Germanic Genealogy Society

Germanic Genealogy Society 1385 Mendota Heights Rd. Non-profit Volunteer org. Research requests can be sent thru our Contact page on our website to research@ggsmn.org.

Ste. 100; Mendota Heights, MN 55120
The Germanic Genealogy Society: is a leader in the Germanic genealogy community and one of the most active German genealogy societies in the United States.

01/30/2026

Join us for an engaging virtual presentation exploring one of the most significant moments in Luxembourg’s modern history, the abdication of the former Grand Duke, Henri and the accession of the new Grand Duke, Guillaume. This program will delve into the historical context, ceremonial traditions, ...

Archion Newsletter Announcement: What was put online in recent weeks?*Landeskirchliches Archiv der Evangelisch-Lutherisc...
01/28/2026

Archion Newsletter Announcement: What was put online in recent weeks?

*Landeskirchliches Archiv der Evangelisch-Lutherischen Kirche in Bayern: Church record indexes (Kirchenbuchverkartungen) from Nuremberg and 300 additional church books
*Landeskirchliches Archiv der Evangelisch-Lutherischen Landeskirche Sachsens: Church books from 14 places in the Auerbach church district
*Bistumsarchiv Trier: A dditions from more than 200 places, including parish registers from the city of Trier

A reminder that the webinar on researching Swiss ancestors is now accessible in our webinar archive -- a benefit of your...
01/27/2026

A reminder that the webinar on researching Swiss ancestors is now accessible in our webinar archive -- a benefit of your membership! Go to

Based in Minnesota, we help people research their German Heritage in all the Germanic areas in Europe and around the world. We are here to guide you in finding that data with books and links to online

Are you tracing your ancestors back to the Alpine landscapes of Switzerland? Researching Swiss lineage comes with its ow...
01/21/2026

Are you tracing your ancestors back to the Alpine landscapes of Switzerland? Researching Swiss lineage comes with its own unique set of records, languages, and regional customs.
Join us for our upcoming webinar, January 22 2026 at 8:00 pm Central.

For our followers in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area!  What a treat!
01/08/2026

For our followers in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area! What a treat!

WE ARE LISTENING! Those of you who fill out surveys after webinars--we are listening!  By popular request, we are contin...
01/08/2026

WE ARE LISTENING! Those of you who fill out surveys after webinars--we are listening! By popular request, we are continuing our regional series through 2026, interspersed with webinars on particular websites to enhance your research skills! Our first webinar is January 22 at 8:00. Register at https://ggsmn.org/eventListings.php?nm=38&tf=1

12/25/2025
One more day before our free webinar featuring Andrea Bentschneider who joins us from Germany!This presentation will beg...
12/10/2025

One more day before our free webinar featuring Andrea Bentschneider who joins us from Germany!

This presentation will begin with a journey through Mecklenburg-Schwerin and Mecklenburg-Strelitz – highlighting their cultural and political development over the centuries. We will explore available genealogical resources, both online and in archives, that can help you uncover your family’s past. Emphasis will be on church records, civil records, and the Mecklenburg census. You will also learn about other sources, such as family records and emigration documents.

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For all people interested in their German heritage. Our mailing address is PO Box 16312, St. Paul, MN 55116 http://www.ggsmn.org. Our mission is to help educate all those interested in pursuing there own genealogy thru workshops,conferences, webinars and our reference library.