April 10, 2024
1:00 PM Hybrid In-person & Zoom (Speaker will present in-person) |
Bob "Bobski" Masson presents: "Expanding
Your Genealogy Research with DNA"
Description: You have a lot of
relatives out there who can help you with your
family genealogy – you just don't know who they are! A DNA test
will help you find those relatives, and tell you much about
where you came from. Let's explore what DNA is, how it "works",
and what you can learn from your DNA. This presentation is
geared towards individuals who may be considering a DNA test or
have taken one and want to know more about how it can help their
genealogy research.
BIO: Bob Masson, aka Bobski, is a retired high-tech marketing professional with a passion for computers since high school. Specializing in marketing supercomputers, he focused on industries like oil and gas, computer-aided engineering, and life sciences. In the life sciences sector, Bobski contributed to marketing programs in genomics, drug discovery, molecular modeling, and personalized medicine. He managed accounts related to the Human Genome Project and witnessed the first draft of the human genome sequence in 2001. Bobski, a DNA enthusiast, has taken various DNA tests, revealing his Scottish and Germanic heritage. Residing in Frederick, Colorado, he balances his time between managing a consulting company, genealogy, outdoor activities, and family life with his wife Connie and four daughters. |
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. Check the Colorado Genealogical Society Website (cogensoc.us) for more information and to register. |