From German Girls Genealogy (Teresa Steinkamp McMillin & Debra A. Hoffman):
Teresa and I finished our presentations this week in “Course One – Methods and Sources in Practice” coordinated by Rebecca Whitman Koford, CG® and “Course Two – Intermediate Genealogy and Historical Studies” coordinated by Angela Packer McGhie, CG®. These courses are hosted by the Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research (IGHR).
I am always amazed that while these courses can be intense, the benefits from attending them is inspiring. From the attendees and presenters that you meet to the wonderful information and sources that you learn about, it is a week well spent. I attended Amy Arner’s “Walking in Penn’s Woods: Pennsylvania Research” and had the joy of working on my Pennsylvania Germans for the whole week. I am excited to continue exploring new sources and learning more about my Biehl and Keefer lines. And yes, one thing I learned is that there are so many variant spellings, especially in early records! If you have never had the opportunity to take an institute course, I hope that you will consider it for the future. It is time well spent!
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