David Marlow’s German-Jewish parents arrived in Australia in 1939-1940 as refugees. Growing up, David knew little about their lives in Germany or even the names of some grandparents. Through extensive […]
German immigrants first arrived to American shores in large numbers in the late 17th century, and today nearly 45 million Americans have German heritage. Published resources are an essential tool […]
*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 […]
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 […]
*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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
