Wednesday, July 1, 2015

GERMAN RECORDS–I’m learning and having fun too


As you may know from my previous posts, I was recently able to go to the Family History Library for 4 days.

During that visit I looked at German records on microfilm.  This was my first time ever looking at German records of any kind.
Since I’ve returned home, I’ve begun processing my finds and in the process have found new records online.

Why I’m having so much fun….
  • I love learning new things
  • I’m adding a whole new list of surnames to my family
  • I’ve taken my family back another two-three generations
  • Researching in a new country is exciting
  • I’m also learning some of the German language
There was one microfilm I looked at that contained a gold mine of records.  Film #1055846.  I know, based on the dates of information contained on that film, that there is more to be found on it.  As a result I have just ordered the film online via Family Search Online Film Ordering, to be sent to our local Family History Center in San Diego.  Once the film arrives I will have three months to view it as I paid for extra time.

In the meantime I will continue to mine the German records available on Ancestry and/or Family Search.
 
New Names Added to Our Family Tree…so far.
  • Rummelspacher
  • Ernst
  • Von Votzing
  • Enricher
I’ve found this database useful Germany, Select Marriages, 1558-1929.
 
I located this record for my 8th great grandparents, Jacob Martin & Appolinia Von Votzing.

Name:    Jacob Martin
Gender:    Male
Marriage Date:    2 Aug 1659
Marriage Place:    Evangelisch, Jesingen, Donaukreis, Wuerttemberg
Spouse:  Appolinia Von Votzing
FHL Film Number:1055744


PLEASE contact me if you think you might be related, even remotely, to anyone mentioned in this blog.
So stay tuned and I’ll continue to share my journey.

OTHER POSTS THAT MAY BE OF INTEREST
FAMILY HISTORY LIBRARY TRIP - DAY 2 - A Red Letter Day!
FAMILY HISTORY LIBRARY TRIP - After You Return Home - Then What?

Happy hunting,
Michigan Girl

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