Pamela IsraelJan 9, 20192 minGenealogyThe Journey & the Journeyman BookAn apprentice butcher's training in 19th century "Germany" included journeying and learning from one expert to another and sta
Stefan IsraelNov 12, 20184 minTranslation and LanguageWhy burg, why berg?Berg vs. Burg These two words show up abundantly in family and place names across the Germanic languages (German, Swedish, Dutch, Englis
Pamela IsraelOct 23, 20182 minTranslation and LanguageGerman in the CemeterySome old cemeteries have gravestones written in German. Here are some tips to help translate some key words.
Stefan IsraelOct 10, 20183 minTranslation and LanguageSeparated 99 Years, part 1Finding Herbert Harschnek - a little saga of 99 years parted: Starting with Alois Harschnek whom we mentioned in our last post.