Michigan Germanic Genealogical Society
Exploring Michigan's Germanic family history heritage.
Eastern Time Zone (ET) - Online Dr. Roger Minert will speak on "Cemeteries and Burial Customs in Central Europe." The customs associated with funerals and burials in German-language regions of Europe are substantially different from corresponding rituals in the United States. The layout and maintenance of cemeteries is also quite different. In this presentation, images ... Read more
Brand-new webinar - Finding German Records with Archion and Matricula: A Deep Dive - this coming Wednesday? If not, you won't want to miss out. I was working on it over the weekend, and I am so excited to talk about this new topic with you. We will cover: What German church records can offer you ... Read more
Central Time Zone (CT) - Online Finding your immigrant ancestor’s town of origin is significant in genealogy. Without this piece of information, the family line cannot be extended across the ocean. This talk suggests many strategies that just might help you break down that brick wall. Teresa Steinkamp McMillin, Certified Genealogist®, author of the Guide ... Read more
Pacific Time Zone (PT) - Online & in-person This lecture by Dr. Kenneth Heger gives you an overview of the holdings of the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). It identifies which records of each branch of the federal government NARA holds, provides examples, and tells you where those records are housed, differentiating between central office ... Read more
Presenter: Dr. Nathan Seeley - Director of Education, Events, & Exhibits Dr. Nathan Seeley found his passion for history at Saginaw Valley State University, where he graduated with his Bachelors in History. From there, he completed his Masters and Ph.D in History at Florida International University in Miami. During his time as a doctoral student, ... Read more
Pacific Time Zone Presented by Dr. Don Heinrich Tolzmann. This is a Zoom only online event brought to you by SDGS GIG and SGGS. San Diego and co-sponsor Sacramento German Genealogy Society invites you to this premier presentation by Don Heinrich Tolzmann. March 2023 marks the 175th anniversary of the 1848 Revolution in Europe. It began in France ... Read more
Presented by MAGS member Bob Greiner Eastern Time Zone (ET) - In-person Many German-speaking immigrants originally came from the Alsace-Lorraine region of France, which at various times in history was incorporated into Germany. MAGS member Bob Greiner will discuss the history behind the civil records and review other topics required to locate and interpret the ... Read more
Presenter: Kendel Joy Darragh, Reference Librarian Website: https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/public She has been a reference librarian at the Library of Michigan for 20 years. Kendel Darragh has been a reference librarian at the Library of Michigan for 20 years. She works extensively with the newspaper collection, poetry from Broadside Press, cemetery resources, prison newspapers, outreach to public ... Read more
Eastern Time Zone (ET) - Online & in-person Dr. Michael Lacopo will give four presentations with a theme of “Honing Your Genealogy Research Skills” at the Indiana Historical Society, 450 West Ohio Street, Indianapolis, IN. The presentations are: Deconstructing Your Family Tree―Re-evaluating the “Evidence” Finding Treasures in the Hoosier Courthouse How to Overcome Brick Walls ... Read more
The International German Genealogy Partnership 2023 conference is one of the few occasions in which you will hear from and connect with people focused on German genealogy, and only German genealogy. Attendees will enjoy a weekend of programs and activities that highlight the diversity of the German-speaking genealogy community. This amazing conference will offer more ... Read more
Topic: “Finding the Right German Place!” Speaker: James Beidler Description: Researching your ancestors deep into Germany simply doesn’t happen unless you know the name of the village of origin. This presentation goes over the sources to tie your immigrant to a Heimat and then find the village and its records! Note: If you are currently ... Read more
Topic: "Tips and Tricks of Deciphering German Handwriting" Speaker: Katherine Schober for a Speaker Bio see her Speaker Biography at: https://miggs.org/katherine-schober-from-germanologyunlocked/ Description: Learn the top tips and tricks for deciphering the old German script! With tips on how to easily recognize certain letters, how to tell tricky letters apart, abbreviations, spelling variations, names, and more, ... Read more
