German Special Interest Group
A-wandering we will go: The life of the German Journeyman
Speaker: Benjamin Hollister
The Lutheran Archives in Australia hold a Wanderungbuch for a journeyman in the 1840s from Wismar. The record of his journey gives great insight into the way that people from distant German states often met, circumstances surrounding illegitimacy, and why there is sometimes no record of your ancestor. In addition, the records that can be found in German and other archives, often not yet indexed or digitized, have been known to break down brick walls where church and civil records are scant or no longer exist. This presentation will present the life of the Journeyman, plus give examples of records that can be used to flesh out a family history, and how to have the best success finding them.
For questions contact Amy Chidester
at gig.sdgs@gmail.com
This meeting will be a hybrid meeting, meaning you can attend in person or via Zoom.
When you register please choose the option of how you will attend. Everyone will receive the Zoom log in information incase they can't make it in person. No need to change registration type.
The In-Person meeting location is at the SD FamilySearch Center in Mission Valley, 4195 Camino del Rio S, San Diego, CA 92108. Phone: (619) 584-7668
Registration will open on October 1 .
The public is always welcome!
