Ute Brandenburg
@ubrandenburg.bsky.social
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Ute Brandenburg
@ubrandenburg.bsky.social
· Nov 12
German Genealogy Headquarters – Expert genealogical research services
genealogyheadquarters.com
Hello! I am a genealogical researcher and lecturer with historical German and German DNA specialties. My friend Ursula @uckrause.bsky.social and I teach German research at genealogyheadquarters.com.
I am an active rower, and servant to three cats: Her Majesty Elsa, Lady Luna, and Warrior Raven.
I am an active rower, and servant to three cats: Her Majesty Elsa, Lady Luna, and Warrior Raven.
Our latest newsletter!
October 31, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Our latest newsletter!
We teach historical context. Check out our next seminar on November 8!
genealogyheadquarters.com/education/
genealogyheadquarters.com/education/
September 19, 2025 at 2:21 PM
We teach historical context. Check out our next seminar on November 8!
genealogyheadquarters.com/education/
genealogyheadquarters.com/education/
Whole community research and the importance of contextualization. You won't find this offered anywhere else in German genealogy classes.
THIS is why we do what we do at German Genealogy Headquarters! Contextualization is super important to story-telling.
September 9, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Whole community research and the importance of contextualization. You won't find this offered anywhere else in German genealogy classes.
Tomorrow's the day1
Last chance to sign up for tomorrow's symposium! Civil records are ESSENTIAL to German research - and the Headquarters is where to learn all about them.
All participants receive recording access for a full year (even if you can't join in person tomorrow).
genealogyheadquarters.com/education/
All participants receive recording access for a full year (even if you can't join in person tomorrow).
genealogyheadquarters.com/education/
September 5, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Tomorrow's the day1
Can't make it to our seminars in person? All registered participants will receive a link to the recording - and it will be yours to review for an entire year!
Who's right? Find out this Saturday! genealogyheadquarters.com/education/
September 4, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Can't make it to our seminars in person? All registered participants will receive a link to the recording - and it will be yours to review for an entire year!
This Saturday!
It's September! This Saturday, September 6, we'll reveal how the French Revolution and Napoleon Bonaparte gave German genealogists one of the greatest gifts ever!
Join us here: genealogyheadquarters.com/education/
#germany #ancestry #genealogy #history
Join us here: genealogyheadquarters.com/education/
#germany #ancestry #genealogy #history
September 1, 2025 at 1:22 PM
This Saturday!
Join our growing German genealogy community!
Good Morning, German Researchers! You've heard about our seminars, wondering if they're for you?
Yes, they are! Lisa hasn't missed a single one - and here's why:
#genealogy #ancestry #germany #histroy
Yes, they are! Lisa hasn't missed a single one - and here's why:
#genealogy #ancestry #germany #histroy
August 25, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Join our growing German genealogy community!
Did you know that historically, ordinary Germans needed permission for things as simple as moving to the next town?
Pauleen is one of our treasured participants from Australia. She doesn't let time zones get in the way of attending our seminars, for good reason!
#genealogy #ancestry #germany
Pauleen is one of our treasured participants from Australia. She doesn't let time zones get in the way of attending our seminars, for good reason!
#genealogy #ancestry #germany
August 22, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Did you know that historically, ordinary Germans needed permission for things as simple as moving to the next town?
Pauleen is one of our treasured participants from Australia. She doesn't let time zones get in the way of attending our seminars, for good reason!
#genealogy #ancestry #germany
Pauleen is one of our treasured participants from Australia. She doesn't let time zones get in the way of attending our seminars, for good reason!
#genealogy #ancestry #germany
What makes our German genealogy classes stand out? Hear it from Doug, who has attended every single one of them!
#genealogy #ancestry #familyhistory #germany #research #joy
#genealogy #ancestry #familyhistory #germany #research #joy
August 18, 2025 at 2:49 PM
What makes our German genealogy classes stand out? Hear it from Doug, who has attended every single one of them!
#genealogy #ancestry #familyhistory #germany #research #joy
#genealogy #ancestry #familyhistory #germany #research #joy
It's a great day when one of the best-known genealogy speakers recommends you!
We're fortunate to have the wonderful Katherine R. Willson as our host! Here's why she recommends us:
August 15, 2025 at 2:10 PM
It's a great day when one of the best-known genealogy speakers recommends you!
Lisa found what she was looking for with us.
We asked Lisa why she chose our classes. Here's what she had to say:
#genealogy #ancestry #familysearch #familyhistory #germanhistory #germany #germanresearch #joy
#genealogy #ancestry #familysearch #familyhistory #germanhistory #germany #germanresearch #joy
August 11, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Lisa found what she was looking for with us.
Reposted by Ute Brandenburg
German genealogy is not just names and numbers! But don't take our word for it. Here's what Pauleen has to say:
#genealogy #ancestry #familyhistory #germany #history #joy
#genealogy #ancestry #familyhistory #germany #history #joy
August 8, 2025 at 4:23 PM
German genealogy is not just names and numbers! But don't take our word for it. Here's what Pauleen has to say:
#genealogy #ancestry #familyhistory #germany #history #joy
#genealogy #ancestry #familyhistory #germany #history #joy
Doug is such a skilled researcher! We're honored to have his endorsement.
#genealogy #germany #history #familyhistory #ancestry
#genealogy #germany #history #familyhistory #ancestry
August 4, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Doug is such a skilled researcher! We're honored to have his endorsement.
#genealogy #germany #history #familyhistory #ancestry
#genealogy #germany #history #familyhistory #ancestry
There will be no dry eye in the house with this case study! 💜
#genealogy #germanresearch #geneticgenealogy #DNA #germany #familyhistory #joy
#genealogy #germanresearch #geneticgenealogy #DNA #germany #familyhistory #joy
If you've been looking to DNA to solve questions of parentage or place of origin in your German research, don't miss our July Summer Special!
DNA work in Germanic Europe is a completely different ballgame than in the US. Learn strategies from our German DNA expert Ute Brandenburg 🔎🧬🇩🇪🧬🔍
DNA work in Germanic Europe is a completely different ballgame than in the US. Learn strategies from our German DNA expert Ute Brandenburg 🔎🧬🇩🇪🧬🔍
June 8, 2025 at 8:11 PM
There will be no dry eye in the house with this case study! 💜
#genealogy #germanresearch #geneticgenealogy #DNA #germany #familyhistory #joy
#genealogy #germanresearch #geneticgenealogy #DNA #germany #familyhistory #joy
June 7, 2025 at 12:56 PM
We're excited for the IGGP Conference in Columbus next week! Ursula's presentation "Family Law According to the Prussian Civil Code 1794-1899" and Ute's heart-warming DNA paternity case "Finding Volker's Father" are ready!
Comment here if you'll be there - we want to meet you!
#iggpconference2025
Comment here if you'll be there - we want to meet you!
#iggpconference2025
June 6, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Always good to have a second set of eyes for these early German civil registration records.
June 6, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Always good to have a second set of eyes for these early German civil registration records.
North Sea Island treat.
May 25, 2025 at 4:43 PM
North Sea Island treat.
Young men on a pilgrimage to the Strasbourg Cathedral in the 1600s chiseled their names and artwork into the ancient pillars. 400 years later, their personalities seem to come alive to the observer. Our ancestors.
May 13, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Help us decide!
What topic would you like to see for a summer special event?
A. All about surnames - history, regional differences, research tools
B. All about illnesses and death - old terms, cultural history, research tools
C. Using DNA to solve mysteries of immigrants’ unknown home villages
What topic would you like to see for a summer special event?
A. All about surnames - history, regional differences, research tools
B. All about illnesses and death - old terms, cultural history, research tools
C. Using DNA to solve mysteries of immigrants’ unknown home villages
May 3, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Lady Luna. Age 15, nearly toothless, arthritic, requests running water from the sink a dozen times a day. Affectionate, gentle soul.
#catsofbluesky
#catsofbluesky
May 1, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Lady Luna. Age 15, nearly toothless, arthritic, requests running water from the sink a dozen times a day. Affectionate, gentle soul.
#catsofbluesky
#catsofbluesky
Summer format: light yet rich. Just like ice cream! 🇩🇪🍦🏰
We’ve had a busy and rewarding first season with German Genealogy Headquarters! 🇩🇪
For the summer, we’ll be offering lighter fare with half day seminars - rich in content as always!
Check out our first event on May 31: genealogyheadquarters.com/education/
#genealogy #familyhistory #germany #ancestry
For the summer, we’ll be offering lighter fare with half day seminars - rich in content as always!
Check out our first event on May 31: genealogyheadquarters.com/education/
#genealogy #familyhistory #germany #ancestry
Education – German Genealogy Headquarters
genealogyheadquarters.com
April 28, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Summer format: light yet rich. Just like ice cream! 🇩🇪🍦🏰
Relaxed Sunday morning with my faithful assistants after a fabulous day of German #Genealogy symposium with an enthusiastic group at @germangenealogy.bsky.social.
#catsofbluesky
#catsofbluesky
April 27, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Relaxed Sunday morning with my faithful assistants after a fabulous day of German #Genealogy symposium with an enthusiastic group at @germangenealogy.bsky.social.
#catsofbluesky
#catsofbluesky