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!
Society meetings are free and open to the public on the first Tuesday of each month. Meeting time is at 7:00 pm.
Next Meeting: June 2nd at 7:00 pm Online (Zoom). Visitors are welcome!
“Overlooked Records: What you can learn from lawsuits” – By Eilene Lyon
Presentation:
Our ancestors relied heavily on Justices of the Peace and local courts to settle disputes, even more so than today. A few cases help illustrate the reasons and the type of information found in these records that can aid in your knowledge about the community dynamics and lifestyles of your ancestors and their FAN club.
Speaker:
The author of two books of historical nonfiction, Eilene Lyon has spent decades researching families (hers and others’) to piece together narrative stories about the past. Fortune’s Frenzy: A California Gold Rush Odyssey, revealing previously unknown aspects of the gold rush, is a Spur Awards finalist and winner of a Will Rogers Bronze medallion. What Lies Beneath Colorado Pioneer Cemeteries and Graveyards explores the hidden personal trials and triumphs discovered in Colorado’s oldest cemeteries.
Eilene lives in Durango, Colorado, where she explores the San Juan Mountains for plants, animals, history, and good food (wine optional). When it snows, she skis. When warm and dry, she hits the mountain bike trails. In summer she doggedly coaxes food and flowers from the poor local soil. She writes regularly on her blog, Myricopia, and has published articles in local and regional genealogy and history magazines. She shares her passion for family history by giving presentations on history, research, writing, and genealogy to local, regional, and national audiences, helping others to know their ancestors with greater compassion and historical context.
This is a Zoom only meeting.
Please register at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/YcHmwS9wTfOLpEI3Z26ABw
For future meetings, see the calendar snapshots at the left.
GET YOUR BGS-BRANDED GEAR AT CAFE PRESS
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.
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.
IN MEMORIUM
Click here for information about BGS members who have passed.
Our Parliamentarian in Spirit is missed. Birdie Holsclaw is a 2025 inductee into the National Genealogical Society Hall of Fame! An honor that is well deserved.
