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Jenny Hansen is a professional genealogist specializing in Scandinavian research. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Family History and Genealogy from Brigham Young University and has been an Accredited Genealogist® in Danish research since 1999. In 2023, she earned the Accredited Genealogist Lecturer™ designation, demonstrating her expertise in both research and genealogical education.

As a freelance researcher and instructor, Jenny is passionate about helping others uncover their ancestral roots. She also served as a commissioner for The International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists (ICAPGen) and is currently the Director of the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG), contributing to the advancement of professional genealogical standards.

Based in Eagle, Idaho, Jenny enjoys reading, discovering historic churches and cemeteries, and spending time outdoors with her family. She shares insights and stories on her blog, MyFavoriteAncestor.com.

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Scandinavia

• Denmark
• Norway
• Sweden

Beginning Scandinavian Research

Scandinavian Church Records

Which Hans Jensen is Mine? Navigating Scandinavian Patronymics

Online Scandinavian Resources

Using the Online Scandinavian Church Records

Beginning Your Foreign Research

Effective Research Planning

How to Approach Foreign Languages in Genealogy

What is the FamilySearch Research Wiki?

The Next Steps after a 4-Generation Sheet

An Introduction to the FamilySearch Wiki

Pruning your Family Tree

Using the Research Wiki to Start Foreign Research

The Nuts and Bolts of Accreditation

Four Fundamentals to Embrace as a Beginner

Taming Same-Name Research

Danish Probate Records

SLIG Spring 2025

Legacy Family Tree Webinars

RootsTech

Swedish Ancestry Research Association

Fiske Library of Seattle

National Nordic Museum