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Past Programs And Events For the Year 2024
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January 10, 2024
1:00 PM Hybrid In-person & Zoom |
Glenn York presents: "Finding a Birth Mother, A DNA Case Study" Description: This is a case study of a woman who was adopted at birth in the early 1950's. She appeared to be related to my 2nd great grandparents. I will discuss the steps used to analyze her DNA matches, and then how those matches and family tree information were used to identify her birth mother, and her birth father's family. BIO: Glenn York is an avid genealogist with decades of research experience at numerous facilities across the United States. Over the years Glenn has gained extensive experience in genetic genealogy, and works with tests at all major DNA testing companies. He was first tested in 2005, and he currently manages DNA tests for over 35 family members. Glenn is past President of the Larimer County Genealogy Society, and a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists, National Genealogical Society, Genealogical Speakers Guild, and many other genealogical and historical societies. Glenn also facilitates monthly DNA study groups for two area genealogical societies, teaches genealogy classes, and volunteers at a local library to help people with genealogy research. He is also co-administrator of several DNA projects at Family Tree DNA. Glen has completed over 12 courses at the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG) and the Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh (GRIP), and has assisted many in discovering their biological families using genetic genealogy techniques. |
February 14, 2024
1:00 PM Hybrid In-person & Zoom (Speaker will present in-person) |
Sylvia Tracy-Doolos presents: "Territorial Records in the U.S., You Might be Surprised" Description: As our nation grew, territories began keeping records to achieve statehood. Let's look at some of the records that are available. BIO: Sylvia Tracy-Doolos has been interested in genealogy for forty years and working as a professional genealogist for over ten as the owner of New Leaf Genealogy. She is President of the International Society of British Genealogy and Family History, the Colorado Chapter of the Association of Professional Genealogists, and Wales, Ireland, Scotland, England Family History Society. Sylvia is actively involved as a genealogical volunteer with both the Denver Public Library and the Carbon Valley Library and is an active member of several other genealogy societies. Sylvia is a proud graduate of ProGen 48 and has a B.A. in History with a minor in English focusing on linguistics, so she could study how language changes affected record keeping. |
March 13, 2024
1:00 PM Hybrid In-person & Zoom (Speaker will present in-person) |
Mark Fearer presents: "Collateral Research and Fan Clubs, Adding Critical Tools to Your Research Toolboxes" Description: After exhausting your direct descendant research, it's time to move sideways. Learn the value and methodology of sideways research, along with how delving into non-relatives can break through brick walls. BIO: Mark Fearer has been doing family history since the 1980's, and has been a professional genealogist since 2007. He has taught a number of genealogy courses, written genealogy columns, and has lectured at numerous venues, including at national genealogy conferences. |
May 8, 2024
1:00 PM Hybrid In-person & Zoom (Speaker will present via Zoom) |
Carol Darrow presents: "Brick Wall or Picket Fence?" Description: It's easy to throw up your hands and declare any missing or confusing record as a "brick wall." Some are truly brick walls, such as the destroyed 1890 US Census. But learning to distinguish between brick walls and picket fences will help you become more skilled in genealogy research. BIO: Carol Cooke Darrow has been a professional genealogist for the past 24 years. She currently teaches "Beginning Genealogy" classes on Zoom and facilitates the WriteNow! genealogical writing group also on Zoom. For either of these go to the Colorado Genealogical Society Website (cogensoc.us) for more information and to register. |
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