Eastern Frisia, bounded on the north by the North Sea and the west by The Netherlands, has been called the Dutch part of Germany. Lin Strong will present an introduction to picturesque Ostfriesland, its history, culture and customs, and how to research there.
Lin Strong is the president of the Ostfriesen Genealogical Society of America which is celebrating its 28th year. She also edits the journal and explores Europe whenever possible. Lin has taken groups of OGSA members to Ostfriesland for more than 20 years introducing them to the villages where their ancestors lived. She's been a commercial real estate appraiser, artist and former director of a county historical society. Lin has taught classes in genealogy throughout the Midwest and in Ostfriesland.
Note: This meeting was moved from March 24. All who registered for the March 24 meeting will remain registered for this one.
