“The Gates of Europe – The History of Ukraine from a Germans from Russia Perspective” Presented by Wayne Garman Ukraine is rich in natural resources, especially for agriculture. Over the centuries, these resources, along with Ukraine’s location, have made it an invasion target of neighboring empires. Ukraine’s history is one of much tragedy, sorrow and … Continued

They Returned to the Homeland:  Finding Germans from Russia in the U.S. Passport Application Files Presented by Allyn Brosz For Germans from the Russian Empire, the transatlantic journey was not always a one-way trip. Some immigrants to the U.S. returned to their ancestral villages as naturalized American citizens, crossing the Atlantic more than once. Their … Continued

Ahnentafel Chart – A different pedigree approach  Presented by Scott Ludwig  An ahnentafel chart is the German version of a pedigree chart. It is a different approach than what we are used to. The Ahnentafel Chart focuses on one individual and their direct ancestors.  This presentation will cover how the process works and how I … Continued