Members Only Video Links

May Program: Family Reunions: Bringing Genealogy to Life

facilitated by Roberta “Bobbi” King

Summer is approaching and family reunions are awaiting your arrival! This program was an interactive discussion about how family reunions can foster family history research as well as family relationships.

April Program: Western Migration: Basic Tools for Charting Their Course

presented by Sylvia Tracy-Doolos

How do we track a family constantly on the move in search of their corner of paradise? FAN research is the answer. Let me show you how to effectively research your ancestors’ Friends, Associates, and Neighbors.

January TOTs: AI & Genealogy

Artificial intelligence helps genealogists analyze records and generate research ideas, making family history research faster, more accurate, and more accessible. Join us for a program offering insights and guidance in using AI to supplement traditional research.

presented by Mark Rabideau

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

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