An unforgettable visit to the Grote ancestral farmstead on September 7th resulted in new connections with cousins in Germany and a wealth of new information for family historian Jane Williamson of Waco, Texas. Jane and her daughter Rachel Hernandez visited Mackenbruch after a long planning process begun in July, 2010 when Jane discovered European Focus […]
James Derheim started European Focus as a genealogical photography business in 1989. Leading private individual, couples and small group tours in Europe since 1996, James’ specialties include any country in Europe, Scandinavia or Great Britain. He is also known for his widely acclaimed family history discovery tours. James is German-speaking and capable in Italian. James […]
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Planning Your Genealogy Tour in Europe Explore Your Ancestral Town in a way that you never imagined was possible. Have the kinds of experiences that make all the documents you’ve collected come to life. Advance Planning Contacts made in advance with pastors, archivists and local historians. Personal scouting of your ancestral town when practical, so […]
Celebrate your vacation of a lifetime with European Focus. Owner James Derheim provides the opportunity to experience Europe in an unforgettable and individualized way. Private, Customized Tours Enjoy Europe on a private tour custom-designed with your input and our guidance. “You mean you really do tours for just two people?” Yes! And, it’s not as […]
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Check Availability for James > Book Vacation Tours > Book Family History Discovery Tours > James Derheim was born and raised in the landlocked state of Minnesota, but from an early age he felt drawn to the wider world beyond the horizon. After attending college for several years, he chose a different path, joining the […]