*This is a partner event. Presenter: Joy Neighbors. Learn about 10 forgotten records of death that offer more detailed information about the deceased. And this may offer us a more fascinating perspective about the lives of our forefathers and mothers. Program open to members only. Eastern time zone | online |English

In this lecture, Fritz Juengling discusses the history, structure, and purpose of guilds. Then, we look at some of the many record types that guilds created and how they can be of use to the researcher, especially when church records are missing, and how these records can fill those gaps. Registration. Central time zone | […]

More than 46 million Americans have some German ancestry. The largest German immigration wave to America was 1848-1900, and the majority of those who came then settled in America’s Midwest. This presentation will examine the reasons why so many Germans were leaving their homeland during this period as well as why so many settled in […]

Join us for a master class where Andrea Bentschneider will dive into the incredible journeys German immigrants took to create new lives in the New World. This class will equip you with expert knowledge and resources to trace your ancestors’ steps and bring their stories to life. What you’ll learn: the key migration paths and […]

*This is a partner event. Der Ahnenforscher Stammtisch Unna und die Germanic Genealogy Society Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, möchten euch sehr herzlich zu ihrer gemeinsamen deutschsprachigen Online-Veranstaltung auf Zoom einladen. Online-Vortrag mit Dr. Katja Wüstenbecker, Lehrbeauftragte für Nordamerikanische Geschichte an der Universität Jena. Einladung mit Teilnahmemöglichkeit.am Montag, dem 7. Oktober 2024 um 19.00 Uhr auf Zoom! […]

*This is a partner event. 120 JAHRE ZENTRALSTELLE FÜR GENEALOGIE IN LEIPZIG mit der Referatsleiterin des Sächsischen Staatsarchivs Leipzig, Anett Müller. Einladung mit Teilnahmemöglichkeit. Central Europe time zone | online |German

*This is a partner event. Unser Forschungsgebiet, die Österreichisch-Ungarische Monarchie, war ein vielfältiges Gebilde. Heute, da niemand mehr lebt, der sie persönlich gesehen hat, überwiegen leider die Klischees wie "der gute alte Kaiser," "Sissi" und der "Völkerkerker." Der Vortrag soll einen Überblick geben über die territoriale Entwicklung; die (wechselnden) Staats/Regierungsformen; die Sprachen und Dialekte; die […]

*This is a partner event. Online-Vortrag mit dem Referenten Andreas Stephan. Einladung mit Teilnahmemöglichkeit. Central Europe time zone | online | German

*This is a partner event. Ahnenforschung gemeinsam erleben! Tipps und Hilfen rund um das faszinierende Hobby der Genealogie. Einladung mit Teilnahmemöglichkeit. Central Europe time zone | online |German

Pennsylvania Germans have long been renowned for their tremendously diverse, colorful, and often whimsical folk art frakturs. This program will examine the history of this unique art form, the vital records generated from these items, and how to use them in your genealogy research.Debra M. Dudek is Head of Adult and Teen Services at the […]

The Lorain County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society invites you to a presentation by Scott Norrick, the founder of AncestralPast.com. The largest wave of German immigration to America occurred between 1848 and 1900, with the majority settling in America’s Midwest. During this program, we will learn why they left their home country and chose […]

*This is a partner event. Presenter: Carol Whitton. Understand the organization of the Germany existing at the time of your ancestor and learn why and how German parish records are the best place to begin your research. Details and registration. Eastern time zone | online | English