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 Genealogy at the Lee County Library System
Genealogy is the field of study that explores the origins and descent of individuals and families.  The focus is identifying individuals and their specific family relationships.  As the body of knowledge expands, researchers are able to place an individual and/or family in their accurate historical setting and fill in the biographical details of the lives of individual family members.  We offer two study guides specifically designed for beginners: 

  1. Beginning Genealogical Research Outline
  2. Family History: A Concise Beginners Overview.


We would be happy to provide electronic copies of these and any other research outlines relevant to genealogical research subjects by contacting Bryan L. Mulcahy at (239) 533-4626 or via e-mail at bmulcahy@leegov.com.  We have a total of 120+ study guides available on a variety of genealogical topics.
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 Genealogy Resources
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Ancestry Library
Genealogy research tool. Sources include United States Census, military records; court, land and probate records, vital and church records/ directories and passenger lists.    This resource is only available from inside the library.
Heritage Quest Online
A collection of 25,000+ family and local history books that are searchable. Every page of each book can be downloaded or copied. Material is included from all 50 states and Canada. The complete U.S. census from 1790-1930 is also available. It can be searched by name, place of birth, age or ethnicity.
ArchiveGridArchiveGrid
Online access to nearly a million descriptions of archival collections owned by thousands of libraries, museums, historical societies and archives worldwide. ArchiveGrid is an important destination for searching for historical documents, personal papers an family histories held in archives.
Genealogy Study GuidesGenealogy Study Guides
A list of study guides available for photocopying at Fort Myers-Lee County Public Library.
collapse Source: Other Internet Links
Allen County Library-Fort Wayne , Indiana-Genealogy DivisionAllen County Library-Fort Wayne , Indiana-Genealogy Division
The genealogy collection at Fort Wayne is the second largest collection nationwide.  Only the Family History Library in Salt Lake City is larger and offers more services.
Charlotte County Genealogical SocietyCharlotte County Genealogical Society
Supports and promotes the preservation of genealogical education and research in Charlotte County.
Christine's Genealogy WebsiteChristine's Genealogy Website
A comprehensive site for African American genealogy.  Subject collections devoted to African American, Native American, and Hispanic genealogy resources, genealogy societies, historical societies, state archives, and census information.
Cyndi's List of Genealogy Sites on the InternetCyndi's List of Genealogy Sites on the Internet
A collection of more than 81,000 links that have been organized and cross-referenced in over 140 categories.
Dead People ServerDead People Server
A website dedicated to identifying which celebrities have passed away, and refuting rumors about those who have not.
FamilySearchFamilySearch
Created by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, this site includes a ?Search for Ancestors? database and research guidance.
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