Members Only Video Links

Video Links of Programs and Classes

These recorded programs will be available, at least for a limited time (usually around 30 days), here in Members Only.


February Program: Johnson, Jones, or James: English Roots in America

As a result of the Revolutionary War, our ancestors often identified as less English and more as American patriots. Take a fresh look at lingering English identity.

Handout: English in America

presented by Sylvia Tracy-Doolos


DNA Series Special Program: Finding Birth Parents with DNA (Part 2)

This program covers the basics of genetic genealogy, DNA testing, and how to figure out use DNA matches to solve an unknown parentage case. 

Libby will present how she used the Leeds Method to analyze an adoptee’s DNA matches, build back match trees, and ultimately identify the biological parents of her subject. This presentation includes a live demonstration of how Libby uses Ancestry Pro Tools to do the Leeds Method of clustering.

presented by Libby Dollar


January Program: Heir to the Family Tree, Now What?

This program is a practical and encouraging presentation for anyone who has inherited family research and isn’t sure where to begin. Learn how to evaluate what you received, define your own research goals, and discover meaningful ways to grow and preserve your family story using a fun “roadside attractions” approach.

presented by Nancy Dierker


Special Program: Vietnam Veterans In Memory

In honor of Veterans Day, CGS presents Marylee Hagen’s talk on the Vietnam Veterans In Memory Program. Sponsored by the Friends of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, The In Memory program enables the families and friends of those who came home from the Vietnam war, and later died, the opportunity to have them be forever memorialized. ​​​​​​​

presented by Marylee Hagen

Marylee Hagen is a Colorado genealogist, specializing in Norwegian research and active in Irish and Norwegian research. She is an experienced speaker in the Denver area. She honors her brother in the Vietnam Veterans In Memory Program and encourages others to enroll their veteran family members in honor of their service.


Special Event: CGS Speaks with Preservation Oaks Podcast

Preservation Oaks podcast host Sean Radcliff in discusses the fantastic work the Colorado Genealogical Society is doing with guests CGS President, Roberta “Bobbi” King, CGS Newsletter Editor and Communications Committee Chair, Nancy Dierker, and Publicity Manager, Lucia Mears.


DNA Series Special Program: Introduction to Genetic Genealogy

This program covers the basics of genetic genealogy, DNA testing, and how to figure out where that unknown match fits in your tree. 

presented by Anna Phillips

Anna Phillips is an Investigative Genetic Genealogist and the owner of Uncovered Roots. She works with a Denver organization that partners with law enforcement agencies in solving cold cases and Doe cases. She also volunteers her time as a Search Angel, helping people find their biological family members. Anna has researched genealogies for over twenty years and enjoys bringing genetic genealogy into the mix and teaching others how to use genetic genealogy in their family trees.


DNA Series Special Program: Finding Birth Parents with DNA

This program covers the basics of genetic genealogy, DNA testing, and how to figure out use DNA matches to solve an unknown parentage case. 

Libby will present how she used the Leeds Method to analyze an adoptee’s DNA matches, build back match trees, and ultimately identify the biological parents of her subject.

presented by Libby Dollar


CGS 100th Anniversary Recordings

The link below will take you to a 2-hour video of the 100th Anniversary Meeting that will open in google. You won’t be able to download the video, but once there you can share the link with others. Also, once open, you can skip parts or come back later and skip ahead to where you were (Google won’t remember).

Originally recorded on May 18, 2024 and played back on June 15, 2024.

Additional 100th Anniversary Videos