Sessions at Federation of Genealogical Societies 2011 Conference about Beginnings and Beliefs on Saturday 10th September

The Mennonites came to America in two "waves" - primarily the 18th century migration from Germany to America and the 19th century migration from Switzerland to the Midwest. Learn how research techniques and repositories in America and in Europe can help you locate your Anabaptist ancestor!

Since the mid 1800s, American Indians in Midwestern and Plains states are a well documented ethnic group. Learn about the resources, repositories, and the methodology to determine the correct tribe and locate the records that are housed in many locations.

The most difficult part of genealogical research for African Americans is finding their slave ancestor and owner. Learn the importance of understanding slavery in the U.S. Learn how to identify and find the resources that can help recreate this journey.

Native ancestry? What records are available? How do we use those that are? This lecture will answer these and other related questions.

Many of us have German-speaking European ancestors but are afraid to tackle the next step across the Atlantic. Your lecturer will show examples of German church records, how to decipher them and how to overcome the fear of German script.

Sponsored by National Society Palatines to America

Ride along with the Western Cavaliers as they spread the gospel throughout the wilderness. Learn about the early church records and how to use them in your research.