Archives for 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 ... where is it, and what is it? We'll help you answer those questions with this overview of Prussian history.

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How to Find German Protestant Church Records on Archion.de 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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Finding Digitized German Civil Records Online Premium

Many German records repositories have their collections of civil records available online. 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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Finding German Societies (and Ancestors) on Genealogy.net Premium

Genealogy.net is an often-overlooked resource for researchers with German ancestors. See how this valuable website's partnerships with regional German societies can help you discover your German ancestry.

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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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Raise a Glass: Connecting With German Genealogists Online

In some ways, what has happened to online German genealogy in the last few years reflects what’s been going on in the wider family history world: more instant communication and loads of ways for people to connect. Guest writer and author of The Family Tree German Genealogy Guide and...

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