Do you have German Ancestry? Join us in the Germany/German Roots Project! [closed]

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The German Roots project is seeking new members to come join us as we work together on making sure everything German and Germany related is added to WikiTree. We want to work on improving profiles, adding information that is geographically and historically significant. We want to make sure that every emigrant who considered themselves German (no matter what country the land they left is now a part of) is added to WikiTree, sourced and connected. We want to see a German portal up and running, that will help make WikiTree more user-friendly and bring together German speaking members to collaborate. We want to see categories and free-space pages and sub-projects being added and maintained.

If you are interested in anything German related; you have German roots, you are German, interested in migration, historically relevant events, or anything in between, then we want you to join!

We have lots of great sub-projects such as the Volga Germans; Palatine-Migration; Hesse Roots; and Prussia. You can see all the sub-projects we currently have on our project page. Or why not tell us what you think would be a great sub-project.

The future of the German Roots project is bright with possibility so it is a very exciting time to join us. If you want to work with us to build up a collaborative and helpful community, and encourage collaboration between people from all around the world then comment below and tell us a bit about why you want to join, what German related interests you have, and/or how you want to contribute to the German Roots project. The only thing you’ve got to lose is a brick-wall or two!

https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Project:Germany

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I am also interested in joining this group. Have been in WT for about 5 years now. I've been working with my Schürger ancestors from the Urspringen area. I have many from this area. Like many researchers, I've found many relatives who immigrated to USA, and many stayed at home. My Immigrants' families have been relatively easy to track as they came into the states and their families grew, found new jobs, and moved around. Not so easy to research those staying in Germany. Recently started a one-name study to assist in my research. Am always looking for new ways to move forward . . . 

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My ancestry is Central European.  My last name is German - Rothbart  (Rotbart, Rotbarth) and I've hit a bit of a brick wall with that corner of the family, as I'm also Jewish.  I know my great-grandfather Louis lived in Zyrardow, Poland, and the names of my great-great-grandparents  (Pincus and Sylvia Malka Joseph), but not where they lived. On a slightly more fanciful note, I'd love to find out If I'm related to Barbarossa, as he was Frederick der Rothbart.

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Hi I’m interested in tracing roots

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Yes I will join here.  My Father's (born 1918) people going back a generation or two are from Schleswig-Holstein coming to the US just after the Prussian takeover of that principality or before. The other side of my Father's family are also from the same territory but Ancestry has informed me that my Father's Grandmother on his Mother's side was probably of Swedish or Norwegian descent.  Unfortunately Ancestry has not been able to help trace by Father's family back into what was then ( and for 1000 years before that) Denmark.  Interestingly the area of Iowa in which he was born was populated both by German speaking and Danish speaking former inhabitants/ descendants of SH.

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I would like to join the German Roots project.  My mother is from Berlin, and all other ancestors from the Prussian countries that are now no longer German, but were Germanic during their lifetime,  please advise how I may join.

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My family is from Germany and I grew up in South Africa.  I am super frustrated about the lack of information available for German Ancestory and so I want to do my part and I would love to join.

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Let us know, Silvia, after a week or so how your change to our German Roots offerings were superior to what you'd been reading (and switched away from). 

We need to know how we're doing, and exactly what people like you believe they need. 

Good luck with your research and "Good Findings!"

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Hi Sylvia, This post has been closed. Please submit your request to our new join post here: https://www.wikitree.com/g2g/1164394/do-you-have-german-ancestry-join-us-in-the-germany-project

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Would like to join. I did one of the early imports of people from the Alsace and Baden area that came into Louisiana and some that went to the East Coast

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Hi Patrick, This post is closed. Please submit your request to our new join post here: https://www.wikitree.com/g2g/1164394/do-you-have-german-ancestry-join-us-in-the-germany-project and I will get you set up.

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Hello! My husband and I both have German roots, therefore our children are doubly blessed. Our ancestors immigrated to the United States in different centuries. Mine came with the Palatine migration and his came during WW1. Whereas, he knows exactly the footsteps his ancestors made, I do not and have hit a brick wall in finding them. I need you!

Cynthia J. (Wickline or Wicklein [Gr sp]) Lear

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I'd like to join the Germany project.  I have ancestors in the Chemnitz region and have cousins in the Berlin region (two oldest children of gr gr grandparents stayed in Germany when the family left).  I've hit a brick wall with my gr gr grandparents, Ernest and Augusta Lohse.

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The ecosia.org search engine turns up a lot that looks like decent quality, and so does a quick google.   I always try these first (and later with more detail) because it can catch a surprising amount, and has busted some brick walls for me.

Here's the link to the ecosia search: https://www.ecosia.org/search?q=Ernest+and+Augusta+Lohse.

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Hi, I would like to join the Germany project because the majority of my ancestors is from Germany, and I'd like to find out more about them and also help others find out more about their German ancestors.

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I wish to join the Germany project. I am working on Lugenbeel ancestors going back pre-1700s. Most of my resources are from Family Search at this time. I would be happy to coordinate and grateful for any help as I admit I am not very experienced here! Thanks.

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I would like to join Team Germany! I was born in Ulm, Germany. My main interests in Germany are Württemberg (Malmsheim, Obermünkheim), Bayern (Reutti/Neu-Ulm).

I also have roots in former regions of Austria, i.e. Bohemia and Bielitz (these days Poland).

I have about 7 years of experience working with different sites like FamilySearch, Ancestry, Archion.

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Yes, I am part German. Using a Family Tree Y-DNA Bog 700 Test I have discovered my grandfather originates from the Princely House of Hesse in Germany. My grandfather was illegitimate and the Royal family at Windsor helped him and my great grandmother out, providing a home and income.  I used my Family Tree data with a newly innovated test from Origin-DNA.us to compare known Royal descendants with my brother and I's DNA. The results can then be checked beyond the unknown to other people's data to build up family trees and find the missing link.

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Hi

I have been looking for pictures and family information on the Mesenbrink, Messenbrink and any other way it is spelled.

Thanks

Christina Mesenbrink

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I dispose of plenty of family information from my German ancestors, a number of them were priests or farmers with a well organized filing cabinet.  Some of them left for UK, USA or Latin America.  I would like to see if I can trace some of them or their descendants worldwide. 

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I'd like to join the German Project, as I hit a dead end with my paternal 6xgreat-grandfather Frederick Wilhelm Schaeffer.

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Üdvözlöm! Úgy tűnik, hogy a gyökereim fele német származású. kérdezném, hogy hogyan lehet csatlakozni köszönöm semes-Bogya Eszter

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Welcome to the Germany Project, Eszter! I've sent you an email on how to get started.

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I would love to join. I have some German ancestors on both sides of my family. I love Germany! It's one of the most beautiful countries on the planet.

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Welcome to the Germany Project, Mary! I've sent you an email on how to get started.

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Thank you so much!

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My maternal grandfather was first generation born American, his parents and a brother were born in Württemberg, I have done some research, (Ancestry and FamilySearch), I am interested in learning more and helping where I can.

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Welcome to the Germany Project, Deborah! I've sent you an email on how to get started.

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Köszönöm szépen. Én eég sok német gyökérrel rendelkezem a jelek szerint, Dietmann, Rom, Schreiner, Schlund, Wiemer, Wiest. Ezért szeretnék a német gyökerek csoportba csatlakozni, hátha felfedezek ott valami jat, vagy tud valaki segíteni. Köszönöm szépen.

Semes-Bogya Eszter

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I am researching my ancestry in the region of Bielefeld, Werther and have a few pre-1700s I would like to add to link to other trees.

Answer 14

Yes, I would like to join. Many of my ancestors came from Württemberg ; some settled in the Dutch Fork area of South Carolina. Other German ancestors came over with settlers to New Sweden and New Netherland.

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I have german ancestors and I am interested to join this group please. Thanks

I speak as well german, I was married in Germany during 20 years, my twins are still living in Germany..

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I've added you. Welcome to the Germany Project!

Answer 16

Hi,

Please may I join concerning my great grandfather, James Charles Norval Kruger who has german ancestry and a close connection that I have been told of but still need to figure out to the famous Paul Kruger.

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I've added you. Welcome to the Germany Project!

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Thanks Traci Thiessen.