Longmont Genealogical
Society
Past Classes Given in 2023
Past Classes Given in 2023
The
Longmont Genealogical Society’s goal is to promote an interest in
genealogy research. The following classes have been presented so far
in 2023. Go here to see Past Classes for 2022.
Go here to see Upcoming classes.
| In-Person Meetings Longmont Senior Center January 20th, 2023 |
Starting Your
Genealogy
There are some “rules” and
many options in what you will do with your family information.
A panel of Society members will introduce you to some of your
choices and best practices to make saving your information and
finding even more about your ancestors possible and enjoyable.
Let us help you get started.
Instructor: Panel Discussion Registration #184234.01 Date: January 20, Time: 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm, Cost: $2 resident, $3 non-resident |
| In-Person Meetings Longmont Senior Center February 17th, 2023 |
Organizing Your
Genealogy
What information are you
trying to organize? What space do you have to store your
collection? Every person has different needs and a panel of
Society members will tell you how they have organized their
genealogical information and answer your questions about how
different methods may fill your needs.
Instructor: Panel Discussion Registration #184234.02 Date: February 17, Time: 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm, Cost: $2 resident, $3 non-resident |
| In-Person Meeting Longmont Senior Center March 17th, 2023 |
Cite Your
Sources: All the Good Reasons!
You have taken the time to
research your family tree and have found interesting things
that you never knew. You want others, including your family,
to understand what you have learned and benefit from the
lessons of history. Citing your sources is one of the most
important ways for you to have confidence in what you are
sharing with your family. Here are my top 5 reasons to cite
your sources:
Registration #: 284217.03 Class size: Min. 5/ Max. 20 Date: Friday, March 17, 2023 Time: 1:30 – 3:30 PM Cost: $2.00 for residents; $3.00 for non-residents |
| In-Person Meeting Longmont Senior Center April 21th, 2023 |
A Tour of
Genealogy Sites
Join Barb Gardner for this class
to get a tour of 3 major genealogy sites — Family Search,
Ancestry & My Heritage.
Plus tips on exploring other areas, including maps, Google, local repositories, wikis, census information and more. This is great class for
those new to genealogy or those looking for more ancestoral
leads. Join us to uncover the mysteries of your ancestors.
Instructor: Barb Gardner Registration #: 284217.04 Class size: Min. 6/ Max. 20 Date: Friday, April 21, 2023 Time: 1:30 – 3:30 PM Cost: $2.00 for residents; $3.00 for non-residents |
| In-Person Meeting Longmont Senior Center May 19th, 2023 |
Forensic
Genealogy
Have you ever wondered how
forensics relates to genealogy? How are they alike? How are
they different? Aren’t the two entirely separate fields of
study?
This class is an overview of both genealogy and forensic science. A place to start for those beginning or continuing their research into a family history. Forensic experts evaluate on a case -by-case basis what is known about a particular situation. Genealogy experts, known as genealogists, explore a line of descent that is traced continuously from an ancestor. It is often used for determining paternal relationships. Instructor: Dr. Kathy Gutrierrez Registration #: 284217.05 Class size: Min. 5/ Max. 15 Date: Friday, May 19, 2023 Time: 1:30 – 3:30 PM Cost: $2.00 for residents; $3.00 for non-residents |
| In-Person Meeting Longmont Senior Center June 16th, 2023 |
Forensic
Genealogy - Part II
This class is second in a
series of forensics and genealogy that will continue to
explore the historical, ethical and, social issues as they
relate to genealogy and genetic research. Discussion will
include the primary features of genetic information in the
context of case studies that gave rise to the issues. Four
general categories of ethical and social issues in genetic
research to be considered include: Right to privacy; Access
and ownership of genetic information and materials;
Psycho-social risks of participating in genetic research
studies, and; Potential for individual and group-related
harms.
Instructor: Dr. Kathy Gutrierrez Registration #: 384250.06 Date: Friday, June 16, 2023 Time: 1:30 – 3:30 PM Cost: $2.00 for residents; $3.00 for non-residents |
| In-Person Meeting Longmont Senior Center July 21st, 2023 |
Bring Your
Questions, Get Your Answers!
This class discussion is
designed for all those lingering questions you may still
have. We will start with your most basic questions that
never made sense: Terminology? What is the difference between
this and that? How do I find something? Or, simply, want
to know more about paying for software or using
Ancestry? Designed for beginners but anyone with an
inquiring mind is encouraged to come.
Instructor: Panel Discussion - Gail Lewis and Sylvia Tracy-Doolos Registration #: 384250.07 Date: Friday, July 21, 2023 Time: 1:30 – 3:30 PM Cost: $2.00 for residents; $3.00 for non-residents |
| In-Person Meeting Longmont Senior Center August 18th, 2023 |
Organizing Your
Genealogy
Once you start collecting
research documents; including photos, actual paper, and online
saves - how do you manage them? You need an organizational
system that works for every situation so you can easily find
them again. Bring your questions and suggestions to this panel
of experts and we’ll discuss tips and tricks on organizing
your genealogy.
Instructor: Panel Discussion Registration #: 384250.08 Class size: Min. 5/ Max. 20 Date: Friday, August 18, 2023 Time: 1:00 – 3:00 PM Cost: $2.00 for residents; $3.00 for non-residents |
| In-Person Meeting Longmont Senior Center September 15th, 2023 |
Beginning
Genealogy: Starting or Starting Over?
Beginner or Beginner+;
Whether you are a total beginner and want to start researching
your family OR you have started (lately or years ago) and need
to learn the “right way” to research, this is the class. We will
start with the most basic steps, show the different
possibilities to save your trees, we will talk about the
importance of censuses and then demonstrate a few free websites
to start your research.
Instructor: Gail Lewis Registration #: 484268-09 Date: Friday, September 15, 2023 Time: 1:30 – 3:30 PM Cost: $2.00 for residents; $3.00 for non-residents |
| In-Person Meeting Longmont Senior Center October 20th, 2023 |
Intro to Using
DNA to Find Your Ancestors
Description: For people just
dipping your toe into the DNA pond, we’ll look at why you should
test, accuracy, privacy, cautions, best companies to test with
and what the tests can – and can’t- tell you.
Instructor: Mark Fearer Registration #: 484268-10 Date: Friday, October 20, 2023 Time: 1:30 – 3:30 PM Cost: $2.00 for residents; $3.00 for non-residents |
|
In-Person Meeting Longmont Senior Center November 17th, 2023 |
You’ve
Done Your DNA – Now What!?
Description: If you’ve
taken a DNA test you’ve opened the door to a world of
new information! From estimating where your ancestors
came from to revealing tens of thousands of cousins—it
can be overwhelming! Let’s dig through it all and find
some nuggets that further our genealogical research.
Instructor: Bob 'Bobski' Masson Registration #: 484268-11 Date: Friday, November 17, 2023 Time: 1:00 – 3:00 PM Cost: $2.00 for residents; $3.00 for non-residents |