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A branch of the Minnesota Genealogical Society

Helping Members Research Germanic Ancestors Worldwide

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GGS Logo.pngSpring Meeting

of the

Germanic Genealogy Society

 

March 13, 2010     8:30 am – 12:00 pm

at

MGS Library Auditorium   1185 Concord St. N.,   South St. Paul, MN  

 

8:30 AM registration

 

9:00 to 10:15   

“Planning Your Family History Trip to Europe

Includes travel to Germany, Austria, Switzerland as well as other former Germanic areas.

Topics include: • Ancestral villages

  • Churches and archives

  • Transportation, food and lodging

  • Language and culture

  • Research help in Europe

 

10:15 to 10:30 break

 

10:30 to 12 noon   

“Genealogical Research Trips within the United States

Sites include:   • Family History Library in Salt Lake City

                            • National Archives

                            Allen County Library in Ft. Wayne, Indiana

                            • Cemetery and Courthouse research

 

Two panels of experienced GGS researchers and travelers will share their preparation suggestions and what to expect as you track your Germanic ancestors. Each panel will present key aspects of the trip and answer questions from the audience.

 

Registration:   $8.00  at the door.  No pre-registration

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History and Purpose:

Founded in 1979 as the German Interest Group, the society became a branch of the Minnesota Genealogical Society in 1981. The name Germanic Genealogy Society (GGS) was adopted in 1992. GGS is a branch of the Minnesota Genealogical Society (MGS). GGS became a member of the Federation of Genealogy Societies in 2000.

The Germanic Genealogy Society's objectives are:

to provide a national association of those interested in Germanic Genealogy;

to provide opportunities for the exchange of genealogy ideas and information;

to hold regular meetings for the instruction and interest of members;

to encourage interest in Germanic genealogy;

to publish a quality genealogical journal ;

to collect and publish genealogical, biographical, and historical material relating to Germanic genealogy worldwide;

to encourage the establishment of Germanic genealogical resources in libraries.

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