in this email, go to the website and access the British Interest Group announcement located on the right side of the main menu. Click on “View Full Listing” and go to the link at the bottom of the announcement. Reply to this email and let me know if you have trouble printing a copy of the handout.)
Remember to bring with you Sunday:
1. Printed copy of the handout.
2. Pedigree Chart & Family Group Sheet for your British or Irish Ancestor.
3. Decide what you would like to learn about your ancestor.
4. Your laptop or iPad to do searches (optional).
I look forward to seeing you Sunday for a fun and “productive” afternoon as we “Make Sense of the Census”.
Walt Branch Library 6701 South 14th St., Lincoln, NE
This is an inclusive group not restricted to ancestry from "Germany" but includes a broader geographic area. If you think there is a "Germanic" branch in your family or if you know someone who would like to learn about their potential Germanic ancestors, please join us.
We will discuss Using Google Earth for Genealogy. Contact Chris by emailing llcgs1germansig@gmail.com
Thursday, March 20, 2014
Friday Writing Group
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Conference Room Union College Library
Ruth Briney facilitates this informal writing group encouraging us to write our family stories. There is no charge for the sessions, people may join anytime by contacting Ruth and non LLCGS members are welcome to join us.
We have reserved a room on the main floor of the Union College Library near the LLCGS collection. It is Room 219, Conference Room.
If you have questions about the group, please send an email to grambyruth@yahoo.com If you have concerns about parking, please email Judi Cook judiology@icloud.com
Sunday, March 9, 2014
British & Irish: Locating our Ancestors in Britain & Ireland
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Walt branch Library 6701 So. 14th St.
Join others researching. British area heritage. Location, location, location. This the most critial piece of information you will need to continue to trace your ancestors back to Britain and Ireland. Without it, your research will remain on this side of the pond. Phyllis Eriscon will lead a discussion of places to look for clues to find your ancestor's location in the old country (before they came to America).
All Sunday sessions at Walt Library are free and open to the public.
Learn what information or images you may use in your genealogy and how to protect your own intellectual property. Presentation and discussion by Susan Petersen and Jon Roth.
Sunday, February 23, 2014
Germanic Genealogy
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Walt Branch Library 6701 South 14th St.
Sunday, November 10, 2013
Germanic Genealogy
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Walt Branch Library, 6701 S. 14 th Street, Lincoln, Nebraska
Presenter: Chris Effken
An opportunity to share problems and solutions related to researching Germanic ancestors.
Sunday, October 27, 2013
Heritage Gifts Worth Giving
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Walt Branch Library, 6701 S. 14 th Street, Lincoln, Nebraska
Presenter: Phyllis Ericson
Preserve your heritage and honor your ancestors as you make holiday gifts for others with ancestry information put together in a "gift" format. Bring your examples of heritage gifts to share with the group.
Sunday, October 20, 2013
DNA Updates
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Walt Branch Library, 6701 S. 14 th Street, Lincoln, Nebraska
Presenter: Tom McFarland
Learn more about DNA as a Genealogical Research Tool
Sunday, September 29, 2013
Technology Interest Group: Up in the Cloud
2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Walt Branch Library, 6701 S. 14th Street, Lincoln, Nebraska
Presenter: Susan Petersen
Have you ever wondered what would happen to your genealogy research in the event of a natural disaster, a computer crash or theft? Learn about saving your information online and compare different services available for storing your digital data online. Learn about the differences between computer backups and cloud storage.
Sunday, September 22, 2013
Writers Workshop
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Walt Branch Library 6701 South 14th St.
Presenter: Judi Cook along with other presenters
Do you want to get started or get re-energized about your writing project?
Come for this 2-part workshop
We will cover
1. Using Microft Word for Genealogy Writing
2. Starting Your Writing Project
One of the best things we can do for our family history is to record what we remember. We'll help you get started and provide some resources to help you find a way that works for you. Some will write, some will enter info into a computer program, others with begin with photos, sketches or audio/video.
We're all unique and so are the methods we find to accomplish our goals.
Sunday, July 28, 2013
German related
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Walt Branch Library 6701 South 14th St.
Presenter: Chris Effken
Join us as we explore ideas and techniques for searching German speaking ancestors. Chris Effken will report on a German themed Genealogy conference he attended in St. Louis in mid July.
We'll also have time for individual questions and celebrations of discoveries.
Please bring the addresses of your favorite German related websites. We'll make a composite list to distribute to the group.
Willkommen!!
Sunday, June 16, 2013
Genealogy Interest Group Writers Group
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Walt Branch Library 6701 South 14th St.
Presenter: Judi Cook along with other presenters
Honoring our Fathers . . . writing recollections and anecdotes related to fathers in our lives.
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Writing about your Heritage
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Walt Branch Library 6701 South 14th St.
Presenter: Judi Cook along with other presenters
Ever tried writing about the Mothers in your heritage? Can you put them in a time and place and explore their life experiences?
Begin writing down what you know and we'll work together to make it a narrative you'd like to share with family members.
Sunday, May 5, 2013
Finding and naming your German speaking ancestors
Walt Branch Library 6701 South 14th St.
Presenter: Chris Effken
If you or anyone you know has Germanic heritage, please come & bring guests to Walt Library 6701 South 14th Sunday, May 5th from 2:00-4:00 P.M.
LLCGS member Lila Garner will draw on her years of genealogical research experiences to provide pointers on doing German related research.
You’ll also learn more about life in the region and efforts to find information from a guest speaker. He will relate a personal story of a family’s escape from the Ukraine ahead of the Nazi’s WWII invasion and a search in Germany for the grave of his brother who was killed by a hit and run driver.
In addition, Chris Effken, LLCGS German Interest Group leader, will continue to update the Google map with markers indicating where the homes of ancestors of folks attending our German group tend to “cluster”. We’ll use that info to help support each other when researching a specific region. To make sure Chris has your information regarding ancestral names and regions you are searching, please email him at ch2effk@gmail.com
Sunday, April 21, 2013
Genealogy Writers Group
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Lincoln Walt Branch Library 6701 South 14th St.
Presenter: Judi Cook along with other presenters
Wanting to add narrative to your genealogy research? Having a hard time getting started? Or have you started, but you find it easy to procrastinate? We'll help provide pointers on getting started and also build in some goal setting to help keep the words flowing. Join us as we begin a new LLCGS GIG (Genealogy interest group) that is free and open to anyone. Submit any suggestions you have for resource people or topics, technological tools, timeline and/or historical references, grammatical hints or anything you'd like to explore by sending an email to "contact" on this website.
Sunday, April 14, 2013
Display Your Family Tree With Charts and Posters
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Lincoln Walt Branch Library 6701 South 14th St., Lincoln, NE
Presenter: Phyllis Ericson
"Display Your Family Tree With Charts and Posters"
Put your genealogy on the walls and in the halls!!!
We will share ideas for displaying your family tree.
See examples of framed photos, family trees, posters and more.
Find easy and inexpensive family gift ideas you can create.
Share ideas for honoring your ancestors.
Come join in the fun.
Bring your ideas and examples of how you “Display Your Family Tree”.
Leave with your list of great ways to "Honor Your Ancestors"
Technology Interest Group: Using Microsoft OneNote for Genealogy
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Walt Branch Library, 6701 S. 14 th Street, Lincoln, Nebraska
Presenter: Susan Petersen
If you have the Microsoft Office suite of products, you probably have OneNote. Have you ever looked into it? This is a powerful organizational and filing tool that can help you with your genealogy research.
Learn how to set up folders, files, save screen clippings, add audio and video and much more. Unleash the power of OneNote to enhance the organization of your genealogy data.
Sunday, March 3, 2013
German Genealogy Interest Group
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Lincoln Walt Branch Library 6701 South 14th St., Lincoln NE
Presenter: Chris Effken
Think you have some German ancestry? Join us and discover how we can help each other find more information.
We've also invited Jerry McInnis to join us to help us learn the English translation of some of the words genealogists with German ancestors encounter. If you have a word you'd like to translate, please email it to "contact" on this website by March 1 and request that it be sent to German Interest Group.
Sunday, February 3, 2013
Technology Interest Group
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Walt Branch Library 6701 South 14th St., Lincoln, NE
Presenter: Susan Petersen
Join the Technology GIG Sunday, Feb. 3 at Walt Branch Library 6701 South 14th from 2 - 4 PM and do the following:
Turn Your Tablet Into a Lean, Mean Genealogy Machine - Learn about a variety of applications, or "apps" for your smartphone or tablet that can aid your genealogy research, family history writing, photography and organization. The presentation will focus on apps available for the iPad and iPhone. Participants using the Android operating system and other tablets such as the Kindle Fire, Nook, Nexus and others are encouraged to share their experiences with apps on those tablets. This will be an overview of the types of apps available and will not be a complete "how to" on a specific app. A listing of apps will be provided in a handout.
Sunday, January 20, 2013
DNA Genealogy Interest Group
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Walt Branch Library, 6701 S. 14th St, Lincoln, NE
Presenter: Tom McFarland
We will compare three autosomal DNA results for the same person from different companies- looking at price, website search capabilities, matching methods, and quality. There will also be a short talk on the fossil record from early African sites by a member who visited there last year. This is geared to the genealogist who is considering or expanding the use of DNA in their family research.
Sunday, January 13, 2013
Sharing and Preserving Your Genealogical Information
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Walt Branch Library 6701 South 14th St.
Presenter: Phyllis Ericson
"Microsoft Word for Genealogists"
• Learn how to organize your information using tables and charts.
• Organize your handwritten notes with templates.
• Learn how to include photos and documents .
• Import information from your family tree software.
Come join the group as we share ideas for using Microsoft Word to document our family story. Bring examples of your success with Microsoft Word.
Note: 12:15 pm
