So, You've Found Your German Town of Origin, Now What?

Finding your ancestor’s town of origin can be exciting, indeed. Once this piece of information is found, you might be left wondering how you go about getting records from the other side of the ocean. This webinar focuses on getting records created in the areas that became part of the German Empire. Highlights include:

•     Verifying that you have a town that truly exists and where it is located
•     Strategies for identifying misspelled town names
•     Finding the historical governmental jurisdictions for that town
•     Finding the records for that town
•     Useful aids for reading these records will be discussed
•     Tips on hiring a professional in Germany, should that be necessary