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Kalamazoo Valley Genealogical Society

with Judy Nimer Muhn

If you have an interest in your family genealogy, this group is for you. You DO NOT need to be a member of the society to attend the meetings.

"I've Tested my D.N.A., Now What?" Judy Nimer Muhn will join us for a presentation on D.N.A. 

About the speaker:

Writer, speaker, blogger, presenter and researcher.  Judy has been researching her family tree from the age of 12, specializing in French-Canadian, Acadian, Native American, Scottish and Michigan, Ontario and Quebec research. Beginning as a professional genealogist in Europe in 1993, she has lectured at the National Genealogical Society’s conferences, RootsTech and RootsTech Connect, Federation of Genealogical Societies, as well as conferences in Europe and around the United States. She is currently writing a book of the matrilineal descent of her oldest female ancestor from Normandy, France. Traveling extensively around the world, Judy has visited and researched in the villages and archives of Germany, France, Scotland, Quebec, and Ontario where her or her husband’s family lived as well as the lineages of her Native family. Owner of Lineage Journeys, she conducts research for clients and offers presentations in churches, libraries and organizations.

Judy is a board member and chair of the Awards Committee of the National Genealogical Society, President for the Oakland County Genealogical Society, Vice President and Social Media co-chair for the Michigan Genealogical Council, Secretary for the GeneaBloggers, Delegate to MGC and NGS for the French Canadian Heritage Society, a founder of the English-Speaking Genealogists of Europe, NATO Chapter and a former AOL Genealogy Forum leader. A member of the National Genealogical Society, GeneaBloggers, Association of Professional Genealogists, Detroit Society for Genealogical Research, French Canadian Heritage Society of Michigan, Ontario Genealogical Society, Quebec Family History Society, Gratiot County Genealogy & Historical Society, Clan Elliot USA and Clan Campbell USA, Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland and many more.

General Meetings are held the third Monday of each month except December, July, and August.

To attend this meeting and presentation via Zoom, please visit the KVGS event page to register.

If you want to know more about this local organization or the program this evening, please visit their website.

Accommodations:
All participants are welcome. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact Steve Rossio at 269-585-8741 in advance of your visit.

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