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Saturday, 28 June 2025, 1 pm - "Germans to America’s Midwest, 1848-1900" - with Scott Norrick of AncestralPast.com Over 46 million Americans have some German ancestry. The largest German immigration wave to America was 1848-1900, and the majority of those that came then settled in America’s Midwest. This presentation will examine the reasons why so many Germans were leaving their homeland during this period as well as why so many settled in America’s Midwest. In addition, the presentation will cover: • German immigration trends • Ports of departure and arrival • Midwest German hotspots • Local example of German settlement • Cultural influences brought to the Midwest • Top sites for researching your German ancestors Scott Norrick’s passion is connecting people to their past. While providing a list of names, dates and places for ancestors is a start, Scott enjoys helping others discover the stories of triumphs and tribulations that defined our ancestors’ lives. He does this by assisting clients with breaking down their genealogical brick walls and by helping them document the rich stories of their family history. His areas of expertise include research in the American Midwest along with the immigration to the Midwest from Britain, Ireland, and Germanic countries. He also does significant research into Civil War records. He has an undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois and a graduate degree from Northwestern University. With over 30 years of family history research experience, he is familiar with all the latest and time-tested genealogical tools. Through his company Ancestral Past, he welcomes the opportunity to assist others on their genealogy journey. He has presented to dozens of genealogical societies, history centers, and libraries. He is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists. AncestralPast.com Register Here: Saturday, 26 July 2025, 1 pm - NAGS & Guests Group Meeting to discuss your issues, new findings - especially helpful new website uses, brick walls @ FSC on Ruth St, Prescott Saturday, 23 August 2025, 1 pm - "Ethnic and Cultural Mapping in the United States" ~ Melinda Kashuba ~ Historic ethnic and cultural maps are powerful tools for family historians. We will examine maps created by the US Census Bureau and other institutions to document industrialization, migration to American cities, and the formation of ethnic enclaves with distinctive neighborhood patterns. This lecture connects the dots between macro governmental policies and individual lives. Case studies include the ethnic succession in immigrant gateway neighborhoods and segregation as depicted on redlining maps. How to locate map resources for places relevant to your community and family will be discussed. Melinda Kashuba is a professional genealogist and owner of Kashuba Research Services, a genealogical and historical research company. Her popular book, Walking with Your Ancestors: A Genealogist’s Guide to Using Maps and Geography, joins a long list of articles in numerous genealogical magazines and other publications. She is a Course Coordinator and faculty member at the Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research and Course Coordinator and faculty member at the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy. Her genealogical specialties include 19th century and contemporary genealogical records in California including maps and land records. She holds a PhD in geography from the University of California, Los Angeles and has taught geography for fifteen years at a Northern California Community College. Currently she serves on the board of two nonprofit organizations in Shasta County and has over a decade of experience in community outreach, board development, and fundraising. Melinda is a member of the National Genealogical Society, Association of Professional Genealogists, and the Shasta Historical Society. She served as a Registrar for two local chapters of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. She is the Chairperson of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee of the Association of Professional Genealogists.
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