Genealogy Quick Start: Ethnic Genealogy

[@Keli1952]

Good information..some of my ancestors were free and slaves.

[@billiejean2227]

Can you still find out who your parents are if their deceased?

[@shamelejordon1953]

Billie Jean it is possible. DNA testing may help. Have you tested?

[@GenealogyQuickStart]

Helly Billie Jean. Have you had any progress?

[@rainbowunicornprincessandt7796]

One of my German lines are said to be Jewish and settled in Germantown, PA. Do you determine the settlement and surname to determine if an ancestor was actually Jewish? Will they be listed as Jewish or just German? I seen and read about researching tombstones as well.

[@GenealogyQuickStart]

Depending on the time period and the type of record group, Jews of German origin will usually be identified by their previous political allegiance, i.e., the Second German Empire or its predecessor states such as Bavaria, Baden, Prussia, etc. - Jim Beidler

[@billiejean2227]

I tried to reach you by email but it won't deliver..

[@shamelejordon1953]

Billie Jean which email did you use?