Lecture Hall: Prussian Genealogy: Strategies and Success Stories

Thursday, February 6, 2025 7:00 – 8:00 PM ET

Journey back in time with Stephen Wendt, MLIS, of Roots Quest, to explore the rich history of Prussia, a region that now encompasses parts of modern Germany and Poland.
Gain essential insights into Prussian geography and historical events to unlock the secrets of your family's past. This webinar will provide you with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate Prussian records and trace your ancestry.

Bonus! Get your questions answered during a live Q&A session after the presentation.

***All registrants get access to the webinar recording the following day.***

This webinar is ideal for you, if you want to:

• Become familiar with the basics of Prussian geography and history
• Learn how to use some of the most common gazetteers for historical, jurisdictional in the pursuit of records
• Focus on church records, especially before German Unification
• Apply examples from the Prussian success story to your own research

About the instructor:

Stephen Wendt, MLIS, of Roots Quest, is a professional genealogist, instructor and writer. He assists global clients with their diverse genealogical research needs. Stephen regularly speaks on a variety of genealogical topics at the international, national, state and at the local level.