Rosentreter Foundation Limited

The ROSENTRETER FOUNDATION LIMITED is an Australian registered charity operating worldwide to advance education and culture, with a special focus on preserving the heritage of Prussian families with Australian descendants. The Foundation is dedicated to collecting, cataloguing, and exhibiting historical artifacts, documents, and memorabilia, while also supporting genealogical research and educational initiatives.

Deutsch Krone Project: Reconstructing Lost Family Histories

The Deutsch Krone Project is the Foundation’s flagship activity, aiming to reconstruct family histories in the Deutsch Krone region where many records were destroyed during WWII. Using surviving documents, oral histories, and other sources, the project documents every person from the area, including marriage witnesses and those reporting births or deaths. This approach helps identify spelling errors and makes connections otherwise impossible, supporting genealogical research and cultural preservation.

Mission and Vision

The mission of ROSENTRETER FOUNDATION LIMITED is to advance education and culture by preserving and sharing the history of Prussian families with Australian descendants. The vision is to create a lasting legacy for future generations through comprehensive genealogical research, educational support, and the exhibition of historical collections.

Main Objectives

• Establish, catalogue, and exhibit a collection of historical items relating to Prussian families with Australian descendants.
• Maintain, research, develop, and expand family genealogy trees for these families.
• Provide scholarships and bursaries for educational purposes, especially in genealogical studies including DNA matching.
• Support the reconstruction of family histories in regions where records have been lost or destroyed.

Benefiting Groups

• Individuals with Prussian ancestry, especially those with Australian descendants.
• Researchers and students interested in genealogy and family history.
• Communities seeking to reconnect with their cultural heritage.
• Anyone interested in historical artifacts, documents, and memorabilia related to Prussian families.

Types of Services or Activities

• Collecting and exhibiting historical artifacts, documents, and memorabilia.
• Conducting genealogical research and building comprehensive family trees.
• Offering scholarships and bursaries for educational purposes, particularly in genealogical studies.
• Supporting projects like the Deutsch Krone Project to reconstruct lost family histories.
• Providing access to a vast library of hard-to-find Prussian genealogy records.
• Accepting donations and bequests to support ongoing activities.