The German Special Interest Group focuses on tracing German lineage. Members share resources, tips for navigating German records, and strategies for understanding migration patterns and historical contexts. The group addresses challenges like deciphering old German script and accessing church records. Meetings feature presentations, discussions, and collaborative problem-solving to help participants uncover their German heritage more effectively. The group welcomes everyone, from beginners to advanced researchers alike.
This meeting occurs on most first Mondays of every month at IGS, and it’s free to members of IGS. Please check the schedule below for times, date changes and information regarding whether the meetings will be offered on zoom as well as in person.
To receive reminders and handouts regarding our meetings contact the front desk at IGS and ask to be added to our email list.
515-276-0287
Monday July 7th - 6PM . Dennis Allen will be in person at IGS to give us tips, instruction and information on using AI in our German research. We will offer this as a Hybrid presentation but we encourage everyone to come to IGS to get the most out of this presentation.
Diane Green will also bring out our books and maps for purchase and free copies of handouts from previous conferences.
Note the time change for our meetings!
Monday August 4th --- 6 PM - notice time change. Using My Heritage Library edition in your German ancestor research. Theresa Liewer will be our presenter. This will be a Hybrid presentation.
Monday September 8th - 6 PM. Diane Green presenter. Topic TBA
* The German Interest Group occasionally meets at 1:00 pm. Please check the website for meeting details.
