*This is a partner event. The presenters will discuss the history of Bavaria and provide family history research tips. Dr. Helga Frank and Michael Mautner are both professional genealogists who live in Munich, Bavaria. Dr. Frank focuses on old writings and texts in German-speaking Europe, particularly in Bavaria and Austria, and is an expert in […]
*This is a partner event. Dr. Richard Haberstroh, AG, will describe the details of two separate genealogical studies, both focused on locating the birthplace of Alsatian immigrants to the United States in the 19th century without locating any document that specifically names their town of origin in Alsace. Various useful search strategies are presented, as […]
Presented by Roger Minert. The Brigham Young University Library hosts family history webinars by experts in the genealogical field on a variety of topics including research, resources, tools, and methods. You can view webinars live as they are scheduled or watch the recordings. Listen live here. Mountain time zone | online | English
*This is a partner event. Vortragende: Angelika SCHMALBACH und GĂĽnter OFNER. Bitte hier anmelden. Central European time zone | online | German
*This is a partner event. Presenter: Richard Haberstroh. This talk is meant to cover the finer details of the history and creation of German church records. It is intended to provide insight into why and how the church-created records were produced, which will help researchers understand the necessity of locating these sources, and why certain […]
*This is a partner event. OrtsfamilienbĂĽcher contain genealogical information about families within a specific town, village, or parish, sometimes going back to the beginning of written records. Learn about the Emerson History & Genealogy Center’s large collection of these books and how to use them. Presenter: Robin McDonough. Robin is the Outreach and Programming Coordinator […]
*This is a partner event. Speaker: Kate Penney Howard. Navigating complex DNA scenarios can create difficulties in genealogical research. However, there are tools and techniques available to differentiate and interpret DNA data in situations where the Leeds Method and WATO do not work. We will compassionately and clearly review the various challenges, ways to identify […]
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 research, he uncovered over three centuries of German-Jewish ancestral history. Register. Eastern time zone | online | English
*This is a partner event. Roland-Online-Vortrag mit dem Referenten Dr. Harald Jenner aus Berlin. Einladung mit Teilnahmemöglichkeit. Central Europe time zone | online | German
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 for researching your German-American ancestors. There are treasure troves of published resources including general guides, dictionaries (both for words and surnames), books on paleography, and […]
Tipps und Hilfen rund um das faszinierende Hobby der Suche nach den Vorfahren - Ahnenforschung gemeinsam erleben! Einladung mit Teilnahmemöglichkeit. Central Europe time zone | online | German
*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. […]