From German Girls Genealogy (Teresa Steinkamp McMillin & Debra A. Hoffman): In last week’s blog post we talked about the new German research course that we (Debra A. Hoffman, PLCGS, and Teresa Steinkamp McMillin, CG) have been developing. “German Phase 1: Identify the Hometown.” is scheduled for this coming Fall 2025. Registration will open May… Continue reading German Phase 2 Course – SLIG
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Finding Records in the North Rhine Westphalian State Archive
I recently did a presentation about using German Archives. I used one of my ancestral towns, Delbrück, as an example. Delbrück is about a half-hour drive west of Paderborn in Germany. Someone in my audience suggested I create a blog post about this process, so here we are! I knew that there were special contracts… Continue reading Finding Records in the North Rhine Westphalian State Archive
German Phase 1 Course – SLIG
From German Girls Genealogy (Teresa Steinkamp McMillin & Debra A. Hoffman): Debra A. Hoffman, PLCGS, and certified genealogist Teresa Steinkamp McMillin have partnered to create a series of German courses with the first one being offered through the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG) starting in October 2025. Phases 2 and 3 are tentatively scheduled… Continue reading German Phase 1 Course – SLIG
Regional Historical Dictionaries
From German Girls Genealogy (Teresa Steinkamp McMillin & Debra A. Hoffman): When researching in a specific area in Germany, it is important to connect with local researchers. They often have unique tools they use when deciphering old records from their area. As American researchers, we might not be aware of them. We were recently visiting… Continue reading Regional Historical Dictionaries
The Church in Schweighausen
From German Girls Genealogy (Teresa Steinkamp McMillin & Debra A. Hoffman): In a prior post, I described the Catholic graveyard in Schweighausen. It is connected to St. Romanus Church. In 1132, a chapel was consecrated in Schweighausen to honor St. Romanus. The current building was erected in 1777. After a fire in 2006, it was… Continue reading The Church in Schweighausen
On a Street in Amberg
From German Girls Genealogy (Teresa Steinkamp McMillin & Debra A. Hoffman): One of the best things about visiting Germany is the many old architectural things you see that are so much older than anything you would find in the United States. One example is the “Amberger Draue” shown in the picture. The three heads date… Continue reading On a Street in Amberg
A Graveyard in Schweighausen
From German Girls Genealogy (Teresa Steinkamp McMillin & Debra A. Hoffman): In my post from a couple of weeks ago, I (Teresa) told you a bit about our trip to Schuttertal-Schweighausen in Baden-Württemberg. We visited the Saubauernhof, a farm that had been in my family. Before we saw the farm, we went to St. Romanus… Continue reading A Graveyard in Schweighausen
A Museum in Breitenbach
From German Girls Genealogy (Teresa Steinkamp McMillin & Debra A. Hoffman): During a recent trip to Germany, I (Debra) was able to visit a village where my ancestor, Caspar Kiefer, emigrated from in 1748. The village is Breitenbach located in the Rhineland-Palatinate (Rheinland-Pfalz). A genealogy colleague, Gerhard Höh, arranged for a private tour of the Bergmannsbauern-Museum,… Continue reading A Museum in Breitenbach
Schweighausen Visit
From German Girls Genealogy (Teresa Steinkamp McMillin & Debra A. Hoffman): During a recent trip to Germany, I (Teresa) was able to visit a farm that has been in my family for centuries. The town is Shuttertal-Schweighausen in Baden-Württemberg. Historically it was the village of Schweighausen in Baden. I have four great great grandparents who were… Continue reading Schweighausen Visit
New German Course at SLIG
Debra A. Hoffman, PLCGS, and Teresa Steinkamp McMillin, CG, have developed a new German research course that will be offered through the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG) in the fall of 2025. The course is entitled “German Phase 1: Identify the Hometown.” Many Americans claim German ancestry and want to research their ancestors. To… Continue reading New German Course at SLIG
Lind Street Research 