German Genealogy Group

03/08/2025

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The Idaho Genealogical Society will present "Getting Started in German Genealogy" on Saturday, Aug. 9 at 2 p.m. Eastern time. This program provides a practical starting point for researching German ancestors and will include an overview of key German genealogy sources and actionable research tips. Non-members may request the Zoom link during the week the meeting is held by sending an email to idahogensociety@gmail.com.

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03/08/2025

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The Germanic Genealogy Society will present "Research in Westphalia" on Thursday, August 21 at 1 p.m. Eastern time. To register, go to:

08/07/2025

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The Germanic Genealogy Society will present “Genealogical Research in Rhineland-Palatinate” on July 24 at 9 p.m. Eastern Time. The presenter, James Beidler, has written several genealogy books and is a columnist for German Life Magazine.

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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

08/07/2025

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The Sacramento German Genealogy Society will present “Studying Land Records of German Settlers” on Tuesday, July 22 at 1 p.m. Eastern Time. The focus will be on land records from the federal land states, covering the Bureau of Land Management website to locate patents for cash sales and homestead records, as well as the FamilySearch catalog to locate land purchased locally.

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The Sacramento German Genealogy Society provides German genealogy research and educational assistance. Publisher of the award-winning journal Der Blumenbaum.

02/07/2025

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The Allen County Public Library recently posted a YouTube webinar, "Beyond the Pines: Exploring Your Black Forest Ancestry in Baden-Wurttenberg."

Dive into the rich history of Baden-Wurttemberg and uncover your family's roots in the Black Forest region. This program offers tips, tools, and resources to help you as you begin to trace your German heritage and explore the lives of your ancestors.

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Dive into the rich history of Baden-Wurttemberg and uncover your family's roots in the enchanting Black Forest region. This program offers tips, tools, and r...

16/06/2025

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The Wellington Branch of Ontario Ancestors will be presenting

"Mastering German Records Using a Case Study" on Tuesday, June 24 at 7 pm ET.

Learn how to identify your ancestors’ place of origin, focus on key parish records, and navigate the German language and handwriting. Featuring a case study of the Steindorf family, this presentation will walk you through each step of the process to help you confidently tackle your own research.

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30/05/2025

The German Genealogy Group is pleased to announce that we will hold a REMOTE ONLY webinar meeting at 7:30 PM Eastern Time on Thursday, June 5, 2025.

Our speaker is Richard Haberstroh, whose topic is: German Church Records: Why, Where, Who, and the Unexpected

This talk is meant to cover the finer details of the history and creation of German church records. It is not a tutorial on how to read or interpret the records, but instead 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 records can be found in particular archives, and sometimes in multiple locations. Examples of some unexpected oddities that can occur in church records will also be presented and explained… when possible.

Richard Haberstroh is an accredited German genealogist who has been deeply involved in genealogical research both in the U.S. and Germany since 1984. Richard is a founding member of the German Genealogy Group, with which he has been heavily involved in translation services and mentoring, and he also served as a volunteer librarian at the LDS Family History Center in Plainview, New York, from 1988 to 2001. He is a frequent lecturer on German and New York genealogy, as well as the local history surrounding Kleindeutschland (“Little Germany”) on the Lower East Side beginning in the 1830s. Among Richard’s various published articles is the genealogy of his German ancestors in New York City, appearing in the NYG&B Record, which includes the stories of four German immigrant ancestors who resided in Kleindeutschland. He is also the author of the book, The German Churches of Metropolitan New York: A Research Guide, published by the NYG&B.

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If you're not a member yet, now is a great time to join.

24/04/2025

The German Genealogy Group is pleased to announce that we will hold a REMOTE ONLY webinar meeting at 7:30 PM Eastern Time on Thursday, May 1, 2025.

Our speaker is Sara Cochran, whose topic is: Who Needed it Anyway? Getting Around the Missing 1890 Census

The loss of the 1890 Federal census is a source of great frustration for American Genealogists, but all hope is not lost! Learn strategies and gather tips for success in locating your family in other records between the 1880 and 1900 Federal censuses.

Sara's passion is telling the stories of the people in the family tree. Genealogists do this best by recording the stories of our elders, locating and preserving the photos and stories our ancestors left behind, and researching the records created by our/about our people. She has a Certificate in Genealogical Research, Boston University Library Technology Certificate, San Bernardino Valley College. Her geographic specialties are: North Central United States (Wyoming, South Dakota, North Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska)and the Republic of Ireland. Her affiliations are: Genealogical Speakers Guild, Southern California Genealogical Society, National Genealogical Society, Southern California Chapter, Association of Professional Genealogists, Nebraska State Genealogical Society, Iowa Genealogical Society. Lineage Societies include: National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, National Society United States Daughters War of 1812, Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War 1861-1865, Descendants of American Prisoners of War.

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09/04/2025

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The New York Genealogical & Biographical Society will present "Researching German Russian Genealogy" on Thursday, April 24 at noon ET. It will be a hybrid program.

The presenter, with the American Historical Society of Germans from Russia, will discuss key essentials for beginning your genealogy journey and resources and tips specific to conducting German Russian family history research.

This is a free program, but registration is required. To register, go to:

Family history is a fascinating and personal way for everyone to better understand who they are and how our past has shaped us.

29/03/2025

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The Genealogical Society of Greater Miami will present "Familienforschung: Insights for German Genealogy Websites" on Saturday, April 5 at 3 p.m. ET.

The presenter, Fritz Juengling, provides genealogy and translation services and serves as the German, Dutch, and Scandinavian Senior Research Consultant at the FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City.

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Miami Dade, Florida Genealogy Society that offers classes and learning opportunities for teens and adults, hobbyists and professionals. Learn how to research your family tree.

27/03/2025

The German Genealogy Group is pleased to announce that we will hold a REMOTE ONLY webinar meeting at 7:30 PM Eastern Time on Thursday, April 3, 2025.

Our speaker is Judy Russell, whose topic is: Making a Federal Case Out of It

Even genealogists who have a good background in court records often overlook the wealth of detail available in the records of the federal courts: the District Court, the Circuit Court, the modern Circuit Court of Appeals, and even the Supreme Court. From bankruptcies to copyrights to patents to cases in admiralty and more, federal court records merit a close look.

The Legal Genealogist® Judy G. Russell is a genealogist with a law degree who writes and lectures on topics ranging from using court records in family history to understanding DNA testing. An internationally-known lecturer and award-winning writer, she holds credentials as a Certified Genealogist® and Certified Genealogical Lecturer℠ from the Board for Certification of Genealogists®. Her blog is at https://www.legalgenealogist.com.

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If you're not a member yet, there is still time to join at only $15 a year.

17/03/2025

Thought this would make your German Roots giggle!!