The study of German jurisdictions, gothic script, locating and using the records to identify your ancestors. In-depth analysis, historical understanding, and knowing the jurisdictional changes are critical to your research success. How much data you extract from the records, how carefully you study that information, and your level of understanding of the records and the context of the facts they hold dictates your research success. This research guide will give you some great resources, strategies, and instruction helping you with your German research questions.