Last week I finally came back for a visit to Schleusingen where my father came from and Schwarzbach where my mother came from. My last trip here was 30 years ago and my first time as a 17yo in 1972 (from Australia).
I've met some relatives I didn't know I had and I also was able to look at Schleusingen church books from 1800 to 1900 (I took many photos). Today I'm visiting an archivist from Sankt Kilian to find information on my grandfather.
I also met the Standesbeamtin from both Schleusingen and Eisfeld - I gave them flowers as they helped me with documents while researching from South Australia.
It's been a succesful holiday for me!
I've met some relatives I didn't know I had and I also was able to look at Schleusingen church books from 1800 to 1900 (I took many photos). Today I'm visiting an archivist from Sankt Kilian to find information on my grandfather.
I also met the Standesbeamtin from both Schleusingen and Eisfeld - I gave them flowers as they helped me with documents while researching from South Australia.
It's been a succesful holiday for me!