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Black Sea German Research
Anyone who has wrestled with trying to trace records of their German-Russian ancestors will appreciate this site, which hosts a free online database of over 1.4 million names of Germans who settled on the northern banks of the Black Sea in South Russia (now Ukraine) in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Information is based on GEDCOMs submitted by contributors from all over the world. An advanced search option provides for phonetic name searching using Soundex.
The site also provides research guidance and encourages networking with fellow researchers through online forums and an invitation to join the Black Sea German Research community on Facebook.
The BSGR site includes online maps: the German Empire in the 1850s, 1857, 1914 and 1925; Northwestern and Southwestern Russia in 1897; and village plat maps for Bessarabia and the Odessa area showing features such as houses, churches, cemeteries and schools.
Perhaps most importantly from an Australian perspective, the site is in English.
Check it out at http://www.blackseagr.org/index.html
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German war graves online
Graebernachweis des Volksbundes Deutsche Kriegsgraeberfuersorge e.V
http://www.volksbund.de/graebersuche/
This online database covers German war graves from Egypt to Uzbekistan and includes:
- the graves of over 1.8 million German and foreign soldiers who died in World Wars I and II in Germany
- Memorials to those who perished in the Prussian-Danish wars of 1845-51 and 1864 and other border wars in which Germans were involved.
It is a German language site but can be negotiated by the non-German speaker with a bit of effort.
Search by Surname (Nachname) and date of birth (Geburtsdatum) except for World War I casualties for whom you will need to substitute date of death (Todesdatum).
It is also possible to search for war casualties born in a partcular part of Germany (Geburtsort).
I searched for war casualties born in Amrum and retrieved one 'hit' for Gerhart Haar, born on 1 October 1916 at Amrum and reported missing/killed on 9 January 1945.
You will need to negotiate a feedback form - in German - before the results are displayed but I managed to do so (although the only postcode I could successfully enter was 400000!).
A useful database for anyone researching German ancestors.
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Genealogical Society of Qld - Education classes
A list of the education classes and sessions being held by the Genealogical Society of Queensland (GSQ)
Advance your knowledge of family history
My email is: ua.moc.tensutpo@1qsg
My address is: 38 Fisher Street, East Brisbane
My phone number is: 07 38915085
My website is: http://www.gsq.org.au/
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Talk @ SLQ - Missing! German heritage of Queensland with Anna Haebich and Mark Schuster
New talk at the State Library of Queensland
German immigration from the 1840s to the present has had a significant influence on Queensland history and culture. Yet only traces of German heritage remain in our public collections and a comprehensive history is yet to be written. Anna Haebich and Mark Schuster discuss the reasons for this absence and describe some of the significant heritage that has survived. Notable is Mark’s private collection of German musical heritage and other items from the Toowomba region. Ways to preserve and promote Queensland’s German heritage will also be addressed.
Anna HaebichAnna Haebich is a Research Intensive Professor at Griffith University. Her family arrived in Queensland from Schleswig-Holstein in 1864. As historian-in residence at the State Library of Queensland for Q150, Anna made several discoveries of German items in its collections. She has written about searching for her ancestors in Germany and is now working on a book that will vividly depict the lives and heritage of German immigrants to Queensland.
Mark SchusterMark Schuster is a true German-Queensland character. For the last 25 years he has sought out the hidden folklore (music, songs, yarns and customs) of the German-Queensland farming community in southern Queensland. He has lived, researched and recorded this hidden heritage before it passes away. He has accessed the treasure troves of people’s memories and passions for the German diaspora in often isolated locations. Playing squeezebox, zither, reciting broken German-Australian poetry are just some of his passions. This ‘artsy’ scientist will enthrall you with the amazing stories of our pioneer Queenslanders. He is the custodian for the Queensland chapter of the German community in their multicultural journey to becoming Queenslanders.
When: Wed 20 Oct, 12.30pmWhere: State Library of Queensland, slq Auditorium 2, level 2Entry: Free, no booking required
Photo: Class portrait of the students of the German Community School, South Brisbane, ca. 1890s
2 Comments
I have german ancestors, my great grandfather was a member of the Liedertafel club in Rockhampton, my Great Great Gandfather and mother came over here on the the "Fitz Ruter" in the late 1800's and landed in Rockhampton.
Comment added 8am, Friday 24th Sep 10 by "Lesley Charlton"
I wish I was up in Queensland for this talk, but I live in Canberra.
Comment added 8am, Friday 24th Sep 10 by "Lesley Charlton"
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Workshop: German place name changes
Confused about German place name changes? This hands on session will explain the history behind German place name changes and introduce you to resources held at the State Library and online that can help you pinpoint exactly where in Germany/Prussia your ancestors originated from.
Number are limited and bookings are required.
When: Friday 16 July and 23 July 9am-10am
Where: Meet at Reception, Level 1 of the State Library
Tickets: FREE
Bookings: qtix [new window] or Ph. 136 246
Enquiries: learning@slq.qld.gov.au
Image from Schrottie's photostream at flickr.com/photos/schrottie/3492009430/
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