Beginning German Research – GRIGGS

This class will cover where to begin searching for your German ancestors and where to find German records online. It will focus on German church records and will include key German genealogy words & symbols, tips on deciphering old German script, and search engine techniques that work well with indexed German church records.

Ruth Griggs’ love for family history began in high school when her aunt invited her to visit cemeteries and courthouses in the small towns where her ancestors lived. She aced the one genealogy class she took in college, and has been researching her family’s history and helping and teaching others ever since.