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[https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Main_Page FamilySearch Wiki]: Patterned after Wikipedia this online-library is community based where everyone can share something to assist in genealogical research. There are hundreds of articles on basic genealogical research and articles specific to Germany. | [https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Main_Page FamilySearch Wiki]: Patterned after Wikipedia this online-library is community based where everyone can share something to assist in genealogical research. There are hundreds of articles on basic genealogical research and articles specific to Germany. | ||
Jensen, Larry O. Genealogical Handbook of German Research. Pleasant Grove, Utah, 1980; available at [ | Jensen, Larry O. Genealogical Handbook of German Research. Pleasant Grove, Utah, 1980; available at [https://familysearch.org/ FamilySearch] - go to previous site - Research Helps - Articles - “G” - Genealogical Handbook of German Research. This book has 22 chapters of priceless information and instruction. | ||
[http://www.progenealogists.com/germany/articles/index.html ProGenealogists]: A genealogical site containing several training articles regarding German research and also has German gazetteers. | [http://www.progenealogists.com/germany/articles/index.html ProGenealogists]: A genealogical site containing several training articles regarding German research and also has German gazetteers. | ||
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[http://www.leo.org/ Leo.org] is an online German/English dictionary good for individual word definitions. | [http://www.leo.org/ Leo.org] is an online German/English dictionary good for individual word definitions. | ||
[http://www.antiquusmorbus.com/ Rudy's List of Archaic Medical Terms] includes common phrases found in German birth and death records, glossary of causes of death and archaic medical terms, German anatomical terms and terminology found in death and burial records. | [http://www.antiquusmorbus.com/ Rudy's List of Archaic Medical Terms] includes common phrases found in German birth and death records, glossary of causes of death and archaic medical terms, German anatomical terms and terminology found in death and burial records. | ||
The German-English Genealogical Dictionary by Ernst Thode (Baltimore, Maryland; Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc. c 1992.), is a wonderful hands on archaic dictionary and is available to purchase through many different outlets online. | The German-English Genealogical Dictionary by Ernst Thode (Baltimore, Maryland; Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc. c 1992.), is a wonderful hands on archaic dictionary and is available to purchase through many different outlets online. | ||
'''Handwriting''' | '''Handwriting''' | ||
Once you have determined the place of origin and have found searchable records, you will need to familiarize yourself with the various types of German script. In addition to the resources already listed, additional help is available at: | Once you have determined the place of origin and have found searchable records, you will need to familiarize yourself with the various types of German script. In addition to the resources already listed, additional help is available at: | ||
[http://script.byu.edu/german/en/welcome.aspx BYU German Script Tutorials] | [http://script.byu.edu/german/en/welcome.aspx BYU German Script Tutorials] | ||
Minert, Roger. Deciphering Handwriting in German Documents, analyzing German, Latin, and French in Vital Records Written in Germany; Woodscross, U.S.A., GRT Publications, c 2001. FHL Intl Ref Area 417.7 M662d | Minert, Roger. Deciphering Handwriting in German Documents, analyzing German, Latin, and French in Vital Records Written in Germany; Woodscross, U.S.A., GRT Publications, c 2001. FHL Intl Ref Area 417.7 M662d | ||
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fraktur_(script) Wikipedia Fraktur Script] | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fraktur_(script) Wikipedia Fraktur Script] | ||
[http://www.suetterlinschrift.de/Englisch/Sutterlin.htm Suetterlin Script] | [http://www.suetterlinschrift.de/Englisch/Sutterlin.htm Suetterlin Script] | ||
[https://www.familysearch.org/learn/researchcourses#germany_res Research Courses ]at FamilySearch. Free online research classes including German, French, Polish, Dutch, Scandinavian and Russian Handwriting Courses. | |||
[https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Main_Page FamilySearch Wiki] - search by keywords German Script for various training articles. | |||