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Date: November 6, 2021 9:30 a.m. MT via Zoom Title: Swedish Research Case Studies Presenter: Kjell Andersson Several times a year (pre-pandemic), SGSC hosts live mentoring sessions at the Fika Coffee Shop in Parker, Colorado. Kjell accepts research requests in advance and presents his finding before a live audience. We are now re-creating our Fika …
Date: October 2, 2021 9:30 a.m. MT via Zoom Titles: Topographical and Cultural Journey Across Sweden Presenter: Ingela Eilert Haaland In 1906 and 1907, schoolteacher Selma Lagerlöf wrote two geography books, The Wonderful Adventures of Nils I and II, for Swedish school students. In 1909, Lagerlöf, by now recognized as an acclaimed writer, became the first …
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Presenter: Bob Johnson is a recovering attorney and professional genealogist. He holds a Certified Genealogist® credential and specializes in Swedish, Finnish, and Norwegian genealogical research. Bob has been doing Swedish research for over 40 years. He studied in Växjö, Sweden and is active in several genealogical societies. Bob has recently authored two publications, Genealogy At …
The Swedish Genealogical Society is pleased to announce its program schedule for 2021/2022. Our fall programs will be offered via Zoom. In the spring, we are hoping to offer a hybrid meeting solution, allowing members to attend either in-person or virtually. September 4, 20219:30 am Zoom MeetingUsing DNA to Take Your Swedish Research to the …
Have Swedish ancestors? Count yourself lucky – the records are amazing. Our Swedish ancestors and their Nordic neighbors (those from Norway, Denmark, and Finland) left amazing records. These records can reveal incredible genealogical and historical discoveries. This session will focus on unique aspects of Swedish research and include some comparisons with what is available in …
In this program you will learn how to use your DNA results to help you expand your family tree. While this is demonstrated on Ancestry.com, this strategy can be similarly used on all DNA platforms that have family trees and cousin matching.
