Lebzelten: Nicht nur zu Weihnachten

*This is a partner event. Rituelle, medizinische und symbolische Betrachtungen des Gebäcks Lebzelter-Familien und ihre Geschichte. Vortragende: Angelika SCHMALBACH. Bitte hier anmelden. Central European time zone | online | German

Translating History: The Milwaukee Pabst Family Letters (1841–1887)

In 2005, about 350 letters dated between 1841 and 1887 were discovered at Pabst Farms in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. They were written in the old German Kurrent script by members of the Best/Pabst family of Milwaukee brewer fame. Now, graduate students in the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee’s German and Translation & Interpreting Studies programs are transcribing these letters and translating […]

Techniques to Find Unindexed Records

*This is a partner event. MAGS spring conference workshop featuring Kenneth W. Heger, PhD. We all know not all records are indexed; consequently, developing skills to find those records is crucial to researching your family’s history.  This workshop will focus on identifying several key techniques and teaching participants how to use clues in the records […]

Roland-Online-Werkstatt fĂĽr Familienforschung

*This is a partner event. 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

How MAGS Weser River Project Can Help You: New Records, New Products, New Research Techniques

*This is a partner event. Spring conference featuring Kenneth W. Heger, PhD and Debra A. Hoffman, PLCGS. Topics include: How the Weser River Project Can Help You Research Your Ancestors, The Weser River Project Uncovers New Sources & Provides Greater Access, MAGS business meeting, Something New: Maritime Records Uncovered Through the Weser River Project, Using […]

Collaboration—Key to Breaking Through My German Brick Wall

*This is a partner event. In this presentation, Del Ritchhart provides an excellent collection of “lessons learned” regarding genealogical research and demonstrates the great value of collaborating with other members of IGGP around the globe to break down a brick wall! Registration. Pacific time zone | online | English

History of Pomerania and How to Research Your Pomeranian Ancestors

This is a partner event. Klaus Kohrt discusses how to find where your Pomeranian ancestors lived, which records have survived and where to find them both in archives and online. Beginning with a summary of “1000 years of Pomerania.” In addition, it covers the Pommerscher Greif website and how it leads you to sources in […]

Boost Your German Research: Understand Historical Jurisdictions

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 […]

Researching Your German Ancestors

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