Longmont Genealogical Society
Past Classes Given in 2022
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In-Person Meetings Longmont Senior Center June 17th, 2022 |
Is Find a Grave one of your favorite websites?
Would you like to learn about some “nifty” new ideas in Find a
Grave to honor your ancestors and create shortcuts to saving
your family information? There are hidden places here that you
may not have discovered. This genealogy session will be low
key and may even finish with discussions on various topics.
You must call the Longmont Senior Center to register for this
class at 303-651-8411. Presented by Gail Lewis
Location: Longmont Senior Center, Classroom G Registration #384250.06 (begins May 16th) Date: Friday, June 17 Time: 1:30-3:30 pm Cost: $2.00 for residents, $3.00 non-residents |
In-Person Meeting Longmont Senior Center July 15th, 2022 |
I Can’t Seem to Get Started Doing
Research...
This is definitely the class for anyone hoping to start their
genealogy search but not sure where or how to get started. It
might also fit those of you who need a little refresher course
on the basics. We'll start with your decision on where to save
your new family tree (paper, computer software or on one of the
Internet sites), what websites I recommend for early researching
(or not) and lots of discussion and questions on various topics.
You must call the Longmont Senior Center to register for this
class at 303-651-8411. Presented by Gail LewisWhere Do I Start? Location: Longmont Senior Center, Classroom
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Registration #384250.01 Date: Friday, July 15th Time: 1:30-3:30 pm Cost: $2.00 for residents, $3.00 non-resident |
In-Person Meeting Longmont Senior Center July 22nd, 2022 |
![]() "Examine the Evidence"
Where Do I Start? This class will be more technical and designed for your next step in your genealogy quest. Diana will help the researcher analyze the information, determine the sources and learn how to evaluate its quality. Finally, the class will emphasize and discuss how to properly source your documents. You must call the Longmont Senior Center to register for this class at 303-651-8411. Presented by Diana Bara Location: Longmont Senior Center, Classroom
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Registration #384250.02 Date: Friday, July 22nd Time: 10:00 - noon Cost: $2.00 for residents, $3.00 non-resident |
In-Person Meeting Longmont Senior Center August 19th, 2022 |
Ancestry – Let's Dig Deeper!
When was the last time you looked around in Ancestry for some
new ways to search? Are you familiar with the Card Catalog and
do you feel comfortable using it? If not, you don’t know what
you’re missing by not exploring that fantastic source. There is
an almost unlimited number of topics listed in the Card Catalog
but you may need a little help negotiating the curves. Let’s
take a tour of the Ancestry Card Catalog and get you on the road
to new adventures. You must call the Longmont Senior Center to
register for this class at 303-651-8411. Presented by Gail Lewis Location: Longmont Senior Center, Classroom
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Registration #384250.08 Date: Friday, August 19 Time: 1:30-3:30 pm Cost: $2.00 for residents, $3.00 non-residents |
In-Person Meeting Longmont Senior Center September 16th, 2022 |
![]() “Family Tree Maker” Software, the Basics
Having a specific place to save the research you find on your family is key to being organized. “Family Tree Maker” (FTM) is a software program that you can buy and load onto your computer for your use. The FTM Program allows for direct input of data to Ancestry and download from FamilySearch tree. This course will be an intro and cover the basics of how to get started. Presented by Mick Mickelson. Location: Longmont Senior Center, Classroom
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Registration #484268.09 Date: Friday, September 16th Time: 1:30-3:30 pm Cost: $2.00 for residents, $3.00 non-residents |
In-Person Meeting Longmont Senior Center October 21st, 2022 |
![]() "Introduction to DNA Testing"
This introductory class will cover the basics of available tests and an overview of testing companies. We will then discuss inheritance and how these tests can be used in your genealogy research. Finally, we will discuss contacting matches and collaborate to advance your research. Presented by Glenn York Location: Longmont Senior Center, Classroom
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Registration #484268.10 Date: Friday, October 21st Time: 1:30-3:30 pm Cost: $2.00 for residents, $3.00 non-residents |
In-Person Meeting Longmont Senior Center November 18th, 2022 |
"101 Free Genealogy Websites"
In this class, we will briefly visit as many free websites as
possible so you will become familiar with the information at
each site. We will start with the most popular,
FamilySearch.org, and then visit the other one hundred sites,
like those in immigration, burials, military and several misc.
free sites. Handout list at class. Presented by Gail Lewis Location: Longmont Senior Center, Classroom
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Registration #484268.11 Date: Friday, November 18th Time: 1:30-3:30 pm Cost: $2.00 for residents, $3.00 non-residents |
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