Monday September 25, 2023
at 6:30 pm CST
Join fellow genealogists and fans of all things Danish and Danish-American for an evening of sharing, networking, seeking help for roadblocks and more!
This free-form event welcomes everyone to share and participate.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87078190995?pwd=ZHZkcUNGUDFWVHVQVGNlaFZnbkcvZz09
Meeting ID: 870 7819 0995
Passcode: 700726
Monday October 23, 2023
at 6:30 pm CST
If you want to illustrate your family history documents, adding color and peaking readers' interest about life in the past, Denmark has a rich supply of free online resources you can browse for period-appropriate images. These include paintings, drawings, photos, and maps. You might find a painting of your ancestor's town and the church they attended, old photographs of streets where they lived and walked, drawings of typical clothing worn at the time, and much more! Speaker Cathy Kristiansen is a first-generation Danish-Scottish immigrant to the U.S., has been a NDAGS member since 2016, and has been a popular presenter for NDAGS in the past.
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87316435973
Webinar ID: 873 1643 5973
International numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcQqker1jO
Monday November 27, 2023
at 6:30 pm CST
A large percentage of our Danish ancestors traveled to America via the fleet of ships of the Scandinavian-American Line. Presenter Bill Holmquist will explore the history of the ships and the experiences our ancestors likely lived. More program details to come.
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83628216533
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NDAGS members will receive an assortment previous lecture notes and newsletters upon joining, but NDAGS members can also request other previous lectures (as permitted by speakers) and newsletters as well!
JULY 2023: Danish Sisterhood Records
JUNE 2023: Fraktur und Fremdwörter" Hacks for Reading Foreign Books & Newspapers
MAY 2023: Is Your Family Tree Protected? The Value of a Personal Genealogical Database and How to Choose
APRIL 2023: Making Traditional Danish Sandwiches
MARCH 2023: Introduction to Danish Genealogy
FEB 2023: Who Needed It Anyway? Getting Around the Missing 1890 Census
JAN 2023: Virtual Field Trip to The Danish American Archive and Library
NOV 2022: Danish Christmas Traditions
OCT 2022: One-Step Webpages: A Potpourri of Genealogical Search Tools
SEPT 2022: MEMBER SHARE
JULY 2022: THE RESIDENTS OF MERCHANTS' HAVEN: COPENHAGEN RESEARCH
JUNE 2022: KEEPING ORGANIZED IN A DIGITAL WORLD
MAY 2022: CONFIRMATION: COMING OF AGE IN DENMARK AND THE U.S.
APRIL 2022: DANISH COOKING AEBLESKIVER AND MEDISTERPOLSE
MARCH 2022: DENMARK'S 19TH CENTURY CONCERN FOR AND CARE OF THE POOR AND NEEDY
FEB 2022: LIBRARY OF CONGRESS RECORDS
JAN 2022: FINDING LIVING RELATIVES IN DENMARK
NOV 2021: DANISH CHURCH BOOK RESEARCH
OCT 2021: LOOKING FOR THE WOMEN IN YOUR FAMILY TREE
SEPT 2021: ASK AN EXPERT/MEMBER SHARE
JULY 2021 : HONORING THE STORIES BEHIND THE STUFF:
JUNE 2021: VIRTUAL TOUR OF THE MUSEUM OF DANISH AMERICA
MAY 2021: DANISH PROBATE RECORDS:
APRIL 2021: VIRTUAL POTLUCK
MARCH 2021: RUNESTONES AND RUNIC INSCRIPTIONS
Danishfamilysearch.com is an amazing website for accessing Danish vital records, maps, military rolls, images of original documents and much more but many people aren't familiar with it. (Not to be confused with the LDS FamilySearch.com; these are completely different websites)
Our immigrant ancestors became Americans--somehow. In this lecture, we will take a look at the laws and processes that made that possible and at the records created along the way. We will learn where to find these records and what they tell us about our family's history. Speaker: Tom Rice
Toured the Family History Library to discover resources only available in person, used for free the many subscription services, and got genealogical assistance from a librarian.
DNA and genealogy is the latest trend, and can provide great leads to your genealogical research. But sometimes it is confusing on where to begin and what to do with the information that you find. Certified Genealogist and DNA expert Alice Eicholz, PhD, will guide us through the complex and exciting world of DNA.
Members shared their favorite Danish recipes, and some family stories behind them, to compile an NDAGS Danish Cookbook.
Linda Heen showed us how to organize our family photos with tips on getting started, sorting, organizing, putting them in albums, digitizing, and how to use your genealogy skills to identify unknown people in the photos.
Do you want to research your Danish ancestors but don’t know where to start? Hit a road block? Looking for new leads? This lecture will provide step-by-step instructions, links to online resources, and ample notes on how to begin and sustain your Danish genealogical research.
The border region between Denmark and Germany poses a unique challenge for genealogists. Depending on time period, the same city might be under German rule or Danish rule, making looking for records difficult. Join us via Zoom webinar as Bill Holmquist guides us with tips on navigating research in the region
Lyfmap is a fantastic new resource to add to your genealogical repertoire. Using a Google maps platform, you can search any address or location in the world to view or add photos, memories, or audio/video to create a timeline of who lived and what happened at a particular location. You can share these memories and photos with family members and bring your ancestors' locations and stories to the next generation and beyond. Lyfmap founder Larry Bieza presented.
As the world's largest collection of family trees and a collection of millions of records, FamilySearch is a tremendous resource. But its sheer size can be daunting, and there are many records available that won't come up in basic searches. Genealogy expert Kim Ashford will teach us tips on how to best utilize this vast free resource.
Visiting the land of your ancestors is a dream for most genealogists, whether it be to an actual ancestral home or just to set foot in the country of your family roots. NDAGS members Doug Schummacher and Brent Holm have been on recent trips and will share their journey, advice, and experiences.
Join us for tasty treats and a fun time sharing the towns of our ancestors in Denmark. We will place markers on their towns, compare if we have similarities, and make it a first step toward a data collection for future connections. Even if you don't yet know your ancestors' towns of origin, join us and learn some tips on how to discover where they came from.
Using social media for genealogy is a newer trend – it’s not just for posting pictures of your cat and catching up with old friends. See how you might use social media to discover family, research techniques, and connect with other genealogists. Speaker is Jean Bielke-Rodenbiker, a Hennepin County librarian who works with genealogy and teaches classes at the Southdale and Minneapolis Central libraries. She has been researching her family genealogy and helping patrons with theirs for over 19 years.
"Finding Hygge," is a documentary exploring Denmark's secret to happiness. The uniquely Danish concept of hygge has exploded in popularity but the Danish word and its definition are more complicated than it seems. For those who seek happiness, this exploratory documentary travels around the globe to discover the true meaning of hygge and how to find it.
Watch the official movie trailer at: https://vimeo.com/257971795
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Local libraries can hold some unexpected and helpful genealogical resources, especially large and long-standing ones like downtown St. Paul. Our annual January "field trip" will take us on a tour of what in-house and online resources Ramsey County has to offer. To view indexes of holdings and see items that are digitzed, visit: https://sppl.org/saint-paul-collection/
"Finding Hygge," is a documentary exploring Denmark's secret to happiness. The uniquely Danish concept of hygge has exploded in popularity but the Danish word and its definition are more complicated than it seems. For those who seek happiness, this exploratory documentary travels around the globe to discover the true meaning of hygge and how to find it.
Watch the official movie trailer at: https://vimeo.com/257971795
With over 30,000 books, magazines, county histories, and more the MGC is a treasure trove of information. NDGAS members receive free admission to the LIbrary. Use their computer resources in-house too! Great resource even if your family didn't hail from Minnesota.
Danish Vocabulary for Genealogists, Traditional Danish clothing, 17th Century Danish history, 18th century Danish history, 19th century Danish history, planning a trip to Denmark, Danish Superstitions, U.S. Railroads, Using Newspapers in your Research, Using Family Tree Maker Software (July 2018), Cemeteries Death Records and Obituaries (August 2018), Slesvig-Holstein (October 2018) and much more!
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