Longmont Genealogical Society
Past Classes Given in 2025


LGSlogoThe Longmont Genealogical Society's goal is to promote an interest in genealogy research. The following classes have been presented so far in 2025.

Go here to see Past Classes for 2024.

Go here to see Upcoming classes.


In-Person
Meeting

Longmont
Senior
Center

  January 17th, 2025
Barb Gardner
 Title: Working The Censuses to Make The Most of Details

Description: US Censuses were taken every 10 years (or 5 years in some states). This every 10 year snapshot holds many clues to your ancestor's lives, beyond just names & locations. We will use research programs to find these valuable resources to delve deeper to find more details and use them to start building your family tree.

From there, we will discuss how to use what you have learned from censuses to build details of your ancestor's life from other resources. Handouts will be provided to help you in your research. The class is geared toward beginners but intermediate researches are bound to pick up some tips. This class is offered In-Person only.

Registration #185502-00
Registration Deadline:   January 10, 2025
Date:  January 17, 2025 (Friday)
Time: 1:30p - 3:30p
Instructor: Barb Gardner
Cost: $2 resident, $3 non-resident

In-Person
and Zoom Meeting

Longmont
Senior
Center

  February 19th, 2025
'Bobski Masson'
 Title: Artificial Intelligence Meets Genealogy

Description: This presentation explores the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Genealogical research. The class covers AI fundamentals, its application in analyzing historical records and images, and the use of AI chatbots for research assistance. Participants will also learn about AI tools from major genealogy websites, including Ancestry and My Heritage, and see practical demonstrations. The session aims to enhance gelealogical research efficiency and accuracy through modern technology. Hybrid Class - in person and Zoom.

Registration #185502-2A (in-person), #185592-2B (using Zoom)
Registration Deadline:   February 12, 2025
Date:  February 19, 2025 (Wednesday)
Time: 5:30p - 7:30p
Instructor: 'Bobski' Masson
Cost: $2 resident, $3 non-resident

In-Person and Zoom
Meeting

Longmont
Senior
Center

  February 21, 2025
Sylvia Tracy–Doolos
 Title: Getting Started with Irish Research

Description: Irish research can be tricky, but knowing all you can about your ancestors in North America is vitally important. Success can be achieved with a wee bit of luck and a good bit of research. Learn how to build a body of knowledge that will help you jump the pond! This class is offered In-Person and online/Zoom. If interested joining us online, please register for the online/Zoom class and someone will email you a few days before the class with the class zoom credentials.

Registration #185502-1A (in-person), #185502- 1B (using Zoom)
Registration Deadline:   February 14, 2025
Date:  February 21, 2025 (Friday)
Time: 1:30p - 3:30p
Instructor: Sylvia Tracy–Doolos
Cost: $2 resident, $3 non-resident

In-Person
Meeting

Longmont
Senior
Center

  March 21, 2025
Randy Robinson
 Title: Photos — How to Scan, Backup, and Use the Photos in your Tree

Description: Have you been promising yourself for years that you would scan important photos and documents, but don't know how to get started? And, once you have started scanning, how can you guarantee that you won't lose all your hard work? Having a proper backup strategy is key to not losing all your hard work. Finally, let's look at how to add your newly scanned photos and documents to family trees in Ancestry and FamilySearch. This class is offered In-Person only.

Registration #185502-03
Registration Deadline:   March 14, 2025
Date:  March 21, 2025 (Friday)
Time: 1:30p - 3:30p
Instructor: Randy Robinson
Cost: $2 resident, $3 non-resident