Good eveningI am researching the family of Johann Joseph and Anna Maria (nee Baumann) Altmann who emigrated to Australia in 1844. Family legend says that they were both born in or near Weiche (Weichau) in the locality of Freistadt (Freystadt) and that they married there. They moved to Schloin (which is confirmed by baptismal records for some of their children) before emigrating to Australia. In which archives would I most likely find information relating to this family? Personally searching archives is beyond my scope, so my second question becomes, is there a professional association or regulatory body of genealogists who may be able to assist me in locating members suited for this task?
Barry Krueger