Author: James M. Beidler

Findmypast’s Catholic Archives Help German Genealogists Premium

Findmypast recently announced a new collection of Roman Catholic records. One genealogy expert discusses why German researchers have an extra reason to cheer.

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Why the Pennsylvania Dutch Aren’t Dutch

Here's why the "Pennsylvania Dutch" aren't Dutch, but German.

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What is Prussia? Understanding Prussian History

You have Prussian ancestry, but can't find Prussia on modern maps. Dive into this disappearing state with this overview of Prussian history.

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Archion.de Features Digitized German Protestant Records Premium

Archion.de, the web's largest database of online German Protestant records, has recently made some large additions to its holdings. Here's what you need to know.

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German DNA Project from LivingDNA Premium

German genealogists will have a new tool at their disposal once LivingDNA's new German DNA Research Project is complete.

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5 Sources for German Emigration Records on Ancestry.com Premium

If you research your German immigrant ancestors by these numbers, you'll find that it adds up to enriched German genealogy.

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German Translation Tools for Genealogy Research

Get help tracing your Deutsch ancestors' names and places with these online tools.

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How to Use Kartenmeister.com to Find Your Ancestor’s Village Premium

The Kartenmeister website helps you locate more than 71,000 places in what was once eastern Prussia. Follow our example to get started!

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Genealogy Workbook: Tax Records Premium

Tax records can be instrumental in tracing ancestors between US census years and before the first federal census in 1790. We'll get you started researching in this valuable genealogical resource.

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