The Boulder Genealogical Society is here to help you with your family history no matter your level of expertise or where you are researching. We also contribute to the greater genealogical community through local history research.

We welcome all interested genealogists, whether you are just starting out or have years of experience or are a professional. Members support our monthly speakers and are invited to regular discussion groups and indexing projects. Join here!


It is time to pay membership dues for 2024!

Annual membership dues are still just $20 (individual or household) and are due 1 January 2024. Your dues are the primary method we have for funding our genealogical society.

Please also consider contributing to the BGS General Operating Fund.

Options for paying: 1) Pay on-line; 2) complete the membership form and mail it and your check to the address on the form.

Questions? Contact Betty at membership@bouldergenealogy.org

Society meetings are free and open to the public on the first Tuesday of each month. Meeting time is at 7:00 pm. We are resuming in-person meetings in April!

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Meeting Location:

TBD Our meeting location is being renovated, we are looking for an alternate location, or may just have a Zoom only.

Calvary Bible Church
3245 Kalmia Ave
Boulder, Colorado 80301

Visitors are welcome!

Next Meeting: May 7th

“Use of Autosomal DNA For Establishing Your Family Tree” – Dorothy Coltrin

Presentation:

Autosomal DNA is the most popular DNA used in genealogy. In this presentation, I plan to describe both the biological and genealogical traits of autosomal DNA, then to show both the value and limitations of tools that can be used, such as Ancestry thrulines and Family Tree DNA (FTDNA) chromosome browser. A case study of my NH Graham family will be used to demonstrate these principles.

Speaker:

Dorothy has been a genealogical researcher, teacher, lecturer and writer for more than seventeen years. She is a member of NEHGS, WISE, Boulder Genealogical Society & the Daughters of the American Revolution. She holds both BS & MS degrees in in Nutritional Biology from the Univ. of California and has taught for more than 3o years at Community College.  She is also a principal researcher and manager of the Coltrain Surname project at FTDNA.

This is an in-person meeting with a hybrid option. Please register at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEldO2vrjoiG9NIVr-ZxSeJcffBEvgV5sGG

For future meetings, see the calendar snapshots at the left.


GET YOUR BGS-BRANDED GEAR AT CAFE PRESS

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Our color logo has been unveiled on a wide variety of fun and useful items. Visit the Boulder Genealogy store at Cafe Press and show off your BGS pride and support the Society with some of our BGS Gear!

BGS PUBLICATIONS

Annual volumes of the BGS Quarterly are now available for purchase! Order Quarterlies from 1969 through 2018 through Lulu.com. Can’t wait? Browse the quarterlies in our Instant Digital Download page. Check out our Publications page for more details.


The complete names index for the BGS Quarterly is now complete. For instructions, click here. To open the PDF in your web browser, click here.

BGS NEWS

Collectible Commemorative Playing Cards!

BGS continues to sell its commemorative playing cards celebrating both BGS’s 40th Anniversary and Boulder’s 150th Anniversary. Contact Dina Carson or Mary Ann Looney about pricing information and ordering cards.

BGS Distinguished Service

At the annual Dessert Night meeting BGS awards a member for distinguished service and contributions to the society over the years. Click here to see previous winners.

Colorado First Families Program

If your family has been in Colorado a long time, you may qualify for membership in the Colorado First Families Program. For more information, click here.

IN MEMORIUM

Click here for information about BGS members who have passed.

Our Parliamentarian in Spirit will be missed. Visit her Facebook page here.

Birdie