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Register Now Have you ever hit a brick wall trying to trace your ancestor from Ohio back to their mysterious New England origins? Do you find yourself puzzled by the scattered trail of records as your family “moved west” into the wilderness? What if you could finally understand the historical forces—from the Northwest Territory’s development […]
Register Now Have you ever stared at a Swedish church record, wondering if those Gothic letters hold the key to your family’s past? Do you find yourself confused by patronymics, wondering how Lars Petersson became Pete Johnson when he arrived in America? What if you could finally separate the dozen different Anders Andersons in your […]
Register Now A Revolutionary Approach to Family History Welcome to “Organizing, Preserving, and Disaster-Proofing Your Family Archive” – a comprehensive course designed to transform you from an overwhelmed “keeper of the stuff” into a skilled family archivist who can professionally organize, preserve, and safeguard your family’s treasures for future generations. We all have family archives, […]
Register Here Have you ever wondered whether your great-grandfather was among the first to install a telephone in his neighborhood? Or discovered that your ancestor worked as a telegraph operator during the Civil War? What if you could trace not just where your ancestors lived, but how they communicated and stayed connected to their world? […]
Register Now The Problem Every Genealogist Faces You’ve built an impressive family tree. Birth certificates ✓ Death records ✓ Census entries ✓ Marriage licenses ✓ But here’s the frustrating truth: despite all those facts, your ancestors still feel like strangers. John was born in 1885, married Sarah in 1908, worked as a carpenter, and died […]
Hello, genealogy friends and SLIG family! We know it’s been quiet around here—almost a year, to be honest. While our blog took a pause, the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy certainly didn’t. We’ve been hard at work perfecting something we’re incredibly excited to share with you: a virtual institute experience that brings SLIG’s world-class education […]
UGA would like to thank all members participating in the UGA Board of Directors Election. We had a strong turnout from the members expressing their choices for the UGA Board of Directors. UGA would also like to thank the candidates who are willing to offer their time and talents to further UGA’s mission of serving […]
We are pleased to announce that Jenny Hansen is the new Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy Director! Jenny has been a student and instructor of SLIG classes and is happy to help SLIG grow. Jenny Hansen is a professional genealogist specializing in Scandinavian research. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Family History and Genealogy from […]
Claudia Gibb Sudweeks is the research manager for a small genealogy company. She loves the challenge of using records around the world, from a variety of cultures. She is finishing her AG credential in the US Mid-Atlantic region and has earned her certificate with the GenProof 83 group. Formerly the secretary for the Utah […]
The Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy wishes to congratulate Bonnie Wade Mucia, winner of this year’s Laura G. Prestcott Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy Scholarship. Bonnie Wade Mucia is the owner of Keeper of the Past Genealogy, LLC, and a professional genealogist focusing on New England research, particularly during the colonial period. She serves […]