News Archive
BGS archive of all News (Blog) items…
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Colorado NGS Attendees – Dinner in Richmond, Virginia – RSVP
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The following is an email announcement from Colorado Council of Genealogical Societies (CCGS) for its members, which includes BGS members… NGS Attendees Colorado Dinner in Richmond, Virginia – RSVP CCGS members had a great get-together at RootsTech last March where 15 attended our Friday night dinner. Again, CCGS is having a get-together dinner for Colorado… Read More…
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Friends of Broomfield History
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This is a little late because I am just checking my email but below is a link to the Broomcorn Express Newsletter put out by Friends of Broomfield History (FBH). I think you will all find it interesting. FBH is a great organization and a great one to support, join to get their newsletter. Saturday,… Read More…
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National DNA Day, April 25
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What’s National DNA Day? National DNA Day commemorates the successful completion of the Human Genome Project in 2003 and the discovery of DNA’s double helix by James Watson and Francis Crick in 1953. The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) began celebrating DNA Day annually on April 25th after the 108th Congress passed concurrent resolutions designating it as… Read More…
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Family History Library Virtual Help Desk
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James Tanner from Family History Library will be presenting at our Second Tuesday Genealogy Group on MyHeritage. James wants you to know that BYU Family History Library has a Virtual Help Desk that is open to anyone needing help from our 130 missionaries. You can see the live link to the library Virtual Help Desk… Read More…
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Genealogical Research Using AI – Are we Ready?
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Are you ready to take your genealogical research to the next level with the help of artificial intelligence? AI-powered tools are transforming the way we uncover our family histories, making it easier and faster than ever before. But are we really ready for this revolution? Let’s find out. Read More…
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Social Media Volunteer(s) Needed!
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Social Media Volunteer for Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc. Do have have experience with Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest, etc.? We are looking for individuals to join our Social Media Committee. Your primary responsibilities will include working with our Publicity Chair and Web Content Editor to create social media posts and implement a broader marketing strategy to… Read More…
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Blog Your Genealogical Adventures
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Wanted! Bloggers for our Society’s Website No one can tell the story your own genealogical quest better than you. Blog about your journey, and others may learn new research techniques from your story. You can also blog about genealogy resources, tools, hints and tips that are of general use and interest to other genealogist. You… Read More…
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Famous Family History Quotes
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“Why waste your money looking up your family tree? Just go into politics and your opponents will do it for you.” — Mark Twain Read More…
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Family Tree Webinars
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Family Tree Webinars The following is an announcement from FamilyTreeWebinars.com: Legacy webinars! We brought you 11 highly-rated webinars including the #1-rated webinar of all time! Elizabeth Shown Mills delighted us with her class “Trousers, Black Domestic, Tacks & Housekeeping Bills: Problem-Solving with “Trivial Details“. This was the first of the 12 classes she will present this… Read More…
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Join NGS Q&A Discussion on the 2023 Family History Conference
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Announcement from National Genealogical Society (NGS): Join NGS on Zoom… For a Q&A Discussion about the 2023 Family History Conference Join Jan Alpert, Matt Menashes, and NGS members this evening, 9 February 2023, at 8:00 p.m. (ET) on a Zoom event. Learn about the NGS 2023 Family History Conference—its program, special activities, pre-conference events, and… Read More…