News Archive

BGS archive of all News (Blog) items…

  • Family History Month October

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    Karen Yudnich

    Family History Month This is National History Month and a great time to reach out to your family and friends to remind them of the many great resources to use your family tree. Here are some free resources at National Genealogy Society  website, including: How to Build Your Family Tree Tutorial, A List of 18… Read More…

  • VGA Webinar: ” Turning Mystery DNA Matching into Leaves”

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    Web Master

    The Virtual Genealogy Association (VGA) is presenting a webinar on “Turning Mystery DNA Matching into Leaves” by W. Sam Willams. The webinar will be Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at 8:00 pm Eastern. This webinar is FREE and with handout for VGA members. For more information, click here. Read More…

  • VGA 2022 Conference Announcement, November 11-13

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    Web Master

    The Virtual Genealogy Association (VGA) Conference will be open to all VGA members for FREE! You read that right! If you are a VGA member, you can attend the Annual Conference for no additional cost. If you are not a current VGA member, please consider joining/renewing for only $20 USD! More info coming soon about… Read More…

  • The Colorado Genealogist

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    Web Master

    The Colorado Genealogical Society – Quarterly Publication BGS being a member of the Colorado Genealogical Society (CGS), BGS members are welcome to read the Quarterly Publication of The CGS, The Colorado Genealogist. To read the current edition, head on over to the Members Only resource page to view. Read More…

  • Second Annual Members’ Social

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    Web Master

    Second Annual Members’ SocialAt Karen Yudnich’s Home Come and join us for our second annual members’ social get-together hosted by Karen and Bob Yudnich at their home in Broomfield. What to bring? Please bring meat (hambers, hotdogs, brats or chicken) or vegetables (corn-on-the-cob, bell peppers, onions, squash, asparagus) to grill and a side-dish or dessert… Read More…

  • NGS Releases New Research in the States Books: New Mexico and Oregon

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    Web Master

    Press Release from National Genealogical Society: Two new Research in the States books—Research in New Mexico by Karen Stein Daniel, CG, and Research in Oregon, 3rd Edition, by Connie Miller Lenzen, CG, FNGS – are now available in the NGS store in both PDF and print versions. In Research in New Mexico, author Karen Stein… Read More…

  • RootsTech 2022 Recap

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    Web Master

    RootsTech 2022 has come to a close, but your opportunity to learn continues… While the event is complete, recordings of the event’s activities are available online. Consider further development of your genealogical skills by consulting over 1,000 courses, workshops and educational activities on YouTube. See the RootsTech 2022 Highlights and then consult the various recorded… Read More…

  • International (Working) Women’s Day

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    Web Master

    In honor of International (Working) Women’s Day, enjoy this video on YouTube: 18th Century Women’s Roles. The video is from Conococheague Institute. The home shown is Eliab Negley’s, my DAR Patriot’s, retirement home in Welsh Run, Pennsylvania. Read More…

  • Social Media Volunteers Needed!

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    Web Master

    Social Media Volunteer for Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc. Do have have experience with Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest? 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 promote… Read More…

  • Blog About Your Genealogical Adventures

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    Web Master

    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…