Jeanette Rosenberg is a professional genealogist and a member of AGRA (Association of Genealogists & Researchers in Archives). She holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Genealogical Studies from Strathclyde University.
A popular and knowledgeable Jewish/general genealogy speaker around the UK, Jeanette regularly researches at archives in Germany, where she’s participated in local history seminars.
Jeanette leads for JGSGB on Education/Mentoring, exhibitions, outreach and social media. She also chairs JGSGB’s German sig. Appointed GerSIG Director in 2009, Jeanette leads on IAJGS conference arrangements. She’s also the genealogy representative on the ITS Oversight Committee, strategically managing Britain’s copy of the ITS Arolsen Archive.
“Get Your Questions Answered by the German Research Experts” (Weds-109), 7:30-8:45 A.M.
Get your questions answered and glean useful advice for your German Jewish Family History research from Roger Lustig and Jeanette Rosenberg, GerSIG Directors.
Roger and Jeanette are available to answer your questions relating to starting out or making progress with your German research. They can offer you advice about where records can be found, what they may contain, how to get copies of documents and can provide strategies and ideas for making the most of your research.
If you’re a beginner or a more experienced researcher, this is a perfect opportunity to ask questions and get useful advice from people who can help you research your German Jewish family history. Roger specializes in German Jewish history, focusing on the parts of Prussia that became Polish in the 20th Century. Jeanette is a frequent researcher at archives in Germany and focuses in West Germany, notably in Rhineland and the Pfalz.
[presented with Roger Lustig]
Topic: German Jewish genealogy
“The Story of Two Leos” (Thurs-132), 3:00-4:15 P.M.
This presentation explores in-depth the lives of two Jewish boys both called Leo, whose families lived in pre-war Bruchsal, in Baden, South West Germany and who both ended up living in the UK after WW2. Of course in Jewish family history, things are never as straightforward as they first appear. The Holocaust shattered Jewish family life in Germany, changing everything. Nevertheless, both Leos have compelling narratives.
Using as illustrations the official records and photographs that have been collected along the way, Jeanette Rosenberg will share information about the Leos’ lives and those of their immediate families, drawing comparisons and highlighting both similarities and differences between them.
Whilst each Leo’s story is memorable, sadly, in Jewish genealogical circles, neither family’s journey is entirely unique.
Jeanette’s presentation will help you appraise the records you can find about your family and demonstrate how you can relate the stories you uncover within your own research.
Topics: Ashkenazic research, Holocaust research, Immigration and migration over the ages, Germany, United Kingdom