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Have you registered for the 2017 Colorado Genealogical Society and Computer Interest Group Joint Spring Seminar? Registration is open for the 2017 Spring Seminar. It will be held on Saturday, April 8, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. David Allen Lambert will be the featured speaker. The seminar topics will be Town and Vital Records, Vital Records, Land Records, and Court Records. A link to register for the seminar has been set up on the Colorado Genealogical Society website. You may register online via PayPal or by mail with a check.

If you register before February 1, 2017 you will be eligible for a drawing to have lunch with Mr. Lambert. Additionally, by submitting a short story about an ancestor(s) you are eligible to win a free registration to the seminar. Short stories must be submitted by January 15,

2017. See the seminar registration link above for all details. On Friday, April 7, 2017 Mr. Lambert will do a presentation on the New England Historic Genealogical Society Great Migration Study Project. The aim of the Great Migration Study Project is to compile comprehensive genealogical and biographical accounts of every person who settled in New England between 1620 and 1640. Between these years about twenty thousand English men, women, and children crossed the Atlantic to

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Meeting Location Central Denver Public Library

3rd Saturday of Each Month (no meeting in July, Aug., and Dec.) 9:30 am, 7th Floor Training Room

The Colorado Genealogical Society holds its monthly meetings on the third Saturday morning of each month except July, August, and December at the Central Denver Public Library, on the corner of Broadway and 13th St.

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settle New England. For a century and a half genealogists have been studying these families, and thousands of books and articles have been published as a result. The Denver Public Library has many Great Migration Study publications, including books and newsletters. Find these publications on the DPL catalog; https://catalog.denverlibrary.org/default.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6. The program will take place in the afternoon at the Denver Public Library. It will be free and open to the public. Start time is still being determined. Stay tuned.

David Allen Lambert has been on the staff of NEHGS since 1993 and is the organization's Chief Genealogist. David is an internationally recognized speaker on the topics of genealogy and history. His genealogical expertise includes New England and Atlantic Canadian records of the 17th through the 21st century; military records; DNA research; and Native American and African American genealogical research in New England. He has published many articles in the New England Historical and Genealogical Register, the New Hampshire Genealogical Record, Rhode Island Roots, The Mayflower Descendant, and American Ancestors magazine. He has also published A Guide to Massachusetts Cemeteries (NEHGS, 2009). David is an elected Fellow of the Massachusetts Historical Society in Boston, Mass., and a life member of the New Hampshire Society of the Cincinnati. He is also the tribal genealogist for the Massachusetts-Punkapoag Indians of Massachusetts.

His topics of discussion will be:

Town and Vital Records Vital Records Land Records Court Records

Mr. Lambert is a regular guest on The Extreme Genes podcast, hosted by Scott Fisher. The podcast runs approximately 40-50 minutes and can be heard through the Extreme Genes website or you can subscribe at iTunes. It is free.

Membership Renewal CGS membership is from January 1 through December 31. Memberships are $25.00 for an individual or $30.00 for two or more people in the same household. As a member you have access to the Members only web page, including all issues of The Colorado Genealogist; speaker handouts; current membership list; Index of Pioneers Born in Colorado Before 1900; and Index of Declaration of Intention, Arapahoe County Court, 1880-1906. Your membership also helps support the educational activities of CGS. Membership information is available at http://www.cogensoc.us/membership.php. You can renew online or download the membership form and mail it. If you have questions about your membership, please contact Sandy Ronayne at [email protected] .

CGS Meets at the Library Regular monthly meetings of the Colorado Genealogical Society meet at the Central Denver Public Library (DPL) beginning in the 7th Floor Training Room. Meetings will be held on the third Saturday of each month except December, July and August. Meetings begin with socializing at 9:30 am and the meetings are from 10 am - noon.

January 21, 2017, CGS members will present “Heirlooms and Their Stories.” Bring your favorite heirloom and tell us its story. It could be a teacup, musical instrument, a quilt or anything else that has an interesting story. If you wish to do a presentation, please submit a short synopsis of your story and heirloom to Kelly Glenn through the Contact Us page. Your presentation should be limited to 10 minutes. Submissions are due by 14 January 2017. If you need photos on the projection screen, include that request in your submission. **Presentations will be limited to 5 submissions so that the meeting time constraints can be met. Be sure to sign up.

February 18, 2017 – James Walsh will speak on “Pueblo’s Working Class Foundation: Exploring Ethnic Communities in an Early 20th Century Steel Town.” Dr. James Walsh has taught history and political science at CU Denver for the past 18 years, specializing in labor, immigration, social movements, Irish America, and the use of "organic" theater in the classroom. Walsh is also the founder of the Romero Theater Troupe, an all-volunteer community theater troupe whose mission is to preserve stories of human rights acts and activists past and present.

Be sure to check out the Computer Interest Group (CIG). Click here for a link to its website. It recently released a new website.


March 18, 2017 – Dina C. Carson will speak on “Hiding in Plain Database: Tips and Tricks for Gathering Exactly the Information You’re After.” Dina Carson has been involved in genealogy for more than two decades, and lectures frequently to genealogical and historical societies throughout the West. She is the coordinator of the Boulder Pioneers Project, a comprehensive look at the original source documents for Boulder County during the Territorial period (1859-1876) and the author of more than thirty annotated indexes of Boulder County source materials. Although her formal education is in International Law and Economics, she owns Iron Gate Publishing, and is the author of 10 new books about publishing and genealogy including, Set Yourself Up to Self-Publish: A Genealogist's Guide and Publish Your Family History: A Step-by-Step Guide to Writing the Stories of Your Ancestors. Dina brings her experience with all phases of book publishing to help first-time self-publishers create quality family or local histories that are both believable and achievable. When she's not at a computer working on a publishing project, you can find her photographing the pioneer cemeteries of Colorado.

April 15, 2017 – Sandy Ronayne will speak on “Reaching US World War I Records.” Sandy has been an avid, addicted family historian since 2000. She grew up in a military family – her father was an Air Force pilot and commander. Sandy has identified ancestors and family members who served as US military personnel from the Revolutionary War through the Iraq War. Sandy is the immediate past president of the Colorado Genealogical Society. She has also served as president of the CGS/Computer Interest Group, vice-president/program chair of the Wales Ireland Scotland England (WISE) Family History Society, and is a director at large of the Colorado Chapter of Palatines to America. She is also a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Daughters of the Union 1861 – 1865, and the Society of Civil War Families of Ohio.

May 20, 2017 – Steve Friesen will speak on “I am Not a Savage: American Indian Performers in Europe.” Steve Friesen has been director of the Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave since 1995. During this time he has given numerous lectures about Buffalo Bill and the West. His book Buffalo Bill: Scout, Showman, Visionary was published in summer of 2010 by Fulcrum Press and his newest book I am Not a Savage: American Indian Performers in Europe will be released by University of Oklahoma Press in early 2017. Like Buffalo Bill, Friesen was raised in Kansas. He attended Bethel College in Newton, Kansas, once characterized by Buffalo Bill as the wildest and wickedest town in the West. Friesen received his MA in American Folk Culture in 1976 and

has worked at a variety of museums, including Denver’s Molly Brown House, throughout his 40 year career. His abiding historical interest is in the American frontier, beginning with colonization of the eastern seaboard and continuing through Buffalo Bill’s period. His first book A Modest Mennonite Home, dealt with the German settlement of Pennsylvania in the early 18th century.

June 17, 2017 – John Putnam is scheduled to speak on a topic yet to be announced.

New Member Welcome Sheree Belanger Monica Chapman Elmar Fend

Free CGS Classes Meet at Denver Public Library CGS conducts its Beginning Genealogy classes at the Central Denver Public Library on the second Saturday of each month. (There is no class in July or August.) The class is held in the Gates Room on the 5th Floor. The instructor is Carol Darrow. Classes run from 10 am to noon. The next Beginning Genealogy class is January 14, 2017. The CGS Special Interest classes meet on the fourth Saturday of the month, 7th floor training room, Denver Central Public Library. January 28, 2017 – CGS Special Interest Class – Dan Cordova, “Where Genealogy Meets the Law” - Downtown Denver Public Library, 7th Floor Training Room, 10 am – Noon.

The class will conduct conversation about the intersections between genealogy and the law. We will discuss how legal records of various kinds can help you search for relatives here and passed. We will talk about the “language of the law,” and how to speak it fluently enough to find the records you need, and from whom to request them.

Other topics will include cemetery law, genealogical privacy considerations, protecting against identity theft, DNA preservation issues, and copyright/ownership concerns. A quick mention of ethics versus licensure should prove that you don’t have to be a lawyer or hold a


Ph.D. in legal history to understand the difference between “family law” and the legal aspects that relate to a family tree.

Dan Cordova is a dual-degree lawyer-librarian. He graduated from law school 26 years ago, and received his library degree from the University of Arizona in 1998. He has worked in public libraries of one kind or another since 1995. His experience includes work in local, state and federal jurisdictions, the last 15 years exclusively in law libraries. He presently serves as the Colorado Supreme Court Librarian.

February 25, 2017 - CGS Special Interest Class - Treasures Found in Deed Books - Downtown Denver Public Library, 7th Floor Training Room, 10 am – Noon.

Deed books to U.S. lands were often used as the official record of the county. They included land descriptions, the history of a title to land, mortgages and deeds of gift as well as apprenticeship papers, manumission papers, and pre-nup agreements that detail family relationships and other personal information.

The WriteNOW writing group meets on the second Sunday of the month to work on writing family history. The group offers ideas, technical information, and support for anyone trying to preserve their family history in writing. 5th floor, Gates Room, Denver Central Public Library

Next WriteNOW Group Meeting is Sunday, January 8, 2017, 1:30-3:30, 5th Floor, Gates Room, Denver Central Public Library. Please come prepared to select your project that should be finished by May 21 and an outline of your proposed project. The project can be limited to a memoir of an important period in your life, or a 3-generation study of your family, or a scrapbook and journal of a family, or anything else you want to write about. The outline can be simple, just to cover the sections or ideas that you want to include.

And Carol will talk about the positive negative.

Next CGS Program Meeting is January 21, 2017 Come down to the Downtown Denver Public Library and join us at 9:30 to socialize with other local genealogists. The meeting will start at 10:00 and end at noon.

Lunch Bunch is Your Invitation The CGS Lunch Bunch is an informal gathering of CGS members who meet to share good food and great conversation. The restaurant location changes every month and all CGS members are welcome. Reservations are required and can be made by emailing Sandy Ronayne ([email protected] ). She will announce the date and location in her weekly CGS update email. Join us regularly or when the restaurant location is in your neighborhood.

Genealogy Spotlight Podcast - It’s About Time The podcast is sponsored by Ancestry.com and is narrated by Sir Tony Robinson. I have found them very interesting and entertaining. Sir Tony Robinson has a perfect British accent for storytelling. Below is a list of the podcasts that are available so far: Episode 1 – The story of Joseph Meadows. In 1855 Mr. Meadows was sentenced to death for the jealous murder of his ‘sister’. Episode 2 – The story of how Charlie Chapin and other immigrants got to America in the 1900s. Episode 3 – The story of the Pankhurst sisters and the women’s suffrage movement in Britain. Episode 4 – The ancestors of Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars movies). Episode 5 – Human evolution and Sir Tony Robinson’s family story following a DNA test. Episode 6 – Charles Dicken’s life and how it inspired the story “A Christmas Carol”. Episode 7 – The story of Phyllis Little as told by her daughter. Episode 8 – Sir Tony Robinson and Brad Argent, of Ancestry, discuss the future of family history. Visit its website. You can subscribe for free at iTunes or GooglePlay. Colorado GenealoGiCal SoCiety

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Upcoming CGS Programs and Education Classes Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017: Free WriteNOW! Writing Group. 1:30-3:30 pm. Downtown Denver Public Library, 5th

Floor, Gates Room, Carol Darrow, CG, facilitator. Bring and share your project outlines. Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017: Free CGS Beginning Genealogy Class, 10 am – noon. Central Denver Public Library,

5th Floor Gates Room. Carol Darrow, CG, Instructor. Monday, Jan. 16, 2017: CGS Board Meeting, 5-7 pm. Panera Bread, 3702 Riverpoint Parkway, Englewood. All CGS members welcome. Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017: CGS Program Meeting, 9:30 am – noon. Central Denver Public Library, 7th Floor

Training Room. CGS members will present “Heirlooms and Their Stories.” Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017: CGS Special Interest Class, 10:00 am – noon. Downtown Denver Public Library, 7th

Floor Training Room, Gates Room, Sandy Ronayne, facilitator. Speaker: Dan Cordova: “Where Genealogy Meets The Law”

Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017: Free CGS Beginning Genealogy Class, 10 am – noon. Central Denver Public Library, 5th Floor Gates Room. Carol Darrow, CG, Instructor.

Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017: Free WriteNOW! Writing Group. 1:30-3:30 pm. Downtown Denver Public Library, 5th Floor, Gates Room, Carol Darrow, CG, facilitator. Discuss formatting issues and how to set up a book format for your project. Share your first draft and compare to outline.

Monday, Feb. 13, 2017: CGS Board Meeting, 5-7 pm. Englewood Library. All CGS members welcome. Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017: CGS Program Meeting, 9:30 am – noon. Central Denver Public Library, 7th Floor

Training Room. Speaker: James Walsh, “Southern Colorado Civil Miners and Steelworkers: Origins and Perspectives”.

Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017: CGS Special Interest Class, 10:00 am – noon. Downtown Denver Public Library, 7th Floor Training Room, Sandy Ronayne, facilitator.

Saturday, Mar. 11, 2017: Free CGS Beginning Genealogy Class, 10 am – noon. Central Denver Public Library, 5th Floor Gates Room. Carol Darrow, CG, Instructor.

Sunday, Mar. 12, 2017: Free WriteNOW! Writing Group. 1:30-3:30 pm. Downtown Denver Public Library, 5th Floor, Gates Room, Carol Darrow, CG, facilitator. Discuss electronic publishing options.

Monday, Mar. 13, 2017: CGS Board Meeting, 5-7 pm. Englewood Library. All CGS members welcome. Saturday, Mar. 18, 2017: CGS Program Meeting, 9:30 am – noon. Central Denver Public Library, 7th Floor

Training Room. Speaker: Dina C. Carson, “Hiding in Plain Database: Tips and Tricks for Gathering Exactly the Information You’re After”.

Saturday, Mar. 25, 2017: CGS Special Interest Class, 10:00 am – noon. Downtown Denver Public Library, 7th Floor Training Room, Sandy Ronayne, facilitator.

Saturday, Apr. 8, 2017: CGS/CIG Spring Seminar, Downtown Denver Public Library, Basement, David Allen Lambert. More details will be coming soon.

Sunday, Apr. 9, 2017: Free WriteNOW! Writing Group. 1:30-3:30 pm. Downtown Denver Public Library, 5th Floor, Gates Room, Carol Darrow, CG, facilitator. Discuss revisions to your project and how to smooth the narrative.

Sunday, May 21, 2017: Free WriteNOW! Writing Group. 1:30-3:30 pm. Downtown Denver Public Library, 5th Floor, Gates Room, Carol Darrow, CG, facilitator. Present your project to the group.

Other genealogy events: Registration is open for RootsTech 2017 on February 8-11, 2017. Registration is open for the NGS 2017 Family History Conference on May 10-13, 2017 in Raleigh, NC.


Next CGS Program Meeting is February 18, 2017 Come down to the Downtown Denver Public Library and join us at 9:30 to socialize with other local genealogists. The meeting will start at 10:00 and end at noon.

Membership Renewal Be sure you have renewed your membership. The login for the Members Only section of our web site will change at the end of February. The new user name and password will be sent out to everyone who is a current member at that time. This will also be the last issue of The Colorado Genealogist you will receive if you haven’t renewed. CGS membership is from January 1 through December 31. Memberships are $25.00 for an individual or $30.00 for two or more people in the same household. As a member you have access to the Members only web page, including all issues of The Colorado Genealogist; speaker handouts; current membership list; Index of Pioneers Born in Colorado Before 1900; and Index of Declaration of Intention, Arapahoe County Court, 1880-1906. Your membership also helps support the educational activities of CGS. Membership information is available at http://www.cogensoc.us/membership.php. You can renew online or download the membership form and mail it. If you have questions about your membership, please contact Sandy Ronayne at [email protected] .

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Have you registered for the 2017 Colorado Genealogical Society and Computer Interest Group Joint Spring Seminar?

Registration is open for the 2017 Spring Seminar. It will be held on Saturday, April 8, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. David Allen Lambert will be the featured speaker. A link to register for the seminar has been set up on the Colorado Genealogical Society website. You may register online via PayPal or by mail with a check.



David Allen Lambert has been on the staff of NEHGS since 1993 and is the organization's Chief Genealogist. David is an internationally recognized speaker on the topics of genealogy and history. His genealogical expertise includes New England and Atlantic Canadian records of the 17th

through the 21st century; military records; DNA research; and Native American and African American genealogical research in New England. He has published many articles in the New England Historical and Genealogical Register, the New Hampshire Genealogical Record, Rhode Island Roots, The Mayflower Descendant, and American Ancestors magazine. He has also published A Guide to Massachusetts Cemeteries (NEHGS, 2009). David is an elected Fellow of the Massachusetts Historical Society in Boston, Mass., and a life member of the New Hampshire Society of the Cincinnati. He is also the tribal genealogist for the Massachusetts-Punkapoag Indians of Massachusetts.


April 7, 2017 Special Afternoon Program – The Great Migration Study Project. David Allen

Lambert, chief genealogist for the New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS), will present a program on the NEHGS Great Migration Study Project. Since 1988, the goal of the Great Migration Study Project has been to create accounts of immigrants to New England from 1620 to 1640. The aim of the project is to compile comprehensive genealogical and biographical accounts of every person who settled in New England between 1620 and 1640. Between these years about 20,000 English men, women, and children crossed the Atlantic to settle New England. For a century and a half, genealogists have been studying these families, and thousands of books and articles have been published as a result.

Denver Public Library’s Collection of the Great Migration Study Project. James Jeffery will show and discuss these publications (including books and newsletters) in DPL’s collection: https://catalog.denverlibrary.org/default.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6

The Revolution in Connecticut. Virginia Anderson, professor of Early American History, UCB, will give a short talk on the Revolutionary War period in Connecticut. She will also discuss her forthcoming book: The Martyr and the Traitor: Nathan Hale, Moses Dunbar, and the American Revolution. Professor Anderson is also the author of New England’s Generation: The Great Migration and The Formation of a Society and Culture in the Seventeenth Century and Creatures of Empire: How Domestic Animals Transformed Early America.

Importance of Lineage Societies. A lineage society member will discuss lineage societies and why you should join one (e.g., preservation of your research). Information about various lineage societies will be available.

The April 7, 2017 programs are free and open to the public.


CGS Meets at the Library Regular monthly meetings of the Colorado Genealogical Society meet at the Central Denver Public Library (DPL) beginning in the 7th Floor Training Room. Meetings will be held on the third Saturday of each month except July, August, and December. Come to socialize at 9:30 am and stay for the meeting from 10 am - noon.

February 18, 2017 – James Walsh will speak on “Pueblo’s Working Class Foundation: Exploring Ethnic Communities in an Early 20th Century Steel Town.” Jim's talk will look at Pueblo, Colorado during the 1920s, based upon census data from 1920 and the coal miners' strike of 1927-8. We will look at specific ethnic communities in Pueblo and surrounding mining camps, immigration patterns, and worker resistance and solidarity.

Dr. James Walsh has taught history and political science at CU Denver for the past 18 years, specializing in labor, immigration, social movements, Irish America, and the use of "organic" theater in the classroom. Walsh is also the founder of the Romero Theater Troupe, an all-volunteer community theater troupe whose mission is to preserve stories of human rights acts and activists past and present.

March 18, 2017 – Dina C. Carson will speak on “Hiding in Plain Database: Tips and Tricks for Gathering Exactly the Information You’re After.” Dina Carson has been involved in genealogy for more than two decades, and lectures frequently to genealogical and historical societies throughout the West. She is the coordinator of the Boulder Pioneers Project, a comprehensive look at the original source documents for Boulder County during the Territorial period (1859-1876) and the author of more than thirty annotated indexes of Boulder County source materials. Although her formal education is in International Law and Economics, she owns Iron Gate Publishing, and is the author of 10 new books about publishing and genealogy including, Set Yourself Up to Self-Publish: A Genealogist's Guide and Publish Your Family History: A Step-by-Step Guide to Writing the Stories of Your Ancestors. Dina brings her experience with all phases of book publishing to help first-time self-publishers create quality family or local histories that are both believable and achievable. When she's not at a computer working on a publishing project, you can find her photographing the pioneer cemeteries of Colorado.

April 15, 2017 – Sandy Ronayne will speak on “Reaching US World War I Records.” Sandy has been an

avid, addicted family historian since 2000. She grew up in a military family – her father was an Air Force pilot and commander. Sandy has identified ancestors and family members who served as US military personnel from the Revolutionary War through the Iraq War. Sandy is the immediate past president of the Colorado Genealogical Society. She has also served as president of the CGS/Computer Interest Group, vice-president/program chair of the Wales Ireland Scotland England (WISE) Family History Society, and is a director at large of the Colorado Chapter of Palatines to America. She is also a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Daughters of the Union 1861 – 1865, and the Society of Civil War Families of Ohio.

May 20, 2017 – Steve Friesen will speak on “I am Not a Savage: American Indian Performers in Europe.” Steve Friesen has been director of the Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave since 1995. During this time he has given numerous lectures about Buffalo Bill and the West. His book Buffalo Bill: Scout, Showman, Visionary was published in summer of 2010 by Fulcrum Press and his newest book I am Not a Savage: American Indian Performers in Europe will be released by University of Oklahoma Press in early 2017. Like Buffalo Bill, Friesen was raised in Kansas. He attended Bethel College in Newton, Kansas, once characterized by Buffalo Bill as the wildest and wickedest town in the West. Friesen received his MA in American Folk Culture in 1976 and has worked at a variety of museums, including Denver’s Molly Brown House, throughout his 40 year career. His abiding historical interest is in the American frontier, beginning with colonization of the eastern seaboard and continuing through Buffalo Bill’s period. His first book A Modest Mennonite Home, dealt with the German settlement of Pennsylvania in the early 18th century.

June 17, 2017 – John Putnam is scheduled to speak on “The Salem Witchcraft Hysteria: A Caldron of Religious, Economic, Social, and Political Ingredients Gone Awry.” Even with the benefit of hindsight, historians have pondered the causes of the events surrounding the Salem Witchcraft trials for over three hundred years. As a descendent of both the protagonists and antagonists, this historical incident continues to fascinate and amaze John Putnam who continues to read widely on this incident. Besides the incredible historical story, it is also becomes a genealogical story for him too since his direct Putnam ancestors were involved in most aspects of the witchcraft hysteria that occurred in his ancestral hometown of Salem Village (now Danvers, Massachusetts). Because of its relatively small size, Salem Village faced a long period of “healing” following these incidents. John will share many genealogical, historical, religious, social, economic, and


political factors that led to and followed the horrific events in 1692.

Free CGS Classes Meet at Denver Public Library CGS conducts its Beginning Genealogy classes at the Central Denver Public Library on the second Saturday of each month. (There is no class in July, August, or December.) The class is held in the Gates Room on the 5th Floor. The instructor is Carol Darrow. Classes run from 10 am to noon. The next Beginning Genealogy class is February 11, 2017. This is a basic course for the beginner, repeated each month. However, feel free to come for a refresher as desired. Attendees will be introduced to thinking genealogically through the exploration of the following:

Introduction to the census using Ancestry.com Pedigree Charts and Family Group Sheets Other Major Record Groups

The CGS Special Interest classes meet on the fourth Saturday of the month in the 7th floor training room, Denver Central Public Library. February 25, 2017 - CGS Special Interest Class – Carol Darrow will speak on Treasures Found in Deed Books - Downtown Denver Public Library, 7th Floor Training Room, 10 am – Noon.

Deed books to U.S. lands were often used as the official record of the county. They included land descriptions, the history of a title to land, mortgages and deeds of gift as well as apprenticeship papers, manumission papers, and pre-nup agreements that detail family relationships and other personal information.

Carol Cooke Darrow is a Certified Genealogist who has spent years transcribing and interpreting deeds and land records. She will guide you through the handwriting, legal language, relationships and land description challenges that open the door to the gold contained in deed records. She currently volunteers at DPL on Tuesday mornings and at the National Archives in Denver on Thursdays.

March 25, 2017 – CGS Special Interest Class – Topic will be AncestryDNA and Triangulation. Stay tuned for more details.

The WriteNOW writing group meets on the second Sunday of the month to work on writing family history. The group offers ideas, technical information, and support for anyone trying to preserve their family history in writing. The group meets in the 5th floor, Gates Room, Denver Central Public Library.

Next WriteNOW Group Meeting is Sunday, February 12, 2017, 1:30-3:30, 5th Floor, Gates Room, Denver Central Public Library. The group will discuss formatting issues and how to set up a book format for your project. Share your first draft and compare to outline.

Lunch Bunch is Your Invitation The CGS Lunch Bunch is an informal gathering of CGS members who meet to share good food and great conversation. The restaurant location changes every month and all CGS members are welcome. Reservations are required and can be made by emailing Sandy Ronayne ([email protected] ). She will announce the date and location in her weekly CGS update email. Join us regularly or when the restaurant location is in your neighborhood. The next lunch will be February 16, 2017 at 11:30 a.m.

Lucille's Creole Cafe, 999 E Evans Ave, Denver, CO 80210

Cajun and Creole favorites: http://www.luciles.com/ . RSVP to [email protected] by Valentine's Day -- Tuesday, February 14, 2017.

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New Member Welcome Liz Burdick Becky Clark Angela Euresh Tammie Gregori David Hutchings Sandy Johansen Carolyn Junod Vickie Machoi May VanKleeck Zach Van Stanley Ruth and Henry Wyeno Molly Donnelly

Zach Van Stanley

Zach joined CGS after taking the Beginning Genealogy class in December. He has not been doing genealogy for very long. Zach and his wife combined their last names when they got married so he is Zach Van Stanley the first. Currently he is doing genealogy research for a friend in his church before starting to research his own family. He is currently studying at University of Denver to be a librarian and working as a research assistant for an author.

In Memorial A donation to the book fund of the Denver Public Library has been made in memory of the following long-time members of CGS who recently passed away. Earl King was born in 1931 and passed away on January 4, 2017. Earl was a member of CGS from 1998-2001. Earl was a past president of Columbine Genealogical & Historical Society and had also served as equipment manager for CIG. Wayne Watson was born September 15, 1953 and died on December 26, 2016. He grew up on Durango, CO. He studied vocal performance at Adams State University in Alamosa and graduated from Denver Seminary with a Masters of Divinity degree. CGS had the privilege of hosting Wayne at its November meeting when he gave his very lively and fun presentation “Hail to the Chiefs.”

Kelly Glenn (CGS President) and Wayne Watson


January CGS Meeting Recap January’s CGS meeting was held on January 20, 2017. Four CGS members presented stories on their family heirlooms. Carol Warner gave a presentation on Aunt Agnes’ USO scrapbook and a great grandparent’s family bible she purchased off E-bay.

Woody Trosper gave a presentation on the house she has lived in, photographs of her older brother, and a photo album that was provided to Columbine Genealogical & Historical Society. CGHS has been working to track down any decedents who may want the photo album. Elmar Fend started his presentation by telling us about Kloesterle, a town he is from in Austria. He showed photographs of his grandfather, trophies his father won in cross-country skiing when he was in his 70’s and 80’s, and an accommodation medal his father was awarded by Austria for not bombing a tunnel as he was directed. Sandy Ronayne gave a presentation on her Bradford Family Chaucer heirloom.

January CGS Special Interest Class Recap Dan Cordova, librarian for the Colorado Supreme Court, gave a wonderful presentation on “Where Genealogy Meets the Law.” He emphasized if you need any assistance with legal searches please call the front desk at the Colorado Supreme Court. Employees cannot give any legal advice, but can provide assistance with obtaining legal documents or explaining the law. Mr. Cordova emphasized that it’s your tax dollars that pay their salaries so feel free to ask for their assistance.

Dan Cordova

Think about where the document may have originated or where it might have been gifted (for example when Justice Hobbs retired he donated his papers to three different libraries in Colorado).

Anything original or organic may reside at History Colorado.

When making requests via CORA or FOIA expect the entity to follow the law to the letter. If you don’t get what you requested ask again, but in a different way.

Ask to see the original document. If the original doesn’t exist ask how they got a copy and follow the trail.


Kelly Glenn (President), Dan Cordova,

Kim Smith, Sandy Ronayne

Genealogy Podcast Spotlight Twice Removed – A new podcast hosted by A.J. Jacobs of Gimlet Media. Season 1 just ended. During each episode a family tree is built for a guest. Eventually one branch of the tree is followed focusing on the most fascinating people and stories. At the end of each episode a mystery guest is revealed who is in some way related to the guest. The idea is that we’re all family. Below is a list of the podcasts that are available so far. Visit its website. You can subscribe for free at iTunes. Episode 1 - Dan Savage Episode 2 - Ted Allen Episode 3 - Nazanin Rafsanjani Episode 4 - Abbi Jacobson Episode 5 - Jean Grae

Other genealogy events: Registration is open for the NGS 2017 Family History Conference on May 10-13, 2017 in Raleigh, NC.






Upcoming CGS Programs and Education Classes Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017: Free CGS Beginning Genealogy Class, 10 am – noon. Central Denver Public Library,

5th Floor Gates Room. Carol Darrow, CG, Instructor. Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017: Free WriteNOW! Writing Group. 1:30-3:30 pm. Downtown Denver Public Library,

5th Floor, Gates Room, Carol Darrow, CG, facilitator. Discuss formatting issues and how to set up a book format for your project. Share your first draft and compare to outline.

Monday, Feb. 13, 2017: CGS Board Meeting, 5-7 pm. Englewood Library. All CGS members welcome. Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017: CGS Program Meeting, 9:30 am – noon. Central Denver Public Library, 7th Floor

Training Room. Speaker: James Walsh, “Southern Colorado Civil Miners and Steelworkers: Origins and Perspectives”.

Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017: CGS Special Interest Class, 10:00 am – noon. Downtown Denver Public Library, 7th Floor Training Room, Sandy Ronayne, facilitator.

Saturday, Mar. 11, 2017: Free CGS Beginning Genealogy Class, 10 am – noon. Central Denver Public Library, 5th Floor Gates Room. Carol Darrow, CG, Instructor.

Sunday, Mar. 12, 2017: Free WriteNOW! Writing Group. 1:30-3:30 pm. Downtown Denver Public Library, 5th Floor, Gates Room, Carol Darrow, CG, facilitator. Discuss electronic publishing options.

Monday, Mar. 13, 2017: CGS Board Meeting, 5-7 pm. Englewood Library. All CGS members welcome. Saturday, Mar. 18, 2017: CGS Program Meeting, 9:30 am – noon. Central Denver Public Library, 7th Floor

Training Room. Speaker: Dina C. Carson, “Hiding in Plain Database: Tips and Tricks for Gathering Exactly the Information You’re After.”




Monday, Apr. 10, 2017: CGS Board Meeting, 5-7 pm. Englewood Library. All CGS members welcome. Saturday, Apr. 15, 2017: CGS Program Meeting, 9:30 am – noon. Central Denver Public Library, 7th Floor

Training Room. Speaker: Sandy Ronayne , “Researching US World War I Records.” Saturday, May 13, 2017: Free CGS Beginning Genealogy Class, 10 am – noon. Central Denver Public Library,

5th Floor Gates Room. Carol Darrow, CG, Instructor. Sunday, May 14, 2017: Free WriteNOW! Writing Group. 1:30-3:30 pm. Downtown Denver Public Library,

5th Floor, Gates Room, Carol Darrow, CG, facilitator. Present your project to the group. Monday, May 8, 2017: CGS Board Meeting, 5-7 pm. Englewood Library. All CGS members welcome. Saturday, May 20, 2017: CGS Program Meeting, 9:30 am – noon. Central Denver Public Library, 7th Floor

Training Room. Speaker: Steve Friesen, “I am Not a Savage: American Indian Performers in Europe.” Saturday, May 27, 2017: CGS Special Interest Class, 10:00 am – noon. Downtown Denver Public Library, 7th

Floor Training Room, Sandy Ronayne, facilitator. Saturday, June 10, 2017: Free CGS Beginning Genealogy Class, 10 am – noon. Central Denver Public Library,

5th Floor Gates Room. Carol Darrow, CG, Instructor. Sunday, June 11, 2017: Free WriteNOW! Writing Group. 1:30-3:30 pm. Downtown Denver Public Library,

5th Floor, Gates Room, Carol Darrow, CG, facilitator. Discuss electronic publishing options. Monday, June 12, 2017: CGS Board Meeting, 5-7 pm. Englewood Library. All CGS members welcome. Saturday, June 17, 2017: CGS Program Meeting, 9:30 am – noon. Central Denver Public Library, 7th Floor

Training Room. Speaker: John Putnam, “The Salem Witchcraft Hysteria: A Caldron of Religious, Economic, Social, and Political Ingredients Gone Awry.”

Saturday, June 24, 2017: CGS Special Interest Class, 10:00 am – noon. Downtown Denver Public Library, 7th Floor Training Room, Sandy Ronayne, facilitator.

* There are no CGS Program Meetings or CGS Special Interest Classes in July or August. *


Next CGS Program Meeting is March 18, 2017 Come down to the Downtown Denver Public Library and join us at 9:30 to socialize with other local genealogists. The meeting will start at 10:00 and end at noon.

Membership Renewal Be sure you have renewed your membership. The login for the Members Only section of our web site has been changed. The new user name and password has been sent out to everyone who is a current member. Also in February you will have received your last issue of The Colorado Genealogist if you haven’t renewed. CGS membership is from January 1 through December 31. Memberships are $25.00 for an individual or $30.00 for two or more people in the same household. As a member you have access to the Members only web page, including all issues of The Colorado Genealogist; speaker handouts; current membership list; Index of Pioneers Born in Colorado Before 1900; and Index of Declaration of Intention, Arapahoe County Court, 1880-1906. Your membership also helps support the educational activities of CGS. Membership information is available at http://www.cogensoc.us/membership.php. You can renew online or download the membership form and mail it. If you have questions about your membership, please contact Sandy Ronayne at [email protected] .

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Have you registered for the 2017 Colorado Genealogical Society and Computer Interest Group Joint Spring Seminar?

Registration is open for the 2017 Spring Seminar. It will be held on Saturday, April 8, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. David Allen Lambert will be the featured speaker. A link to register for the seminar has been set up on the Colorado Genealogical Society website. You may register online via PayPal or by mail with a check.






April 7, 2017 Special Afternoon Program – The Great Migration Study Project. David Allen





The April 7, 2017 programs are free and open to the public.



March 18, 2017 – Dina C. Carson will speak on “Hiding in Plain Database: Tips and Tricks for Gathering Exactly the Information You’re After.”

Dina Carson has been involved in genealogy for more than two decades, and lectures frequently to genealogical and historical societies throughout the West. She is the coordinator of the Boulder Pioneers Project, a comprehensive look at the original source documents for Boulder County during the Territorial period (1859-1876) and the author of more than thirty annotated indexes of Boulder County source materials. Although her formal education is in International Law and Economics, she owns Iron Gate Publishing, and is the author of 10 new books about publishing and genealogy including, Set Yourself Up to Self-Publish: A Genealogist's Guide and Publish Your Family History: A Step-by-Step Guide to Writing the Stories of Your Ancestors. Dina brings her experience with all phases of book publishing to help first-time self-publishers create quality family or local histories that are both believable and achievable. When she's not at a computer working on a publishing project, you can find her photographing the pioneer cemeteries of Colorado.

April 15, 2017 – Sandy Ronayne will speak on “Reaching US World War I Records.”

Sandy has been an avid, addicted family historian since 2000. She grew up in a military family – her father was an Air Force pilot and commander. Sandy has identified ancestors and family members who served as US military personnel from the Revolutionary War through the Iraq War. Sandy is the immediate past president of the Colorado Genealogical Society. She has also served as president of the CGS/Computer Interest Group, vice-president/program chair of the Wales Ireland Scotland England (WISE) Family History Society, and is a director at large of the Colorado Chapter of Palatines to America. She is also a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Daughters of the Union 1861 – 1865, and the Society of Civil War Families of Ohio.

May 20, 2017 – Steve Friesen will speak on “I am Not a Savage: American Indian Performers in Europe.”

Steve Friesen has been director of the Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave since 1995. During this time he has given numerous lectures about Buffalo Bill and the West. His book Buffalo Bill: Scout, Showman, Visionary was published in summer of 2010 by Fulcrum Press and his newest book I am Not a Savage: American Indian Performers in Europe will be released by University of Oklahoma Press in early 2017. Like Buffalo Bill, Friesen was raised in Kansas. He attended Bethel College in Newton, Kansas, once characterized by Buffalo Bill as the wildest and wickedest town in the West. Friesen received his MA in American Folk Culture in 1976 and has worked at a variety of museums, including Denver’s Molly Brown House, throughout his 40 year career. His abiding historical interest is in the American frontier, beginning with colonization of the eastern seaboard and continuing through Buffalo Bill’s period. His first book A Modest Mennonite Home, dealt with the German settlement of Pennsylvania in the early 18th century.

June 17, 2017 – John Putnam is scheduled to speak on “The Salem Witchcraft Hysteria: A Caldron of Religious, Economic, Social, and Political Ingredients Gone Awry.”

Even with the benefit of hindsight, historians have pondered the causes of the events surrounding the Salem Witchcraft trials for over three hundred years. As a descendent of both the protagonists and antagonists, this historical incident continues to fascinate and amaze John Putnam who continues to read widely on this incident. Besides the incredible historical story, it is also becomes a genealogical story for him too since his direct Putnam ancestors were involved in most aspects of the witchcraft hysteria that occurred in his ancestral hometown of Salem Village (now Danvers, Massachusetts). Because of its relatively small size, Salem Village faced a long period of “healing” following these incidents. John will share many genealogical, historical, religious, social, economic, and political factors that led to and followed the horrific events in 1692.

Did you catch Who Do You Think You Are? A new season started on Sunday, March 5, 2017. The first episode featured Courteney Cox. You can watch the episode here.


Free CGS Classes Meet at Denver Public Library CGS conducts its Beginning Genealogy classes at the Central Denver Public Library on the second Saturday of each month. (There is no class in July, August, or December.) The class is held in the Gates Room on the 5th Floor. The instructor is Carol Darrow. Classes run from 10 am to noon. The next Beginning Genealogy class is March 11, 2017. This is a basic course for the beginner, repeated each month. However, feel free to come for a refresher as desired. Attendees will be introduced to thinking genealogically through the exploration of the following:


The CGS Special Interest classes meet on the fourth Saturday of the month in the 7th floor training room, Denver Central Public Library.

March 25, 2017 – CGS Special Interest Class – Topic: AncestryDNA: Who Are All of These People and Why Do I Care? Speaker: Wendy Dillenschneider

This class is for anyone who has tested with AncestryDNA or is thinking of testing and wants to learn more about the test, test results, and how to best interpret those results for use in genealogical research. Targeted at the amateur and professional genealogist, AncestryDNA has the largest consumer database of autosomal DNA test results in the world. Over 3 million people have tested with AncestryDNA. It is the leader in the use of combined genetic and genealogical data to predict the ancestor that you have in common with another individual. However, AncestryDNA does not offer a chromosome browser, so genealogists must use tree triangulation to discover common ancestors. AncestryDNA provides several tools to help you with your tree triangulation work.

Wendy will discuss:

AncestryDNA Results – what they are, how to interpret and evaluate them

Using tree triangulation to identify ancestors Tips and tricks for discovering your ancestors

and working with matches Case studies and stories

Wendy Dillenschneider began tracing her family tree 35 years ago when she was living in Munich, Germany. She figured that “Dillenschneider” had to be a German name, so she started looking up the name in phones books at the post office. She didn’t find any family in Germany, but she finally located them in Alsace.

Decades later, working out of her ranch on the western slope of Pikes Peak, Wendy has extended her family tree using online resources for both domestic and foreign research. She is adept at research in Pennsylvania, where her family settled in the United States. She is collaborating with a cousin in Alsace to trace the migration of the Dillenschneiders from Alsace to America.

Wendy and her husband, Greg Liverman, added genetic genealogy or DNA testing to their genealogy toolkit in 2013 and have since immersed themselves in the details of DNA tests and evaluation methods. They have answered several questions about their family history using DNA evidence.


Next WriteNOW Group Meeting is Sunday, March 12, 2017, 1:30-3:30, 5th Floor, Gates Room, Denver Central Public Library. The group will discuss revisions to your project and how to smooth the narrative.

Assignment: Complete your project.

Lunch Bunch is Your Invitation The CGS Lunch Bunch is an informal gathering of CGS members who meet to share good food and great conversation. The restaurant location changes every month and all CGS members are welcome. Reservations are required and can be made by emailing Sandy Ronayne ([email protected] ). She will announce the date and location in her weekly CGS update email. Join us regularly or when the restaurant location is in your neighborhood.


Tour On Friday, March 10, 2017 there will be a tour of the Colorado State Archives, 1313 Sherman Street. The tour will start at 1:30. If you wish to attend please contact Vice-President, Christine Cochran to reserve a place.

New Member Welcome

Linda Bukszar March Leonard Albert Speer

February CGS Meeting Recap The February 18, 2017 meeting started with a gem by Lynette Dick entitled “Life of a Quiltmaker.”

Lynette Dick

We then watched Diane Southard’s presentation at RootsTech entitled “Your DNA Guide - DNA: The Glue

that Holds Families Together.” If you were unable to attend the video can be found here. Many of the RootsTech sessions were videotaped. You can look for them on the RootsTech website.

February CGS Special Interest Class Recap Carol Darrow lectured on “Treasures Found in Deed Books.”

Land records are important because: 1) land was a motivation for immigration to America, 2) land was a motivation for migration across America, 3) the records help us locate ancestors in a specific state & county, 4) the records may be the only surviving records of family (in PA, NY, etc. there aren’t any early marriage records), 5) the records offer a history of a specific piece of land (called a memorial or cessation (title search)), 6) the records may point to relationships between buyer and seller, 7) the location of land may suggest relationships between family members and in-laws, and 8) ownership

CGS Newsletter Page 6 March 2017 of land generated tax records, mentioned in wills, was distributed in probate which may reveal relationships.

Winners – Lunch with David Allen Lambert Congratulations to Michael Wise and Delores Legg who won lunch with David Allen Lambert on April 8, 2017 during the Joint Spring Seminar.

Five Writers Won Registration to the April 2017 CGS-CIG Seminar Congratulations to the five winners of the CGS-CIG seminar writing contest:

Dorothy Coltrin: “The Life and Times of Dr. Asa Coltrin (1788-1824)

Lori Fogarty: “What Ever Happened to John?”

Zoe Lappin: “High Ball Joe and His Three Wives”

Maggie Schmidt: “Annie Goes to the United States”

Marc Strong: “Forgotten Stories” Each of these writers have won registration to the 8 April 2017 CGS-CIG joint seminar, featuring David Allen Lambert, chief genealogist of the New England Historic Genealogical Society. Additionally, four of the stories will be published in future editions of the CGS newsletter, CIG newsletter, or The Colorado Genealogist. One of the authors has requested that the story not published and we are honoring that request. Nineteen authors submitted stories about their ancestors for consideration. All the stories/articles contained informative and interesting tales. The other writers who submitted their works were:

Claudia Anderson

Nancy Bane

Anita Burbank-Jenkins

Kathy Emmel

Martha Faust Flora McCarty

Ann Ramage Chuck Robinson

Jan Routh

Linda Rudolph

Charlene Garcia Simms

Barb Smith Holly van Kleeck

Ed Walton Watch for some of these stories in the newsletters and quarterly. Thanks to each of the writers who submitted their stories. We appreciate their interest, time and effort. Also special thanks to the judges: Roger Dudley, Teri Hjelmstad, and Nancy Ratay.

Sandy Ronayne and Zoe Lappin








Upcoming CGS Programs and Education Classes Saturday, Mar. 11, 2017: Free CGS Beginning Genealogy Class, 10 am – noon. Central Denver Public

Library, 5th Floor Gates Room. Carol Darrow, CG, Instructor. Sunday, Mar. 12, 2017: Free WriteNOW! Writing Group. 1:30-3:30 pm. Downtown Denver Public Library,

5th Floor, Gates Room, Carol Darrow, CG, facilitator. Discuss electronic publishing options. Monday, Mar. 13, 2017: CGS Board Meeting, 5-7 pm. Englewood Library. All CGS members welcome. Saturday, Mar. 18, 2017: CGS Program Meeting, 9:30 am – noon. Central Denver Public Library, 7th Floor

Training Room. Speaker: Dina C. Carson, “Hiding in Plain Database: Tips and Tricks for Gathering Exactly the Information You’re After.”




Monday, Apr. 10, 2017: CGS Board Meeting, 5-7 pm. Englewood Library. All CGS members welcome. Saturday, Apr. 15, 2017: CGS Program Meeting, 9:30 am – noon. Central Denver Public Library, 7th Floor












Next CGS Program Meeting

is April 15, 2017 Come down to the Downtown Denver Public Library and join us at 9:30 to socialize with other local genealogists. The meeting will start at 10:00 and end at noon.

Last chance!! – Spring Seminar -

The spring seminar will be held on Friday afternoon, April 7, from 12:30-4:00 and Saturday, April 8, starting at 9:30. If have not yet registered please do so at Colorado Genealogical Society website. See page 2 for all the details

Membership Renewal Be sure you have renewed your membership. The login for the Members Only section of our web site has been changed. The new user name and password has been sent out to everyone who is a current member. Also in February you will have received your last issue of The Colorado Genealogist if you haven’t renewed. CGS membership is from January 1 through December 31. Memberships are $25.00 for an individual or $30.00 for two or more people in the same household. As a member you have access to the Members only web page, including all issues of The Colorado Genealogist; speaker handouts; current membership list; Index of Pioneers Born in Colorado Before 1900; and Index of Declaration of Intention, Arapahoe County Court, 1880-1906. Your membership also helps support the educational activities of CGS. Membership information is available at http://www.cogensoc.us/membership.php. You can renew online or download the membership form and mail it. If you have questions about your membership, please contact Sandy Ronayne at [email protected] .

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Have you registered for the 2017 Colorado

Genealogical Society and Computer Interest Group

Joint Spring Seminar? Registration is open for the 2017 Spring Seminar. It will be held on Saturday, April 8, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. David Allen Lambert will be the featured speaker. A link to register for the seminar has been set up on the Colorado Genealogical Society website. You may register online via PayPal or by mail with a check.





Mr. Lambert is a regular guest on The Extreme Genes podcast, hosted by Scott Fisher. The podcast runs approximately 40-50 minutes and can be heard through the Extreme Genes website or you can subscribe at iTunes for free.

April 7, 2017 Special Afternoon Program –

The following programs will start at 12:30 pm and end at 4:00. The programs are free and open to the public. The Great Migration Study Project. David Allen







April 15, 2017 – Sandy Ronayne will speak on “Reaching US World War I Records.”

Sandy has been an avid, addicted family historian since 2000. She grew up in a military family – her father was an Air Force pilot and commander. Sandy has identified ancestors and family members who served as US military personnel from the Revolutionary War through the Iraq War. Sandy is the immediate past president of the Colorado Genealogical Society. She has also served as president of the CGS/Computer Interest Group, vice-president/program chair of the Wales Ireland Scotland England (WISE) Family History Society, and is a director at large of the Colorado Chapter of Palatines to America. She is also a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Daughters of the Union 1861 – 1865, and the Society of Civil War Families of Ohio.


Steve Friesen has been director of the Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave since 1995. During this time he has given numerous lectures about Buffalo Bill and the West. His book Buffalo Bill: Scout, Showman, Visionary was published in summer of 2010 by Fulcrum Press and his newest book I am Not a Savage: American Indian Performers in Europe will be released by University of Oklahoma Press in early 2017. Like Buffalo Bill, Friesen was raised in Kansas. He attended Bethel College in Newton, Kansas, once characterized by Buffalo Bill as the wildest and wickedest town in the West. Friesen received his MA in American Folk Culture in 1976 and has worked at a variety of museums, including Denver’s Molly Brown House, throughout his 40 year career. His abiding historical interest is in the American frontier, beginning with colonization of the eastern seaboard and continuing through Buffalo Bill’s period. His first book A Modest Mennonite Home, dealt with the German settlement of Pennsylvania in the early 18th century.



No CGS meeting in July or August.

Free CGS Classes Meet at Denver Public Library

CGS conducts its Beginning Genealogy classes at the Central Denver Public Library on the second Saturday of each month. (There is no class in July, August, or December.) The class is held in the Gates Room on the 5th Floor. The instructor is Carol Darrow. Classes run from 10 am to noon. The next Beginning Genealogy class is April 8, 2017. This is a basic course for the beginner, repeated each month. However, feel free to come for a refresher as desired. Attendees will be introduced to thinking genealogically through the exploration of the following:


The CGS Special Interest classes meet on the fourth Saturday of the month in the 7th floor training room, Denver Central Public Library.

No Special Interest class in April. The WriteNOW writing group meets on the second Sunday of the month to work on writing family history. The group offers ideas, technical information, and support for anyone trying to preserve their family history in writing. The group meets in the 5th floor, Gates Room, Denver Central Public Library.


Next WriteNOW Group Meeting is Sunday, April 9, 2017, 1:30-3:30, 5th Floor, Gates Room, Denver Central Public Library. Discuss revisions to your project and how to smooth the narrative.

Assignment: Complete your project.

Lunch Bunch is Your Invitation

The CGS Lunch Bunch is an informal gathering of CGS members who meet to share good food and great conversation. The restaurant location changes every month and all CGS members are welcome. Reservations are required and can be made by emailing Sandy Ronayne ([email protected] ). She will announce the date and location in her weekly CGS update email. Join us regularly or when the restaurant location is in your neighborhood.

New Member Welcome Sara Dawson Laura Geier Michelle Goodrum Kate Lawrence Bob Lindsey Marianne Morrison Cathy Revie

Laurie Simms

Tour On Friday, March 10, 2017 a group of approximately 13 people met at Café Rendezvous at History Colorado for lunch before going to the Colorado State Archives for a tour. The participants were shown where the records were stored. Differences between the Colorado State Archives and other local document repositories were explained. The participants were also told they could assist by either volunteering or by writing their congressman to encourage more funding.


March CGS Meeting Recap

Ancestry.com, who recently bought Find A Grave, is

rewriting the code for Find A Grave to make it more user friendly. The Beta version of the new website is available at Gravestage.com. The password is “remember”. Your old Find A Grave registration will not work. You will need to reregister at the Gravestage.com website.

Are you looking to volunteer with an indexing project.

FamilySearch.org has 180 teams out every day imaging records. There are plenty of indexing opportunities available at FamilySearch.org.

Dina Carson gave a very informative presentation on “Hiding in Plain Database: Tips and Tricks for Gathering Exactly the Information You’re After.” Key points: - Learn the language of the database - Learn how the documents are organized in the

database: o Archives are organized by collection o Libraries are organized by subject o Museums are organized by artifact type,

collection, subject, era, etc. o Government offices are organized by branch

or duty o Private collections can be organized in any

fashion - When conducting your search:

o Narrow your search o Reexamine how you narrowed the search o Work backwards o Reexamine the search term o Remember the search term needs to mean

something in the database you’re searching in - Names searches:

o Start with exact name including a middle name if you have it

o Use multiple field searches o Use specific search phrases o Use wildcards in places where the most

misspelling occur o Revisit databases you’ve already checked o Use advanced search features to look across

broad categories o Consider common typing mistakes o Consider all ways the same name could be

entered into the database

o Sound it out and check phonetic spellings o Common misspellings o Common abbreviations o Use more than 1 database if you have to

Kelly Glenn (President), Dina Carson, Christine

Cochrane (Vice-President)

COMPUTER INTEREST GROUP

Be sure to check out the Computer Interest Group (CIG). Click here for a link to its website.


Happy Birthday James Jeffrey

James’ birthday was in March. Happy Birthday.

March CGS Special Interest Class Recap

On March 25, 2017 Wendy Dillenschneider (accompanied by Greg Liverman) gave a presentation on “AncestryDNA Matches: Who Are All of These People and Why Do I Care?” Key points: - Somehow you have to attach the name of your

ancestor or historical person to your DNA - A match will only appear if the name in both trees

match - Verify the match’s work to your common ancestor to

see if the hint makes sense - Document your discovery - Send a message to the match

o Ask if they have a tree. o Give the match something (an invitation to

your tree, how you think you are related, your surname list, etc.)

o Be specific about their tree name and the match name (they may have several trees)

Wendy Dillenschneider and Greg Liverman







CGS Newsletter Page 8 April 2017 Upcoming CGS Programs and Education Classes

Friday, April 7, 2017: Special Friday Event, 12:30 pm - 4:00. Downtown Denver Public Library, Basement.

See page 2 for all the details. Saturday, April 8, 2017: CGS/CIG Spring Seminar, starting at 9:30 am. Downtown Denver Public Library,

Basement, David Allen Lambert. See page 2 for all the details. Saturday, April 8, 2017: Free CGS Beginning Genealogy Class, 10 am – noon. Central Denver Public Library,

5th Floor Gates Room. Carol Darrow, CG, Instructor. Sunday, April 9, 2017: Free WriteNOW! Writing Group. 1:30-3:30 pm. Downtown Denver Public Library,

5th Floor, Gates Room, Carol Darrow, CG, facilitator. Discuss revisions to your project and how to smooth the narrative.

Monday, April 10, 2017: CGS Board Meeting, 5-7 pm. Englewood Library. All CGS members welcome. Saturday, April 15, 2017: CGS Program Meeting, 9:30 am – noon. Central Denver Public Library, 7th Floor











Saturday, September 9, 2017: Free CGS Beginning Genealogy Class, 10 am – noon. Central Denver Public

Library, 5th Floor Gates Room. Carol Darrow, CG, Instructor. Sunday, September 10, 2017: Free WriteNOW! Writing Group. 1:30-3:30 pm. Downtown Denver Public

Library, 5th Floor, Gates Room, Carol Darrow, CG, facilitator. Monday, September 11, 2017: CGS Board Meeting, 5-7 pm. Englewood Library. All CGS members welcome. Saturday, September 16, 2017: CGS Program Meeting, 9:30 am – noon. Central Denver Public Library, 7th

Floor Training Room. Speaker: To be announced. Saturday, September 23, 2017: CGS Special Interest Class, 10:00 am – noon. Downtown Denver Public

Library, 7th Floor Training Room, Sandy Ronayne, facilitator. Saturday, October 14, 2017: Free CGS Beginning Genealogy Class, 10 am – noon. Central Denver Public

Library, 5th Floor Gates Room. Carol Darrow, CG, Instructor. Sunday, October 15, 2017: Free WriteNOW! Writing Group. 1:30-3:30 pm. Downtown Denver Public

Library, 5th Floor, Gates Room, Carol Darrow, CG, facilitator. Monday, October 16, 2017: CGS Board Meeting, 5-7 pm. Panera Bread on Riverfront Drive in Engewood. All

CGS members welcome. Saturday, October 21, 2017: CGS Program Meeting, 9:30 am – noon. Central Denver Public Library, 7th

Floor Training Room. Speaker: To be announced. Saturday, October 28, 2017: CGS Special Interest Class, 10:00 am – noon. Downtown Denver Public Library,

7th Floor Training Room, Sandy Ronayne, facilitator.



is May 20, 2017 Come down to the Downtown Denver Public Library and join us at 9:30 to socialize with other local genealogists. The meeting will start at 10:00 and end at noon.

CGS Officer Nominations Announced

The CGS 2017 Nominating Committee has put forth the following nominations for the term 2017-2019: Vice-President - Christine Cochran Treasurer - Sharon Mahler Nominations will also be accepted from the floor. The election will be held at the annual meeting on June 17, 2017.

CGS Annual Meeting and Election Set for June 17

The Colorado Genealogical Society will hold its Annual Meeting and election of Vice-President and Treasurer on Saturday, June 17, 2017 at the Denver Public Library, 7th Floor Training Room from 10:00 am – 12 noon. The Annual Meeting will include acceptance of the proposed 2017-2018 budget. The proposed budget shown on page 10 indicates that the major sources of income for CGS are membership dues and seminar registrations. The major expenses for the society are printing and mailing of the Colorado Genealogist quarterly, the seminar, and required liability insurance.

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Members Honoring Members Luncheon

When: June 17, 2017 Where: Denver Public Library Central Branch

Vida Ellison Gallery (7th Floor) Time: 12 noon-1:30 pm Guest Speaker: Jim Kroll Cost: Complimentary to our members

Please join us for a complimentary lunch catered by The Corner Bakery at our June 17, 2017 meeting. We are honoring you as members of the Colorado Genealogical Society. Current paid members are welcome. Reservations are necessary and when we reach our maximum allowed we will not be able to take further reservations. Please RSVP at [email protected]. If you signed up at our April meeting, you do not need to RSVP again.



Between 1887 and 1935, wild west shows, beginning with Buffalo Bill’s Wild West, showcased American Indians during their travels around Europe. The shows enabled the Indians to preserve their culture when official United States policy aimed at destroying it. They further gave them an opportunity to get off the reservation, make a decent wage, and travel to Europe. Friesen’s lecture will tell the stories of the Indians who traveled to Europe and include photographs of artifacts left by them in Europe. His research included doing genealogical research on several individuals and he will talk about the challenges associated with doing that. His book on the subject is set to be released in early 2017.

Steve Friesen has been director of the Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave since 1995. During this time he has given numerous lectures about Buffalo Bill and the West. His book Buffalo Bill: Scout, Showman, Visionary was published in summer of 2010 by Fulcrum Press and his

newest book I am Not a Savage: American Indian Performers in Europe will be released by University of Oklahoma Press in early 2017. Like Buffalo Bill, Friesen was raised in Kansas. He attended Bethel College in Newton, Kansas, once characterized by Buffalo Bill as the wildest and wickedest town in the West. Friesen received his MA in American Folk Culture in 1976 and has worked at a variety of museums, including Denver’s Molly Brown House, throughout his 40 year career. His abiding historical interest is in the American frontier, beginning with colonization of the eastern seaboard and continuing through Buffalo Bill’s period. His first book A Modest Mennonite Home, dealt with the German settlement of Pennsylvania in the early 18th century.





CGS conducts its Beginning Genealogy classes at the Central Denver Public Library on the second Saturday of each month. (There is no class in July, August, or December.) The class is held in the Gates Room on the 5th Floor. The instructor is Carol Darrow. Classes run from 10 am to noon. The next Beginning Genealogy class is May 13, 2017. This is a basic course for the beginner, repeated each month. However, feel free to come for a refresher as


desired. Attendees will be introduced to thinking genealogically through the exploration of the following:


The CGS Special Interest classes meet on the fourth Saturday of the month in the 7th floor training room, Denver Central Public Library. The next CGS Special Interest class is May 27, 2017. Introduction to The Family Tree Guide to DNA Testing and Genetic Genealogy Blaine Bettinger’s book The Family Tree Guide to DNA Testing and Genetic Genealogy provides a framework for genetic genealogy testing and more importantly for analyzing your results. Blaine has also included research forms and other resources. Sandy Ronayne, who has tested with ancestry.com, FamilyTreeDNA, and 23 and Me, will provide an overview of Part One – Getting Started and Part Two – Selecting a Test. Later Special Interest classes will concentrate on Blaine’s methods for analyzing results. Please join us to learn how to use Blaine’s terrific book most effectively and efficiently.


Next WriteNOW Group Meeting is Sunday, May 21, 2017 (moved 1 week forward due to Mother’s Day),

1:30-3:30, 5th Floor, Gates Room, Denver Central Public Library.

Assignment: Present your project to the group.

This is the last WriteNOW meeting for this session. Meetings will resume in September.


The CGS Lunch Bunch is an informal gathering of CGS members who meet to share good food and great conversation. The restaurant location changes every month and all CGS members are welcome. Reservations are required and can be made by emailing Sandy Ronayne ([email protected] ). She will announce the date and location in her weekly CGS update email. Join us regularly or when the restaurant location is in your neighborhood. April’s lunch bunch was held at La Bistro in Aspen Grove.

The next Lunch Bunch will be held Thursday, May 25, 2017 at a location yet to be determined.


New Member Welcome Wendy Becker John Brink Mary Kemper Stanzi Lucy Catherine Moran Jan Routh Charlotte Shepic

April CGS Meeting Recap

At the April 15, 2017 CGS Program Meeting Sandy Ronayne gave a presentation on “Researching US Word War I Records.”

Sandy Ronayne

Timeline of events:

World War I started on July 28, 1914. The United States entered the War on April 2,

1917. In May 1917 the Selective Service Act was

passed.

By the summer of 1917 the first US troops arrived at the Western Front.

The war ended on November 11, 1918. By the end of World War I there were 4 million US troops.

Important sources of World War I records: Army Navy Marine National Guard Official personnel records Draft registration Induction/enlistment Military service Discharge Post-service Death Unit histories Pictures Diaries Letters Jewelry

CGS members brought in family mementos from World War I.

Jean West (Gold Star Pilgrimage)


Margaret Kadziel

(medals her grandfather received during WWI)

COMPUTER INTEREST GROUP


Denver Public Library’s 1st Baptist Church Membership Project The Denver Public Library’s 1st Baptist Church Membership Project, which started last year in April, is progressing well. Approximately 30% of the cards are processed thanks to CGS members Martha Faust, Sharon Mahler, Maire Craig, Jeanne Archer, Jean West, Karen Overholt, and Carolyn Thompson. We would like to invite others to participate in this project as a data entry volunteer, which is undertaken at home on your computer, or as a data entry proofer which can be done at home or at DPL. Interested in learning more about what is entailed and how you can participate? Please contact Karin Conway at [email protected]. Training and written procedures are provided.

DID YOU MISS IT? The long awaited Legacy 9 was released in April.






2017 Colorado Genealogy Society and Computer Interest Class Joint Spring Seminar

Friday, April 7, 2017 Virginia Anderson gave a presentation on “The Revolution in Connecticut.” The revolution was considered a civil war.

- It was American vs. American. - Us vs. them. - The revolution split communities, created

mistrust, and there was no middle ground.

Virginia Anderson, S. Kelly Glenn (President), and Sandy Ronayne

Bev Nelson presented on the various lineage societies.

Bev Nelson

Representatives from 12 different lineage societies were

present. James Jeffrey talked about the Great Migration collection available at the Denver Public Library. You can conduct all of your New England research from the Denver Public Library.

James Jeffrey

CGS Newsletter Page 7 May 2017 David Allen Lambert discussed The Great Migration and 17th Century. The Great Migration Study Project:

Started in 1988. Genealogical and biographical sketch for

immigrants to New England from 1620 to 1640. 13 published volumes.

The Great Migration Directory: Appearance in a record generated before May

25, 1636. Direct or indirect evidence of an arrival by the

end of 1635. Appearance of a member of the immediate

family by 1635. May was chosen because most vessels did not

leave until the spring. If you applied as a Freeman in May 1635 you

would have arrived the previous year. A deposition or official record was generated

years later.

The Great Migration Study Project website.

David Allen Lambert

Elaine Osborn

Saturday, April 9, 2017

James Kroll

Delores Legg (luncheon winner), David Allen Lambert,

Gail Wise (luncheon winner)


David Allen Lambert, Dorothy Coltrin, Lori Fogarty,

Zoe Lappin, Mark Strong

Volunteers setting up

David Allen Lambert, S. Kelly Glenn (President)

Seminar participants on break

Lori Collins (President of CIG)

David Allen Lambert


Becky Clark

Dave Nelson

Roxanna Frary

Lisa Edwards

Timothy Johnson

Joe Frary


2018 Budget

Current Budget Proposed Budget

2016-17 2017-18 Income: Membership dues 6500 7000 Seminar registrations 4000 3500 Donations 250 300 Interest income 30 30 Unrestricted reserves account 1198 1837

11978 12667 Expenses: Administration: Dues to other organizations 235 235 Bank fees 15 0 Licenses and fees 48 58 Publicity-Constant Contact, etc. 100 459 Volunteer coordinator 50 50 President 20 20 Vice-president 20 20 Secretary 30 30 Treasurer 60 60 Insurance 1400 600 Memorial book donations 150 150 Miscellaneous: PayPal fees 140 USPS P.O. Box 112 Board meeting room charge 200 Miscellaneous-other 50 50 Program expense: Membership service 150 150 Quarterly printing 4500 4500 Quarterly mailing expense 1070 800 Seminar expense 2700 2000 Education classes ($60 x10) 600 ($75 X 10) 750 Other program speakers 540 ($75 x 9) 675 Program expense-printing 108 Special event programming 240 300 Web site 400 Member appreciation lunch 650 Prizes 150

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One of the winners of the CGS-CIG seminar writing contest:

Annie [Ann Elizabeth Ward Bell (1881 - 1962) was my grandmother, and this story is based on her life. The description of her emotions comes from conversations she had with her family over the years. Written in 2016 by Margaret Schmidt]

England in October, 1912

Ann Elizabeth - known as Annie - Ward looked around the small bedroom in the Leeds bungalow of her sister Bertha's family. Scattered all around her were her belongings that she was packing to travel to the United States. She was trying to decide what to take with her, and to get it all packed away.

It was such a big decision to leave her family and friends. Many generations of her family had lived in the little village of Methley, near Leeds. Both of her parents had died recently within a year of one another. As the youngest daughter, she cared for them in their final years. Now she was thirty-one years old, with no immediate family responsibilities to keep her in England.

She was preparing to travel to the U.S. to marry an old schoolmate, Ben Bell. He left Methley about ten years earlier, and traveled to the United States to visit an aunt who lived in Kansas. He had decided to stay and even became a naturalized U.S. citizen. He thought that the U.S. would provide more opportunities to build a life for himself instead of working in the mines, as so many young men in Methley did. When he returned to England for a visit just two years ago, he told her of all the land available in his adopted country and of his plans there. Before he left England to return to the U.S., she agreed to move there to marry him. Now both of them were working hard to save money for her voyage, and staying in touch by mail.

Annie was close to her brothers and sisters and knew that she would miss them. Her older brother and both sisters had young children, and she would miss seeing the children grow up. The long ocean trip between England and her new home would mean she would not often see friends and relatives. Really, she admitted to herself through tears, it was possible that they would not see one another again.

Annie's family was a musical family and her oldest sister Minnie had taught her to play the piano as a young child. At the time, it felt very tedious to practice, but she was happy now to know how to play. When she was young, she had loved getting together with her family members for musical events. Her father sang in the church choir, and played the cello. He also played the trumpet in the village's brass band. She was sad to have to leave her father's cello behind. She thought maybe it would be possible to have it shipped to her after she and Ben were settled in their new home. Even Ben had musical talents and played both the piano and the violin.

Annie checked to make sure that she had packed her favorite picture. It was a picture of her standing in the corner doorway of her father's General Store. The family's living quarters were also in the store. In the photo, taken a few years before her father's death, were three of her sister Bertha's young children. She and Bertha were very close, and had promised one another to write letters frequently after she left. She flipped through her other pictures, pausing to look more closely at her father's brass band.


Annie was trained as a "confectioner" or a pastry baker, having completed a two-year apprenticeship to learn to bake breads and desserts. The cafe where she worked was in northern England, about a twenty-minute train ride from her brother George's cottage in Cumberland. Frequently the cafe was quite busy. Baking was a hot, difficult job, and the hours were sometimes very long. But the long hours helped her to earn money for her ticket.

Above: Annie, standing in the doorway with Bertha's children. The store is "Thomas Ward, Grocer and General Dealer". The family lived there also. Below: the Methley Brass Band. Annie's father,

Thomas Ward, is standing in the center with a full beard.

CGS Newsletter Page 13 May 2017 George and Bella were so thoughtful, coming from Garrigil, Cumberland to visit her frequently, and welcoming her in their home when she was free to take time away from her job. Her other brother, Frank, was the second youngest child in her family, and had married quite recently. She wondered if he would have children, and knew she would only get to know them from afar.

She had spent her time recently visiting with all her relatives and old friends around Leeds and Methley, and bidding them farewell. After living in the small village all her life, she knew everyone, and it was quite difficult to tell them goodbye.

She was impatient to see Ben again and start their new life together. There was not enough money for an engagement ring, but she wore her mother's and grandmother's wedding rings fashioned into a single ring, and sentimentally considered that her engagement ring.

The thought of traveling by ship became more frightening for her when the "Titanic" sank in April. Annie tried not to think of that, but she knew she would be on edge during the entire nine day trip.

Her passage was booked on the RMS Carmania, departing from the Liverpool port on October 19. Several family members took her to board the ship at the crowded port. She was amazed when they spotted the ship. The Carmania was huge, and it was operated using a steam turbine engine. It had been part of a successful experiment to determine how useful the new type of engine was. It had just recently been returned to service after a fire on board, so it was freshly painted and still new looking. Annie got even more nervous about the trip when she saw the size of the ship.

Annie filled out forms for the ship's passenger manifest. She gave her last permanent address as Leeds, England, and gave her sister Bertha's name and address as the nearest relative. Her ultimate destination was given as Dodge City, Kansas, where Ben was working as a railroad construction supervisor. The ship's destination was New York, and she would enter the United States through Ellis Island.

After a tearful farewell to her family, Annie stood on the deck of the Carmania, trying to deal with her mixed-up emotions. Her old life seemed so safe and predictable, but she certainly was excited to join Ben.

The sea breeze ruffled her hair - and she realized that she was not wearing her new hat. She smiled, remembering her hat --- still sitting on the table at Bertha and Willie's bungalow!

Well, Bertha could keep her hat. Annie was sailing for America!

CGS Newsletter Page 14 May 2017 Upcoming CGS Programs and Education Classes

Saturday, May 13, 2017: Free CGS Beginning Genealogy Class, 10 am – noon. Central Denver Public Library,

5th Floor Gates Room. Carol Darrow, CG, Instructor. Monday, May 15, 2017: CGS Board Meeting, 5-7 pm. Englewood Library. All CGS members welcome. Saturday, May 20, 2017: CGS Program Meeting, 9:30 am – noon. Central Denver Public Library, 7th Floor

Training Room. Speaker: Steve Friesen, “I am Not a Savage: American Indian Performers in Europe.” Sunday, May 21, 2017: Free WriteNOW! Writing Group. 1:30-3:30 pm. Downtown Denver Public Library,

5th Floor, Gates Room, Carol Darrow, CG, facilitator. Present your project to the group. Saturday, May 27, 2017: CGS Special Interest Class, 10:00 am – noon. Downtown Denver Public Library, 7th
















7th Floor Training Room, Sandy Ronayne, facilitator.



is June 17, 2017 Come down to the Downtown Denver Public Library and join us at 9:30 a.m. to socialize with other local genealogists. The meeting will start at 10:00 and end at noon.

CGS Officer Nominations Announced

The CGS 2017 Nominating Committee has put forth the following nominations for the term 2017-2019: Vice-President - Christine Cochran Treasurer - Sharon Mahler Nominations will also be accepted from the floor. The election will be held at the annual meeting on June 17, 2017.

CGS Annual Meeting and Election Set for June 17

The Colorado Genealogical Society will hold its Annual Meeting and election of Vice-President and Treasurer on Saturday, June 17, 2017 at the Denver Public Library, 7th Floor Training Room from 10:00 am – 12 noon. The Annual Meeting will include acceptance of the proposed 2017-2018 budget. The proposed budget shown on page 6 indicates that the major sources of income for CGS are membership dues and seminar registrations. The major expenses for the society are printing and mailing of the Colorado Genealogist quarterly, the seminar, and required liability insurance.

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No CGS Newsletter in July or August

The CGS Newsletter will be taking the summer off. Look for the next newsletter in September. I hope everyone has a wonderful summer. Happy researching.


When: June 17, 2017 Where: Denver Public Library Central Branch

Vida Ellison Gallery (7th Floor) Time: 12 noon-1:30 pm Guest Speaker: Jim Kroll Cost: Complimentary to our members

We are honoring you as members of the Colorado Genealogical Society.

Maximum signups have been reached.



Even with the benefit of hindsight, historians have pondered the causes of the events surrounding the Salem Witchcraft trials for over three hundred years. As a descendent of both the protagonists and antagonists, this historical incident continues to fascinate and amaze John Putnam who continues to read widely on this incident. Besides the incredible historical story, it is also becomes a genealogical story for him too since his direct Putnam ancestors were involved in most aspects of the witchcraft hysteria that occurred in his ancestral hometown of Salem Village (now Danvers, Massachusetts). Because of its relatively small size, Salem Village faced a long period of “healing” following these incidents. John will share many

genealogical, historical, religious, social, economic, and political factors that led to and followed the horrific events in 1692.



CGS conducts its Beginning Genealogy classes at the Central Denver Public Library on the second Saturday of each month. (There is no class in July, August, or December.) The class is held in the Gates Room on the 5th Floor. The instructor is Carol Darrow. Classes run from 10 am to noon. The next Beginning Genealogy class is June 10, 2017. This is a basic course for the beginner, repeated each month. However, feel free to come for a refresher as desired. Attendees will be introduced to thinking genealogically through the exploration of the following:


The CGS Special Interest classes meet on the fourth Saturday of the month in the 7th floor training room, Denver Central Public Library. The next CGS Special Interest class is June 24, 2017. Topic: The Family Tree Guide to DNA Testing and Genetic Genealogy

Blaine Bettinger’s book The Family Tree Guide to DNA Testing and Genetic Genealogy provides a framework for genetic genealogy testing and more importantly for analyzing your results. Blaine has also included research forms and other resources.

This class will be the second in a series of special interest classes using Blaine's book and methodology. The series will be interactive. We will all learn by sharing and doing the suggested exercises. The June class will cover Part 2 of Blaine’s book: Selecting a Test and how to use test results. We will discuss AncestryDNA, FamilyTreeDNA, 23andMe, My Heritage DNA, and Living DNA. We will also review some exercises.

Sandy Ronayne, who has tested with ancestry.com, FamilyTreeDNA, and 23 and Me, will provide an

CGS Newsletter Page 3 June 2017 overview of Part 2. Future Special Interest classes will concentrate on Blaine’s methods for analyzing results. Guest speakers, who are experts in the various topics, will facilitate.

Sandy has identified "cousins" through her DNA tests and has assisted friends in learning about their ancestors and identifying unknown family lines through DNA results and analysis. Through Sandy's analysis of his DNA results, one friend learned about his mother's family and his Colonial/Revolutionary War ancestors -- including Loyalists who went to Canada. He has contacted and shared info with his Canadian family members.

We will continue special interest classes on the methodology in Blaine's book throughout the summer. Each of these classes will include at least one DNA-related door prize. Door prizes include Blaine's book, a book by Blaine and Debbie Parker Wayne -- Genetic Genealogy in Practice, and ancestry.com DNA test kits. The classes will be interactive and fun!

Please join us to learn how to use Blaine’s terrific book most effectively and efficiently.


There are no meetings in June, July or August. Meetings will resume in September.


The CGS Lunch Bunch is an informal gathering of CGS members who meet to share good food and great conversation. The restaurant location changes every month and all CGS members are welcome. Reservations are required and can be made by emailing Sandy Ronayne ([email protected] ). She will announce the date and location in her weekly CGS update email. Join us regularly or when the restaurant location is in your neighborhood.

Boy Scout Eagle Badge Project

CGS is sponsoring Tommy Grassia who is working on his Eagle Scout Badge. He is mapping Coal Creek Cemetery for Billion Graves. He came to the May CGS Program Meeting and gave a wonderful presentation on the project.

Tommy Grassia, Kelly Glenn (President)

Computer Interest Group Be sure to check out the Computer Interest Group (CIG). Click here for a link to its website.


May CGS Meeting Recap

Steve Friesen gave a presentation entitled “I Am Not a Savage: Lakota Performers in Europe.” Highlights:

- Buffalo Bill chose to showcase the Indians culture. He wanted all the performers, regardless of their race or sex, to show off their skills and culture and show off the validity of their background.

- The Lakota reservation had an annual census. In order to leave the reservation to perform with Buffalo Bill they had to get permission.

Steve Friesen

May CGS Special Interest Group Recap

Sandy Ronayne started a series of Special Interest classes using Blaine Bettinger’s book The Family Tree Guide to DNA Testing and Genetic Genealogy. She gave an overview on getting started in DNA testing. The classes

will continue through the summer. Stay tuned to your email for announcements regarding dates, times, and speakers.

Sandy Ronayne

Denver Public Library’s 1st Baptist Church Membership Project The Denver Public Library’s 1st Baptist Church Membership Project, which started last year in April, is progressing well. Approximately 30% of the cards are processed thanks to CGS members Martha Faust, Sharon Mahler, Maire Craig, Jeanne Archer, Jean West, Karen Overholt, and Carolyn Thompson. We would like to invite others to participate in this project as a data entry volunteer, which is undertaken at home on your computer, or as a data entry proofer which can be done at home or at DPL. Interested in learning more about what is entailed and how you can participate? Please contact Karin Conway at [email protected]. Training and written procedures are provided.


Genealogical Inquiry We received the following genealogical inquiry. If you can assist Mary please contact her using the contact information at the end. I am researching a branch of our family that was born in Chicago, Illinois in 1848, moved with his parents and siblings to the Greenbush & Town of Mitchell, Wisconsin about 1854, married in Greenbush, Wisconsin in 1875, By 1900 he, wife, and 7 children were living in Sycamore, Illinois, and by 1910 were found in Precinct 7, Denver, Colorado with wife, and 3 adult children. Emile Montgomery died in 1916 and is buried in the Crown Hill Cemetery in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. His wife, Lydia Ann Webb Montgomery (born 1855 near Syracuse, New York) died in 1950 and is buried in the same cemetery as her husband. According to the cemetery, their son Gerald E. Montgomery made the funeral arrangements for his mother in 1950. Do you have any members that are descended from Emile and Lydia Montgomery? I would be happy to exchange information with them. Thank you! Mary Silbersack 414-587-1017 [email protected]






2018 Budget

Current Budget Proposed Budget

2016-17 2017-18 Income: Membership dues 6500 7000 Seminar registrations 4000 3500 Donations 250 300 Interest income 30 30 Unrestricted reserves account 1198 1837

11978 12667 Expenses: Administration: Dues to other organizations 235 235 Bank fees 15 0 Licenses and fees 48 58 Publicity-Constant Contact, etc. 100 459 Volunteer coordinator 50 50 President 20 20 Vice-president 20 20 Secretary 30 30 Treasurer 60 60 Insurance 1400 600 Memorial book donations 150 150 Miscellaneous: PayPal fees 140 USPS P.O. Box 112 Board meeting room charge 200 Miscellaneous-other 50 50 Program expense: Membership service 150 150 Quarterly printing 4500 4500 Quarterly mailing expense 1070 800 Seminar expense 2700 2000 Education classes ($60 x10) 600 ($75 X 10) 750 Other program speakers 540 ($75 x 9) 675 Program expense-printing 108 Special event programming 240 300 Web site 400 Member appreciation lunch 650 Prizes 150

11978 12667


Upcoming CGS Programs and Education Classes

Saturday, June 10, 2017: Free CGS Beginning Genealogy Class, 10 am – noon. Central Denver Public Library,

5th Floor Gates Room. Carol Darrow, CG, Instructor. Monday, June 12, 2017: CGS Board Meeting, 5-7 pm. Englewood Library. All CGS members welcome. Saturday, June 17, 2017: CGS Program Meeting, 9:30 am – noon. Central Denver Public Library, 7th Floor













7th Floor Training Room, Sandy Ronayne, facilitator. Saturday, November 11, 2017: Free CGS Beginning Genealogy Class, 10 am – noon. Central Denver Public

Library, 5th Floor Gates Room. Carol Darrow, CG, Instructor. Sunday, November 12, 2017: Free WriteNOW! Writing Group. 1:30-3:30 pm. Downtown Denver Public

Library, 5th Floor, Gates Room, Carol Darrow, CG, facilitator. Monday, November 13, 2017: CGS Board Meeting, 5-7 pm. Englewood Library. All CGS members welcome. Saturday, November 18, 2017: CGS Program Meeting, 9:30 am – noon. Central Denver Public Library, 7th

Floor Training Room. Speaker: To be announced. Saturday, November 25, 2017: CGS Special Interest Class, 10:00 am – noon. Downtown Denver Public

Library, 7th Floor Training Room, Sandy Ronayne, facilitator. Saturday, December 9, 2017: Free CGS Beginning Genealogy Class, 10 am – noon. Central Denver Public

Library, 5th Floor Gates Room. Carol Darrow, CG, Instructor. Sunday, December 10, 2017: Free WriteNOW! Writing Group. 1:30-3:30 pm. Downtown Denver Public

Library, 5th Floor, Gates Room, Carol Darrow, CG, facilitator. Monday, December 11, 2017: CGS Board Meeting, 5-7 pm. Englewood Library. All CGS members welcome.

* There are no CGS Program Meetings or CGS Special Interest Classes in December. *


A Note from Your Editor Happy end of summer everyone. I hope you had a wonderful summer. I didn’t partake in any genealogy trips, but I did take a fun trip to Boston over the 4th of July weekend where I hiked the Freedom Trail and went on a whale watch tour; in July I spent a day driving around Colorado visiting towns I’ve never been to; and in August a friend and I (at her husband’s suggestion) let out our inner child and spent a weekend at Universal Studios Florida where we learned we loved water rides and indulged in everything Harry Potter and drank lots of Butterbeer. I was on task to spend the summer doing some research on my family when I realized I didn’t have the hours necessary to renew my paralegal certification so suddenly I had to give up several weekends of precious researching to take some paralegal courses. Now that that’s done I’ve had some time to think about my own genealogy research and have decided to do a do-over. I’ve spent the past 20 years of my life working as a paralegal so I know how to collect and track facts, organize documents, and the importance of citing sources. Honestly, I’ve been really terrible at applying these techniques to my genealogy. Being a paralegal and a genealogist are very similar. I’ve studied Thomas MacEntee’s “The Genealogy Do-Over Workbook” and will be using it as a guide. I’ve created two tasks for myself for the month of September: 1) getting all my electronic documents organized and named correctly and 2) becoming better acquainted with the Legacy program. Each month I’ll write a little bit about my progress. I look forward to seeing everyone at the events in September. - Kim Smith, Editor


is September 16, 2017 Come down to the Downtown Denver Public Library and join us at 9:30 a.m. to socialize with other local genealogists. The meeting will start at 10:00 and end at noon.

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CGS Meets at the Library Regular monthly meetings of the Colorado Genealogical Society meet at the Central Denver Public Library (DPL) in the 7th Floor Training Room. Meetings will be held on the third Saturday of each month except July, August, and December. Come to socialize at 9:30 am and stay for the meeting from 10 am - noon.

September 16, 2017 – Jill Morelli will speak on “Finding Dirk.”

A surprising number of individuals have ancestors who disappear into "insane asylums" in the 19th and early 20th centuries for mostly unknown reasons. Follow Jill's journey to obtain the records-- publicly available and the court obtained-- that have provided the life story of her great grand uncle Dirk who spent his entire adult life in the asylums of 19th century Illinois. Along the way, we will learn about the history of mental illness from its earliest beginnings to today's headlines.

Jill Morelli, Certified Genealogist®, lives in the Pacific Northwest and lectures across the country specializing in methodology, unique record sets, 19th century Midwest and her Scandinavian and Northern German ancestors. She serves as President of the Seattle Genealogical Society and shares her enthusiasm for her passion with whoever will listen. She demystifies the journey of applying for the Certified Genealogist credential through her blog and her online class.

GEM: We will be introducing Cina Johnson as our liaison with the Family History Library. She will conduct a short survey from members on their use of FamilySearch and demonstrate search features on the FamilySearch web site.

October 21, 2017 – Kathi McKnight will give a presentation on “What Does Your Handwriting Say About You . . . And Your Ancestors?”

In her talk, What Does Handwriting Say About You…..And Your Ancestors?, Kathi engages the audience to learn 3 easy steps to analyze anyone’s signature. Throughout her talk she reveals many industry secrets and shows how and why this ancient science has stood the test of time and is still being used today. There are over 5,000 things that handwriting can reveal and approximately 4 major things it does not. Handwriting analysis has been used for employment screening in over 80% of the corporations in Europe and in many Fortune 500 companies

What if your handwriting changes? Does it matter if you are left-handed or right-handed? What if you only print? What about the school systems and how cursive is no longer being taught? What does it mean handwriting is brain-writing? These and many more questions will be answered. We will also carve out time to look at and analyze a few documents with signatures during the presentation. You will have a lot of fun learning some very serious information. Do you have an old document signed by your ancestor such as a draft record, etc. Our October speaker will be accepting 8-10 samples of handwriting from our members. She will analyze and tell a bit about your ancestor through their handwriting. We are now accepting documents for Kathi to interpret during her presentation. Please email your document with a signature or sample of handwriting of your ancestor to CGS President, Kelly Glenn at [email protected] We ask that if you are submitting a document that you be present at the October 21st meeting so Kathi can direct the comments to you personally. We will also take your documents at the September 16th meeting. Kathi will then preview them before our October meeting.

BIO: Author and internationally recognized master certified graphologist Kathi McKnight has analyzed thousands of handwriting samples since 1991. President of the Rocky Mountain Graphology Association, she is regularly sought out by the media to give expert opinions. Kathi has been featured on Dr. Oz, CNN, Fox TV, Today Show, Washington Post, Real Simple Magazine, Sport Illustrated and much more. She speaks, consults and demonstrates how to use the ancient science of handwriting analysis to understand ourselves and others. And even how to change your writing to change your life

Using humor and deep insight, Kathi keeps audiences on the edge of their seats as they learn about this fascinating, ancient and very revealing science.

For more information visit www.TheHandwritingExpert.com

November 18, 2017 – James Walsh will speak on “Pueblo’s Working Class Foundation: Exploring Ethnic Communities in an Early 20th Century Steel Town.”


This talk will look at Pueblo, Colorado during the 1920s, based upon census data from 1920 and the coal miners' strike of 1927-8. We will look at specific ethnic communities in Pueblo and surrounding mining camps, immigration patterns, and worker resistance and solidarity.


Genealogy GEM At the September 16, 2017 meeting Genealogy GEM will introduce Cina Johnson. Cina is the new FamilySearch representative assigned to CGS (see page 8). At the meeting she will conduct a short survey from members on their use of FamilySearch and demonstrate search features on the FamilySearch website.


CGS conducts its Beginning Genealogy classes at the Central Denver Public Library on the second Saturday of each month. (There is no class in July, August, or December.) The class is held in the Gates Room on the 5th Floor. The instructor is Carol Darrow. Classes run from 10 am to noon. The next Beginning Genealogy class is September 9, 2017. This is a basic course for the beginner, repeated each month. However, feel free to come for a refresher as desired. Attendees will be introduced to thinking genealogically through the exploration of the following:


The CGS Special Interest classes meet on the fourth Saturday of the month in the 7th floor training room, Denver Central Public Library. The next CGS Special Interest class is September 23, 2017.

Topic: Introduction to The Family Tree Guide to DNA Testing and Genetic Genealogy Part 4 facilitated by Sandy Ronayne Blaine Bettinger’s book The Family Tree Guide to DNA Testing and Genetic Genealogy provides a framework for genetic genealogy testing and more importantly for analyzing your results. Blaine has also included research forms and other resources. This class, which is the fifth in a series of special interest classes using Blaine's book and methodology, will focus on Analyzing and Applying Text results. We will discuss Analyzing Complex Questions with DNA and identify how strategies for using your DNA results to break through brick walls and answer challenging research questions. The class will be interactive. Please talk about your experiences and how you have analyzed and used test results. We will all learn by sharing and doing exercises. Sandy Ronayne, who has tested with AncestryDNA, FamilyTreeDNA, 23 and Me and MyHeritageDNA, will provide an overview of Part 3. Sandy has identified "cousins" through her DNA tests and has assisted friends in learning about their ancestors and identifying unknown family lines through DNA results and analysis. Through Sandy's analysis of his DNA results, one friend learned about his mother's family and his Colonial/Revolutionary War ancestors -- including Loyalists who went to Canada. He has contacted and shared info with his Canadian family members. Each of these classes will include at least one DNA-related door prize. Door prizes include Blaine's book, a book by Blaine and Debbie Parker Wayne -- Genetic Genealogy in Practice, and AncestryDNA test kits. The classes will be interactive and fun! There is no fee for this class -- but please let Sandy know if you plan to attend so we can have enough handouts. Email Sandy at the Education Chair on the Contact page. The WriteNOW writing group meets on the second Sunday of the month to work on writing family history. The group offers ideas, technical information, and support for anyone trying to preserve their family history in writing.

Group is open to all beginners and more experienced writers who want to put their genealogy into a written document.

Assignments for various levels of experience.


Opportunity to share your writing with the group as you wish.

Shape your writing to the goal of the month. The next WriteNOW meeting is September 10, 2017 from 1:30 to 3:30 pm at the Downtown Denver Public Library. The meeting is usually held in the Gates Room (5th Level) or the Rockwell Room (4th Level). September Topic: Set personal goals. Discuss different types of genealogy writing including personal memoir, family newsletters, cookbooks, scrapbooks, collection of vignettes, or family histories. Assignment for October: Write a 1-3 page story about a specific family member. Use the fill-in-the-blank form if you wish.

Tour On September 9, 2017 a tour will be conducted of the Stephen H. Hart Library from 2:00-4:00. Cost: $5 per person for the tour. Lunch is not provided, however, you are welcome to join us at the restaurant at History Colorado, Café Rendezvous, at 12:30. See their menu here. Contact our Vice President, Christine Cochran, to sign up for this tour. What: There will be discussion of collections housed in the library, records pertinent to genealogy research and a behind the scenes tour in the collection storage. **Note that this is an orientation and tour of the facility only. There will be no research conducted during these tours. You are welcome to come back to the library anytime during the library open hours, Wednesday-Saturday from 10am-2pm to conduct research.

New Members Richard Foster Shauna Mariska Aggie Ortega


The September Lunch Bunch will be at Tocabe -- Native American eatery, 8181 E. Arapahoe Rd. Unit C Greenwood Village, -- 11:30 am, Wednesday, 13 September. http://www.tocabe.com/index.php/restaurant/

Lunch Bunch is a fun way to enjoy conversations, stories, and good food with fellow family researchers. RSVP to Sandy at [email protected] by Monday, 11 September 2017.

August Lunch Bunch

August Lunch Bunch


Society Management Workshops

1 Day, 18 Sessions, 28 Societies 1 Day: September 30, 2017, Saturday. At the Denver Public Library, Central location, Basement B2 Conference Center, and L7, Level 7 Training Floor. 18 Sessions: 18 sessions meant to inform members, share ideas, learn from one another, and communicate among societies across Colorado. Sessions include topics on being a society president, treasurer, editor, and program chair; sharing project ideas; presenting education programs; putting on profitable seminars; coordination on FindAGrave and Billion Graves; building society membership; the Speakers’ Bureau, Council benefits, and more. Go to www.cocouncil.org to read more about the workshop day. 28 Societies: Society members from as far north as the Larimer County Genealogical Society in Ft. Collins to the southern reaches of Pueblo at the Southeastern Colorado Genealogical Society; to the eastern plains where the Sedgwick County Genealogical Society meets in Julesburg and the Weld County Genealogical Society meets in Greeley; and to the western reaches of the Bud Werner Library Genealogy Club in Steamboat Springs and the Mesa County Genealogical Society in Grand Junction, the many members of Council societies are spending the day together partnering and sharing genealogy news and knowledge. Gold Sponsors: Leave A Legacy, Colorado Genealogical Society, Dick Eastman, Daughters of the American Revolution, Colorado Chapter of APG, and the American Historical Society of the Germans from Russia are hosting tables to meet and greet genealogists. Silver Sponsors: Computer Interest Group, Larimer County Genealogical Society, Couragent (FlipPal), Palatines to America, Castle Rock Genealogical Society, the Colorado State Archives, and Family History Expos are essential to the success of our day.

Bronze Sponsors: Germanic Genealogical Society, Swedish Genealogical Society, and Pikes Peak Genealogical Society are recognized for their support of the workshops. Registration is free for Council society members: anyone interested in exploring future society management service as an officer, committee member, or board position, or anyone already serving in board positions interested in skill-building and networking with colleagues. Register today at www.cocouncil.org, click Society Management workshops, SMW, 2017. Register today to reserve your spot. Some sessions fill up quickly!

In Memoriam

Beth Marcheschi – Ms. Marcheschi passed away on June 11, 2017. She was a member of CGS from 2013 to 2016. Tim Ostwald – Mr. Ostwald passed away on July 9, 2017. He was a past President of Palatines of America and a member of CGS from 1998 to 2005. Pam Smith – Ms. Smith died August 29, 2017. She joined CGS in 1999 and served as president in the mid-2000s. Pam also served as CGS treasurer in 2015. Additionally, she was national president of the Palatines to America Society, and past-president of the Colorado chapter of Palatines to America. She also was a member of the Colorado Council of Genealogical Societies board.

Computer Interest Group



CGS NARA Research Days Recap

The CGS NARA-Denver Research Days held on May 19th and June 2nd were a big success! We had 17 attendees on May 19th and 17 attendees on June 2nd. Each research day began with a presentation by Maurine Baker and a tour of the facility. The rest of the day was spent in the computer lab where everyone received individual assistance with their genealogy research from members of the very capable volunteer staff. For those of you who were unable to attend, here are some highlights: What is NARA? The National Archives and Records Administration is where all federal records are archived. Who archives records at NARA? All federal government agencies. Some examples include the Bureau of Land Management, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Reclamation, Air Force academy, National Parks Service, and more. What kinds of records would be of use to a genealogist? Land records, naturalization records, census records, and military service records, to name just a few. Where is NARA? There are 17 research facilities, 20 Federal Record Centers and 15 Presidential Libraries throughout the United States. The NARA – Denver Record Center is located at: National Archives & Records 17101 Huron St. Broomfield, CO 80023 https://www.archives.gov/denver What are the advantages of researching at NARA – Denver?

1) A computer laboratory with 32 computers available free for public use from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday, except holidays. Most public libraries offer free access to public computers, but have a 2-hour maximum time limit.

2) An experienced paid and volunteer staff who can assist you with determining which records you need and in finding those records.

3) Free use of online genealogy databases such as Ancestry.com and Fold3.com.

4) Access to textual records not available online. It is estimated that less than 5% of the records available to you are accessible online.

5) It’s free! Your tax dollars pay for this wonderful resource!

June CGS Meeting Recap

At the June 17, 2017 CGS meeting President Kelly Glenn presented Sandy Ronayne with the 2016 Volunteer of the Year award. Thank you Sandy for all your work and dedication to the Colorado Genealogical Society.

Sandy Ronayne and President Kelly Glenn


On June 17, 2017 John Putnam presented on “The Salem Witchcraft Hysteria: A Caldron of Religious, Economic, Social, and Political Ingredients Gone Awry.”

John Putnam

June CGS Special Interest

Group Recap On June 24, 2017 Sandy Ronayne presented on Blaine Bettinger’s book The Family Tree Guide to DNA Testing and Genetic Genealogy.


On June 17, 2017 CGS and CIG jointly held a luncheon to honor members of both organizations. Lunch was catered by Corner Bakery. CGS President Kelly Glenn spoke, Jim Kroll (Manager of the Western History and Genealogy Department at the Denver Public Library)

showed off some artifacts from the library, and door prizes were awarded. Everyone had a wonderful time.


Salute to Seniors Expo The Colorado Genealogical Society was invited as one of 12 special presenters at the June 24th Salute to Seniors Expo and the Colorado Convention Center. Handouts and pamphlets were made available about genealogy and programs offered by the Colorado Genealogical Society. We had a demo theater with ongoing slides on how to get started finding your family. Tables were set up with monitors attached to our volunteers laptops doing lookups for expo attendees. This drew a lot of attention as the day went on with seniors wanting to look up information on Ancestry.com and Family Search. This was a very successful event for the Colorado Genealogical Society and brought us much exposure to the senior community. CGS thanks volunteers William Tracy, Andrea Sirls, Karen Tobo, Christine Cochran and Kelly Glenn for taking the time to assist attendees.

Karen Tobo

Christine Cochran assisting attendees

FamilySearch Representative

CGS and CIG are excited to announce that Cina Johnson is now the FamilySearch Resource Consultant and Advisor for the Colorado Genealogical Society and the Computer Interest Group. Cina will be available to our members for questions and will keep us up to date on

how to best use FamilySearch Family Tree. Cina will be at several of our meetings to answer questions. She will also be our presenter for the January 20, 2018 meeting speaking in the morning for CGS and the afternoon for CIG. FamilySearch can be a great research tool for our members. Cina is an instructor at Family History Centers and is recognized as a top instructor on the FamilySearch website in the Rocky Mountain Region. Welcome aboard Cina! Cina started working at the local Family History Center 26 years ago, just before FamilySearch released the Ancestral File on CD. She and her husband served in the Family and Church History mission in Salt Lake City in

CGS Newsletter Page 9 September 2017 2004-2005. They were assigned to work with the group who were preparing training and support materials for the “New FamilySearch”, which is now the FamilySearch Family Tree. Since then, she has served as an assistant director of her Family History Center. She is currently employed by RootMagic, which is fully FamilySearch Certified. This long history of working with and around FamilySearch gives her perspective to the past and a working knowledge of the current website and it’s features. She is looking forward to helping the members of the CGS better utilize the many resources of FamilySearch.

Book Donations from CGS to DPL/WHG

When joining CGS (or renewing their membership) members have elected to contribute to the fund that is used to purchase books for Denver Public Library’s Western History and Genealogy collection. Thanks to the generosity of CGS members, the following books have been donated to DPL/WHG. 2016

Land of Herrings and Persimmons: People and Places of Upper Stafford County, Virginia

First Metis Families of Quebec, Volume 4 New York Family History Research Guide and

Gazetteer

Genealogical Abstracts of Edgefield, SC Probate Records, Boxes 1-3, Packages 1-106,

Edgefield, SC Miscellaneous Cabell County, West Virginia,

Records Order Book Overseers of the Poor, 1814-1861

Endogamy: One Family, One People Biographical and Genealogical Sketches from

Central Pennsylvania And Index to the Will Books and Intestate

Records of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, 1729-1850

Baptisms and Burials New Englanders in the 1600s: A Guide to

Genealogical Research Published between 1980 and 2010

Early New England Families, 1641-1700: Vol. 1 Hartford County Court Minutes, Vols. 3 and 4

Early Ohio Settlers, Purchasers of Land in East and East Central Ohio, 1800-1840

German Census Records, 1816-1916 South Carolina Deed Abstracts, 1783-1788,

Books I-5 through Z-5

2017 Irish Emigrants in North America

Monroe County [Ohio] Vital Records

Genealogy and the Law

American Settlements and Migrations Tracing Your Caribbean Ancestors

North Carolina Eastern Cherokee Indian Census

Currently on order Virginia Migration: Hanover County

The Great Migration Directory First Families of Bledsoe County, TN

Compendium of Bledsoe County, TN

Additionally, the following books have been donated by CGS in memory of Terrance Quirke, Kay Merrill, Paul Peak, and Jack Marriott.

Index to Marriages and Deaths in the New York Herald

Index to the District Court Records of Sonoma County, California: 1850-1879

Lists of Swiss Immigrants

Members are encouraged to submit suggestions for books to be donated to Beth Benko, Library Liaison, at [email protected]. Click here to donate money to:

To purchase books for Denver Public Library Western History and Genealogy Collection

The Malcolm H. Stern NARA Gift Fund to produce microfilms for the National Archive (currently working on the War of 1812 pensions)

The Colorado Genealogical Society general operating fund


2017 Eleanor Gehres Award

In the August 29, 2017 edition of the Denver Public Library’s Western History and Genealogy News Jim Kroll announced that Iris Agard Hawkins was the recipient of the 2017 Eleanor Gehres award. Iris has volunteered at the library for over twenty-

five years. According to Jim “You can always know when the day of week is Tuesday because that is the morning when Iris helps answer reference correspondence. Regardless of the weather, Iris arrives on time to assist. Active in the Black Genealogy Research Group, she indexed African American graves at Riverside Cemetery. Iris contributed over the years to the annual quilt exhibit at the Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library.” On Monday, September 18, 2017 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. in the Gates Western History Reading Room the library will honor Iris and add her name to the distinguished list of previous recipients of the Eleanor Gehres award. If you wish to attend the reception please RSVP by calling Jim Kroll at 720-865-1820 and leave him a message. In 2014 at the 90th birthday celebration CGS named Iris an Honorary Lifetime Member in 2014. Congratulations to Iris.

History Camp Colorado 2017

History Camp Colorado 2017 will be held on October 7, 2017 at Red Rocks Community College (Lakewood Campus). For information on registration and a list of the sessions click here.

“Who Do You Think You Are?”

Returns in Spring 2018. The premier date and list of celebrities has not been revealed yet.

Save the Date On April 14, 2018 Colorado Genealogical Society and the CGS-Computer Interest Group will present a joint seminar. Diahan Southard will speak on genetic genealogy. A microbiology graduate, Diahan Southard worked before and after graduation for the Sorenson Molecular Genealogy Foundation. Growing up with the budding genetic genealogy industry lead her to her current position at Your DNA Guide, where she writes and lectures about genetic genealogy as well as provides personalized, interactive experiences to assist individuals and families in interpreting their genetic results in the context of their genealogical information. Diahan's lectures are always fun, upbeat, and full of energy. She has a passion for genetic genealogy, a genuine love for people, and a gift for making the technical understandable. Watch your email and future newsletters for further information.






Upcoming CGS Programs and Education Classes Saturday, September 9, 2017: Free CGS Beginning Genealogy Class, 10 am – noon. Central Denver Public



Floor Training Room. Speaker: Jill Morelli. Topic: “Finding Dirk.” Saturday, September 23, 2017: CGS Special Interest Class, 10:00 am – noon. Downtown Denver Public

Library, 7th Floor Training Room, Sandy Ronayne, facilitator. Monday, October 9, 2017: CGS Board Meeting, 5-7 pm. Englewood Library. All CGS members welcome. Saturday, October 14, 2017: Free CGS Beginning Genealogy Class, 10 am – noon. Central Denver Public


Library, 5th Floor, Gates Room, Carol Darrow, CG, facilitator. Saturday, October 21, 2017: CGS Program Meeting, 9:30 am – noon. Central Denver Public Library, 7th

Floor Training Room. Speaker: Kathi McKnight. Topic: “What Does Your Handwriting Say About You . . . And Your Ancestors?”

Saturday, October 28, 2017: CGS Special Interest Class, 10:00 am – noon. Downtown Denver Public Library, 7th Floor Training Room, Sandy Ronayne, facilitator.

Saturday, November 11, 2017: Free CGS Beginning Genealogy Class, 10 am – noon. Central Denver Public Library, 5th Floor Gates Room. Carol Darrow, CG, Instructor.

Sunday, November 12, 2017: Free WriteNOW! Writing Group. 1:30-3:30 pm. Downtown Denver Public Library, 5th Floor, Gates Room, Carol Darrow, CG, facilitator.

Monday, November 13, 2017: CGS Board Meeting, 5-7 pm. Englewood Library. All CGS members welcome. Saturday, November 18, 2017: CGS Program Meeting, 9:30 am – noon. Central Denver Public Library, 7th

Floor Training Room. Speaker: James Walsh. Topic: “Pueblo’s Working Class Foundation: Exploring Ethnic Communities in an Early 20th Century Steel Town.”

Saturday, November 25, 2017: CGS Special Interest Class, 10:00 am – noon. Downtown Denver Public Library, 7th Floor Training Room, Sandy Ronayne, facilitator.

Saturday, December 9, 2017: Free CGS Beginning Genealogy Class, 10 am – noon. Central Denver Public Library, 5th Floor Gates Room. Carol Darrow, CG, Instructor.

Sunday, December 10, 2017: Free WriteNOW! Writing Group. 1:30-3:30 pm. Downtown Denver Public Library, 5th Floor, Gates Room, Carol Darrow, CG, facilitator.

Monday, December 11, 2017: CGS Board Meeting, 5-7 pm. Englewood Library. All CGS members welcome.



A Note from Your Editor Happy fall everyone. I hope everyone is enjoying the fall weather as much as me. It is my favorite time of year. After taking a couple of months off this summer from my genealogy responsibilities it was nice to get back in the game again. In September I attended the CGS Program Meeting, the CGS

Special Interest Class, and the Colorado Council of Genealogical Societies Council Workshops. It was great to see familiar faces again and meet new genealogists. I mentioned last month that I had decided to do a do-over of my own genealogy. In September I managed to reorganize my digital files and came up with a naming convention. I’m almost finished reading the Legacy manual. In October I want to finish reading the Legacy manual and organize or toss my hard copy documents. I don’t see the sense in keeping hard copy documents if I have them saved electronically. My little office/hobby room doesn’t have that much space so if I can create more space fantastic. - Kim Smith, Editor


is October 21, 2017 Come down to the Downtown Denver Public Library and join us at 9:30 a.m. to socialize with other local genealogists. The meeting will start at 10:00 and end at noon.

There will be no newsletter

in December.

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October 21, 2017 – Kathi McKnight will give a presentation on “What Does Your Handwriting Say About You . . . And Your Ancestors?”

Dr. Oz and Kathi McKnight

In her talk, “What Does Handwriting Say About You…..And Your Ancestors?”, Kathi engages the audience to learn 3 easy steps to analyze anyone’s signature. Throughout her talk she reveals many industry secrets and shows how and why this ancient science has stood the test of time and is still being used today. There are over 5,000 things that handwriting can reveal and approximately 4 major things it does not. Handwriting analysis has been used for employment screening in over 80% of the corporations in Europe and in many Fortune 500 companies What if your handwriting changes? Does it matter if you are left-handed or right-handed? What if you only print? What about the school systems and how cursive is no longer being taught? What does it mean handwriting is brain-writing? Do you have an old document signed by your ancestor such as a draft record, etc. Kathi will be accepting 8-10 samples of handwriting from our members. She will analyze and tell a bit about your ancestor through their handwriting. Please email your document with a signature or sample of handwriting of your ancestor to CGS President, Kelly Glenn at [email protected] Please email

documents to Kelly by October 15. Kathi will then preview them before our October meeting. We ask that if you are submitting a document that you be present at the October 21st meeting so Kathi can direct the comments to you personally.

BIO: Author and internationally recognized master certified graphologist Kathi McKnight has analyzed thousands of handwriting samples since 1991. President of the Rocky Mountain Graphology Association, she is regularly sought out by the media to give expert opinions. Kathi has been featured on Dr. Oz, CNN, Fox TV, Today Show, Washington Post, Real Simple Magazine, Sport Illustrated and much more. She speaks, consults and demonstrates how to use the ancient science of handwriting analysis to understand ourselves and others. And even how to change your writing to change your life

Using humor and deep insight, Kathi keeps audiences on the edge of their seats as they learn about this fascinating, ancient and very revealing science. For more information visit www.TheHandwritingExpert.com.





Lunch Bunch is a fun way to enjoy conversations, stories, and good food with fellow family researchers. Keep an eye on your email for October’s location. RSVP to Sandy at [email protected] if you wish to attend.



CGS conducts its Beginning Genealogy classes at the Central Denver Public Library on the second Saturday of each month. (There is no class in July, August, or December.) The class is held in the Gates Room on the 5th Floor. The instructor is Carol Darrow. Classes run from 10 am to noon. The next Beginning Genealogy class is October 14, 2017. This is a basic course for the beginner, repeated each month. However, feel free to come for a refresher as desired. Attendees will be introduced to thinking genealogically through the exploration of the following:


The CGS Special Interest classes meet on the fourth Saturday of the month in the 7th floor training room, Denver Central Public Library. The next CGS Special Interest class is October 28, 2017. Please visit the CGS website for further information. The WriteNOW writing group meets on the second Sunday of the month to work on writing family history. The group offers ideas, technical information, and support for anyone trying to preserve their family history in writing.


Assignments for various levels of experience. Opportunity to share your writing with the group

as you wish. Shape your writing to the goal of the month.

The next WriteNOW meeting is October 8, 2017 from 1:30 to 3:30 pm at the Downtown Denver Public Library. The meeting is usually held in the Gates Room (5th Level) or the Rockwell Room (4th Level). October Topic: Share your story. Discuss basics of narrative writing and hooks for attracting your audience.

Assignment for November: Write a 1-3 page story about a different family member using a hook as a topic sentence and expanding on stories.

Save the Date On April 14, 2018 Colorado Genealogical Society and the CGS-Computer Interest Group will present a joint seminar. Diahan Southard will speak on genetic genealogy. A microbiology graduate, Diahan Southard worked before and after graduation for the Sorenson Molecular Genealogy Foundation. Growing up with the budding genetic genealogy industry lead her to her current position at Your DNA Guide, where she writes and lectures about genetic genealogy as well as provides personalized, interactive experiences to assist individuals and families in interpreting their genetic results in the context of their genealogical information. Registration will begin on November 18, 2017. Diahan's lectures are always fun, upbeat, and full of energy. She has a passion for genetic genealogy, a genuine love for people, and a gift for making the technical understandable. In addition on Friday April 13, 2018 from 2:00-4:30 pm Diahan will present a special workshop at the Denver Public Library. She will present Connecting Your DNA Matches. This is a hands-on workshop in which she will help you analyze your DNA results. Lean the tips and tricks to this powerful method of match analysis. After the lecture all attendees will complete a case study using a 10 page workbook. No personal test results or logins are needed and there’s no need to bring your laptop. Registration to the Friday workshop will be limited to 40 attendees. Sign up will begin on November 18, 2017. Watch your email and future newsletters for further information.

Computer Interest Group Be sure to check out the Computer Interest Group (CIG). Click here for a link to its website. Next meeting is October 21, 2017 at 1:30 pm in the 7th floor training room, Denver Central Public Library. It will feature TechTalk and Workshops.


New Members Shirley Muggli

September CGS Meeting Recap

Jill Morelli spoke on “Finding Dirk: Insanity in the 19th Century.”

- Learn what the words of the time were. In this case “insanity” and “insane asylum”.

- Goals for every genealogist: o Understand the genealogical problem. o Understand the historical context. o Learn what records are available.

Kelly Glenn (President) and Jill Morelli

Her slides will be on the CGS website in the members section for 30 days after her presentation at which point they will be removed.

September CGS Special Interest Group Recap

Greg Liverman presented Part 4 of the Introduction to The Family Tree Guide to DNA Testing and Genetic Genealogy. He talked about Adoptions and Future Genetic Genealogy specifically: - 3rd Party Tools (GEDmatch, Genomate Mate Pro, DNAGedcom, Visual Phasing, The McGuire Method, Shelly Crawford’s Visualizing AncestryDNA Matches, DNA

Root Search, etc) - Adoption and Unknown Parentage

o Use every avenue Legal access to records Registries Social media DNA test in every pool

o Use mirror trees - The Future of Genetic Genealogy (auto generated

trees, health risks and treatments, negative consequences, etc.)

His slides are on the website in the members section.

FamilySearch Representative

CGS and CIG are excited to announce that Cina Johnson is now the FamilySearch Resource Consultant and Advisor for the Colorado Genealogical Society and the Computer Interest Group. Cina will be available to our members for questions and will keep us up to date on

how to best use FamilySearch Family Tree. She will also be our presenter for the January 20, 2018 meeting speaking in the morning for CGS and the afternoon for CIG.

CGS Newsletter Page 5 October 2017 You can email Cina at [email protected] if you have questions on using FamilySearch.org. and the FamilySearch family tree Searching, archiving photos, stories and memories. There is also a link in the research tab of the website. Remember that FamilySearch.org is the most trusted and significant organization to keep or materials for future generations to view.

Photography During Presentations

If you wish to take photographs of the speakers slides please ask the speaker first. Some speakers copyright their presentations and as a result do not allow photographs to be taken.

Cell Phones Please remember to turn off your cell phones when the meetings or classes start.


When joining CGS (or renewing their membership) members can elect to contribute to the fund that is used to purchase books for Denver Public Library’s Western History and Genealogy collection. Members are encouraged to submit suggestions for books to be donated to Beth Benko, Library Liaison, at [email protected]. Click here to donate money to:




Membership Renewal It’s almost that time of year again. CGS membership is from January 1 through December 31. Memberships are $25.00 for an individual or $30.00 for two or more people in the same household. As a member you have access to the Members only web page, including all issues of The Colorado Genealogist; speaker handouts; current membership list; Index of Pioneers Born in Colorado Before 1900; and Index of Declaration of Intention, Arapahoe County Court, 1880-1906. Your membership also helps support the educational activities of CGS. Membership information is available at http://www.cogensoc.us/membership.php. You can renew online or download the membership form and mail it. If you have questions about your membership, please contact Sandy Ronayne at [email protected] .

In Case of Snow In the case of snow check your email for notification of cancellation of any meeting or class.

Other News James Jeffrey announced that police blotters from 1900 to the mid 1980’s are now available digitally at the Denver Public Library. Also remember Denver was created out of Arapahoe County. If you’re looking for something about Denver and can’t find it, try looking in Arapahoe County.

History Camp Colorado 2017

History Camp Colorado 2017 will be held on October 7, 2017 at Red Rocks Community College (Lakewood Campus). For information on registration and a list of the sessions click here.

“Finding Your Roots” Returned in on October 3, 2017 on PBS. It is available to stream on the PBS website or app. This week’s episode may have been my favorite yet.


UpCominG WorkShopS and SeminarS

Denver Family History Center Golden Anniversary Celebration

1967 – 2017 Saturday, October 14 9 AM until 12:30 PM Come celebrate 50 years of Family History Community Service 2710 South Monaco Parkway, Denver As part of that celebration, you are invited to an open house on October 14th, to be held at the Denver Colorado Stake Center from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm. Dennis and Linda Brimhall will be the featured speakers. Dennis Brimhall previously served as the Managing Director of the Church Family History Department and the CEO of FamilySearch International. Prior to that assignment, he and Linda Brimhall served as President and companion over the Kentucky Louisville Mission. Dennis Brimhall has also served as President of the Denver Colorado Stake. There will be break out classes throughout the morning. Topics will include: § Writing an effective and interesting life history § Apps connected to FamilySearch § Growing your tree through sources and hints § Planning a family history trip § Memories—adding the heart to family history § DNA 101 § Why do we index and how? § Searching books, catalogs, and the wiki of FamilySearch In addition, there will be numerous displays, discovery activities for children, and a photo booth for family photos. And yes, there will be cake.

The JGSCO Annual All Day Seminar

Sunday, October 15, 2017 Online registration now available

Reinvigorate Your Research with Lisa Louse Cooke of GenealogyGems.com 8:00 am Registration & Breakfast 9:00 am - 3:30 pm Seminar Location: Denver JCC, 350 S. Dahlia St., Denver 80246 If you're already a member of the JGSCO: • Seminar admission is $20 per person. You must be logged into our website in order to get Member pricing! • Go to www.jgsco.org, click on the "Members" link on the left side of the page, and login to your account • Then click on "Seminar tickets" on the left side of the page • Then follow the instructions to register If you're not already a member of the JGSCO: • Seminar admission is $35 per person • Go to www.jgsco.org and click on "Seminar tickets" on the left side of the page and then follow the instructions to register, or go directly to nonmember seminar registration But if you're not already a member and want to attend the seminar, please consider becoming a member first ($30 for individuals) and then registering for the seminar (an additional $20). That winds up being only an additional $15 over and above the $35 cost of attending the seminar as a nonmember. Become a member by clicking on I want to become a JGSCO member! Your ticket to this event includes a continental-style breakfast and snacks upon arrival plus a Kosher buffet-style lunch mid-day. Please note the registration deadline of October 9th! We need an accurate count to give our caterer. The seminar will feature four lectures throughout the day: 1. How to Organize all this Genealogy Stuff 2. Google Search and Google Books: Tools for Every Day 3. Time Travel and Google Earth 4. Future Technology and Genealogy - 5 Strategies You Need For additional details: Click on Seminar PDF to read more about the seminar. Lisa Louise Cooke is the owner of Genealogy Gems, a genealogy and family history multimedia company. She is Producer and Host of the Genealogy Gems Podcast, the popular online genealogy audio show available at www.genealogygems.com in iTunes, and through the Genealogy Gems app. Her podcast brings genealogy

CGS Newsletter Page 7 October 2017 news, research strategies, expert interviews and inspiration to genealogists in 75 countries around the world, and recently celebrated 2 million downloads! Lisa is the author of a variety of multimedia materials including the Genealogy Gems Premium website subscription, and four books: The Genealogist's Google Toolbox; Mobile Genealogy: How to Find Your Family History in Newspapers; Genealogy Gems: Ultimate Research Strategies; and the video series Google Earth for Genealogy. In addition to Genealogy Gems, Lisa works closely with Family Tree Magazine as producer and host of the Family Tree Magazine Podcast a regular article author for the magazine, and curriculum development and instructor for Family Tree University.

Larimer County Genealogical Society’s Conference for a Cause

2017

Colorado Palatines to America

Friday, October 20 and Saturday, October 21 Lower Level Conference Center, DPL

Featuring James M Beider Friday, 1 - 4 pm Bookstore Programs:

Searching for a Pennsylvania German Ancestor DPL's holdings related to Germans from

Pennsylvania

Saturday, 9;30 am - 4 pm Programs

German Immigrant Waves: Contrast and Sources Zeitung Sights: German Language Newspapers

from Around the Globe Your Immigrant's Germany: Microstates and

Microbreweries Online German Church Registers, Duplicates, and

Substitutes This is the Joanne Classen Memorial Seminar and is free, but please register: Kay Schroedler 1069 S. Downing Street Denver, CO 80209






Upcoming CGS Programs and Education Classes Sunday, October 8, 2017: Free WriteNOW! Writing Group. 1:30-3:30 pm. Downtown Denver Public Library,

5th Floor, Gates Room, Carol Darrow, CG, facilitator. Monday, October 9, 2017: CGS Board Meeting, 5-7 pm. Englewood Library. All CGS members welcome. Saturday, October 14, 2017: Free CGS Beginning Genealogy Class, 10 am – noon. Central Denver Public

Library, 5th Floor Gates Room. Carol Darrow, CG, Instructor. Saturday, October 21, 2017: CGS Program Meeting, 9:30 am – noon. Central Denver Public Library, 7th

Floor Training Room. Speaker: Kathi McKnight. Topic: “What Does Your Handwriting Say About You . . . And Your Ancestors?”

Saturday, October 28, 2017: CGS Special Interest Class, 10:00 am – noon. Downtown Denver Public Library, 7th Floor Training Room, Sandy Ronayne, facilitator.

Saturday, November 11, 2017: Free CGS Beginning Genealogy Class, 10 am – noon. Central Denver Public Library, 5th Floor Gates Room. Carol Darrow, CG, Instructor.

Sunday, November 12, 2017: Free WriteNOW! Writing Group. 1:30-3:30 pm. Downtown Denver Public Library, 5th Floor, Gates Room, Carol Darrow, CG, facilitator.

Monday, November 13, 2017: CGS Board Meeting, 5-7 pm. Englewood Library. All CGS members welcome. Saturday, November 18, 2017: CGS Program Meeting, 9:30 am – noon. Central Denver Public Library, 7th


Saturday, November 25, 2017: CGS Special Interest Class, 10:00 am – noon. Downtown Denver Public Library, 7th Floor Training Room, Sandy Ronayne, facilitator.

Saturday, December 9, 2017: Free CGS Beginning Genealogy Class, 10 am – noon. Central Denver Public Library, 5th Floor Gates Room. Carol Darrow, CG, Instructor.

Sunday, December 10, 2017: Free WriteNOW! Writing Group. 1:30-3:30 pm. Downtown Denver Public Library, 5th Floor, Gates Room, Carol Darrow, CG, facilitator.

Monday, December 11, 2017: CGS Board Meeting, 5-7 pm. Englewood Library. All CGS members welcome.



A Note from Your Editor In the past month I’ve turned another year older and adopted a puppy (I’ve named her Rogue). Needless to say my kitty is not happy with me. How many people record the names or descriptions of their ancestors pets? I myself have had 4 dogs and 1 cat (and many fish).

I finally finished reading the Legacy manual, but didn’t get a chance to organize and sort my hard copy documents as I hoped to do in October. I’ll keep that on my to do list for November and December. Between the holidays, and traveling for work and to see family, November and December will be busy so I won’t have much time left for genealogy. Many thanks to Cina Johnson, Ted Bainbridge, Christine Cochran, and Jean Maquire for contributing articles to this month’s newsletter. If you wish to contribute an article please email it to me at [email protected] for consideration. Have a Happy Thanksgiving, Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year. I look forward to seeing everyone in 2018. - Kim Smith, Editor

Next CGS Program Meeting is November 18, 2017

Come down to the Downtown Denver Public Library and join us at 9:30 a.m. to socialize with other local genealogists. The meeting will start at 10:00 and end at noon.

There will be no newsletter in December.

neWSletterNovember 2017 Meeting Locally, Researching Globally Volume 42, No. 9








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GEM: FamilySearch Memories (media, stories, etc.) by Cina Johnson

January 10, 2018 - Cina Johnson will speak on “Using FamilySearch, Basic Methods to Enhance Your Genealogy.”

With all the changes and updates in FamilySearch, Cina will take us back to the basics. If you are just starting with FamilySearch or have been a long time user, Cina will bring you up to date on the newest features and how to efficiently use Family Search. Learn to search records, make connections and tell you stories. FamilySearch is the largest genealogical organization in the world with over 4+ billion names.

Note: The second half of Cina’s presentation will be at 1:30 p.m. with the Computer Interest Group. Cina will be showing how to search records and adding them as sources.

Cina started working at the local Family History Center 26 years ago, just before FamilySearch released the Ancestral File on CD. She and her husband served in the Family and Church History mission in Salt Lake City in 2004-2005. They were assigned to work with the group who were preparing training and support materials for the “New FamilySearch”, which is now the FamilySearch Family Tree. Since then, she has served as an assistant director of her Family History Center. She is currently employed by RootsMagic, which is fully FamilySearch Certified. This long history of working with and around FamilySearch gives her perspective to the past and a working knowledge of the current website and it’s features. She is looking forward to helping the members of the CGS better utilize the many resources of FamilySearch.

See our new page about Cina and her alliance with us. Use that page to get in touch with her with questions or recommend topics for the program.


February17, 2018 – Dr. Steve Beaty will speak on “Cyber Security for Genealogy Societies.”

Dr. Steven Beaty, computer science professor at Metropolitan State University of Denver, explains about "Cyber Security for Genealogy Societies." He provides several examples of hacking and phishing schemes, how it affects you, and prevention methods.

Dr. Steve Beaty has an extensive background in both the theoretic and pragmatic aspects of computer science. He wrote compilers at Cray Computer, and both managed a large group of developers and was a software test architect at Hewlett-Packard. He is a professor, was chair and interim vice-president at the Metropolitan State University of Denver. He was the security team lead at the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder. He works on a number of open-source projects and consults with a variety of businesses.


Lunch Bunch is a fun way to enjoy conversations, stories, and good food with fellow family researchers. Keep an eye on your email for October’s location. RSVP to Sandy at [email protected] if you wish to attend.


CGS conducts its Beginning Genealogy classes at the Central Denver Public Library on the second Saturday of each month. (There is no class in July, August, or December.) The class is held in the Gates Room on the 5th

Floor. The instructor is Carol Darrow. Classes run from 10 am to noon. The next Beginning Genealogy class is December 9, 2017. This is a basic course for the beginner, repeated each month. However, feel free to come for a refresher as desired. Attendees will be introduced to thinking genealogically through the exploration of the following:


The library is closed November 11 for Veteran’s Day.

The CGS Special Interest classes meet on the fourth Saturday of the month in the 7th floor training room, Denver Central Public Library. There will not be a Special Interest class in November or December due to the holidays. The WriteNOW writing group meets on the second Sunday of the month to work on writing family history. The group offers ideas, technical information, and support for anyone trying to preserve their family history in writing.


Assignments for various levels of experience. Opportunity to share your writing with the group

as you wish. Shape your writing to the goal of the month.

The next WriteNOW meeting is November 12, 2017 from 1:30 to 3:30 pm at the Downtown Denver Public Library. The meeting is usually held in the Gates Room (5th Level) or the Rockwell Room (4th Level). November Topic: Share your ancestor story. Discuss document preparation, footnotes, style sheets. Assignment for December: Write a personal article about a holiday memory.


Save the Date On April 14, 2018 Colorado Genealogical Society and the CGS-Computer Interest Group will present a joint seminar. Diahan Southard will speak on genetic genealogy. A microbiology graduate, Diahan Southard worked before and after graduation for the Sorenson Molecular Genealogy Foundation. Growing up with the budding genetic genealogy industry lead her to her current position at Your DNA Guide, where she writes and lectures about genetic genealogy as well as provides personalized, interactive experiences to assist individuals and families in interpreting their genetic results in the context of their genealogical information. Registration will begin on November 18, 2017. Diahan's lectures are always fun, upbeat, and full of energy. She has a passion for genetic genealogy, a genuine love for people, and a gift for making the technical understandable. In addition, on Friday April 13, 2018 from 2:00-4:30 pm Diahan will present a special workshop at the Denver Public Library. She will present Connecting Your DNA Matches. This is a hands-on workshop in which she will help you analyze your DNA results. Lean the tips and tricks to this powerful method of match analysis. After the lecture all attendees will complete a case study using a 10 page workbook. No personal test results or logins are needed and there’s no need to bring your laptop. Registration to the Friday workshop will be limited to 40 attendees. Sign up will begin on November 18, 2017. Watch your email and future newsletters for further information.

Computer Interest Group Be sure to check out the Computer Interest Group (CIG). Click here for a link to its website. Next meeting is November 18, 2017 at 1:30 pm in the 7th floor training room, Denver Central Public Library. It will feature TechTalk and Workshops.

New Members Joanna Goodhue Amy Kelly Whitney Lee Moore Scot Southworth Wil Stafford

October CGS Meeting Recap

Colorado Genealogical Society welcomes

Kathi McKnight, Hand Writing Expert

October 21, 2017

Jean Maguire

My interest in hand writing analysis began when I was accused of stealing narcotic drugs while a nurse at Swedish Hospital. Drugs were missing from the pharmacy and the drug cart and signed out with my name. Since my name was all over charts and medication records, it was easy to copy my signature. Quietly, a wonderful person in human resources began checking my handwriting and other nurses on my floor. My handwriting did not match and the drug addict was apprehended and sent to rehab.

Handwriting analysis has been used since Aristotle. Eighty percent of companies in Europe and many Fortune 500 companies use it. Kathi McKnight is a Master Certified Graphologist; author of three books; and has analyzed thousands of documents since 1991. She is the go to person for TV shows; Dr. Oz; Washington Post; Sports Illustrated and many more.

Kathi let us know each of us has different handwriting, even though we were all taught in the same method. Handwriting analysis does not predict the future; does not tell age; does not tell sex, or reveal left or right handwriting. Even people with disabilities have different handwriting because handwriting comes from the brain and not from the hands.

She looks for many things in a sample. Is it legible? What is the size or does it have loops? What is the pressure used and is it angular? Did you know there are


40 ways to do the letter T? The first letter shows a strong ego. M’s can show heart or head. A letter left open on the bottom shows letting part of self just go. Slants show emotions; right emotive, left an actor.

How about your ancestors? More heart shows in our ancestors. Depression shows if letters drop in a line. John Hancock wrote such a big bold signature to make sure the King could see it.

If you would like to know more or to sign up for your own handwriting analysis, go to www.thehandwritingexpert.com.

Kathi McKnight and Kelly Glenn (president)


October CGS Special Interest Group Recap

On October 28, 2017 Sandy Ronayne presented a review on Blaine Bettinger’s book The Family Tree Guide to DNA Testing and Genetic Genealogy. The book provides a framework for genetic genealogy testing and more importantly for analyzing your results. The class was the final in a series of special interest classes using Blaine's book and methodology, and focused on reviewing what we have learned.

FamilySearch Spotlight

The Family History Library in Salt Lake City offers FREE training classes every month. Many are also broadcast, for FREE, as online webinars. This link will take you to the webpage where you can find the class schedule for the current and upcoming month.

https://tinyurl.com/y7oxr4wh There is no pre-registration for the webinars. About 15-20 minutes prior to the webinar, click on the webinar link. If you do not have the necessary software to watch the webinar, you will be given the option to download and install it. Additional information on accessing the webinars is provided on this webpage. To see a list of recorded webinars, scroll down the webpage to the heading, “Past Webinars and Handouts”. There is a list of topics and localities. Click “[show]” to see the specific class titles for each topic/location. You can email Cina at [email protected] if you have questions on using FamilySearch.org. and the FamilySearch family tree Searching, archiving photos, stories and memories. There is also a link in the research tab of the website. Remember that FamilySearch.org is the most trusted and significant organization to keep or materials for future generations to view.

Photography During Presentations

If you wish to take photographs of the speakers slides please ask the speaker first. Some speakers copyright their presentations and as a result do not allow photographs to be taken.

Cell Phones Please remember to turn off your cell phones when the meetings or classes start.


When joining CGS (or renewing their membership) members can elect to contribute to the fund that is used to purchase books for Denver Public Library’s Western History and Genealogy collection. Members are encouraged to submit suggestions for books to be donated to Beth Benko, Library Liaison, at [email protected]. Click here to donate money to:




In Case of Snow In the case of snow check your email for notification of cancellation of any meeting or class.


Membership Renewal It’s that time of year again. CGS membership is from January 1 through December 31. Memberships are $25.00 for an individual or $30.00 for two or more people in the same household. As a member you have access to the Members only web page, including all issues of The Colorado Genealogist; speaker handouts; current membership list; Index of Pioneers Born in Colorado Before 1900; and Index of Declaration of Intention, Arapahoe County Court, 1880-1906. Your membership also helps support the educational activities of CGS. Membership information is available at http://www.cogensoc.us/membership.php. You can renew online or download the membership form and mail it. If you have questions about your membership, please contact Sandy Ronayne at [email protected] .

Colorado Genealogical Society Tour

Stephen H. Hart Library Submitted by Christine Cochran The Stephen H. Hart Library at the Colorado History Center in Denver, Colorado, recently provided tours to the members of the Colorado Genealogy Society on

August 26th and September 9th, 2017. A total of 34 members attended. Several of the members met for lunch before the tour at the Rendezvous Café. For those who were not able to join us, here are some of the highlights. What it is: The collection of materials for all people, places, events and things pertaining to Colorado State History. Think of it as representing the public side (as opposed to government) of the state archives. The library does not focus on genealogy research, but has many useful items to genealogists. What it is not: It is not a repository for state and county records, but can the staff can provide directions on where to look. Example: If you are researching Governor Hickenlooper

For state papers (government) go to the Colorado State Archives

For personal papers – Stephen H. Hart Library Other Resources

Colorado Department of Vital Statistics. Denver Public Library. Colorado State Archives. National Archive and Records Administration

(NARA) Denver. Bureau of Land Management. County clerk and records offices. Local genealogical/historical societies.

Cost: FREE!!!!! Logistics: See the Website for information on location, contact information, parking, and procedures for access to this non-circulating collection. http://www.historycolorado.org/researchers/planning-your-visit Research Tip: Come with specific questions and you will get specific answers, and get the faster! Example: “I am looking for my great-grandmother’s obituary.” How the library is funded: Financing for the library is a hybrid of:

State Funds (State organization) Private (non-profit) donations Does not receive funds from SCFD

November is National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). NaNoWriMo is an annual, Internet-based creative writing project that takes place during the month of November. From November 1 until 11:59PM on November 30 participants are challenged to write 50,000 words. The goal behind NaNoWriMo is to get people writing and keep them motivated. The website provides tips for writer’s block, local meeting places for participants to get together, and online community support. Have you been wanting to create a book with your family’s story. Why not use NaNoWritMo to get started. Combine it with the WriteNOW writing group and by the end of November you’ll be on your way to creating your book. The next WriteNOW meeting will be on November 12, 2016. Family Tree Magazine is having a family history writing challenge in conjuction with NaNoWritMo. The details can be found here.

CGS Newsletter Page 8 November 2017 Staffing Information:

There are only three people on the library staff. The curatorial staff consists of 5 people One third of the desk hours are provided by

volunteers. Classes offered: Stephen H. Hart Library offers classes like:

Newspaper Research Preserving your treasures: documents and photos Researching the history of buildings And more….

See the website for more information. http://www.historycolorado.org/researchers/collections-and-library-programs Collection Contents: Board approval determines what donations will be accepted. Formats: The collection contains both online and textual materials including

indexes and special materials books photos newspapers serials (journals & magazines) manuscripts maps directories

Research online: From the Colorado History Website home page, click on the Research tab. http://www.historycolorado.org/researchers/stephen-h-hart-library-and-research-center The online catalogue research engine in not intuitive. Here are some suggestions on how to search:

1) Start with a broad search – i.e. subject: Durango 2) Newspaper Collection

a. majority are on microfilm b. most are not indexed, bring dates and

locations if possible. c. obituaries, notices, articles, stories

What you can access: From the Stephen H. Hart Library, you will have access to

a. The catalogue for the library

b. Colorado History Newspaper Collection (digitized newspapers)

c. NewsBank (infoweb.newsbank.com) – must access onsite cannot use offsite the full run of the newspaper may

not be available online. the search is limited by OCR

capabilities

How you can access it: Computers at the library are available for use. You may use your own laptop. Access is available from the Rendezvous Cafe

What you have access to: (Note: Not all of the textual information is available online.) Directories

city and county household directories are alphabetized by street

address. state business directories telephone books other small directories such as

o school annuals o club memberships o who’s who o etc.

Census Records

Federal State Territorial some census indexes available

Periodicals and Books

Colorado magazines (online) Sons of Colorado Colorado Genealogist college year books Denver social registers published indexes

Biographical Indexes

Civil Works Administration (CWA) Works Projects Administration (WPA) CWA Pioneer Interviews (not all are digitized

yet)


May provide citations for news stories, published biographies, or mentors elsewhere

Manuscript Collections

letters, diaries, personal papers, business records, etc.

family businesses personal organizational

o National Daughters of the American Revolution (NDAR),

o Polish Club of Denver, o National Sons of American Revolution

(NSAR), o Sons of Colorado, o Grand Army of the Republic (GAR)

Colorado Subject Collection

Biographical (CSC, BIO) clippings, biographical data files, printed

material not comprehensive inventory available via library catalogue or ask

the librarian for individual names. o If you search for “Samuel Adams” the

search engine will search for “Samuel” and “Adams”.

Photographs

over 1 million photos digitized collection ask for help from librarians

Find-A-Grave Will Change Ted Bainbridge, Ph.D.

Findagrave.com has announced that the web site soon will change. Some changes are cosmetic, while others are functional. A map feature has been added. The home page, formerly just a list of over thirty choices, will become a photograph with a few menu selections across the top. That page will be dominated by the search panel, which will function largely as it has in the past and with the same options for every search box except those related to location.

The current search panel specifies location via pull-down lists for country, state, and county. The new search panel offers a single box for location, in which you are supposed to type the name of a place. As you begin to type a city, county, state, or country that box auto-fills with suggested place names which you can select with a mouse click. Use the American English equivalent of a country name; Germany works but Deutschland doesn’t. The new home page’s menu bar goes across the top of the screen. Clicking CEMETERIES takes you to a page that lets you hunt cemeteries in either of two ways. Near the top left of the page is a search box where you can type a cemetery name. This auto-fill box works as above. When you select a name, you see a hit list of cemeteries with that name. Each entry on the hit list displays some facts about that cemetery, and a link to its information page. That page contains a search box that you can use to hunt for a person’s name. Instead of using that cemetery-name search box, you can use the cemetery-place search box to its right. Clicking a place name produces a map of cemeteries near that place. You can zoom the map in or out, and can pan it in any direction. (If the map doesn’t display any marker pins, zoom in.) After a name is in that search box, clicking Search leads to a hit list of cemeteries near that place. Use this hit list the same way you use the other cemetery search box. To see and experiment with all the planned changes, go to https://findagrave.com/ and then click preview now near the top center of the screen.






Upcoming CGS Programs and Education Classes Sunday, November 12, 2017: Free WriteNOW! Writing Group. 1:30-3:30 pm. Downtown Denver Public

Library, 5th Floor, Gates Room, Carol Darrow, CG, facilitator. Monday, November 13, 2017: CGS Board Meeting, 5-7 pm. Englewood Library. All CGS members welcome. Saturday, November 18, 2017: CGS Program Meeting, 9:30 am – noon. Central Denver Public Library, 7th


* There are no CGS Special Interest Classes in November. *

Saturday, December 9, 2017: Free CGS Beginning Genealogy Class, 10 am – noon. Central Denver Public

Library, 5th Floor Gates Room. Carol Darrow, CG, Instructor. Sunday, December 10, 2017: Free WriteNOW! Writing Group. 1:30-3:30 pm. Downtown Denver Public

Library, 5th Floor, Gates Room, Carol Darrow, CG, facilitator. Monday, December 11, 2017: CGS Board Meeting, 5-7 pm. Englewood Library. All CGS members welcome.


Documents

2017.pdf - Colorado Genealogical Society