Speaker: James M. Beidler

Areas of focus or expertise:

  • 18th century German-speaking immigration to USA
  • Newspapers
  • Occupational records

Email contact: jamesmbeidler@gmail.com

Web/social media: www.roots-branches.com and https://www.facebook.com/JamesMBeidler

Home: USA, Pennsylvania, Leesport

Native language: English

Presentation language(s): English

Preferred presentation type: Virtual and in-person

Travel preferences: Worldwide

Biography

James M. Beidler, a Pennsylvania German expert, has authored four commercially published books, writes the weekly column/blog “Roots & Branches,” and is a German Life magazine columnist.

In which societies are you a member? MAGS, GSP

Speaking experience/references

Internationally known speaker for the last 20 years

Recording of previous presentation OR an IGGP partner you have presented for: Several webinars are in the Legacy Family Tree catalog

Payment/expense arrangements

How do you approach payment for making a presentation? I am willing to negotiate a speaking fee with clients.

Other expenses you would like to have reimbursed if you travel? Hotel and transportation

Recordings/additional materials

Are you willing to prepare a handout? Yes

Would you be willing to develop a presentation on another topic? Yes

Do you have any restrictions on recording, re-use of recordings, handouts, etc? Yes. Handouts should be limited to registered attendees. Recording should be shared only with registered attendees for no longer than 60 days.

Are you willing to have the presentation translated or translate it yourself? Yes

Presentation topics

See https://jamesmbeidler.com/lectures.html for the list.