Stuck on families with impermanent jobs? Let me help you find your way! Researching families who didn’t have steady jobs can be tricky, but it’s not impossible! In these presentations, I’ll take you through the fascinating story of the Stange family across two generations. You’ll discover practical tips, strategies, and a few of my own tricks to make your research more successful. If you’ve ever hit a brick wall, this session is for you. Get ready to turn challenges into breakthroughs and uncover stories you didn’t think were possible!
Price:
$60.00
A – Off to America – Research Beyond Church Records
Join me as I trace the life of Friedrich Stange, a German Holländer from Brandenburg who emigrated to America in 1855. Using his story, I’ll show how a wide range of records — from church books and estate files to school records and even real estate websites — helped me piece together his journey. This presentation is all about the records you can use to break through brick walls in rural German research.
B – The Godparent Thing – Research Techniques That Work
Meet Johann Friedrich Stange (1764–1845), born in Mecklenburg and later settled in Brandenburg. His story is full of twists — and brick walls. In this session, I’ll walk you through the techniques I used to uncover his past, from analysing church records and historical maps to using regional context and socio-historical clues. This presentation focuses on how to think like a researcher when the paper trail runs cold — and how the right strategies can lead to real breakthroughs.
