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Nordic Family History Conference[edit | edit source]

The Family History Library and the Research Specialists of the Nordic Reference team invite you to a free, week-long conference focused exclusively on Nordic research. The conference, which will be held October 17th – 21st, 2016, is perfect for beginning and intermediate genealogists interested in learning about records of Nordic localities, and Family History Library collections.

Come and spend a week at the world renowned Family History Library learning from our expert staff of genealogists as well as experienced guest genealogists. Learn how to effectively use historical records, and how to do research in the Nordic countries. Explore such topics as census, church, immigration, and vital records. Learn more about Danish, Norwegian, Swedish and Finnish research. And discover new techniques, strategies, and methodology to apply to your genealogical research problems.

Seating in the Family History Library Classrooms, is limited to 140 participants, so be sure to register early to secure a spot.

Registration for the conference begins on 17 September 2016 at this link for Webinar guests:

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Please bring your free tickets provided through your Eventbrite registration for entrance at the door. 500 spots will be available to webinar attendees and (add number) seats.

500 spots will be available to webinar attendees and (add number) seats available for in-person LABS which will all be held in the Family History Library B1 floor LAB. 100 spots available for webinar LABs.

A Syllabus can be downloaded from the FamilySearch Wiki. Here is the Link: (add link here)

We hope this conference will not only be informative and instructive, but that it will also encourage and inspire you to continue your family history research. Perhaps this will be just what you need to break through that 20 year old brick wall research problem. We look forward to working with you!

Please note that there are 2 classes running concurrently with the Finnish classes on Wednesday. Syllabus download (available later)

Class Descriptions[edit | edit source]

Monday, October 17, 2016[edit | edit source]

9:00 am - 10:00 am[edit | edit source]

Best Practices for Nordic Ancestors in FamilySearch Family Tree by Geoffrey Fröberg Morris, AG®

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10:15 am - 11:15 am[edit | edit source]

Feast Dates and Calendars by Fritz Juengling, Ph.D., AG®

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11:30 am - 12:30 pm[edit | edit source]

FamilySearch Wiki for Nordic Countries by Liv H. Anderson, CG, AG®

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2:00 pm - 3:00 pm[edit | edit source]

Scandinavian Handwriting, part 1 by Fritz Juengling, Ph.D., AG®

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3:15 pm - 4:15 pm[edit | edit source]

Scandinavian Handwriting, part 2 by Fritz Juengling, Ph.D., AG®

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Tuesday, October 18, 2016[edit | edit source]

9:00 am - 10:00 am[edit | edit source]

Research Your Swedish Heritage Using Arkiv Digital by Kathy Meade

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10:15 am - 11:15 am[edit | edit source]

Figure Out Place Names for Swedish Genealogy by Geoffrey Fröberg Morris, AG®

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11:30 am - 12:30 pm[edit | edit source]

Using Name Searchable Registers in Arkiv Digital by Kathy Meade

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2:00 pm - 3:00 pm[edit | edit source]

Parish Record Substitution by Geoffrey Fröberg Morris, AG®

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3:15 pm - 4:15 pm[edit | edit source]

Introduction to Swedish Estate Inventories by Kathy Meade

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Wednesday, October 19, 2016[edit | edit source]

9:00 am - 10:00 am[edit | edit source]

Moving and Migration in Swedish Records by Geoffrey Fröberg Morris, AG®

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