Michigan Germanic Genealogical Society
Exploring Michigan's Germanic family history heritage.
Eastern Time Zone (ET) - Online The Irish Palatine Special Interest Group of the Ontario Genealogical Society is hosting a webinar regarding Hank Jones’s Palatine Research Library. Recently, Jones donated his personal library to the New York Chapter of Palatines to America (PalAm) and to the Germantown (New York) Library. It consists of hundreds of ... Read more
Eastern Time Zone (ET) - Online Discussion will focus on the What, When, Where and Why of emigration. As time permits, we will discuss other topics. There will be two or three breakout groups facilitated by moderators. People will be grouped by the Pomeranian Kreis their ancestors came from. Free to all. Registration ends: January 14, 2023. ... Read more
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