Walking in my Ancestors’ Footsteps in Germany

I love doing family history research and better understanding the lives of my ancestors. My brother Alan (who has appeared in previous DNA and Family History videos with me) shared a lot of helpful info from our family tree. And now it was my turn to take that genealogy work and plan a trip around it! I chose to make this trip to Germany in 2024 because it was the 100th anniversary of my father's birth, and I wanted to see the area where his parents/grandparents were from. In this video I visit the Minden region of Germany and look for places that were important parts of my ancestors' lives. My father's mother and his paternal grandparents were born in countries such as Prussia that are now part of modern day Germany. On my trip, I visit a large church and two small ancient churches in search of the churches where my ancestors attended Sunday services and were christened and married. I also try to find the farm where my grandmother was born. Come along with us to Minden as I explore my roots! And let me know your experiences with doing ancestral village tours of your own! Thanks for watching! Dara Video Links: Birmingham Family History Vlog (Ian's ancestors) -    • Birmingham Family History Tour #england #f...   Herefordshire Family History Blog (Ian's ancestors) -    • Herefordshire Family History Tour  #geneal...   Eating German Foods with my Family in Hamburg, Berlin & Frankfurt -    • Eating German Cities - A Berliner in Berli...