You've Discovered a German Ancestor....Now What?

Program Type:

Genealogy & History

Age Group:

Adults
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Program Description

Event Details

The likelihood that you as an American has a German ancestor is relatively high.  If you discover that you might be descending from a German immigrant, having an understanding of German immigration, history, geography, religion, language, and other related issues will help to focus your research.  Finding your German ancestor does not require a paid subscription to an online service.  This session will take a look at the free resources available to aid in your search.

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