German Genealogy Headquarters

08/23/2026

Important reminder!

08/20/2026

If you could have three sessions with a German researcher for Finding Your Roots to discuss your own family history, would you take that opportunity?

That opportunity is exactly what I’m offering through my Genealogy Lab: three small-group sessions with me for $120, focused on your own research. Bring your mystery, your brick wall, or simply the family you want to understand better. A few spots are still open for the sessions beginning August 26.

08/20/2026

Fabulous podcast. Learning about German history is essential to successful German genealogical research!

The next season of the History of the Germans Podcast will look at The Reformation (1517-1555). It starts on September 3rd.
But before we get going, I will publish pictures of key protagonists in the history of the Reformation so that you can get an idea what they look like.
And to make it all a bit more fun, go ahead and guess who the person in the picture is. Some are easier than others….
And do not forget to follow the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. And there is also my website historyofthegermans where you can find transcripts of (almost) all previous episodes.
I hope you will come along….

08/18/2026

Finding Your Roots just released its 2027 guest list. I did the German research for one of the guests - a fascinating tale of a family holding together to make ends meet! You’ll need to wait till the episode airs to find out which guest it is 🙂

08/17/2026

Now is the time to sign up for the German Genealogy Lab!
Saturday sessions have sold out, but I still have spots available on Wednesdays, beginning August 26.
The Lab is for anyone who enjoys doing their own research and would like guidance, new ideas, and a chance to talk through research challenges. You don’t need to be an experienced researcher—everyone is welcome.
The groups are small, interactive, and focused on your own research. We have a good time! 🌟
If you or a genealogy friend might be interested, I’d love to have you join us. Please message me if you have questions.
Link in comments ⬇⬇⬇

08/15/2026

Poor Gottlieb!

Matrimony. (Sedalia Capital 1907, via Newspapers.com)

08/14/2026

I’ve shared this before and will keep sharing it as the database grows. What a fantastic project! And yes, this includes Germans in the former Prussian states now in Poland.
In general, Polish genealogists are front runners when it comes to indexing records!

📢 Nowości w Wyszukiwarce Archiwalnych Dowodów Tożsamości!
🌐 www.wadt.pl
Solidna porcja indeksów od Małgorzaty Krak ✨ Rocznik zamknięty!🥳
🔎 Co nowego w bazie?
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ROK 1923 LITERY L-Z

📚 ARCHIWUM PAŃSTWOWE W PIOTRKOWIE TRYBUNALSKIM
🪪PASZPORTY

🗂️📸Udostępnij dalej! Każdy wpis to czyjaś opowieść, a każde zdjęcie to kawałek rodzinnej historii.

☘️ Stronę utrzymuję samodzielnie i pokrywam wszystkie koszty jej funkcjonowania.
W odpowiedzi na pytania „jak postawić kawę” – zostawiam link
https://buycoffee.to/wyszukiwarka-archiwalnych-dowodow-tozsamosci

08/13/2026

August 13, 1961 is a significant day in German history. I remember visiting the Harz mountains as an eight-year-old and looking over the heavily fortified Wall into the East German countryside, wondering what the people on that side were like. For kids of my generation, the Wall was a reality that seemed to always have been there. It actually lasted "only" 28 years.

08/12/2026

One of the things I love about the German Genealogy Lab is how well the range of experience has worked.

Some participants are professional or highly experienced researchers. Others are newer to German genealogy. And surprisingly—or perhaps not surprisingly—this mix has been both fun and productive.

The groups are small enough for me to tailor the discussion to individual needs, but varied enough that participants learn from each other. 🔎🌳

Thinking about joining and have questions? Let me know!