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• Using Irish Newspapers and Other Printed Material (Webinar - online)

  • When
    21 Feb 2026
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    10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  
  Presenter: Natalie Bodle

  How do we know what Irish newspapers are available and how to access them? We’ll review the major repositories where they may be found and a range of printed journals, gazetteers, and street directories to help you find your Irish ancestors.

  Natalie is a professional genealogist in Ireland, an author, and an international speaker on researching Irish ancestry. www.RootsRevealed.co.uk.

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  The member Discount Code will be sent to members via email and is posted on IGSI’s member-only webpage (link). You can reach the IGSI Education team at Education@IrishGenealogical.org.

  
  

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• DNA: Issues for Scandinavian-Americans

  • When
    23 Feb 2026
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    6:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  DNA  can be the key to breaking through many genealogical brick walls. But DNA can be a complicated genealogical source to use, and DNA research can pose special difficulties for  Scandinavian researchers. This presentation will cover topics such as ethnicity estimates, endogamy, patronymics, and Scandinavian history. We will look at the differences among the big four genealogical DNA companies (Ancestry, MyHeritage, FamilyTreeDNA, and  23andMe), including an examination of some of the best DNA analysis tools.
  
  Presenter:   
  
  Bob  Johnson is a recovering attorney and professional genealogist. He holds a Certified Genealogist® credential and specializes in Swedish,  Finnish, Danish, and Norwegian genealogical research. Bob has been doing  Swedish research for over 50 years. He studied in Växjö, Sweden, and is active in several genealogical societies. Bob  has authored two publications, Genealogy At A Glance: Swedish Genealogy Research and Husförhörslängder,  Swedish Household Examination Records: Framing the Solutions to Your Swedish Ancestry Puzzles.

  Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84116967699

  
  

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• Resources for Pennsylvania Genealogy

  • When
    28 Feb 2026
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    1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Hybrid on Zoom, with a live audience at the Minnesota Genealogy Center

  
  Melanie McComb

  Description:
  Pennsylvania has played a significant role in America's history. Fortunately for those with ancestral ties to the Keystone State, there is a wealth of information available to researchers, ranging from the seventeenth century to the present day. This lecture will provide an overview of what resources exist, what information is recorded, and how to access those materials.
  You will be able to submit a research question to this professional genealogist using the Zoom chat feature or on the cards provided

  
  Speaker:
  Melanie McComb, Senior Genealogist, American Ancestors

  Location:
  In person at the MGS Mississippi Room and via Zoom on your own device.

  Cost:
  The event is free and oipen to all MGS members

  Signup:
  Contact the Minnesota Yankee Interest Group
  
  

  The Handout and Zoom link will be sent by email in the week before February 28

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• Solving Cluster 11 with X-DNA: 2021 and 2026

  • When
    1 Mar 2026
  •  
    1:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  Solving Cluster 11 with X-DNA: 2021 and 2026

  Program: Lois Abromitis Mackin,

  In 2021 Genetic Affairs clustering created Cluster 11 from Lois’ 23andMe matches. The cluster had seven members sharing 36.6 to 61.9 cM of DNA, with large shared segments of X-DNA. Common ancestors/common neighborhood were identified for the cluster. In 2026 23andMe introduced their own clustering tool which produced a cluster including two members of Cluster 11. Watch how Cluster 3 changes when we change the parameters to match the Genetic Affairs clustering that produced Cluster 11.

  For link, join Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/399531220206978, or email dnaig@mngs.org

  *As a reminder, Interest Group attendees need to be an MGS member! (the Facebook group is not an MGS group)

  
  

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• Your Danish Ancestor Online: A Guide to Major Danish Genealogy Websites

  • When
    23 Mar 2026
  •  
    6:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom Webinar

  Your Danish Ancestor Online: A Guide to Major Danish Genealogy Websites
  

  Discover where to find the richest Danish genealogical records online! This presentation compares key databases—including Rigsarkivet, Sall Data, DanishFamilySearch, Ancestry, FamilySearch, and MyHeritage—and demonstrates how each can help you uncover your Danish heritage.

  Speaker Torhild Shirley is a presenter, translator, and Accredited Genealogist® professional. A native of Norway, she is comfortable with the Scandinavian languages, including Danish. She conducts research across all Scandinavian countries, whether tracing ancestry, locating ancestral farms, or finding living relatives. She is the owner of Scandinavianfamily.com.

  This event is presented free of charge from the National Danish-American Genealogy Society. No need to register, simply join us via the Zoom link below. For more information on other upcoming NDAGS events, membership information, or to learn about our unique and original newsletter journal, please visit our website at: https://danishgenealogy.org/

  Zoom link:
  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87615586407

  
  

  
  

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