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Are Genealogy Societies Needed?

Carol Cooke Darrow writes Geneology Rocks! column in 50 Plus Marketplace News for northern Colorado seniors

1924: The Colorado Genealogical Society was organized years 10 before the opening of the National Archives and Records Administration opened in Washington, D.C., giving researchers their first access to census records. 1976: Publication of Roots: The Saga of An American Family reignited interest in genealogy and family history research. Several local genealogical societies including Columbine, …

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Johnstown Library Adds History & Genealogy Room

Great News! Johnstown, Colorado, High Plains-Glenn A Jones M.D. Memorial Library is adding a History & Genealogy room. Location: 400 S. Parish Ave., Johnstown (970-587-2459). Johnstown library is an important asset to Weld County, Johnstown & Milliken communities. This new history & genealogy room is at its embryotic stage. Johnstown librarians are reaching out to …

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