Germanic Genealogy Society
A branch of the Minnesota Genealogical Society

Spring 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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