Lodge members have an opportunity to learn more about methods for researching genealogy in one of our classes taught by member Ross Berg. Find out who your Norwegian ancestors were and what region(s) they came from. Please contact us if you are interested in our genealogy classes.

Genealogy Class Information

Desert Fjord Lodge offers a class in genealogy on a regular basis. The article below describes content typically covered in this class. Watch this space for announcements of upcoming classes.

On Saturday, 25 February, Desert Fjord will continue the tradition of an annual Genealogy Class.  The class will provide a foundation for understanding how to look for your Norwegian ancestors.  It will also serve as a refresher and update for those who are in the process of filling in some of the empty spaces in their family tree.

This unique class, aimed at our Norwegian heritage, will help you look for those lost names and vital records in Norway and the United States . We will give you a perspective on the information available in both the US and Norway .  We cover the history and geography of Norway , census, immigration, naturalization, churches, cemeteries, newspaper obituaries, and internet sources.

A major feature of this class is that you will be joined by Desert Fjord members who will share with you what they have already found: the homesteads of their immigrant ancestors on the prairies of the Great Plains as well as the family farms in Norway .  Some have located their living relatives. Genealogy is not just a hobby; it is a wondrous personal journey through time and history.

Watch this space for stories from members who have completed their search and have written the story of their family.