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Foreword by German Genealogy Author James M. Beidler. Have German genealogy documents but can't read them? You're not alone. Whether you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced genealogy enthusiast, these easy-to-use transcription and translation tips by professional German handwriting translator Katherine Schober will help you reach new levels in deciphering your ancestors' genealogy records. In this newly-revised, comprehensive collection of Katherine's most popular articles and blog posts, you will discover how to easily recognize a number of letters in the old German handwriting, become familiar with the abbreviations, occupations and outdated words that pepper German documents and learn how to use the very same resources as a professional genealogy translator when deciphering letters, diaries, church records, certificates and more.
About the Author
Katherine Schober is a German-English translator, author, and speaker specializing in German genealogy. She works with the old German handwriting on a daily basis, translating letters, diaries, church records, vital records, and more to help people discover the words of their ancestors. Through her books "Tips and Tricks of Deciphering German Handwriting" and "The Magic of German Church Records", as well as her self-paced online course "Reading the Old German Handwriting", Katherine enjoys working with both aspiring and seasoned genealogists as they learn that they too can decipher the old German script. As a passionate teacher and speaker, Katherine has lectured at multiple national and local genealogy conferences throughout the United States. She is a member of both the Genealogy Speakers Guild and the Association of Professional Genealogists and enjoys speaking to both large and small audiences.Get in Touch - I'd Love to Hear from You!Website: https://sktranslations.com/Handwriting Course: https://german-handwriting.teachable.com/Newsletter: http://bit.ly/sktranslationsnewsletterE-Mail: language@sktranslations.comTwitter: @SK_TranslationsFacebook: facebook.com/sktranslationservicesInstagram: @katherineschober LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherineaschober/
