PRESENTER: Teresa S. McMillian. Meyer's Gazetteer is great for determining jurisdictions as of 1912. Germany was not a country until 1871. In the centuries leading up to that, land areas were constantly changing owners, names, and boundaries. One must understand who controlled a given area to find all possible records. If you wish to attend […]
Learn basic methods for German genealogy research. A brief history of Germany and formerly German lands will be presented, as well as resources available at Midwest Genealogy Center and online. Register. Central time zone | hybrid | English
*This is a partner event. Vortragende: Anke MICHELS. Bitte hier anmelden. Central European time zone | online | German
The 49th Annual Symposium of the Society for German American Studies will be held April 24-26, 2025, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with the theme “German Americans in Print.” The symposium is in-person only. To view the program, hotel reservations and additional details, visit the symposium webpage.
Guest speaker Karen Keehr, of the American Historical Society of Germans from Russia, takes a look at the key essentials for beginning your genealogy journey; resources and tips specific to conducting German Russian family history research; and how you can preserve your own New York family stories. Register. Eastern time zone | hybrid | English
*This is a partner event. Three presentations by professional genealogist Stephen Wendt will be followed by the chapter's Annual Meeting and election of officers. Wendt's presentations are "Navigating Shifting German Surnames," "Making Sense of the Old Lutherans and their Migration Patterns," and "Catching Up with Katharina: Finding a Needle in a Haystack." Eagle Branch--Indianapolis Public […]
*This is a partner event. Eastern Frisia, bounded on the north by the North Sea and the west by The Netherlands, has been called the Dutch part of Germany. Lin Strong will present an introduction to picturesque Ostfriesland, its history, culture and customs, and how to research there. Lin Strong is the president of the […]
*This is a partner event. Leitung: GĂĽnter Ofner. Bitte hier anmelden. Central European time zone | online | German
This is a partner event. Speaker: Sara Cochran. The loss of the 1890 Federal census is a source of great frustration for American genealogists but all hope is not lost! Learn strategies and tips for success in locating your family in other records between the 1880 and 1900 Federal censuses. For members only. Become a […]
(Bellevue, WA, USA) May 2, 2025 12:30 PM Pacific Time This is a partner event. Understanding what is in your German records can be invaluable. Learn how to decipher the records using a variety of tools available. We’ll discuss handwriting changes over time, some tricks to reading the letters, and other helpful resources. Presenter: Dana Palmer, […]
Presenter: Dave Obee. Germans have been migrating to Canada since the 18th Century, and have played major roles in the development of the nation. Early arrivals came from German territory, while more recent arrivals came from countries such as Poland, the Soviet Union or Brazil. Germans appear in a variety of Canadian records, including some […]
Are you researching Moravian ancestors? Join Assistant Archivist Tom McCullough of the Moravian Archives as he helps researchers learn how to identify and access materials and publications preserved at MAB. This free webinar will start with some introductory tutorials on the Online Finding Aid and Library Catalog, followed by an informal Q&A discussion. You’ll have […]
