SLIG Fall 2025 - German Phase 1: Identify the Hometown

Debra A. Hoffman, PLCGS, and Teresa Steinkamp McMillin, CG, have developed a new German research course that will be offered through the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG) in the fall of 2025. The course is entitled “German Phase 1: Identify the Hometown.” Many Americans claim German ancestry and want to research their ancestors. To extend one’s ancestry into Germany, one must know the town of origin. It is not enough to know they came from Germany or even a specific German state. Phase 1 teaches students how to find their ancestor’s hometown by conducting thorough research using United States sources and utilizing appropriate methodology. For more information on the course and registration, see https://slig.ugagenealogy.org/cpage.php?pt=524.

This is not a beginning genealogy course, and students should have a firm foundation in genealogical research, sources, and methodology before approaching this course. One way to obtain this knowledge and skills is to take other institute courses. IGHR offers two courses on methodology: Course One – Methods and Sources in Practice and Course Two – Intermediate Genealogy and Historical Studies. IGHR is scheduled for July 27th through August 1st, 2025. See https://ighr.gagensociety.org. Another course offered this summer is GRIP’s course Beyond Digging Deeper: Sources, Methods, and Practices being offered from June 22nd through June 27th, 2025. See https://grip.ngsgenealogy.org.