Katherine Schober, MA

Katherine Schober is a German-English genealogy speaker, author, and translator, specializing in the old German handwriting. She is the author of “The Magic of German Church Records” and “Tips and Tricks of Deciphering German Handwriting”, as well as the creator of the online courses “Reading the Old German Handwriting” and “German for Genealogists”. Katherine lives in Bend, Oregon with her Austrian husband and their son, and can be reached at her website https://germanologyunlocked.com

Katherine's Upcoming Live Webinars (1)

Wed, September 3 2025: 16:45 UTC
7 Essential Tips for Starting German Genealogy
Wed, September 3 2025: 16:45 UTC
If you're just starting out, German genealogy can seem incredibly overwhelming. Records in a foreign language, which are written in old-fashioned handwriting, are enough to make finding German ancestors seem near impossible to researchers looking to cross the pond. Luckily, there's help! In this session, learn the top seven tips to get you started - and confidently embark on - your German genealogy journey.
If you're just starting out, German genealogy can seem incredibly overwhelming. Records in a foreign language, which are written in old-fashioned handwriting, are enough to make finding German ancestors seem near impossible to researchers looking to cross the pond. Luckily, there's help! In this session, learn the top seven tips to get you started - and confidently embark on - your German genealogy journey.
Wed, September 3 2025: 16:45 UTC

Katherine's Webinars (2)