Breaking Through German Ancestry Walls Without Knowing German

Stop cursing German cursive! Researching German ancestry can feel overwhelming, especially if you don’t know the language. Discover practical tips to decode handwriting, simplify research, and access valuable tools. Learn to confidently navigate intimidating records with ease. Handouts provide step-by-step guidance to kick-start your research and uncover your ancestor’s story.

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Rhonda Roederer, professional genealogist, educator and Founder of Heritage with Heart has a diverse background which includes uncovering family mysteries, organizing large family events and reuniting adoptees with their birth families.  Rhonda’s educational outreach consists of seminars and workshops for historical societies, libraries, and conferences, including RootsTech. 

In her unique style, she shares her own case studies, taking learners along her personal journeys of family discovery while offering inspiration and motivation to explore their own family histories.