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Sacramento and Lodi Chapters

Member Stories 

These stories are provided by members the Sacramento Valley and Lodi chapters for the entertainment and perhaps education of other members. A Sacramento Valley Chapter of Germans from Russia website login account is required to  view these stories and their accompanying pictures in the Photo Galleries. There are many wonderful stories organized into five  collections: Sacramento: Genealogy Stories, Member Life Stories, Member Short Stories, DNA Stories, and Lodi Member Stories.

Member Life Stories allow members to share memorable personal experiences that made a difference in their life. A great way to get to know each other better.  NOTE: scroll down to view the categories and stories.
SVCGR Member Genealogy Stories
Stories provided by members regarding their Germans from Russia ancestors. Some photos are included in the stories, but many more are in the Photo Galleries which accompany the stories.
SVCGR Member Life Stories
Member Life Stories allow members to share memorable personal experiences that made a difference in their life. A great way to get to know each other better.
SVCGR Member Short Stories
Typically one page narratives about the life, journey and other details about a particular set of ancestors. Or, perhaps a documentary about an important life event.
DNA Stories
Member stories where taking a DNA test and analyzing the results let to solving a family history mystery. 
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Stories include the Hieb Family Story, When I Was a Lad - Effect of the 1962 Homestead Act, The Schooling of a Fourth Generation German from Russia, Litfin Family Story
Lodi Chapter Member Stories
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