Palatines to America National German Genealogy Society
Researching German Speaking Ancestors
Germany, Austria, Alsace, Switzerland, Luxemborg, Lichtenstein, Poland
Russia, Denmark, Netherlands
2013 Spring Patter available
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Hours: Wed, Thurs. 10 am - 2 pm
Mailing Address
PO Box 141260
Columbus, Ohio 43214
Office
4601 N. High St., Suite C
Columbus, Ohio 43214
Phone: 614-267-4700
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About Palatines to America German Genealogy Society
PALATINES TO AMERICA was founded at Columbus, Ohio, 12 July 1975. Beginning with a nucleus of 47 from throughout the U.S., the society now has over 2,000-members. It is incorporated as a non-profit organization under an Ohio Charter, and, along with its conforming Chapters, is an approved charitable organization under Section 501(c )(3) of the Internal Revenue Service Code.
The PURPOSE of this society is to promote the study of Germanic immigration to North America, to publish information of general interest, and to provide a means for members to exchange information and share research.
An ANNUAL NATIONAL CONFERENCE is held each year usually in June. Speakers, seminars, resource persons, and fellowship with other members fill two or more days.
An ANNUAL NATIONAL MEETING is held in conjunction with the conference, with reports from officers and committees and election of officers.
CHAPTERS are organized to encourage personal participation, to make possible more fellowship, and to provide easy access to local workshops and research within an area. Most chapters publish a newsletter, print publications, and hold conferences, workshops, and seminars. Currently, Palatines to America has chapters in Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.
Our President
Joseph Lieby, Ed.D. : Joseph was born in Brooklyn, New York. He received 
a Master’s degree in psychology from Fordham University, and a Doctorate in education from Teacher’s College, Columbia University. He retired as a school district administrator, and has been engaged in genealogical research in the New York, New Jersey area since 1990. As a professional genealogist he has spoken at several local and regional societies on topics including “Getting the Most from Newspapers”, “Not Your Usual Genealogical Software”, “Westward Migration in New York”, “Who Were the Parents of --- ?” and “The Trail Our Ancestors Left in Becoming Citizens.” Short articles have been published in Family History Magazine, and Genealogical Computing. He is a member of several genealogical organizations, and in addition to being the president of Palatine to America, he is also 1st VP of the Orange County NY Genealogical Society, and the newsletter editor for the New York Chapter of Palatines to America.
Vice President
Roberta Newcomer (2013)
Treasurer
Margaret Weiler
Past President
Pam Smith
Director-at-Large
Mary Lou Delahunt (2013)
Kenny Burck (2014)
Chapter Presidents
Colorado - Pamela Smith (2012-2014)
Indiana - Kent Robinson
New York - Sarah Israel (2012-2014)
Ohio - Roberta Newcomer (2013)
Pennsylvania - Doris Glick (2012-2014)