Workshops and classes related to Danish genealogy can be arranged at the Family History & Genealogy Center (FHGC) and taken at the FHGC or off-site at Iowa Western Community College on these topics:
Danish-American Genealogical Sources
Danish Sources & How to Use Them
Online Resources for Danish Research
Danish Ancestors from Slesvig-Holsten
Contact: Librarian Manager; Michele McNabb, MLS - at librarian@danishmuseum.org or call 1.712.764.7008 with questions or to make arrangements for upcoming classes.
Genealogy learning opportunities are available through:
The Climbing Your Family Tree series; featuring beginning and intermediate-level genealogical topics such as:
Preparing for the Climb an introduction to genealogical research; basic forms and procedures; how to organize and document your information
Your Own Family Trunk common resources found at home
The Cycle of Life vital records and supplementary material
Names, Dates & Places avoiding common research pitfalls
Counting Noses using census and tax records
Getting Grounded land records, maps, atlases & gazetteers
Tracing Black Sheep & White criminal & civil court records
Unpuzzling Probate working with estate records
Marching Off to War records documenting military & patriotic service
Unto a New Land records documenting naturalization, immigration & emigration
Can You Direct Me? making the most of city and rural directories
The "Woman Question" helpful records for identifying elusive female ancestors |
