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*[[Media:Finding_ancestors_in_the_Norwegian_bygdebøker.pdf|Finding Ancestors in Online Norwegian Farm Books]] | *[[Media:Finding_ancestors_in_the_Norwegian_bygdebøker.pdf|Finding Ancestors in Online Norwegian Farm Books]] | ||
*[[Media:Norwegian emigration the experience New - Copy.pdf|The Norwegian Emigration Experience]] | *[[Media:Norwegian emigration the experience New - Copy.pdf|The Norwegian Emigration Experience]] | ||
*[ | *[[Media:Danish_Military_Research1.pdf|Danish Military Research]] | ||
*[ | *[[Media:Church_Record_Research.pdf|Danish Church Record Research]] | ||
*[ | *[[Media:Using_Witnesses_to_Find_Your_Ancestors_Syllabus.pdf|Using Witnesses to Find Your Ancestors]] | ||
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! | 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! | ||
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The methods that people have kept track of and designated | The methods that people have kept track of and designated | ||
time has changed considerably in the past few centuries. In this class, we will look at the change from the Julian to the Gregorian calendar in the Scandinavian countries. Understanding dates is also complicated by the fact that a liturgical calendar was in use and many dates are given according to their feast day designations. We will also learn about these feast days and how to convert them to Gregorian dates. | time has changed considerably in the past few centuries. In this class, we will look at the change from the Julian to the Gregorian calendar in the Scandinavian countries. Understanding dates is also complicated by the fact that a liturgical calendar was in use and many dates are given according to their feast day designations. We will also learn about these feast days and how to convert them to Gregorian dates. | ||
<br><font size="4">'''Please download the handout before the class. There will be in-class work and you will need the handout for that.''' - [[Media:Calendars_and_Feast_Days_in_Scandinavia_F_Juenglingworksheet.pdf|Class Handout]]</font> | <br><font size="4">'''Please download the handout before the class. There will be in-class work and you will need the handout for that.''' - [[Media:Calendars_and_Feast_Days_in_Scandinavia_F_Juenglingworksheet.pdf|'''Class Handout''']]</font> | ||
=== 11:30 am - 12:30 pm === | === 11:30 am - 12:30 pm === | ||
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or Finnish genealogy. You can find pages to locate place names, convert | or Finnish genealogy. You can find pages to locate place names, convert | ||
feast days, or to learn a research strategy. Come discover the wealth of content | feast days, or to learn a research strategy. Come discover the wealth of content | ||
in the FamilySearch Wiki for the Nordic countries! | in the FamilySearch Wiki for the Nordic countries! [[Media:FamilySearch Wiki Denmark, Norway, Sweden L Anderson.pdf|'''Class Handout''']] | ||
=== 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm === | === 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm === | ||
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One of the greatest challenges of reading records in a Scandinavian language is deciphering the script. Even if the researcher can read Danish, Swedish or Norwegian, that does not mean he or she will be able to read an old record. In addition to the script problem, each scribe had his own way of making letters, so that adds another level of difficulty. As with any skill, practice is necessary to gain a level of competence in reading old Scandinavian records. | One of the greatest challenges of reading records in a Scandinavian language is deciphering the script. Even if the researcher can read Danish, Swedish or Norwegian, that does not mean he or she will be able to read an old record. In addition to the script problem, each scribe had his own way of making letters, so that adds another level of difficulty. As with any skill, practice is necessary to gain a level of competence in reading old Scandinavian records. | ||
<br><font size="4">'''Please download the handout before the class. There will be in-class work and you will need the handout for that.''' | <br><font size="4">'''Please download the handout before the class. There will be in-class work and you will need the handout for that.''' [[Media:Old_Scan_Script_syllabus_2016_version_-_Copy.pdf|Class Handout]]</font> | ||
=== 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm === | === 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm === | ||
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(continued from part, 1) | (continued from part, 1) | ||
<font size="4">'''Please download the handout before the class. There will be in-class work and you will need the handout for that.''' | <font size="4">'''Please download the handout before the class. There will be in-class work and you will need the handout for that.''' [[Media:Old_Scan_Script_syllabus_2016_version_-_Copy.pdf|Class Handout]]</font> | ||
== Tuesday, October 18, 2016 == | == Tuesday, October 18, 2016 == | ||
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ArkivDigital. The presentation will demonstrate how to research one’s Swedish | ArkivDigital. The presentation will demonstrate how to research one’s Swedish | ||
ancestry by searching and viewing church books, military records, passenger ship | ancestry by searching and viewing church books, military records, passenger ship | ||
manifests and other records using a case study. | manifests and other records using a case study. [[Media:ResearchYourSwedishHeritageUsingArkivDigital 2016.pdf|'''Class Handout''']] | ||
=== 10:15 am - 11:15 am === | === 10:15 am - 11:15 am === | ||
====''Figure Out Place Names for Swedish Genealogy'' (Geoffrey Fröberg Morris, AG®)==== | ====''Figure Out Place Names for Swedish Genealogy'' (Geoffrey Fröberg Morris, AG®)==== | ||
Place names everywhere! Whether it’s a household record, moving record, or the place of birth, we see place names all the time in Swedish records. The challenge is interpreting what it is, where it is, and where do we go next? This presentation will offer 12 steps to figure out place names for Swedish genealogy. | Place names everywhere! Whether it’s a household record, moving record, or the place of birth, we see place names all the time in Swedish records. The challenge is interpreting what it is, where it is, and where do we go next? This presentation will offer 12 steps to figure out place names for Swedish genealogy. [[Media:Figure Out Place Names for Swedish Genealogy.pdf|'''Class Handout''']] | ||
=== 11:30 am - 12:30 pm === | === 11:30 am - 12:30 pm === | ||
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name registers for city parishes. The presentation will focus primarily on showing | name registers for city parishes. The presentation will focus primarily on showing | ||
how to use name registers for church books but name registers for estate | how to use name registers for church books but name registers for estate | ||
inventories and tax records will also be highlighted. | inventories and tax records will also be highlighted. [[Media:Using Name Searchable Registers in ArkivDigital 2016.pdf|'''Class Handout''']] | ||
=== 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm === | === 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm === | ||
====''Parish Record Substitution'' (Geoffrey Fröberg Morris, AG®)==== | ====''Parish Record Substitution'' (Geoffrey Fröberg Morris, AG®)==== | ||
In Swedish genealogy we use the household records, birth, marriage, death and moving in / out records the most. But what if you search all those sources and still don’t find what you’re looking for? What do you do if there are gaps in the records or a parish record collection was destroyed? This class will focus on finding information when the mainstream strategies fail. | In Swedish genealogy we use the household records, birth, marriage, death and moving in / out records the most. But what if you search all those sources and still don’t find what you’re looking for? What do you do if there are gaps in the records or a parish record collection was destroyed? This class will focus on finding information when the mainstream strategies fail. [[Media:Parish Record Substitution 2016.pdf|'''Class Handout''']] | ||
=== 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm === | === 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm === | ||
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and debts of the deceased’s estate. The class will focus on how to quickly identify | and debts of the deceased’s estate. The class will focus on how to quickly identify | ||
the genealogical information in an estate inventory without knowing Swedish as | the genealogical information in an estate inventory without knowing Swedish as | ||
well as identifying additional resources for working with these records. | well as identifying additional resources for working with these records. [[Media:Introduction to Estate Inventories.pdf|'''Class Handout''']] | ||
== Wednesday, October 19, 2016 == | == Wednesday, October 19, 2016 == | ||
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====''Migration, Travel papers, and Government Inns in Sweden'' (Geoffrey Fröberg Morris, AG®)==== | ====''Migration, Travel papers, and Government Inns in Sweden'' (Geoffrey Fröberg Morris, AG®)==== | ||
Most people who do Swedish genealogy know about the moving -in or -out records that were created by the parish priest. You might not know that the county (or city) also issued travel papers under certain conditions. We will also discuss the government inn system and the migration patterns within the kingdom of Sweden over time. | Most people who do Swedish genealogy know about the moving -in or -out records that were created by the parish priest. You might not know that the county (or city) also issued travel papers under certain conditions. We will also discuss the government inn system and the migration patterns within the kingdom of Sweden over time. [[Media:Migration, Travel Papers and Government Inns in Sweden 2016.pdf|'''Class Handout''']] | ||
=== 10:15 am - 11:15 am === | === 10:15 am - 11:15 am === | ||
===='' Jurisdictions for Swedish Genealogy'' (Geoffrey Fröberg Morris, AG®)==== | ===='' Jurisdictions for Swedish Genealogy'' (Geoffrey Fröberg Morris, AG®)==== | ||
The Swede’s have a rich history of record keeping. The challenge is knowing what records exist and how to find them. This presentation will explain Swedish church, civil, and judicial administration between the mid-1600’s and up to about 1900. We’ll look at each jurisdictional structure and the records they kept. With this knowledge, you will be able to search beyond the regular strategies in church records. | The Swede’s have a rich history of record keeping. The challenge is knowing what records exist and how to find them. This presentation will explain Swedish church, civil, and judicial administration between the mid-1600’s and up to about 1900. We’ll look at each jurisdictional structure and the records they kept. With this knowledge, you will be able to search beyond the regular strategies in church records. [[Media:Jurisdictions for Swedish Genealogy 2016.pdf|'''Class Handout''']] | ||
=== 11:30 am - 12:30 pm === | === 11:30 am - 12:30 pm === | ||
====''Learn by Doing: Mistaken Identity of Johanna Andersdotter (Lab)'' (Geoffrey Fröberg Morris, AG®)==== | ====''Learn by Doing: Mistaken Identity of Johanna Andersdotter (Lab)'' (Geoffrey Fröberg Morris, AG®)==== | ||
In 1810 there were 2 Johanna’s born in Värsås parish, Skaraborg, Sweden. In Family Tree they were both listed as the mother of the same child. We did the research and found an intriguing story of evolving identities. In the end we found the right Johanna and want to share how it was solved. As a “learn by doing” class, we will walk through each step live (using Arkiv Digital.) We’ll discuss the research steps and analysis along the way. | In 1810 there were 2 Johanna’s born in Värsås parish, Skaraborg, Sweden. In Family Tree they were both listed as the mother of the same child. We did the research and found an intriguing story of evolving identities. In the end we found the right Johanna and want to share how it was solved. As a “learn by doing” class, we will walk through each step live (using Arkiv Digital.) We’ll discuss the research steps and analysis along the way. [[Media:Mistaken Identity of Johanna Andersdotter 2016 (LAB).pdf|'''Class Handout''']] | ||
=== Finland 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm === | === Finland 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm === | ||
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====''Danish Military Research'' (Naomi D. Newbold, AG®)==== | ====''Danish Military Research'' (Naomi D. Newbold, AG®)==== | ||
This class will focus on using military records as part of your strategy for Danish genealogy. [ | This class will focus on using military records as part of your strategy for Danish genealogy. [[Media:Danish_Military_Research1.pdf|'''Class Handout''']] | ||
=== Finland 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm === | === Finland 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm === | ||
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====''Danish Church Record research: A Case Study'' (Naomi D. Newbold, AG®)==== | ====''Danish Church Record research: A Case Study'' (Naomi D. Newbold, AG®)==== | ||
This class will show how to use Danish church records by going through a case study. It’s a great way to see how the evidence comes together along with research analysis to make strong genealogical conclusions. [ | This class will show how to use Danish church records by going through a case study. It’s a great way to see how the evidence comes together along with research analysis to make strong genealogical conclusions. [[Media:Church_Record_Research.pdf|'''Class Handout''']]. | ||
=== 10:15 am - 11:15 am === | === 10:15 am - 11:15 am === | ||
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====''Using Witnesses to Find Your Danish Ancestors '' (Naomi D. Newbold, AG®)==== | ====''Using Witnesses to Find Your Danish Ancestors '' (Naomi D. Newbold, AG®)==== | ||
Sometimes it’s difficult to find the members of an ancestral family. This is especially true when the regular strategies of census and parish records break down. Another strategy is to focus on the witnesses as seen in the parish records. Come learn how to find your Danish ancestors in the witnesses! [ | Sometimes it’s difficult to find the members of an ancestral family. This is especially true when the regular strategies of census and parish records break down. Another strategy is to focus on the witnesses as seen in the parish records. Come learn how to find your Danish ancestors in the witnesses! [[Media:Using_Witnesses_to_Find_Your_Ancestors_Syllabus.pdf|'''Class Handout''']]. | ||
=== 11:30 am - 12:30 pm === | === 11:30 am - 12:30 pm === | ||
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====''Danish Probate Records'' (A. Boyd Nielsen, AG®)==== | ====''Danish Probate Records'' (A. Boyd Nielsen, AG®)==== | ||
This class will cover the history of probates in Denmark, Danish probate jurisdictions, contents and value of Danish probate records, how to locate Danish probate records, and two case studies illustrating the value of Danish probate records. [[ | This class will cover the history of probates in Denmark, Danish probate jurisdictions, contents and value of Danish probate records, how to locate Danish probate records, and two case studies illustrating the value of Danish probate records. [[Media:Danish Probate Records 2016.pdf|'''Class Handout''']] | ||
=== 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm === | === 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm === | ||
====''Research in Copenhagen'' (A. Boyd Nielsen, AG®)==== | ====''Research in Copenhagen'' (A. Boyd Nielsen, AG®)==== | ||
This class will cover research strategies in Copenhagen and will introduce the student to various records that are unique to that city. Several case studies will be presented. [[ | This class will cover research strategies in Copenhagen and will introduce the student to various records that are unique to that city. Several case studies will be presented. [[Media:Research in Copenhagen 2016.pdf|'''Class Handout''']] | ||
=== 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm === | === 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm === | ||
====''Introduction to Danish Land Records'' (A. Boyd Nielsen, AG®)==== | ====''Introduction to Danish Land Records'' (A. Boyd Nielsen, AG®)==== | ||
This class will cover the history of Danish land records, the various types of Danish land records, contents of Danish land records, the value of Danish land records in solving genealogical problems, and how to locate Danish land records. [[ | This class will cover the history of Danish land records, the various types of Danish land records, contents of Danish land records, the value of Danish land records in solving genealogical problems, and how to locate Danish land records. [[Media:Intro to Danish Land Records 2016.pdf|'''Class Handout''']] | ||
== Friday, October 21, 2016 == | == Friday, October 21, 2016 == | ||
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====''How to find ancestors in the Norwegian Digital Archives'' (Liv H. Anderson, CG, AG®)==== | ====''How to find ancestors in the Norwegian Digital Archives'' (Liv H. Anderson, CG, AG®)==== | ||
Digitalarkivet (the Digital Archives of Norway) are the Norwegian National Archives' platform for online publication of digitized archival material. It gives you free access to over 20 million searchable records, several thousand transcribed pages and more than 17 million scanned pages. This class will show you how to find a person in the US and follow this person back to Norway by searching records available at Digitalarkivet. [[ | Digitalarkivet (the Digital Archives of Norway) are the Norwegian National Archives' platform for online publication of digitized archival material. It gives you free access to over 20 million searchable records, several thousand transcribed pages and more than 17 million scanned pages. This class will show you how to find a person in the US and follow this person back to Norway by searching records available at Digitalarkivet. [[Media:How to find ancestors in Digitalarkivet updated Jul 2016.pdf|'''Class Handout''']] | ||
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you can find. The class will focus on | you can find. The class will focus on | ||
the Family History Library Collection and various collections made available on | the Family History Library Collection and various collections made available on | ||
the internet. | the internet. [[Media:Norwegian Military Records Handout 2016.pdf|'''Class Handout''']] | ||
=== 11:30 am - 12:30 pm === | === 11:30 am - 12:30 pm === | ||
====''Understanding Probate records in Norway'' (Anka Magee, AG®)==== | ====''Understanding Probate records in Norway'' (Anka Magee, AG®)==== | ||
Probate records can be very helpful in genealogical research. They are records that can predate parish registers, and might include "complete" families. At times also extended family members can be found. In addition to family members we can get a wonderful glimpse into our ancestors lives through the detailed inventory lists. During this class we will be discussing the purposes of probates, what information can be found in them, where they are located, and how to extract genealogical information from them. | Probate records can be very helpful in genealogical research. They are records that can predate parish registers, and might include "complete" families. At times also extended family members can be found. In addition to family members we can get a wonderful glimpse into our ancestors lives through the detailed inventory lists. During this class we will be discussing the purposes of probates, what information can be found in them, where they are located, and how to extract genealogical information from them. [[Media:Introduction to Norwegian Probates.pdf|'''Class Handout''']] | ||
=== 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm === | === 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm === | ||
====''Finding Ancestors in Online Norwegian Farm Books'' (Liv H. Anderson, CG, AG®)==== | ====''Finding Ancestors in Online Norwegian Farm Books'' (Liv H. Anderson, CG, AG®)==== | ||
The farm book (bygdebok) is a great source to use if you know the farm and parish where your ancestor came from in Norway. It is often possible to find your family in these books for generations. Farm book are available in book form and online. Here we will learn how to access the online farm books. | The farm book (bygdebok) is a great source to use if you know the farm and parish where your ancestor came from in Norway. It is often possible to find your family in these books for generations. Farm book are available in book form and online. Here we will learn how to access the online farm books. [[Media:Finding_ancestors_in_the_Norwegian_bygdebøker.pdf|'''Class Handout''']] | ||
=== 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm === | === 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm === | ||
====''The Norwegian Emigration Experience'' (Anka Magee, AG®)==== | ====''The Norwegian Emigration Experience'' (Anka Magee, AG®)==== | ||
Why did so many Norwegians leave their beautiful, native country for a land they had never seen? What was their experience like? What were they able to take with them? In this class we will be discussing some of the answers to these questions. We will learn where the emigration records are located, and how to use them. | Why did so many Norwegians leave their beautiful, native country for a land they had never seen? What was their experience like? What were they able to take with them? In this class we will be discussing some of the answers to these questions. We will learn where the emigration records are located, and how to use them. [[Media:Norwegian emigration the experience New - Copy.pdf|'''Class Handout''']] | ||
== Presenters == | == Presenters == | ||