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  • “They Joined, They Associated: Finding Records of Germanic Organizations and Other Collections”

    MIGGS Zoom Meetings

      Speaker: Paula Stuart-Warren,  CG® FMGS, FUGA   "They Joined, They Associated: Finding Records of Germanic Organizations and Other Collections" U. S. libraries, historical societies, archives, and university library special collections sections hold the records from many organizations that our Germanic ancestors joined. The organization may have been a German heritage, charitable, religious, resettlement, political, ... Read more

  • “The Voyages of Our German Immigrants” 

    MIGGS Zoom Meetings

    Speaker: Teresa Steinkamp McMillin, Certified Genealogist®  Description: Germans began immigrating to the United States in 1683, according to documented history. This talk will highlight significant aspects of the first four major waves of migration, through 1910. The areas from which they came and motivations that typified each wave will be detailed. Available immigration and emigration records ... Read more

  • “German Resources in the Genealogy Center of the Allen County Public Library” presented by John Beatty, CG

    MIGGS Zoom Meetings

    Discover the wealth of German genealogy resources available at one of the largest genealogy collections in the United States. Presenter John Beatty will guide us through the extensive materials, databases, and research strategies that can help trace your German ancestors more effectively. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced researcher, this presentation is not ... Read more

  • Germans to America Midwest, 1848-1900 presented by Scott Norrick

    MIGGS Zoom Meetings

    The largest German immigration wave to America was 1848-1900, and the majority of those that came then settled in America’s Midwest. This presentation will examine the reasons why so many Germans were leaving their homeland during this period, as well as why so many settled in America’s Midwest. German immigration trends Ports of departure and ... Read more

  • Resources for Genealogical Research in Foreign Countries presented by Katherine R. Willson

    MIGGS Zoom Meetings

    Resources for Genealogical Research in Foreign Countries Free resources are available for beginning online research in any of our immigrant ancestors’ home countries. Presenter bio Katherine R. Willson of Dexter, Michigan, is an engaging and dynamic genealogy lecturer at regional and national events; a full-time researcher for clients; and a genealogy educator for 25+ years, ... Read more

  • German Census Records, 1816-1916: The Where, When and How of a Valuable Genealogical Resource with Roger P. Minert

    MIGGS Zoom Meetings

    Dr. Minert's work provides a comprehensive guide to understanding and utilizing German census records, which can offer additional family information from the 38 German states of the German Empire. Roger P. Minert bio Roger P. Minert was a professor of family history at Brigham Young University (BYU) until he retired in 2019. He is a professional genealogist ... Read more

  • Pennsylvania’s German Waves with James M. Beidler

    Applying genealogical basics to the peculiarity of searching for the rich records relating to America’s first large ethnic minority population – especially highlighting church registers and immigration documents – as well as the Second Wave Germans who joined them in Pennsylvania. Bio James M. Beidler,  a Pennsylvania German expert, has authored four books, writes the ... Read more

  • Luana Darby

    German Directories with Luana Darby

    MIGGS Zoom Meetings

    In Germany, more and more directories are online. This presentation will tell you where to find them, how to work with them, and how to interpret the information typical for German directories. Bio Luana M. Darby is a professional. Genealogist, author, and consultant.  She has a bachelor's degree in Family History and Genealogy from BYU ... Read more

  • Extra! Extra! Finding Family Using Newspapers – German Emphasis
    with Dana Ann Palmer, CG®, CGL®

    MIGGS Zoom Meetings

    Newspapers can be a great resource for personal news, announcements, and social items. Learn how to locate newspapers online and find your family. Discussion will include a comparison of some of the most popular online newspaper websites (Newspapers.com, GenealogyBank, Newspaper Archive, Chronicling America, and more). Many tips on how to effectively use these websites will ... Read more

  • Germany’s Shifting Maps: What It Means to Your Research with Katherine Schober

    MIGGS Zoom Meetings

    Have you ever wondered how Prussia, Baden, Posen, and other historical regions fit into modern Germany? More importantly, do you know how these shifting borders affect where your ancestors’ records are stored—and how to find them once you do? Katherine Schober’s presentation “Germ’s Shifting Map: What It Means For Your Research” will unravel Germany’s border ... Read more

  • Dr Dave McDonald

    Read All About It! Newspapers, Periodicals!
    Rule Nothing Out! with Dr. Dave McDonald

    While newspapers were once a ubiquitous part of nearly every American household, digital delivery has supplanted the paper’s thunk on the front stoop. With digitization, everything old is new again, though, and it’s proved a boon for genealogists of all abilities and perspectives. Our gathering will consider ways in which search engines and algotrithms can ... Read more

  • Karynne Moses

    Meyer’s Gazetteer for German Researchers with Karynne Moses

    MIGGS Zoom Meetings

    Meyer's Gazetteer is an invaluable resource for German genealogy that allows you to see your ancestor's hometown on a historic map and find the local churches, synagogues, and civil registries were located during the time of the German Empire (1871-1918). The place names and their jurisdictions, as found in this gazetteer have become the standard for German ... Read more