By George F. Jones. This is an A-Z dictionary of German-American names with the spellings, meanings, and variants of about 15,000 names. The lengthy introduction discusses the development of German names, name sources, name variations, and some of the special characteristics of German-American names. Hardcover with dust jacket, 268 pages. Condition: Good, but missing title…
German Old and New Testament (handwritten notation reads “John Shotts Bible”). Printed completely in German. Cover page roughly translates to “The Bible of the Holy Scriptures contains Old and New Testaments and Dr. Martin Luther Revision. Printed in Philadelphia in 1852.” 5.5″ X 8.25” X 3”, hard bound, 1,418 pages. Unidentified donation to the WPGS…
By Gregory Robl. 1996. First Edition. This book is designed to help the novice in understanding how to conduct genealogical research for German ancestors. A brief introduction to each chapter offers ideas on topics for research and resources to consult. Chapters include: (1) “Why Trace Your Roots?”; (2) “The History of Germany and German Emigration”;…
By Roger P. Minert and Shirley J. Riemer. 2001. Although this is an earlier publication, the places are still there! Softbound, good condition, non-circulating library edition (has library ID markings), X” x ”, 254 pages.
Revised Edition (1982). Author: J. Konrad. This book was first introduced in 1974 because the author felt that there was a need for a book that would convince beginning genealogists that they would be able to undertake German family research. It was revised in 1977 and 1982. 104 pages. Maps. Softcover. Timely condition. Non-circulating library…
Authors: Clifford Neal Smith and Anna Piszczan-Czaja Smith. Second printing, December 1976. A survey of available genealogical material linking American lineages with their German origins, and to provide background material on German customs, sociological grouping, governmental organization, and ethnographic considerations. 288 pages. Indexed. Hardcover. Very good condition. Non-circulating library edition, with library ID markings. 8.5”…
Volume 1, 1728-1807 (1,807 pages) and Volume 2, 1808-1830 (1,240 pages). A bibliography based on the studies of Oswald Seidensticker and Wilbur H. Oda. Edited by Karl John Richard Arndt and Reimer C. Eck. Compiled by Gerd-J. Bötte and Werner Tannhof using a preliminary compilation by Annelies Müller. This work covers the years 1728 to…
Family genealogies of Alsatian emigrants to America from the villages of Butten, Dehlingen, Diemeringen, Ratzwiller, and Waldhambach. Compiled by Doris Wesner. 1995. Illustrated. Indexed. Hardcover. Very good condition. Non-circulating library edition, with library ID markings. 6.25” x 9.25” x 1”. Duplicate in WPGS library.
We're creating a new online experience to quickly connect our members with the research and resources they need.
Over the next few days, there maybe some hiccups as we get everything in place. If you experience any issues, please check back after June 3rd. Thank you for your patience!