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Joanne M Sher

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  • Ethnicity / Religion
  • Family History Research
  • Immigration / Naturalization
  • Military

  • Family History Research
  • Methodology & Resources
  • Available for in-person events

  • Heir & Probate Search
  • House Historian / Local History

Over thirty years experience in professional genealogical and historical research. On-site research at Duluth-Superior area archives, St. Louis County [MN] & Douglas County [WI]courthouses, and the Minnesota Historical Society. Experience in translating Hebrew headstones. Member: Genealogical Speakers Guild, National Genealogical Society, Minnesota and Wisconsin Genealogical Societies, Minnesota Jewish Genealogical Society. Northern Minnesota representative on the Board of Directors of the Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest. Serves on the board of directors of the Foundation for East European Family History Studies. Experience in research and content development for historical exhibits and authors.

Geographic Specialties

MN, WI, Midwest, Minneapolis/St. Paul


MN, WI, Midwest, Minneapolis/St. Paul

MNopedia (Minnesota Historical Society), Foundation for East European Family History Studies Journal, Minnesota Genealogical Journal, Minnesota Genealogist (Minnesota Genealogical Society)

  • 21st Century
  • 20th Century
  • 19th Century

Hebrew headstones

Non-profit Administration

BS Deaf Education