The St. Louis Genealogical Society German Special Interest Group (G-SIG) helps people research ancestors from German-speaking regions, including the former German states, the Austro-Hungarian Empire and Switzerland. We offer four German genealogy meetings each year, along with classes through StLGS’s education program. G-SIG also supports the society’s work to collect, preserve and publish genealogical and historical records. Watch a short introduction to G-SIG and StLGS.
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German genealogy resources
- International German Genealogical Partnership (IGGP) — An international network of German genealogy societies that includes StLGS G-SIG.
- Names of Our German SIG Immigrants — Ancestors submitted by G-SIG participants, with details that may help you make a connection.
- German Research Websites — An annotated list of online research resources.
- The Germans in St. Louis — Background on German settlement and life in the St. Louis area.
G-SIG meetings
2027 schedule
Our 2027 schedule is taking shape! Some events are already listed on the German SIG events calendar, and more dates and topics will be added as plans are finalized. Please check back for updates.
We will also email details to the G-SIG mailing list. To be added to the list, email germansig@stlgs.org.
G-SIG meetings are free and open to the public. Registration is required to attend a live Zoom webinar, but you do not need to register to attend an in-person meeting or view a recording posted on this page. Meetings begin at 1:00 p.m. Central.
In-person meetings are held at the StLGS office, 4 Sunnen Drive, Suite 140, Maplewood, MO 63143. Get directions to the StLGS office.
Recorded meetings and handouts
German Genealogy: What Do You Need to Know?
2020 · Featured speaker: Carol Whitton, StLGS projects director and German SIG leader
Ultimately, we sought the German village of origin in U.S. records, but other questions about our immigrant families needed answering first. The answers to those questions led us toward our goal. By reviewing the basics, learning about Germany and its resources and finding our U.S. records, we could be successful.
This was the first meeting of 2020 and was held virtually. Watch the recorded webinar.
(Recordings are generally available for 90 days after each meeting. For more on German genealogy, explore our recorded classes.)
Questions or research help?
For questions about G-SIG or its mailing list, email the coordinators at germansig@stlgs.org.
For help finding ancestors in the St. Louis area, contact the Ask Louie team.
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