FGS: 19th Century America: Cultural Changes and Their Effects on Records by Sylvia Tracy-Doolos

America in the 19th century saw geographic, cultural, and historic changes that affected the records that were created. While this was true for all Americans, it was especially true for women, African-Americans, and immigrants. We'll look broadly at the 19th century to understand these changes.

Sylvia Tracy-Doolos has been interested in genealogy for nearly forty years and working as a professional genealogist for over ten as the owner of New Leaf Genealogy. She is President of the International Society of British Genealogy and Family History and the Colorado chapter of the Association of Professional Genealogists, and Past President of the Wales, Ireland, Scotland, England Family History Society (WISE-FHS). She has a B.A. in History with a minor in English focusing on linguistics to help her study how language changes affected record keeping.

FhGS supports genealogical research in the Colorado Foothills Counties of Clear Creek, Gilpin, Jefferson and Park; provides educational programs, classes and field trips; and preserves and publishes historical records.

Guests are always welcome. For the in-person presentation, meet at Applewood United Methodist Church, 2035 Ellis St., Golden, CO 80401. To receive the Zoom link, register at https://foothillsgenealogy.org