Membership renewals are due June 30 for the next membership year (July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014). Members will receive either an emailed or mailed renewal reminder.
The German Genealogy page in the members-only section now has a recent additions list.
Reference Library Page Complete!
At SGGS monthly meetings, volunteer Don Reh puts out useful German genealogy books for use by attendees. For the past couple of months, Don has been creating an online inventory of that collection on this website. It is now complete. See the Reference Library page in the members-only section.
Posted May 13, 2013
2013 Annual Seminar a Success!
"My German Roots"
A Festival for German Genealogists
A Successful Event (May 4, 2013)
The annual SGGS seminar featuring Dr. Roger P. Minert and his six colleagues providing lectures and personal consultations was very successful.
An informal self-help group led by experienced genealogy volunteers. Bring your questions, problems and brick walls. An Internet-connected laptop is usually present. Occasionally, the monthly meeting speaker will also be present.
May 28:
Your Ancestors Are in the Cemetery
This presentation addresses the information that can be acquired from cemeteries and how to find it. Terminology that is unique to cemeteries will be reviewed as well as the various types of cemeteries, graves, and markers to be found. Cemetery records, public records, and sources of information about cemeteries will accompany an extensive slide show concerning the items under discussion.
Jun 25:
Study Group
An informal self-help group led by experienced genealogist volunteers. Bring your questions, problems and brick walls. An Internet-connected laptop is usually present. Occasionally, the monthly meeting speaker will also be present.
