*This is a partner event. Vortragende: Andrea Menke. Wie berufliche Verbindungen zum Adelsgeschlecht Windisch-Graetz die Lebenspfade meiner Familie Sedlaczek/Opalecky beeinflussten. Bitte hier anmelden. Central Europe time zone | online | German
*This is a partner event. Vortragende: Angelika Schmalbach. Zwei absolut gegensätzliche Lebensgeschichten werden am Ende des 2. Weltkrieges zu einer: Ein Optant und Heimkehrer (Joseph Pirhofer aus Partschins) verliebt sich in eine von der Familie verstoĂźene "Dableiber" Enkelin mit unbekanntem italienischem Vater.Die gesellschaftlichen Spannungen der Nachkriegszeit bĂĽndeln sich in einer Familie. Bitte hier anmelden. Central […]
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 […]
*This is a partner event. Vortragende: Ursula Stefko. Die Zeit meines Groß- und Urgroßvaters (etwa 1880-1946), mit Photos der Familie, dem Haus und den Einrichtungsgegenständen. Bitte hier anmelden. Central Europe time zone | online | German
*This is a partner event. Presenter: Sabine Akabayov. Westphalia is a region in northwestern Germany, now primarily part of the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. This webinar will discuss how to do genealogical research in Westphalia. The “genannt” naming pattern for farms, which were the names adopted by anyone taking over a farm, will be explained. […]
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. Members attend free. Guests, $5. Register. Eastern time zone | online | English
This is a partner event. Presenter: Roger P. Minert. Register. Pacific time zone | online | English
*This is a partner event. Vortragender: Erich Lang. Vorstellung von einigen Programmen zum Erfassen, Ausgeben auf Papier oder Online, usw. Bitte hier anmelden. Central Europe time zone | online | German
In preparation for the RevWar 250 commemorations, we will explore Colonial Germans this fall. We'll start with the earliest settlements in New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, North Carolina and Georgia, Our study of the era will also take a look at the German-only regiments that served in the Revolutionary War. Join us this fall for a […]
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 […]