Genealogy Research
Earlier this week as a total surprise, I was invited to give a presentation about Swedish genealogy at the Eau Claire Public Library and offer guidelines to some members of the GRSEC, a local genealogy group.
I am first and foremost not a genealogy expert, or even close, but years ago through friendships in Sweden I happen to fall into the acquaintance of several persons who are.
Thus, my "roots" were handed to me in a thick brown envelope. The friendships that followed led to further interest in my Swedish ancestors and the (Swedish) customs, long-abandoned by my ancestors upon emigrating to Nord Amerika to excape oppression from the Swedish Lutheran Church and to find a better life.
Through the research that followed, my genealogy skills quickly developed. I hope I was able to offer some assistance in the couple of hours Ispent together with this group of Swedish Americans in Eau Claire.
Copies of old church book pages, emigrant lists and Swedish words presented the greatest obstacles to the researchers. What a fun group and somehave really excelled in their family research.
This eventled to another invitation to present to the entire genealogy group at theirmonthly meeting on 10 April. Held at the Chippewa Valley Museum(http://www.cvmuseum.com), this time I have the option to speak about my otherside, my father's links to Olde England.
Jerry
I am first and foremost not a genealogy expert, or even close, but years ago through friendships in Sweden I happen to fall into the acquaintance of several persons who are.
Thus, my "roots" were handed to me in a thick brown envelope. The friendships that followed led to further interest in my Swedish ancestors and the (Swedish) customs, long-abandoned by my ancestors upon emigrating to Nord Amerika to excape oppression from the Swedish Lutheran Church and to find a better life.
Through the research that followed, my genealogy skills quickly developed. I hope I was able to offer some assistance in the couple of hours Ispent together with this group of Swedish Americans in Eau Claire.
Copies of old church book pages, emigrant lists and Swedish words presented the greatest obstacles to the researchers. What a fun group and somehave really excelled in their family research.
This eventled to another invitation to present to the entire genealogy group at theirmonthly meeting on 10 April. Held at the Chippewa Valley Museum(http://www.cvmuseum.com), this time I have the option to speak about my otherside, my father's links to Olde England.
Jerry
Hi Jerry, Yes I know your roots are interesting. I think sometimes the more we learn about them, the more we want to know more.Once again I started taking Swedish lessons last fall that stopped for the winter but resume this coming Monday in Scandia. I also took a Gen Line subscription this past winter for a few weeks and found out more information about my Mothers roots from Dalarna. It just wants me to learn more about some of them. It was a hard life for many. Yes The church had a lot of power. Also have started my true cow and train story. Mora certainly had rail service, enough said. I look forward to reading your newest books.Glennie
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