Journey through a fascinating genealogical mystery where DNA matches reveal an unexpected tale of dual identities.
Follow the evidence and unravel whether Andrew Anderson of Illinois and Anders Andersson of Finland are the same man who left behind two separate lives in two separate countries.
This real-life case study showcases how DNA matches, vital records, and naturalization documents can piece together a compelling story of immigration, assumed identities, and family secrets from Finland and America.
About Our Speaker
Lisa Vogele is a professional genealogist and Certified Travel Associate (CTA). She is the Chief Tree Climber at Travel Your Tree: Where Ancestry Meets Adventure, a genealogy research & travel planning firm specializing in Italy & Ireland. Lisa is passionate about traveling in the footsteps of your ancestors to make or re-establish connections of personal, historical significance. In 2025, Lisa was the inaugural recipient of the Association of Professional Genealogists (APG) Fellowship to study passport collections in Italian archives.
In 2016, Lisa authored Food & Folklore: A Year of Italian Festivals, a guidebook to assist travelers with incorporating heritage festivals into their itineraries, get off the beaten path, and experience local culture through food and historic events. She is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists (APG), earned a Certified in Genealogical Research from Boston University in 2019, and a Certified Travel Associate (CTA) credential. Her travel tips have been featured in the Huffington Post, 1000TravelTips.com, and Dream of Italy. She holds a Master's degree from Clemson University, was raised in Connecticut, and resides in Colorado.
Follow Lisa's travels and discoveries: @travelyourtree on Instagram and Facebook.
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