We attended the 47th Family History Workshop in Fargo on Saturday. Interest in ancestry is alive and well. Besides offering several sessions from which attendees had a choice, there were also booths promoting such things as libraries, preserving memories, genealogical societies, and archives. A fascinating society was “The Mayflower Society” open to people who can document their lineal descent from a Mayflower passenger. I asked the lady if she could and how many generations back it was. Yes and eleven was the answer.
The Daughters of the American Revolution were there. Requirement for membership with them: Any woman 18 years of older may join the DAR by documenting her lineage to an ancestor, either male or female, who aided the cause of American independence through military, civil, or patriotic service.
I most enjoyed the session about the life of a Swedish woman who came to America to improve herself. She left a diary that our presenter translated and used as a basis to publish a book on her life. Other topics included foods, newspapers, documents and DNA, passenger lists, writing your history, Alsace region, and research basics. Coupled with the serving of a warm meal, we spent a good Saturday.
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