Searching Ancestors in Ostfriesland

During the 18th and 19th centuries a lot of people from Ostfriesland and parts of Northern Germany left their homes and emigrated to the United States in search for a better life. Until today a lot of descendants have been inspired by their ancestors’ fate and courage and they are looking for more information about their own history.

However, finding these is not always easy due to the long distance, the language and the old German writing. I am happy to help you there. I myself have studied Cultural Sciences and spent the last years doing intensive research of my own ancestors in Ostfriesland and I would like to support you with my knowledge and expertise in this area. I speak German, lower German (know as Plattdeutsch) and English fluently and I read the old German handwriting.

Please have a look at my website to find out more about how I can you help. Feel free to contact me at any time and we will discuss what can be done.

I am looking forward to hearing from you.

Best Regards

Maike