What people are saying about Guide to Hanover Military Records
"Teresa McMillin has
taken on the daunting task of finding Hanover military records from 1514 to
1866 and has produced a thorough, detailed guide to the soldiers' records,
geography, and military history of the Kingdom of Hanover. Her book is
the key that unlocks the puzzle of which microfilm your ancestor's military
record is found on among the 130 Hanover military microfilms in the Family
History Library in Salt Lake City.
This will provide an added dimension to my knowledge of my ancestry. Until now I have found no Hanover military records. That situation is about to change. Thank you, Teresa McMillin."
-- Ernest Thode
This will provide an added dimension to my knowledge of my ancestry. Until now I have found no Hanover military records. That situation is about to change. Thank you, Teresa McMillin."
-- Ernest Thode
"In the introduction to her new book, Guide
to Hanover Military Records, 1514-1866, Teresa S. MicMillin, CG, sums
up the importance of the archival treasures upon which the book is based: “No
genealogical project involving the former Kingdom of Hanover can be complete
without exploring the records in this collection.
"But beyond just producing an indispensable finding aid to the records contained on several rolls of microfilm available through the Family History Library, McMillin has adeptly given a thorough but readable historical overview of the former Kingdom of Hanover. This is so completely necessary and often very confusing for any genealogist researching isolated areas within modern-day Germany. The 400+ pages of this guide will save any genealogical or historical researcher dozens of frustrating hours trying to find valuable information in this collection, and although painstakingly detailed, it is ridiculously easy to use. McMillin’s case study example prior to the meat of the book enlightens the reader toward this process. Lastly, the annotated bibliography at the end of the book will serve as a necessary springboard to those interested in further reading on this topic.
"As McMillin states, these records need to be used by those researching in the Kingdom of Hanover. And this book is needed for those using these records."
-- Michael Lacopo
"But beyond just producing an indispensable finding aid to the records contained on several rolls of microfilm available through the Family History Library, McMillin has adeptly given a thorough but readable historical overview of the former Kingdom of Hanover. This is so completely necessary and often very confusing for any genealogist researching isolated areas within modern-day Germany. The 400+ pages of this guide will save any genealogical or historical researcher dozens of frustrating hours trying to find valuable information in this collection, and although painstakingly detailed, it is ridiculously easy to use. McMillin’s case study example prior to the meat of the book enlightens the reader toward this process. Lastly, the annotated bibliography at the end of the book will serve as a necessary springboard to those interested in further reading on this topic.
"As McMillin states, these records need to be used by those researching in the Kingdom of Hanover. And this book is needed for those using these records."
-- Michael Lacopo
"Until now this collection has hardly been
touched by family historians, mostly because of the difficulties associated
with locating the few microfilms that may contain information about the soldier
or unit in question. But this has changed.
For the first time, an
English-language resource provides an informative historical overview, a
detailed introduction with practical suggestions for using the records, and a
systematic listing of these microfilms. The chronological arrangement is easy
to follow, and the introductory notes for each section provide valuable
background information. An extensive bibliography and index round out this
work.
...it’s an incredibly helpful work. [Teresa has] done an absolutely amazing job on this book, and I’m certain it will help a lot of people!"
-- Baerbel Johnson
...it’s an incredibly helpful work. [Teresa has] done an absolutely amazing job on this book, and I’m certain it will help a lot of people!"
-- Baerbel Johnson
"This
rich and comprehensive resource, originally published in German in 1979, has
been made more accessible to English-speaking genealogy researchers through the
guidance of Teresa McMillin, CG and her translators Arthur L. and Olga K.
Ladenburger. I have no experience with German records, but after perusing
this book, I gained an education of Germany’s tumultuous history. It also made
me aware of the breadth and scope of military records. Anyone
having German ancestry would want to consult this book which would lead to the
collection of manuscripts relating to military personnel that has been microfilmed
by the Family History Library."
-- Celeste Kuta
-- Celeste Kuta