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.
Pamela IsraelOct 3, 20181 minGenealogyTip: German-Language Newspaper SearchHere’s a fun tip for researching relatives, especially 1st generation German ones. The Library of Congress’ Chronicling America: Historic...
Stefan IsraelSep 21, 20184 minTranslation and LanguageClues Hidden in "von" and "van"?People's surnames often provide clues into their way back family history. Learn what Von and Van mean for the Dutch and Germans.
Pamela IsraelSep 10, 20181 minTranslation and LanguageWhen is October in September?Beer lovers and German fans can likely answer this riddle in a second. We are talking about Oktoberfest! September brings a nip in the...