*This is a partner event. German church records contain detailed information about individuals’ social statuses, such as citizen, inhabitant, neighbor, and more. But what exactly do these terms mean, and why was status so significant? Let’s explore the importance of these designations and their implications for understanding historical context. Featured speaker: Ute Brandenburg, professional genealogist. […]
Hessian-born Christopher Ludwick was already a veteran of European warfare and an experienced mariner by the time he washed ashore in British Philadelphia in 1755. A skilled baker, he made that city his permanent home and, through private frugality and industriousness, realized great wealth and community status. When imperial politics thrust the British Empire into […]
*This is a partner event. Pommerntag means Pomeranian Day and is a one-day celebration of all things Pomeranian. This year is the 48th annual celebration with free admission and parking. Entertainment includes Pomeranian dance groups and a German band. The cultural building has displays, free access to the Pedigree Database of over 187,000 names, and […]
Presented by Rhonda R. McClure. Germans have been emigrating to America since the 17th century and today are the largest self-reported ancestry group living in the country. No matter when your ancestors arrived in the U.S., this online seminar will teach you how to trace your German ancestry. You will discover key records, resources, and […]
Speaker: Mary Lynn Wilson. Details to be announced here. Pacific time zone | online | English
This is a partner event. Speaker: Laura Cubbage-Draper, CG. Before Facebook and Twitter, the local paper was the place to get the scoop on your neighbors. Historical newspapers are indispensable to genealogy research and learning about your ancestors and their community. This program will highlight the importance of this resource as well as the range […]
Presenter: Ursula C. Krause. In Germany, more and more directories are online, and some of them are even indexed. This presentation will tell you where to find them, show you how to work with them, and explain how to interpret the information typical for German directories. Register. Eastern time zone | online | English
Presenter: Andrea Bentschneider. Dive into the fascinating history of the Mecklenburg region and discover how to trace your ancestral roots with expert guidance. This presentation will begin with a journey through the historic landscape of two Mecklenburgs – Mecklenburg-Schwerin and Mecklenburg-Strelitz – highlighting their cultural and political development over the centuries. We will explore a […]
Presenter: Katherine Schober. If you’re just starting out, German genealogy can seem incredibly overwhelming. Records in a foreign language, which are written in old-fashioned handwriting, are enough to make finding German ancestors seem near impossible to researchers looking to cross the pond. Luckily, there’s help! In this session, learn the top seven tips to get […]
Presenter: Ute Brandenburg. Napoleon’s occupation imposed civil registration, the Civil Code, and the Revolutionary Calendar on the German population. This lecture examines the unique genealogical records of this turbulent time in German history. Register. Eastern time zone | online |English
Presenter: F. Warren Bittner. Examine little-known and underused published sources of genealogical information. Learn how to access them and use them. Register. Eastern time zone | online | English
*This is a partner event. Presenter: Sharon Cook MacInnes. The first session on "Migration Patterns of Germans Within America" explores how topography and history channeled Germans into certain areas, how chain migration drew allied families together, and what tools you can use to follow their footsteps. In the second session, "Hitting Pay Dirt: Tunneling into […]
