Archive of monthly meeting descriptions and speaker bios. Get a flavor of what we’re all about!
This presentation discussed some of the free and subscription software, including the pros and cons of them, how to type special characters (ä,å,ö Ä,Å,Ö), some useful resources when searching your Swedish ancestors, sourcing, place name reconciliation, and how to do a GEDCOM file in FamilyTreeMaker.
We were delighted to once again welcome Kathy Meade, the North American Representative for ArkivDigital. Kathy gave two presentations about the leading online provider of high-resolution document images for Swedish genealogy.
Kjell Andersson presented two case studies based on research assistance requests from SGSC members. The first case study explores a young girl in the Swedish foster care system in the mid-1800’s and includes an analysis of an unusual estate inventory prepared before death. The second case study identifies new generations of ancestors and explores emigration records.
Monta Lee used newspaper records, family photo collections and “destination genealogy” to uncover her grandfather’s unique work history in Alaska.
February 4, 2023 – Tracking Down Grandpa in Swedish and Alaskan Records Read More »
A previously scheduled speaker canceled due to illness. We quickly pivoted to an impromptu open mic session where we heard from our members. Thanks to all who contributed.
Date: Saturday, December 3, 2022 9:30 a.m. MT Bethany Lutheran Church4500 E. Hampden Avenue, Cherry Hills Village, CO Program: Annual Julbord The Swedish Genealogical Society of Colorado invited members to join in celebrating their heritage at the annual Swedish Genealogical Society Julbord.
The Swedish Genealogical Society of Colorado announces two presentations on the Viking Age by Archeologist and Professor Neil Price of Uppsala University in Sweden.
If you have ever wanted to attend a Fika session, this is your chance to see how it goes. We got a close look at how Kjell finds things for SGSC members in Swedish Records. We see how he launches members on their Swedish research journey or helps them break through a brick wall. He is one of the best at Swedish Genealogy and those of us who have attended a Fika session have benefited greatly. (Before Covid, SGSC Research Sessions were held at the Fika Coffee Shop in Parker and were free for members).
Ron amazed us with his mapping technique of the 1950 census and how it has enabled him to add to the map he created of his Swedish hometown in Kansas. He also enthralled us with stories of family and neighbors he grew up with.
September 3, 2022 – Unexpected Delights From The 1950 Census Read More »
SGSC meets first Saturday of the month (September through May) at Bethany Lutheran Church at 4500 E Hampden Avenue, Cherry Hills Village, Colorado (near Hampden and I-25). Meetings are generally two hours long and include committee reports and one or two presentations.
