Longmont Genealogical Society - LGS

Longmont Genealogical Society - LGS LGS meets the 2nd Wed. of every month in-person & on Zoom. of the month, only on Zoom. See Events. https://longmontgenealogicalsociety.org/

We offer a Collaborative Workshop on the 3rd Wed., Library Session last Sat. & a FamilySearch SIG 1st Thus. In the early 1980's, in Longmont, Colorado, a small group of ladies met in the Callahan House once a month to share family history. Their meetings consisted of getting together to record their research findings into pedigree and family group sheets and writing letters to seek additional information on their ancestors. When the Callahan House became unavailable for meetings, they met in the homes of their members. That only lasted a short time before the group became too large and meetings were moved to the Longmont Senior Center. Membership grew by word of mouth and a few published notices in the Times-Call newspaper. In 1986, a charter membership was offered for $5. At the end of 1987, thirty-nine charter members were recorded. In August and September of 1987, the Longmont Genealogical Society drafted bylaws, joined the Colorado Council of Genealogical Societies, established a library of genealogy reference materials, published a newsletter and selected interim officers. The society was chartered as a nonprofit organization in August of 1988. In December that year the first elections were held, and officers installed for 1989. The founding officers were: President - Mary Heddles, Vice President - Sherry Sweetman, Secretary Cina Bower, and Treasurer - Doris Morgan. Through the years, LGS has strived to have interesting and informative meetings, and provide family history assistance. Some accomplishments of the society:
1. Extracted and published early Longmont water permits, voter records, newspaper announcements, Shaw Mortuary Records, Longmont City Records, and school lists.
2. Compiled on a CD interment data for four local cemeteries and over 25,000 headstones. The cemeteries were Burlington, Mountain View, Ryssby and Foothills Gardens of Memory.
3. Established and maintain Mountain View Cemetery memorials on Find A Grave.
4. Indexed the Longmont Ledger from 1890-1927.
5. Participate in the annual Longmont Memorial Day Observance at Mountain View and Foothills cemeteries supplying information and headstone location maps to visitors.
6. LGS offers free genealogy workshops and education classes.
7. For a donation, LGS offers Longmont area Genealogy Research help. Our Mission Statement
• To promote and encourage an interest in genealogy.
• To aid members in their genealogical pursuits by offering the means and opportunity to share, collaborate and assist each other in their research.
• To educate members and the interested public in genealogical research.
• To maintain and elevate genealogical standards; to stress the importance of accuracy in research through careful documentation.
• To locate, preserve, publish and index public and private genealogical/historical records.
• To assist and support any genealogical institutions or repositories in Colorado which are open to the public.

“Know from whence you came.” - James BaldwinA beautiful reminder of why we do family history. 🌿
11/25/2025

“Know from whence you came.” - James Baldwin

A beautiful reminder of why we do family history. 🌿

As we head into Thanksgiving week, many of us think of the Pilgrims, the Mayflower, and the familiar stories we learned ...
11/23/2025

As we head into Thanksgiving week, many of us think of the Pilgrims, the Mayflower, and the familiar stories we learned in school.

For anyone interested in a deeper, richer, and far more nuanced look at this chapter of early American history, we highly recommend the book:

📘 Mayflower: A Story of Courage, Community, and War by Nathaniel Philbrick

Philbrick goes far beyond the mythologized version of the first Thanksgiving. He explores the lives, challenges, and decisions of both the Pilgrims and the Indigenous peoples they encountered, particularly the Wampanoag.

More than a tale of a single voyage. It’s a story of community and conflict, survival and loss, connection and betrayal, and the long-term consequences that shaped early New England.

Whether your ancestors arrived on the Mayflower, came in later waves of migration, or belonged to Indigenous communities who lived here long before 1620, this book brings essential context to the world that shaped their lives.

🍂 If you’re looking for meaningful holiday reading that adds depth to the season, this is a great place to start.

How did America begin? That simple question launches the acclaimed author of and on an extraordinary journey to understand the truth behind our most sacred national myth: the voyage of the and the settlement of Plymouth Colony. As Philbrick reveals in this electrifying history of ...

🍂 November is Native American Heritage Month. It invites us to reflect on the deep and enduring histories of the Indigen...
11/22/2025

🍂 November is Native American Heritage Month. It invites us to reflect on the deep and enduring histories of the Indigenous peoples who have lived on the land we now call Colorado and Longmont for thousands of years, including the Arapaho, Cheyenne, Ute, and many others. Their traditions, communities, and connection to this land continue today.

📜 For genealogists, understanding Indigenous history is part of understanding the history of a place.

Even if our personal research takes us to other states or regions, learning about the people with deep histories on this land adds important context to the communities our ancestors interacted with, lived among, or encountered when they arrived.

Genealogy can be more than tracing our own families. It's often also about recognizing the full story of the regions we study, honoring the peoples who came before, and understanding the layered histories that shaped the landscapes our ancestors entered.

🧭 Tip of the Day:When you hit a brick wall in your research, don’t stop with your ancestor - Look at their FAN Club: Fr...
11/21/2025

🧭 Tip of the Day:
When you hit a brick wall in your research, don’t stop with your ancestor - Look at their FAN Club: Friends, Associates, and Neighbors.

These are the people who show up in census pages, land transactions, church records, marriage witnesses, and more.

And sometimes, just sometimes, the FAN Club holds the exact clue you need. 😉

11/17/2025

https://genealogybargains.com/lftwebinars-upcoming Your ancestors carved their lives from the land—now uncover their journey! 🌄 Don’t miss the free webinar “Using Homestead Records to Tell Your Ancestor's Story” on Nov 18 at 8pm EST. 🌾📖 Legacy Family Tree MyHeritage

If your ancestors ever lived, worked, or even passed through Colorado, the Colorado Historic Newspapers Collection (CHNC...
11/16/2025

If your ancestors ever lived, worked, or even passed through Colorado, the Colorado Historic Newspapers Collection (CHNC) is a treasure trove waiting to be explored. 🕵️‍♀️

From small-town gossip columns to front-page headlines, you’ll find stories, obituaries, community events, and even advertisements that bring your family’s past to life. Best of all, it's all searchable online and completely free. 💻

Historic Newspapers Collection is one of the state's best-kept secrets for genealogists, historians, and curious locals alike.

👉 Explore for yourself: https://www.coloradohistoricnewspapers.org/

What’s the most surprising thing you’ve found in an old newspaper? Share below, we’d love to hear!

11/14/2025
The Colorado State Society and Indian Peaks, Colorado, and Piney Creek Chapters of Daughters of the American Revolution ...
11/12/2025

The Colorado State Society and Indian Peaks, Colorado, and Piney Creek Chapters of Daughters of the American Revolution and the American Battlefield Trust are excited to feature the American Revolution Experience at Erie Community Library from November 14 - 30, 2025.

The innovative pop-up exhibition includes display panels and interactive digital kiosks that use storytelling, illustration, technology and unique artifacts and primary accounts to connect modern audiences with the people and places that shaped the birth of our nation.

The Colorado State Society and Indian Peaks, Colorado, and Piney Creek Chapters of Daughters of the American Revolution and the American Battlefield Trust...

✨ Ever wondered what happened after your ancestors arrived in America?Their voyage across the ocean was only half the st...
11/12/2025

✨ Ever wondered what happened after your ancestors arrived in America?
Their voyage across the ocean was only half the story, and the rest is filled with challenges, choices, and the records they left behind.

Discover those next steps in “American Migration: Pushes, Pulls, and Problems” with Sylvia Tracy-Doolos, hosted at the Longmont Senior Center. 🌎

🗓️ Friday, Nov. 21 | 1:30–3:30 PM at the Longmont Senior Center
💰 $2 residents / $3 non-residents
📝 Registration closes Nov. 14 — just a couple days left!
❗️ NOTE: This class is currently full, but get on the waitlist in case a spot opens up!
🔗 Register online via Longmont Recreation:
👉 https://rec.ci.longmont.co.us/webtrac/web/iteminfo.html?Module=AR&FMID=177757598
📋 Registration #485405-12

It’s a great way to learn, connect, and get inspired by the journeys that brought our families here. 👣

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