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About Echoes and Ancestors
Our Story
Echoes and Ancestors began as a personal search for family roots—but it quickly became something bigger. After a meaningful trip to the Sauerland region of Germany in May 2025, where we met kind-hearted local researchers and distant cousins, it became clear: family history comes to life when it’s shared.
What started as a vacation became a journey of connection. We walked the villages of our ancestors, explored cemeteries and archives, and sat across tables with people who helped us understand where—and who—we came from. This site was created to honor those connections, to celebrate the people behind the research, and to make space for others who are on the same path.
What We Do
- Share stories and research from our own family history journey
- Introduce and highlight amazing local researchers not affiliated with large institutions
- Post photos, reflections, and discoveries from genealogy trips
- Invite contributions from others with similar roots, questions, or insights
Whether you’re a family member, fellow researcher, or someone who stumbled here through curiosity—welcome. We hope you find something that connects with your story.
Meet the Team
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🧔 John Schulte
Family Historian & Co-Founder
John has been the go-to family historian for years. With a love of travel, archives, and all things ancestry-related, he’s always chasing the next record or story. He believes that sharing knowledge is just as important as discovering it. After returning from Germany in 2025, he knew it was time to create a space where that sharing could thrive.
👱♂️ William Schulte
Joining John on the 2025 Germany trip, Bill brought the curiosity, adventurist flair and was a great conversationalist. While not deep into genealogy, he helps capture the moments that bring the research to life. Many of the trip photos featured here are thanks to his adventurous eye for the moment and timing. He does get a little crazy when you interfere with Google Maps on the car radio though 😉
We are hoping to add more people here as contributors join—local researchers, family storytellers, or regular blog guests.
Photo Highlights
📷 Coming soon!
We’ll be adding snapshots from our genealogy journey across Germany and beyond. From gravestones and church doors to café tables and countryside trails—each photo tells a small part of a larger story.
If you have photos or memories of your own to share, we’d love to include them. Just reach out through our Contact Page or leave a comment on one of our blog posts.