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Offline Maso

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German Genelogical Research - Where and how do I start?
« on: Saturday 05 April 14 04:25 BST (UK) »
Hi, I am seeking any advice or assistance on help with obtaining information on my German ancestors. Both of my mothers parents were German and I have their names, DOB and where they are from.  I have made some headway on the Brit side of the family, but would dearly love to hear the best way to tackling the German side. Thanks in advance.

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Re: German Genelogical Research - Where and how do I start?
« Reply #1 on: Saturday 05 April 14 07:27 BST (UK) »
You could do worse than try the Anglo-German Family History Society?

www.agfhs.org.uk
Garrad (Suffolk, Essex, Somerset), Crocker (Somerset), Vanstone (Devon, Jersey), Sims (Wiltshire), Bridger (Kent)

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Re: German Genelogical Research - Where and how do I start?
« Reply #2 on: Saturday 19 April 14 16:15 BST (UK) »
Hi

Without knowing the dates and places of birth I can't say which archive is the right one.

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Switzerland + USA: Iten, Letter, Besmer, Mathis, Meier, Schwager, Eisenring
Germany/Bavaria: Beinberger, Painberger, Schleich, Pfeiffer, Weber, Schelle
Germany/Bavaria: Boeck, Rauch, Pracht, Sporer, Schorer, Mahler, Grotz
Germany/Franken: Weidner, Reuss, Beifuss, Trenkert, Drenkert, Drenkart
Germany/Jewish: Bachmann, Bamberger, Straus(s), Kraus(s), Lehmann, Gutmann
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Re: German Genelogical Research - Where and how do I start?
« Reply #3 on: Sunday 20 April 14 07:46 BST (UK) »
Hi Maso,

Welcome to RootsChat :)

Have a look at this topic, it might help you with general information about searching in Germany:

Topic: Sharing Useful Tips: GERMANY and E. Europe
http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=11860.0

Good luck,
Bob
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