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Genealogy Gems Archive

News and Views    Genealogy Gems

    2009

  • January 6  -  7 p.m.
    Family Tree Maker User's Group - Basic Training Part I
    The first in a year long series on using the popular genealogy software Family Tree Maker 2009. Although the classes focus on the features of the current versions Family Tree Maker older versions will also be addressed. This class will cover the new Windows Vista ribbon menu format, the new screens, navigating the newly designed toolbars, details of the File and Help menu items, and entering family information into the family templates. Handouts will be available.
    Location: Fort Collins Regional Library District - Harmony, 4616 South Shields at Harmony Rd., Fort Collins.  Map

  • January 15, 2009  -  General Meeting  6:30 pm
    Annual Business Meeting
    There will be a lot happening at the Annual Business Meeting this year. Leading the events will be the election of new officers and President Ken Goldsberry's annual message to members. Bob Larson will have several video presentations including the 2008 Society Highlights, our famous dessert social event and highlights from the recent colorful Beijing Olympics. There will be a raffle drawing for several great prizes!
    Larimer County Genealogical Society (LCGS) General Meeting, 6:30 pm.
    Location: Harmony Public Library, Community Room, 4616 South Shields Street, Fort Collins.

  • February 4   -  6:30 p.m.
    Family Tree Maker User Group - Basic Training Part II
    Bob Larson, presentor
    This class will cover using the Edit Menu: cut, copy & paste text items, find individuals, find and re- place text, listing sources and editing master sources, adding and managing website bookmarks, go to individual history page; Us- ing the People Menu: editing and deleting individuals, editing marriages and other individuals, fix relationship issues, copying individuals to windows clipboard, inserting and moving children, and merging individuals. Entering personal information into Notes, Facts, and Marriages in Family View. We'll spend extra time on entering images into the Source Textbox. Use of the Inter- net will be used for listing images into each source.
    Location: The Community Room in the Fort Collins Regional Library District - Harmony, 4616 South Shields at Harmony Rd., Fort Collins.  Map

  • February 19, 2009  -  General Meeting  6:30 pm
    "Writing To Capture Memories For Your Children and Grandchildren"
    Presented by Sharon Greenlee, noted counselor, author and consultant. She has presented classes and workshops on this, and other topic for many years. She will present a brief overview of different and creative format for capturing those memories for your children and grandchildren. Sharon reminds us: "Our past is rich with memories of growing up, grandma's house, neighborhood fun, games we played, music we listened to and more.
    Larimer County Genealogical Society (LCGS) General Meeting, 6:30 pm.
    Location: Harmony Public Library, Community Room, 4616 South Shields Street, Fort Collins.  Brochure  (pdf, 1.4mb)

  • February 20-21
    Colorado Genealogical Society Annual Seminar, Denver
    Thomas Shawker, MD&Patricia Shawker, CG, presenters.
    Two day seminar on DNA and Federal Records.
    Location: Denver Public Library, Lower Level Conference Center at 10 W. 14th St., Denver  Map

  • February 21  -  9-12 a.m.
    Introduction to Genealogy Workshop
    Bob Larson, presentor
    A comprehensive three hour workshop on the basics of genealogy.
    Location: The Community Room in the Fort Collins Regional Library District - Harmony, 4616 South Shields at Harmony Rd., Fort Collins.  Map

  • March - TBA
    Family Tree Maker User Group - Basics III
    Bob Larson, instructor
    Part III of the basics of using Family Tree Maker software.
    Location: The Community Room in the Fort Collins Regional Library District - Harmony, 4616 South Shields at Harmony Rd., Fort Collins.  Map

  • March 7  -  9-12 a.m.
    Introduction to Genealogy Workshop
    Presented by Bob Larson
    Three hour FREE class on researching and locating different genealogy records.
    Location: The Community Room in the Fort Collins Regional Library District - Harmony, 4616 South Shields at Harmony Rd., Fort Collins.  Map

  • April - TBA  -  9-12 a.m.
    Genealogy on the Internet
    Presented by Ginny Feagler, Genealogy librarian at the Fort Collins Regional Library District
    Three hour class full of tips and tricks for doing genealogy on the web
    Location: The Community Room in the Fort Collins Regional Library District - Harmony, 4616 South Shields at Harmony Rd., Fort Collins.  Map

  • April 3  -  7 p.m.
    Family Tree Maker Users Group - Intermediate I
    Bob Larson, instructor
    Intermediate level techniques for using Family Tree Maker 2009
    Location: The Community Room in the Fort Collins Regional Library District - Harmony, 4616 South Shields at Harmony Rd., Fort Collins.  Map

  • May - TBA  -  9-12 a.m.
    Genealogy on the Internet
    Presented by Ginny Feagler, Genealogy librarian at the Fort Collins Regional Library District
    Three hour class full of tips and tricks for doing genealogy on the web
    Location: The Community Room in the Fort Collins Regional Library District - Harmony, 4616 South Shields at Harmony Rd., Fort Collins.  Map

  • May 9  -  9-12 a.m.
    DNA: Genetics And Your Genealogy
    Bob Benedict, instructor
    Location: The Community room of the Loveland Public Library, 300 North Adams, Loveland.  Map

  • June 12-13  -  8 a.m.-6 p.m.
    Colorado Family History Expo
    Two day family History conference in Loveland, Over 25 national and local speakers will present 100 classes with over 40 vendor exhibits. This one is not to be missed!
    Details and registration at Family History Expos. Cost: $65 to $90 for the two-day conference. There is a discount for early registration

    Location: Embassy Suites & Conference Center, 4705 Clydesdale Parkway, Loveland  Map

  • September 12  -  9-12 a.m.
    Photo and Document Preservation Class
    Presented by Kate Legg, CSU library archivist.
    An invaluable three hour class on preserving those precious heirloom photographs and documents.
    Location: The Community room of the Loveland Public Library, 300 North Adams, Loveland.  Map

  • October - TBA  -  9-12 a.m.
    Genealogy on the Internet
    Presented by Ginny Feagler, Genealogy librarian at the Fort Collins Regional Library District
    Three hour class full of tips and tricks for doing genealogy on the web
    Location: The Community Room in the Fort Collins Regional Library District - Harmony, 4616 South Shields at Harmony Rd., Fort Collins.  Map

  • November - TBA  -  9-12 a.m.
    Genealogy on the Internet
    Presented by Ginny Feagler, Genealogy librarian at the Fort Collins Regional Library District
    Three hour class full of tips and tricks for doing genealogy on the web
    Location: The Community Room in the Fort Collins Regional Library District - Harmony, 4616 South Shields at Harmony Rd., Fort Collins.  Map

  • November 7  -  9-12 a.m.
    Introduction To Genealogy Workshop
    Bob Larson, instructor
    Three hour FREE class on researching and locating different genealogy records.
    Location: The Ben Delator room in the Fort Collins Regional Library District - Main Library, 201 Peterson St. Fort Collins.  Map

  • New Local Website!  The Fort Collins Historical Society has launched it's new website. It is full of excellent resources for Larimer County history, notably an extensive bibliography of Fort Collins, Larimer County and Colorado history books. The new site is at:  http://fchistoricalsociety.googlepages.com

  • Local History Archive Genealogy On The Internet - City of Fort Collins, Colorado Local history, biographical records, and over 35,000 photographs of historic Fort Collins are on the Fort Collins Museum Local History website. Research your family, your home or local buildings in old town - all online.

  • Are you ready to start researching your ancestors? Test your readiness with this printable Genealogy Logic Puzzle . Answers are on the second page. Good luck!

  • Video Presentations. The Larimer County Genealogical Society is pleased to announce the addition of videos to the Website.   These videos will represent some of the Society's special events and some of the Larimer County Genealogical Society's Education Committee's Workshops and Programs.   These videos have been made available to the Society's Members by Robert Larson.    To view the titles of the videos and to access these videos, click   Video Presentations

  • LCGS Basement Bookshelf (BBS). The Larimer Genealogical Society (LCGS) is bringing back the Basement Bookshelf (BBS). The BBS is a list of genealogy books, CDs or other documents, which LCGS members and a few former members have agreed to share with others.

    The list is alphabetical, by title and includes title, author, some notes and a brief description of the contents (in most cases). Anyone interested in any of these listed publication, or has any questions about the BBS should contact the Chairman of the BBS committee by emailing arapahoe88@frii.com or phoning 970-482-8643; and the chairman will put you in contact with the owner of the item.

    View the list at the Basement Bookshelf (BBS)

    Roger Long
    BBS Chairman.
  • Indexes to Genealogy Reference Book Reviews are now available. Thanks to Ginny Feagler, Librarian at the Fort Collins Regional Library District, the Genealogy Reference Books have been reviewed. The books reviewed in this list are located in the Genealogy Reference collection at the Main Branch of the Fort Collins Regional Library District. The book reviews include the title, call number, a description, and in some cases an explanation of the entries. Not all books in the Genealogy Reference collection have been reviewed. If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact Ginny Feagler at 221-6380.    Genealogy Reference Book Reviews

  • How to view HeritageQuest at home through the Fort Collins Library.    Click here

  • National Archives and Records Administration Updates.   
    Letter from Eileen Bolger, Regional Archives Director.
    List of New Microfilms.

  • Transportation is now available.   Want to attend the Larimer County Genealogical Society's monthly meetings at the Harmony Library   - but do not have a means of transportation?   or do not want to drive at night?  or would like some company to go with?   Well the Society has a group of volunteers ready to provide transportation.  If you should need a ride, please contact Kathy Patrick at 206-1664 and she will arrange for someone to pick you up.   A 48 hour notice would be appreciated.

    Have you found a Genealogy Gem while doing your research? Perhaps it is a trinket, tidbit of information or a memory. Please share your information with the Society by emailing your story to the Webmaster.
    Thank you.


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