The New York Genealogical & Biographical Society Lecture Series: Tracking 19th Century German and German American Families: Some Strategies and Sources for NY Research

Date and Time
March 7, 2012
Event Details
A group of Germans having lunch at Ellis Island, 1926, Digital ID 212039, New York Public LibraryGerman roots? After searching the Federal census and the obvious online sources, what¹s the next step?  A look at some little-used resources and techniques that might help kick-start your search for your nineteenth century German and German-American ancestors.
 
Meldon J. Wolfgang III, FGBS, is a member of the NYG&B¹s Education Committee and the NY Family History School Board of Advisors. The founder-owner of Jonathan Sheppard Books, Mr. Wolfgang has spoken at local and national genealogy conferences on a variety of topics.

 

  • Audience: Adults