In a message dated 11/13/99 12:41:43 PM Pacific Standard Time, barbnjoe@citrus.infi.net writes: << I have never done any research in Germany before. Any help would be appreciated. Barb >> Welcome to the world of german immigrants! Here are a few places you use to start... 1) As ever, check what Cyndislist has to offer - at http://www.cyndislist.com 2) Here are two links - one to a german genealogy page - and one to the FAQs for the soc.genealogy.german newsgroup. The FAQ in particular has a "lot" of Q/As that are extremely helpful - both at the beginning and as you go along.... <A HREF="http://www2.genealogy.net/gene/genealogy.html">German Genealogy Home Page</A> (http://www2.genealogy.net/gene/genealogy.html and to get to the FAQ directly - go to: <A HREF="http://www2.genealogy.net/gene/faqs/sgg.html">soc.genealogy.german Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)</A> http://www2.genealogy.net/gene/faqs/ssg.html To get your bearings - you can find a set of maps at the following website: <A HREF="http://www.dcn.davis.ca.us/~feefhs/maps/indexmap.html">FEEFHS MAP ROOM - Background and MAP INDEX</A> http://www.dcn.davis.ca.us/~feefhs/maps/indexmap.html And you can even take an online course in german genealogy if you wish - "free" - at the following address: <A HREF="http://www.idea.edu/courses/general/gen/210/gen210.htm">German Genealogy - Gen210 - Iowa Digital Education Association</A> http://www.idea.edu/courses/general/gen/210/gen210.htm Hope that gives you a few places to get started... and some interesting reading... debbie CAhobbies@aol.com (ps - both my "english" and my "germans" - all landed eventually in new york!)