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Palatines to America - German Genealogy Society
Researching German Speaking Ancestors

Welcome to the Palatines to America website.

Why is it called Palatines to America? Who were the Palatines? The simple answer is they were Germans, but as always, it is much more complex. This English word was attached to Germans by the English Queen Anne in 1708 and has remained as the descriptive word for the early emigrants... continue.

By joining the Palatines to America organization, a number of BENEFITS to support your German research are available to you. For MEMBERSHIP information and how to join, please click here.

June 14 - 16, 2012 - Palatines to America National Conference and Annual Meeting will be in Indianapolis, IN. See the National Conference flier for the schedule, hotel information and the registration form.

You may register for the conference at the Bookstore. When checking out at the Bookstore under Step 1 of the checkout process, please include your name(s) and membership number(s), address, phone number, email address and Surnames you are researching in the "Order Comments" box.

September 23 - 30, 2012 Research Trip - The trip will be led by Mary Lou Delahunt to Salt Lake City LDS Family History Library. The registration form will be available in the near future. Click here for information about the trip and the Family History Library. Click here for the registration form.

Chapter Calendar of Events

April 28, 2012 Colorado Chapter - Colorado Chapter Spring Seminar and Annual Business Meeting at the Ramada Plaza Denver Central, Denver, CO Details
April 14, 2012 North Carolina Chapter - North Carolina Palatines to America Spring Program at the Woodmen of the World, Dover, NC Details
April 21, 2012 Indiana Chapter - Spring Workshop at the MCL South Banquet Room, Indianapolis, IN Details
May 5, 2012 New York Chapter - NY Chapter Spring Meeting at the The Desmond Hotel, Albany, NY Details
May 5, 2012 Pennsylvania Chapter - 2012 Spring Conference at the Yoder's Restaurant, New Holland, PA Details
October 20, 2012 Colorado Chapter - Colorado Chapter Fall Seminar and Annual German Dinner at the Ramada Plaza, Denver, CO Details
October 6, 2012 Pennsylvania Chapter - Pennsylvania Chapter Fall Meeting at the Yoder's, New Holland, PA Details
October 6, 2012 North Carolina Chapter - Fall Conference at the Brick Church, Alamance County, NC Details

January 19, 2012 The Palatine Patter - Issue 137 for Winter 2012 is now available in the Members Only Section.

February 25, 2010 Arta Johnson Collection is available for research by Palam members. See the collection list under the Members Only link for more information.

February 25, 2010 The Patter Archive includes all past issues in the Members Only section of the web site. Members may view and download past Patter issues. The archive provides a unique look as to the Palatines to America grow since first organized. Also the queries sections would be of interest as to who is researching which surnames over the years.

November 10, 2011 German Origin Physicians in Indiana: Dr. Robert McDougal, who is a life member of the Indiana Chapter of Palatines to America, has prepared a remarkable and valuable document that contains the names of the more than 300 physicians of German origin who practiced in Indiana in the early years. After the alphabetical listing of physicians that includes as much information as Dr. McDougal gleaned from all sources, he has listed midwives, and followed that with a history of medicine in Indiana.

The amount of information varies from person to person, but in any case, it is well worth examining. Many times the German hometown is given, and information about parents and siblings. The bibliography might offer clues to other places to look for family information. Palatines to America is grateful to Dr. McDougal for permission to post this pdf file.

February 2012 Updated - Other Events of Interest: This link provides events of genealogy interest from other organizations. For these events click here.

August 2012 300th Anniversary of Middleburgh, NY For more information, click here

January 19, 2010 The Patter is available electronically. If you can't receive it electronically, confirm your mailing address by e-mailing the Membership Registrar or write to Membership at the address below.

July 15, 2010 Keep your membership information up-to-date! Send any changes to your mailing address, phone or e-mail address to the Membership Registrar

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