Speaker: Barbara Schmidt

Areas of focus or expertise:

  • Northern German censuses,
  • Research in Mecklenburg
  • Research in the hanseatic city of Luebeck
  • Corporate Archives
  • Genealogy for kids and minors

Email contact: barbaraschmidt@dieweltenverbinden.de

Web/social media:

Home: Frankfurt, Germany

Native language: German

Presentation language(s): German, English

Preferred presentation type: virtual and in-person

Travel preferences: internationally

Biography

Barbara Schmidt
Professional Genealogist | Speaker | Co-Organizer of Genealogica

With a passion for connecting people to their roots, Barbara Schmidt is an experienced professional genealogist specializing in German censuses, research in Mecklenburg and Lübeck, and corporate archives. In addition she has a proven record of introducing genealogy to childrend and young adults.

As a bilingual researcher (German/English), she bridges historical gaps for both German and international audiences.

In addition to their work as a genealogist, Barbara Schmidt is a co-organizer of Genealogica, a virtual festival dedicated to family history research. Through lectures, workshops, and consultations, they help individuals and organizations uncover their histories with accuracy and depth.

Find out more at www.dieweltenverbinden.de.

In which societies are you a member? IGGP Board

Speaking experience/references

Being a genealogist for over 20 years, naming all of them would be too much, but here is an extract of my speaker experience:

  • IGGP Conference 2023: Censuses of Mecklenburg-Schwerin
  • Genealogica 2023: Corporate Archives as a source for family research
  • Genealogica 2024: Introduction to Family Research
  • Genealogica 2025: Present your Family Research online
  • Roland zu Dortmund: Genealogical Sources for the Hanseatic City of Lübeck
  • FamilySearch and MyHeritage Facebook Lives 2022 – 2023: various topics

Recording of previous presentation OR an IGGP partner you have presented for: https://www.youtube.com/@barbaraschmidt8204

Payment/expense arrangements

How do you approach payment for making a presentation? I am willing to negotiate a speaking fee with clients.

Other expenses you would like to have reimbursed if you travel? if I am expected to travel, I charge a travel costs (airfare, train, gas mileage) / hotel costs. Partial amounts can be negotiated on a best effort basis.

Recordings/additional materials

Are you willing to prepare a handout? Yes

Would you be willing to develop a presentation on another topic? Yes

Do you have any restrictions on recording, re-use of recordings, handouts, etc? My lectures can be recorded and be used for the event of organization or if I will speak for societies be made available for members only. I will not hand over full copyright of my material.

Are you willing to have the presentation translated or translate it yourself? I translate it myself.

Presentation topics
  • Censuses of Mecklenburg-Schwerin – German and English – intermediate
  • Introduction to Family Research – German and English – Easy
  • Present your Family Research online – German and English – Intermediate
  • Genealogical Sources for the Hanseatic City of Lübeck – German and English – Intermediate
  • Corporate Archives – German and English – intermediate