WELCOME!
To the Lincoln-Lancaster County Genealogical Society!
Our mission:  Preserve the Past for Future Generations.
We are a volunteer organization dedicated to promoting genealogy,
engaging members, and preserving records. Whether you have Lancaster
County connections or not, join us as you explore your family history.
Genealogy Library Hours
 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday, 1-3 p.m. 
 
If you are visiting the area, please stop in and see us.
Non-members welcome!
Contact: library@llcgs.info  or call 531-249-5939 
2900 'O' Street, Lower Level
 
If the Lincoln Public Schools are closed due to weather,
the library will also be closed.
 
 
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MEMBERSHIP Dues Highlights
To become a member or retain membership with LLCGS the following applies:
Member(one person) - $20
Family/Household (more than one person at residence) - $25
Payment can be made by check or by PayPal(payment with PayPal will include
ecommerce fees).
Current members will receive a reminder email from Sinda Dux, our VP for
Membership, prior to the month of the anniversary date so they can pay their dues
on time.
If you want to become a new member, please go to the Membership menu option
on the left side of this page.  When the new window opens, below Membership
on the left will be four options:
Join Online, Renew Online, Join by Mail and Renew by Mail. 
Questions can be forwarded to (duxs2001@yahoo.com or contact@llcgs.info ).
As a volunteer organization, we are dependent on membership dues and donations
for our sustainability and you are always welcome to make a donation to the Society.  
This can be done through Paypal by choosing the “Donate” button at the bottom of
this page or you can send a check to LLCGS, 2900 "O" Street, Suite LL2, Lincoln, NE  
68510-1485.
 
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If you are making an ONLINE DONATION to LLCGS, you may wish to
cover associated fees with this kind of transaction.  Using PayPal to donate,
fees include a fixed cost of $.49 and a percentage of the donated amount at
1.99%.  For example if you wish to donate $10 to LLCGS, consider making your
online transaction $10.70.  This ensures LLCGS receives the full $10 amount
for about the added cost of a first class postage stamp.
Other donation upside calculations as a helpful tool:
$20 - $20.91
$25 - $26.01
$30 - $36.21
$40 - $41.31
 
       
     
 
         
            
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Upcoming Events
Thursday, Jan. 15th
Names, Families, and Farms: The Basics of Nordic Genealogy
Get started researching your Scandinavian ancestors. Join Phyllis Ericson for insights and research tips as we take the mystery out of Scandinavian research! Whether you're a beginner or experienced, you will discover not just what to look for, but how and why. This is a Zoom-only session. Register now by clicking this link:  Register Here   ...
Saturday, Jan. 17th
The Legacy of a Great Great Grandmother
Marla Weber, along with her sister Brenda Raymond and her cousin Bonnie Wagner, will share the story of their great-great-grandmother, Bauke Lubben.  Their story was featured in a Journal Star on August 17, 2025, article written by Margaret Reist. We will hear how they went about finding out as ...
Friday, Jan. 23rd
Time Traveler's Writing Group
Writing "Memories into Memoirs for Posterity"   Are you interested in writing your memoirs or your ancestor’s stories?  This group meets twice monthly to share their short stories. New members welcome.
Sunday, Jan. 25th
FamilySearch Discussion Group
LLCGS' Corinne Jacox hosts a FamilySearch session, which will include a short presentation followed by discussion and questions. Program will be in-person and via zoom.   To register for ZOOM please CLICK HERE
Saturday, Jan. 31st
Researching the Archives
Have you ever wondered what kind of the records the state archives may have?  Well you have come to the right place.  Have you wondered if any of your relatives have kept a secret all these years? We will dive deeper in what the state archives may have in their holdings and beyond, ...
Tuesday, Feb. 3rd
German Research Special Interest Group
Welcome German researchers!  Join our discussion group via Zoom with your questions and experience.     Topic:  Dan will give us an update about our "village of origin" database.  Yes, it's time to add your surnames so that you can connect with other researchers!  Marcia will talk a little about websites that ...