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Many US genealogists have German ancestors. But genealogy in Germany—for Germans themselves—often looks different than it does in the United States. German expert James M....
Old German handwriting can be hard to read, let alone translate. Check out these seven resources for deciphering Fraktur, the Gothic script used in German genealogy...
Don't leave your Silver State family history research to chance! With these facts and tips, finding your ancestors is a sure bet.
The author of the new The Family Tree Historical Newspapers Guide, Jim Beidler, shares an example of the type of information you can expect to find in his book.
Since literally trillions of newspaper pages have been published throughout world history, genealogists have plenty of fodder for newspaper digitization efforts. Here's a...
Track down your German ancestors' hometown with Meyers Gazetteer, one of the most useful geographical resources.
If you're researching ancestors with German-speaking heritage, learning to read the script in documents is key. Check out this pro tip to get started!
Find the perfect genealogy gift for the genealogist in your family with this German genealogy book list.
Extra! Extra! Read all about your ancestors in these free, online historical newspapers. We’ll show you the best resources for finding free digital newspapers, and how to use...
Of the First Wave German immigrants that came to America, most belonged to one of three church groups. Join us while we explore those church groups.