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One does not need to speak fluent German in order to experience success in German research, though it does require an investment of time to gain an understanding of the German genealogical process, history, geography, language, vocabulary, handwriting, etc. Below are listed some resources that will assist you as you begin this exciting journey. | One does not need to speak fluent German in order to experience success in German research, though it does require an investment of time to gain an understanding of the German genealogical process, history, geography, language, vocabulary, handwriting, etc. Below are listed some resources that will assist you as you begin this exciting journey. | ||
==='''Research Resources'''=== | |||
Free internet resources regarding the nuances and basics of German research:<br> | |||
[http://is.byu.edu/site/courses/free.cfm BYU Independent Study]: Brigham Young University Independent Study Online offers general Genealogical Research classes and an entire German Family History series at no cost. Get started with [http://is.byu.edu/courses/pe/999022071006/public/start.htm German Research], an excellent course by Larry O. Jensen that parallels the excellent for-credit course he taught on campus. | [http://is.byu.edu/site/courses/free.cfm BYU Independent Study]: Brigham Young University Independent Study Online offers general Genealogical Research classes and an entire German Family History series at no cost. Get started with [http://is.byu.edu/courses/pe/999022071006/public/start.htm German Research], an excellent course by Larry O. Jensen that parallels the excellent for-credit course he taught on campus. | ||
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[https://www.progenealogists.com/ ProGenealogists]: A genealogical site containing several training articles regarding German research and also has German gazetteers. | [https://www.progenealogists.com/ ProGenealogists]: A genealogical site containing several training articles regarding German research and also has German gazetteers. | ||
'''Language and Archaic Terms | ==='''Language and Archaic Terms'''=== | ||
You will need a good modern German dictionary and at least one dictionary containing the archaic terms. <br> | |||
A [[German Word List|German Genealogical wordlist]] is available at FamilySearch Wiki. Also available are word lists for Latin, French, Danish, Dutch and Polish – languages that often appear in German records. | A [[German Word List|German Genealogical wordlist]] is available at FamilySearch Wiki. Also available are word lists for Latin, French, Danish, Dutch and Polish – languages that often appear in German records. | ||
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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: | ||
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[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] | ||
==='''FamilySearch Wiki German Script articles'''=== | |||
*[[Deciphering German Script (Kurrentschrift)|Deciphering German Script (Kurrentschrift)]] | |||
*[[Deciphering German Script 1-12|Deciphering German Script 1-12]] | |||
*[[Deciphering German Script 25-36|Deciphering German Script 25-36]] | |||
*[[Deciphering German Script 13-24|Deciphering German Script 13-24]] | |||
*[[Schleswig-Holstein: Handwriting|Schleswig-Holstein: Handwriting]] | |||
==='''FamilySearch Classes'''== | |||
[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://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. | ||
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*[https://familysearch.org/learningcenter/lesson/reading-german-handwritten-records-lesson-3-reading-kurrent-documents/71 German Handwritten Records Reading Lesson 3: Reading Kurrent Documents] | *[https://familysearch.org/learningcenter/lesson/reading-german-handwritten-records-lesson-3-reading-kurrent-documents/71 German Handwritten Records Reading Lesson 3: Reading Kurrent Documents] | ||
*[https://familysearch.org/learningcenter/lesson/zu-welchem-kirchspiel-gehort-der-ort-meiner-vorfahren/1227 Zu welchem Kirchspiel gehört der Ort meiner Vorfahren?] | *[https://familysearch.org/learningcenter/lesson/zu-welchem-kirchspiel-gehort-der-ort-meiner-vorfahren/1227 Zu welchem Kirchspiel gehört der Ort meiner Vorfahren?] | ||
[[Category:Germany_Search_Strategies]] | [[Category:Germany_Search_Strategies]] | ||