Discover Your Prussian Roots - May

Prussian Genealogy: Strategies and Success Stories

Course Type: Immersive

Saturday, May 17, 2025 | 2-Hour Course 1PM ET

Prussia: Beyond Germany & Poland – Find Your Roots!
Explore the fascinating history and geography of historical Prussia and how it connects to your family records. Through engaging case studies and practical resources, this course provides the key to unlocking your Prussian ancestry.

Experience Interactive Learning with an Expert

This live, two-hour session is designed to immerse you in a hands-on learning experience. Led by genealogy expert Stephen Wendt, you’ll benefit from:

• Expert Guidance: Learn directly from a renowned genealogy professional.
• Practical Handouts: Access downloadable resources to enhance your learning.
• PLUS - Registrants receive the digital German Genealogy Cheat Sheet ($9.99 value) FREE

Interactive Q&A: Get your questions answered during the live session and through our exclusive online forum for two weeks, ensuring all your questions are answered and you receive personalized guidance as you apply what you've learned.

What You’ll Learn

Gain practical skills and insights to elevate your genealogy journey:

• Confidently Navigate Prussian Boundary Changes: Essential for accurate record searching.
• Uncover Your Prussian Hometown: Bridge the gap to your ancestors.
• Unlock Prussian Church Records: Discover key life events.
• Get Started with German for Genealogy: Expand your research capabilities.
• Learn from Real Examples: Apply proven strategies to your own family history.
• …and so much more!

How You’ll Benefit

• Save Time: Learn efficient search strategies to locate your family faster.
• Master Prussian History & Geography: Gain a solid foundation to effectively trace your Prussian ancestors.
• Navigate Complex Prussian Borders: Understand territorial shifts to locate records across different jurisdictions.
• Unlock Decentralized Prussian Records: Develop the skills needed since records aren't in one central place.
• Boost Your Pre-1871 Research: Specifically target records from before Prussia joined the German Empire.
• Confidently Begin or Deepen Your Genealogy: Whether you're a beginner or advanced, enhance your Prussian research journey.
• Achieve Your 2025 Research Goals: Analyze existing records more effectively and forge a clear path forward in your genealogy journey.

Can’t attend live? No worries! All registered students receive access to the session recording for a full year, so you can revisit the material whenever it’s convenient for you.

Meet Your Instructor

Stephen Wendt, MLIS, is a professional genealogist, speaker, instructor and writer. Stephen assists global clients with their diverse genealogical research needs. A specialist in Prussian/Germanic and Scottish genealogy, he regularly speaks on a variety of genealogical topics at the international, national and at the state and local level.

Join us for this transformative live session and take your family history research to the next level.