These are German Lineage Books. The German Lineage Book - a Rich Genealogical Source. The Deutsches Geschlechterbuch series contains a myriad of German lineages from all parts of Germany. Checking this wonderful secondary source should be "standard procedure" for the German family researcher. For some information on a article about the Geschlechterbuch see your library for a copy of German Genealogical Digest Vol. 12 No. 2. An article by Horst Reschke desscribe the books and its new general index; and a helpful list of the 202 volumes. Only volumes 1 through 110 have been microfilmed. These are available at the Family History Centers. Many large libraries have Geschlechterbuch. David & Sheri wrote: > > Has anyone used the Deutsche Geschlecterbucher? > I understand they are in German, but figure even I can > read the surname. > I believe these are in Madison at the Memorial Library. > > Can anyone tell me what this book is? I am baffeled and need some help with > this? Thanks so much, Sheri~ In the land of OZ!