Bringing Finnish Americans Together for Family Genealogy, Fostering Connections, & Uncovering Ancestral Stories
Where Finnish Roots Come Alive
We welcome anyone interested in Finnish genealogy to join the group, whether a novice or an expert. We meet monthly from September to May. The meetings include a discussion time, a brief business meeting, and a presentation on topics related to genealogy and/or Finland. We are currently meeting on Zoom.
~ FGGMN President, Barb Wilson
BLM Land Records: A Trail to Our Ancestors
Saturday, January 11 @ 9:30am to 12:00pm
Certified Genealogist Marie Mattson will present. Have you ever visited the BLM (Bureau of Land Management) website? Did any of your ancestors homestead, receive military bounty land, or buy land from the federal government? Learn how to navigate the website and see two case studies exploring the parentage of Nikolai Hautala, who was born in Nurmo, Finland.