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Welcome to the Pikes Peak Genealogical Society in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado. Our mission is to preserve family history by indexing records; support research with free classes, lectures, special interest groups, one-on-one help; and contribute to public genealogy causes. We focus on El Paso and Teller Counties, but we support genealogical research everywhere.
PPLD Regional History & Genealogy at Penrose Library: 20 N. Cascade, Colorado Springs, Tuesday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., 1:30 - 5 p.m.; appointments not required. Great U.S. genealogy collection.
Key local resources:
Pikes Peak NewsFinder: index to newspapers and other local records. NOTE: PPNF is being moved to the new PPLD platform; not everything has been moved yet, but some of the newspaper index and Colorado Springs death register items are there.
Wednesday, July 9
GEDmatch.com: Taking Your DNA Results to the Next Level
by Patti Williams
7 p.m., via Zoom
DNA data has much to offer, but you must take additional steps to make it happen. One way is to upload your raw DNA data to GEDmatch.com. GEDmatch is a website that lets users share their DNA information with other testers, explore genetic genealogy, perform DNA match comparisons. GEDmatch power-user Patti Williams will present:
- How to download your raw DNA results and begin using GEDmatch.com
- GEDmatch benefits
- Free tools on the GEDmatch site
- Overview of Tier 1 tools
- And more!
Patti Williams began her genealogy journey in 2013, inspired by her son's interest in Civil War ancestors and the encouragement of her 90-year-old grandmother. Since then, she has become a passionate researcher and speaker, managing over 60 family DNA kits and developing programs on topics ranging from beginner genealogy to advanced DNA analysis. A former board member of the Dallas Genealogical Society, she now dedicates her time to educating and inspiring others through workshops, seminars, and society events across Texas and beyond.
Members: Zoom links and handouts will be emailed to you before the meeting. If you still need the monthly meeting link, log in with your user name and password, then click on "Monthly Meeting Zoom Link," the second button under Member Log In.
Guests are welcome to attend the meeting via Zoom. Please request an invitation from the PPGS President. Please note that only members receive meeting handouts. If you are interested in joining PPGS go to PPGS Join / Renew.
Wednesday, July 9
6:30 p.m., Mountain Time, Zoom hangout begins
7 p.m., Mountain Time, Meeting begins via Zoom
The Pikes Peak Genealogical Society meets on the second Wednesday of each month via Zoom. Guests are welcome.
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