Joan Glanz Rimmon: Genealogy is Full of Coincidences

In researching her family history, Joan Glanz Rimmon discovered fascinating coincidences. For example — One of her cousins was the late Marvin Mitchelson, of Palimony fame. He was her third cousin because they shared a great-great-grandfather. She will explain how she discovered coincidences and the tools used to put the facts together. You may also find coincidences in your family history if you look for them. This program will demonstrate how coincidences add to your family’s story.

Biography

Joan Glanz Rimmon lives in Los Angeles. A widow with 5 children, 12 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren, she has been “digging up” ancestors since 1986. Her paternal grandparents came from “Russia” and were never more specific. Her maternal family came from Germany. On a cruise she and her husband befriended a couple from Los Angeles. They kept in touch. Joan joined a needlework group with her new friend. One of the other members of the Pomegranate Guild of Judaic Needlework was involved in genealogy. Together they went to the Mormon Library where Joan found her great-great-grandparents and great-grandfather, 2 years old, born in America living in Frederick, MD. That was when the genealogy bug bit and it still itches!

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