Beginning German Research

I wrote an article for Ancestry Magazine several years ago about how to begin researching your German ancestors. Perhaps this article might be useful to other researchers who are interested in beginning to search for German Ancestors--maybe even Milwaukee German ancestors!

Beginning German Research
by Adele Maurine Marcum
January/February 2004 Ancestry Magazine, vol. 22, no. 1

Long before you travel to Germany, consult the documents created in the United States. You'll find many clues to help you learn the identity of your immigrant ancestors.

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