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Colony - Fischer, Russia Date: 8/5/2008 6:50:33 A.M. Pacific
Daylight Time
Hi, i'm from Argentina (South
America), and i'm searching for my ancestors, My GreatGrandparents
was:
Solomon Friebus and Amalia Rifling, my Grandmother was MARIA CATALINA
FRIEBUS, born 14-11-1889 in FISCHER she was married with JOHANNES
MERKEL from PAULSKOYE (born in 21-12-1886), she has a brother
DAVID SOLOMON FRIEBUS (born in 13-02-1887 in Bobrovka (also called
Nieder Monjou).
who came to MILWAUKEE (USA), His wife: ELLA and their doughter:
ELDA
I think that my great grandparents were: SOLOMON FRIEBUS and AMALIA RUPPEL.
If any one has information, please contact Danial, at worimizak@hotmail.com . Thank You in advance
(No
Village Noted) jcantymartin@yahoo.com
I have a descendant that I
am working on for my cousin. She married William Reidel, who is
from this line. I can furnish you what I have. I will put you
in touch with her grandson, she is in her 80's, and not very genealogy
oriented. I can send it in gedcom files, if you want it.
Judy Canty Martin
(No Village Noted) Sweetmama2@cox.net
Date: 4/17/2008 2:51:54 P.M. Pacific
Daylight Time
Subject: Looking for Toepfer's
I'm looking for Wilhelm Karl
Toepfer and Johanna Marie Toepfer. Johanna's maden name was Toepfer.
Wilhelm died in 1943 and Johanna died 1960... If this sounds like
one in your family please let me know. I will give you more info
then.
Thanks
Marilyn Villar
Colony - Fischer, Russia and
Seewald (On the Bergseite).
tanjatanja12@yahoo.com
Date: 5/24/2008 1:35:08 A.M. Pacific
Daylight Time
Subject: Gaus Friedrich of Christian
Roger,
I am researching on my family from Seewald (Bergseite), also on
the general history of the Volga Germans. Recently I have been
into making research on the VG men who served in the Soviet Army
during the WW II. Many of them were summoned into the army before
the infamous Decree of August 28, 1941. Afterwards, from what
I understand,because of their official status as "the people´s
enemy" (because of their ethnicity) they were taken to either
concentration camps or deported to work in the Labour Army in
Siberia.
Now, because of me being proficient in Russian, I have been checking
Volga German men on a special website put up by the Russian Ministry
of Defence with documents regarding the military during the WW
II. I came across a name of a soldier from Fischer,too. Apparently,
his wife Pauline Gaus compiled a search warrant with a Russian
military office in the City of Novosibirsk in Siberia in late
May 1946 in order for them to start looking for him.
Details from the warrant:
Gaus Fedor Christianovich (= Friedrich des Christian),born 1914
in Fischer, Marxstadt, Saratov region, Republic of the Volga Germans.
Was called in for duty on March 27, 1941
Missing from March 1943
Last letter from him arrived on August 22, 1942 from the city
of Ulyanovsk, Kuybyshev region
Hope, this will be somehow of an interest to you.
Regards,
Tanja Schell
Munich, Germany
Schaefer
(Lipovka) colony (2-21-2008)
I am particularly interested
in obtaining information about the Ertel's who lived in Schaefer
(Lipovka) Russia. I am willing to help people who are searching
for relatives who settled in the Sheboygan, Wisconsin area.
rjertel@charter.net
Katharinenstadt colony 1-21-2008
I am trying to trace my Great-Grandparents
back to Russia. They are from the Saratov/Samara areaand may be
from the village of Katharinenstadt. I have seen some census info
from this village fromthe 1760's or 80's and was hoping to find
out where to look for the census info from the mid to late1800's.
My Great grand father's name was Heinrich Hopfner and his wife's
name was Katharina Kildau ( or Kildaw, Kildov, or some other close
variant). Is there a way to find people thru the churches in the
Volga region as I have the name of the pastor that confirmed and
married them?
Any help would be appreciated.
Brad Hepfner
bradhepfner@sbcglobal.net
Dietel colony (1-21-2008)
Looking for further information
on my grandmothers grandparents. Peter Weinmeister b. 1851 and
his wife Elizabeth (Reichard) b. 1851 left Dietel (Liverpool England)
Nov. 1899 for Montreal, Quebec on the SS Laurentian with their
6 boys. The oldest of the boys (my grandmothers father) was John
Jacob Weinmeister b. 1878 and his wife of 10 months Christina
Elizabeth (Fuches) b. 1881. They all ended up homesteading in
the Rhein District of Sask. CAN by August of 1900.
I'd like to know when Peter and his family arrived to the Dietel
colony or whether he was born there. Also, what the 5 other boys
names were and what part of Germany they came from. I did find
one comment about a Weinmeister family from Anhalt, but not which
of the 4 Anhalt- regions.
Any information would be helpful.
Scott Hannah
skanhannah@msn.com
Colony - Fischer, Russia
(CJVOKAC) Date:
8/2/2007
My maternal grandmother Sophia nee
Tierbach came to Bellwood from Fischer in (I believe) 1910.
She came here with her cousin Christian Tierbach and his wife
whose name I believe was Pauline. My grandfather, Freiderich Justus,
arrived in Bellwood in 1910 or 1911. They married in 1912 and
resided in Bellwood their entire lives and raised six children
there.
I exchange letters with a second cousin (male) on a regular basis.
Maybe twice a year I hear from a third cousin (female). Both have
been in Germany since the '90s. He lives in Ratingen. I have been
told that in the 1800's some of my maternal relatives travelled
to South America because they were promised land there. Of course,
this didn't happen and they ended up in a jungle area. From the
time they left Russia until they were able to return it was a
total of two years.
I have learned a lot of info about my grandmother's relatives
but have not been able to find out anything about my grandfather's
relatives. The relatives in Germany do not seem to know anything
about the Justus family. I do know that my grandfather's mother's
maiden name was Meyer.
The name Tierbach (still spelled that way by my cousins) became
Thierbach once they came to America.
Please E-mail. CJVOKAC.aol
Colony - OBERMONJOU (May
30, 2007)
Surname - BEFORT/ STECKLEIN/
DOERFLER. Looking for any information to help me with my research
of my paternal lines.
HEINRICH BEFORT married KUNIGUNDE DOERFLER
had child -
ANTON BEFORT married ANNA ELISABETH ???
had child -
GERHARD BEFORT married ANNA MARIA CATHERINE STECKLEIN
had child -
JOHN (Johannes) BEFORT married ELIZABETH ERNST
Gerhard brought his family from Obermonjou to Munjor, Kansas around
1876.
Sheri Beffort-Lantzy
Stockton, California
sherilantzy@gmail.com
(No
Village Noted)
Please contact me if you have
genealogy statistics for Andreas Brungardt B. 1769 Married to
Anna Maria Topler (Toepfer) B. 1772. I am trying to get their
Birth, Marriage, Death dates and where. I have also been in search
of a photograph of their granddaughter, Margaretha Brungardt and
where she was born. I am a family genealogist for my husband's
family. Margaretha Brungardt is my husband's great grandmother.
I do have some genealogy and contacts in the family who have done
extensive work on all the lines you have on your web site. Marvin
Dinkel had done a lot during his lifetime & written a book,
before passing away in 2005. Also, Florian (Floyd) Scheck has
been of great help.
Your assistance would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Linda Dinkel
email: donaldlindad@sbcglobal.net
(No Village Noted)
Hi,
I found your website quite by accident, and I think it is so great.
I have been stumped on my family tree. Maybe someone can help
me?
My great Grandpa was Christ Weinbender, and he married his first cousin, Mary "Maria" Bauer. 1920 census shows that they immigrated in 1913 from Russia.
Here is what I have so far. It seems so odd that if they were first cousins, why is it so difficult to find information on both lines?
Christ J. Weinbender (Christ Phillip Weinbender) born 27 Aug 1883 in Muller, Russia died 01 Jan 1924 and buried in Pueblo, Colorado.
Married Mary "Maria" Bauer, born 03 Jun 1888 in Volga, Russia, died 11 May 1963 in Sunnyside, Washington. Applied for citizenenship in 1913
Christ & Mary Weinbender
had two sons:
John George Weinbender born 15 Apr 1917 in Fort Morgan, Colorado,
USA, died 20 Apr 1978
Christ and Mary were first cousins - Mary's mom was Maria Katherina Weinbender who married a Heinrich Bauer. There were at least 4 Bauer brothers, two of which came to America. Mary and her sister Elisabeth Bauer also came to America at different times.
Thanks, Cindy
Colony - Fischer, Russia James A. Baustian 1-28-2007
I am trying to trace the
ancestry of my grandfather Frederick Baustian who I believe emigrated
to the U.S. around 1878 from the village of Fischer, Russia. He
was born around 1856 and died in Lost Springs, Kansas in 1929.
His wife at he time of his emigration was Elizabeth or Lizzie.
Her maiden name is not known. She was born around 1851 and died
in Niles, Kansas in 1891. Frederick and Elizabeth had one daughter
at the time of their emigation . Her name was also Elizabeth.
She was born in 1874. I was re- ferred to you by Rachel Smith
of Wichita, Kansas.
Are you related to the Toepfers that live in Hays, Kansas? I came to know Bill Toepfer quite well. He was the accountant for Ben Dreiling Motors of Hays for many years.
Any assistance or recommendations
would be greatly appeciated.
James A. Baustian
2100 SW 31st Terrace
Topeka, KS 66611
E-mail jbaustian@cox.net
Colony - OBERMONJOU Sheri Beffort-Lantzy
Surname - BEFORT/ STECKLEIN/ DOERFLER
Looking for any information to help me with my research of my
paternal lines. HEINRICH BEFORT married KUNIGUNDE DOERFLER
had child - ANTON BEFORT married ANNA ELISABETH ???
had child - GERHARD BEFORT married ANNA MARIA CATHERINE STECKLEIN
had child - JOHN (Johannes) BEFORT married ELIZABETH ERNST
Gerhard brought his family from Obermonjou to Munjor, Kansas around
1876.
Sheri Beffort-Lantzy
Stockton, California
sherilantzy@gmail.com
Colony - Fischer, Russia Maureen
Firmani, South Africa. October 15, 2006
I am searching for informtion regarding the STAHLBAUM family from
Fischer. I hope to to obtain information, and to share the information
that I have, on the Stahlbaum/Stalbaum family which came to South
Africa aboard the ship the Godeffroy in the year 1877.
They were Friederich Stahlbaum and his wife Maria Catharine, and
their children Johann Christian, Johann Friederich, Anna Elizabeth,
and Helena.
I have most of their details after their arrival here in South
Africa, but would still very much like to know more about their
family prior to their departure from Russia. If anyone has information
for this family, I would very much like to if they would contact
me. I am particularly searching for Stahlbaums wife's maiden name.
Ideally, I would like to know if there are others searching for
Stahlbaum family.
If any one can help in any way, or would like to know what became
of the Stahlbaums after arriving here, then please contact me.
Kind regards
E-mail address (3-3-2008) maur.f@telkomsa.net
South Africa
Colony - Reinwald, Neidermonjou, Russia 07-02-2006
A request from Scott Lewandoske
City of Sheboygan Assistant City Historian
sheboyganhistory@bytehead.com
I am willing to help anyone looking for information on Volga Germans who settled in the Sheboygan, Wisconsin area. I am researching these people for a possible book and I'm looking for any family stories about the Volga Germans who settled in Sheboygan. So far, I have found the names of over 1,450 people born in the Volga River area of Russia who came to Sheboygan. I have obituaries for over 1,000 of these people. My grandmother was Emily Kaiser Hicks (Born 1900) from Reinwald, Russia. She came to Sheboygan in 1907. My grandfather was Christ Hicks (Born 1894) from Niedermonjou, Russia. He came to Sheboygan in 1913 after a short stay in Chicago.
Colony
- Dietel, Russia Bev
Dustin
I am looking for info on my
Grandfather Frederich (Fred) Ruff from Dietel. Married to Katherine
Elizabeth Bauer from Merkel, Russia. His Mother was Susanna Elizabeth
Steinmetz married to Johannes Ruf (Ruff) December 27, 1864. Grandfather
Fred Ruff came over in 1910 on the Ivernia to Boston and settled
in Wyoming and Colorado. Other family names were Engleman from
Dietel.
My E-mail address is dustwoody@att.net.
Bev Dustin
840 Teller Lane
Woodland Park, CO 80863
Colony - Stephan, Russia Bob Weis Sep 04, 2005 18:07
I'm looking for information about Dietrich Weis from Stephan, Russia in the Volga Valley to Marion County, Kansas in about 1876. I grew up in Russell, KS and went to School in Hays, KS. I've only recently realized how much in common my ancestors have with families in that part of Kansas. I was born in western Oklahoma.
Colony - Fischer, Russia Jim Hartman Jan 25, 2005 11:37
I am looking for information
about Henry Hartman, son of Phillip & Mary (Fischer) Hartman.
He was born November 14 1866 in Schoenthal, Russia. The last known
of him was in the 1880 census at Reno, Leavenworth county, KS..
Any information about him would be appreciated. I am doing genealogy
on the Hartman Family and I am missing him. Please contact me
at hesse411@netzero.com
Colony - Pfeifer, Russia Gabriel Spahn
Hello from Argentina! My ancestors
were from Pfeifer (Sartov-Russia) and settled down in Brazil (South
America). They travell in SS Bahia from Hamburg to Sao Francisco
(Brazil) in 20 february of 1877. Finally the move to Argentina
in Entre Ríos Province. I'm interested in Johannes
Spahn (22 y. old), her wife Catharina Rothammel (22 y. o.), and
his six month son whose name was Johannes. SS Bahia belonged to
the enterprise "Hamburg-South America Line"
I hope you have information about this (photos, emmigration lists,
passenger lists). Best regards,
Gabriel
http://ar.groups.yahoo.com/group/spahn
Colony - Franzosen, Russia Mel Wilde
I am trying to find info on the Karl Meyer family from Franzosen, Russia. Karl Meyer, born august 15, 1875 his father was Georg Meyer, mother: Elizebeth nee Zimmermann, wife: Anna Meyer, born 1881, father: Johann Riechel, mother: Barbara nee Martin. They were married Sept 24,1900 by pastor Stoff in Franzosen. They came to Winnipeg, Canada around 1903-05. I can not find any passenger list with thier names, and I would like to find out how they crossed Europe on the journey to Canada. Thanks, Mel Wilde, melwilde@telus.net
Colony - Dietel, (Oleshna) Russia : Betty Carvalho -
I am looking for information on a Friedrich or a Georg Friedrich Bangert, born 1757 in Runkel Kurpfal, Germany and migrated to Dietel, Russia in 1767. I need to find who his brothers and sisters were. My GG Grandfather Johann Georg Bangert was born about 1828 in Dietel, Russia and was married to Sophia Muller. My GG Grandfather Johann Georg Bangert came to the USA in Jan of 1893. and settled in Russell, Kansas. If I can find out if Georg Friedrich Bangert had any brothers and their children that my GG Grandfather could possibly be related to this Georg Friedrich Bangert. Thanks for your time.
Betty Carvalho - beloucar1@aol.com
or bttycar@aol.com
Colony - Katharinenstadt:
Hello Karen, I just saw your
posting on a Germans in Russia website. You replied to someone's
request for information on the name Herwald. Well, I just began
researching Andreas Schmidt and his wife Anna (nee Herwald) and
their children Alexander, Fredrick, and Anna. Andreas is my husband's
great-great-grandfather. The information that I have is handwritten
by the daughter-in-law of a child, David, they had once in the
states (Wisconsin at that time). She did not speak German so I
am afraid that some of the names, etc. are not fully accurate.
The town in Russia that she entions is Katriena but I cannot find
any mention of it so I am wondering if it is actually Katherinestadt.
But she does mention specifically that the family left Russia
for England and came to the US by was of Canada in April 1912.
I would love any additional information or links that you could
provide about the SS Dominion and the Philadelphia port. I have
not been able to locate manifest records for this family at Ellis
Island or at a few Canadian
ports and Philadelphia may be my answer.
Thank you in advance for any assistance that you can provide. Please contact Heather duLuard at:
Colony - Fischer Kathie Faith
I am just beginning to search for background on my great-grandparents. Jacob and Dorothea Fischer (born July, 1881). Dorothea (Dorotia) arrived on the SS Caledonia with her children Sophia (born August, 1899), Christian (or Christine), Emma and David in January 1913. Apparently Jacob was already here, although it could not have been long because David is listed as age 2 months. They listed their home in Russia as Fischer. They settled in Maywood, Illinois. Sophia married Alexander Gorte in 1915. Dorothea also had four more children: Mary, Elizabeth (born Sept., 1916), Harold and Dorothy. If anyone has any information, please contact me at klfaith1@aol.com Thank You very Much, Kathie Faith
Colony - Fischer Nancy Young
What a great site you have created!
I found nearly all the info I needed in 1 visit, and I've been
looking for nearly 10 years.
My name is Nancy Friebus Young, and I live in Placerville, CA.
My grandparents, Erich Friebus, and Beada (Thierbach) Friebus
lived in Fischer until about 1911 0r 12 , when they
emigrated to the US. They were members of the Evangelical Lutheran
Church, and probably married about 1908 or 9. They had 2 sons
who died in infancy from disease in Russia. A son, Erich and daughter
Katie Friebus Stowe were probably born in US about 1912 &
13. My father, David Friebus was born March 24, 1914 in Menominie
Michigan, so I'm thinking they may have landed in Halifax, Nova
Scotia, but have no info on their ship or departure date. They
soon moved to Bellwood, Illinois where Anna Friebus Richardson,
Sam, Robert and Lydia Marchese Friebus were born. ErichSr. had
a cement contracting business which laid the sidewalks in Bellwood,
and I remember seeing his name stamped into the cement on street
corners when I was a child.. They lived on 24th St. in Bellwood,
and the bathroom walls were murals of Fischer painted by Erich.
If anyone has info on their ship, departure date, or arrival date,
I would appreciate it. Nancy Young send to bluecrow@sbcglobal.net
Colony -Katharinenstadt Don Kaas Jul 31, 2004 18:41
My mother was Margret Bissing daughter of Frederick Bissing, cousin of Justus Bissing of Catherine Kansas. My mothers line came here from Katharinensrtadt in 1923 after the revolution. Her father Frederick (my grandfather) was a cavalry officer for Tzar Nickolas and was put on the death list by the Bolsheviks. email me if you care to chat. Donkaas@hotmail.com
Ronald Bissing, Aug 27, 2004 09:52
I'm responding to your request to contact relatives of Justus Bissing. I am his grandson. Please contact me. rbissing@aol.com
Colony - Fischer CAROL MANWEILER VOKAC Sep 22, 2004 17:11
I am just beginning to search for background on my Grandparents.. If anyone has info regarding FREDERICH JUSTUS and/or his wife SOPHIA nee TIERBACH (THIERACH) who came from FROM FISCHER RUSSIA (or somewhere in that General area) to Bellwood IL, Please contact me. covakac@aol.com
(Note I found several comments on this site from people whose names I recognized).
(No Colony Noted) Duncan R. Fischer Jan 04, 2005 23:08
Just begining our search for family history. Your web site is excellent and and will assist us greatly in tracing our family roots back to Germany.
NOTE From Webmeister:
Duncan, in the village of Fischer, there is listed in the 1798
census, a Katherine Fischer from the Village of
Krasnojar. She is married to a Ludwig Grauer. In addition, in
the village of Katharinenstadt 1798 census, there is listed a
Justus Fischer, and his son Andreas Fischer.
I offer these names as possible forebears of yours
For your reference, the Web Page for Krasnojar: http://www.georgevalko.com/krasnojar.html
and E-mail - george@georgevalko.com
Marienthal, Louis Colonies Anita Windsor, Jan 22, 2005 20:57
I am in the beginning stage of finding people on the Hammerschmidt/Pfannenstiel side. we lived in Hays, Ellis, & Victoria, so anything close, I can look at, and its quite an accomplishment, if you know the way to do it. wskeeterw@yahoo.com
Colony Schornthal, Russia, Jim Hartman, Jan 25, 2005 11:13
I am looking for information about Henry Hartman, son of Phillip & Mary (Fischer) Hartman. He was born November 14 1866 in Schoenthal, Russia. The last known of him was in the 1880 census at Reno, Leavenworth county, KS.. Any information about him would be appreciated. I am doing genealogy on the Hartman Family, and I am missing him.
( COLONY - GLARUS (Biberstein) November 19, 2002 From: Cindy Friese,
[message from 2002]
Looking for any information on the family of NIKOLAUS WAGNER from Glarus. He left for United State in 1913 and eventually settled in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. I believe he had a brother named Peter, and his father was named Henry. Family lore has it he came to US on his brother's passport, and I'm not sure if this brother was Johannes Wagner, or if his real name was Johannes. Nikolaus was born on 7-17-1893, confirmed at Evangelical Lutheran Church in 1907.
Cindy Friese, E-mail: - cindyfriese3@yahoo.com
February 20, 2005. NOTE: Following is an addition to the 2002 request -- can anyone help?
Since 2002, I have been researching
several family members that originate from the Volga River region
of German Russians. I posted the above note on this websites in
2002, but received no response at that time. Since the 2002 posting,
I have found some information in the Clues 1996 that may be relevant
to these family members. I do not know how to proceed. I have
ordered the Glarus census, Clues 1996 (1&2) and The Volga
Aid Society book from your the AHSGR organization so far. The
following data is what I gleaned from the documents
1. "clues 1996
WAGNER, Elisabeth, married to a Wagner. Daughter of Johannes.
One sister and one brother also went to America."
I believe my grandfather Nickolaus (sp?) Wagner (born on 7-17-1893)
left via Bremen with his brother Johannes papers. His ticket indicated
the name Johannes. I have found a Johannes Wagner arriving in
Baltimore from Glarus in 1913. Nickolaus also had a sister, Emelie
Wagner Kern (born 8-6-1888) that also left with her family, Levin,
and daughters Hermina and Emma one week prior. All were from Glarus.
Also on that manifest was a brother named Peter. I believe Peter
returned to Glarus and his family that lived there, at a later
date. Parents of Nickolaus and Emelie are believed to be Henry
and Marie. The clues did not give enough information to know if
this was the family they were asking about. I have more information
to share if this is relevant. Nickolaus was confirmed at Evangelical
Lutheran Church in Rosendamn (***see
note by webmeister). Nickolaus
went for a few years to Detroit, Michigan and later settled in
Sheboygan, Wisconsin.
(***Rosendamn is a daughter
colony, founded in 1849, Russian name is Marzovo).
2. "clues 1996
? LOTZ, Lydia (married Gottlieb ZELLER) and Emilie (married David
GRÄFENSTEIN) from Zürich, Volga Region. May have lived
in Chicago. Lydia and Gottlieb had children Gottfried, Lydia,
and Friedrich. Lydia died in 1925, and Gottlieb married a woman
from Katharinenstadt."
My cousin (another of Nickolaus's grandchildren) is Van Grafenstein,
whose grandfather was David Grafenstein from Zurich. David was
married to Emelie LUTZ also from the same region. My records show
that Emelie's father's name was Frederick. David's father's name
was Samuel. David and Emelie married on December 25, 1912 in Zurich,
Russia at Christ Hirchelman Eben Aiden Lutheran Church. The couple
emmigrated in 1914 and settled in Danube, Minnesota and later
Sheboygan, Wisconsin.
3. Through Ancestry.com I have come across reference to a book:
ERTEL, RONALD J. "Germans from Russia who Settled in Sheboygan,
Wisconsin, Area and Earned their Citizenship." pg. 40 that
mentions David and Emily Grafenstein and would like to know how
I can obtain that book. I do not see it listed on the AHSGR website.
4. How do I use the 1798 census of Glarus to help trace my ancestors?
There are two Wagner families listed and one Kern family.
I have tried to figure it all out myself and now I am stuck! Cindy Friese, E-mail:
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cindyfriese3@yahoo.com
(No Colony Information)
Holleyfive@msn.com
I noticed that there were people searching for info regarding
the Pfeifer family. Here is the info on our Pfeifer family. I
am searching for more, hoping you can help.
Jacob Pfeifer - DOB abt. 1851 in Bucuresti, Romania
DOD abt. 1882 in Romania
son - Fredrick - DOB Aug. 27, 1881 in
Guldendorf, Ukraine, Russia
DOD - Nov. 4, 1971 in Lodi, CA
other sons - John, Jacob, Adam, Phillip
daughter - Caroline
Jacob married Karoline Grenz abt. 1869 in Romania. Her parents
were Gottfried grenz and Christina Karoline Niegel.
The family story goes that somewhere back in time the Pfeifers
were from Germany.
The sons of Jacob came over one by one to Canada and then moved
down to North Dakota. Fredrick owned a meat market in Linton,
ND.
Thank you for any information you can provide.
Sincerely,
Debbie Holley Holleyfive@msn.com
( by the way, we live in Redlands, CA )
Colony - Katharinenstadt -- Lúcia (Weltz) Vastakevicius Massena (1-2005)
My name is: Lúcia (Weltz)
Vastakevicius Massena. I live in Brasil - Paraná/Curitiba.
I am decendant of: Piotr (Petr or Peter Weltz) and Anna (Ann or
Ane Weltz) My father name: Anatoli (Anatolia Weltz) and my mothers
name: Tatyana Sofronov Weltz
I am looking for parents or relativs surname: Weltz in: Russia,
Germany, China, Brasil, Canada or Australia.
If you can help, please contact: luciamassena@uol.com.br
Thank you very much!!!
Colony Nieder-Monjou, & Fischer, Russia (From Leroy Michalow) (1-2005) lmichalow@hotmail.com
My grandfather David Bisterfieldt
was born 12 Aug 1883 in Nieder-Monjou Russia. My grandmother Anna
Elizabeth Justus was born 15 Jun 1890 in Fisher Russia. Where
did you find the censes records? I would be grateful for any help.
Thank you
Leroy Michalow
[A NOTE from the Webmeister] - For census records, please contact the the AHSGR website. @ www//http.ahsgr.org
Shtsherbakovka or Avilovo from George Meyer (1-2005) gmeyer4367@aol.com
I am researching the name of
Meyer/Meier/maier. I am in particular looking for my ggg- grandfather
who was born in either Shcherbakovka or Aviolvo (Rastrigin. His
name was Kristoff meyer and his son and grandsons emigrated from
Russia in 1902. They settled in Okeene Oklahoma after arriving
at New York. My gg-grandfathers name was Johann George Meyer and
he came to Windsor Co. in 1905. His brother Fredrich who went
by the name of Meier also was in Windsor and they both are buried
in the Windsor cemetary. My grandfathers name was George Meyer
and my dad was also George meyer. They all lived in the Weld county
area until they died. I would like to find out if anyone has information
on a Kristoff Meyer Who married Eva Haffner in one of the volga
river colonies.
Thanks a lot.
George Meyer gmeyer4367@aol.com
Colony - Dietel, Russia
I am trying to respond to Betty Carvello's request for information and there seems to be a problem with bttycar@aol.com . I am beginning a search on my grandmother, Eva Christine Weinmeister born in 1870 in Dietel, and married into the Semon family, also from Dietel. They settled in Topeka KS. After her husband died she moved to Windsor CO and there married Fred Schadt and later George Strohman. My e-mail address is j.masuka2@comcast.net. If this is the family you are searching I do have some information to share. Shirley Masuka
Colony - Schwed, Russia
My name is George Vanderpool
but my Maternal Grandfather was George Miller (Probably George
Mueller) My Grandmother's name was Anna (I think her maiden name
was Ninsteel) My Grandfather immigrated to the US in about 1911
(through Ellis Island I think) and my grandmother followed in
a little over a year but came through Nova Scotia. They settled
in Bellwood Illinois and lived in that part of the country until
their death. (Gramps 87 & Gram 94). I looked up the town names
of Fischer and Schwed because my Mothers sister married a "Hoppe"
and we were told that both Miller's (Mueller) and Hoppe's came
from that part of Russia. My Mom (Paulina) and my Uncle Samuel
were ages 3 &1 when my Grandma brought them to the us from
Russia (In about 1912 or 1913) If you have any record or information
on any of these people, I'd sure appreciate it if you would share
the info with me. If you have any questions about any of the above,
I'll try my best to answer them. (I have one aunt left who is
now 90 but is still in great health and sharp as a tack) THANKS!
George L. Vanderpool GVanderpoo@aol.com
10069 Cartagena Drive
Moreno Valley, California 92557
Colony - Landau, Russia
Good Day, I am looking for information on a Frank Kuntz 1877 (Franz Kunz) Landau, Russia. I am looking for information that would show a connection to Franz's son Joseph Kunz (Kuntz) Born 10 Jul 1901 in Landau Russia. This family came to Canada in 1910. Joseph was the eldest son of Franz and Margaretha (Glauser): 1884 Kunz (Kuntz). Frank also had a brother who went to South America at around the same time. I do not know the name of the brother. Also Franz had a brother Innozenz and a sister named Monica (Monika). The sister could have been a cousin.
Regards,
Please contact Garrett Kuntz - email: garkun@shaw.ca
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
NOTE: From the Webmeister - I was not able to find a colony named Landau in settlements in Russia. There were 10 small Mennonite villages founded it the Terlyk Region, located north of Saratov in an area called [Kuybyshav (Old-Samara)]. In this Tarlyk region , there is a Mennonite Colony named Lindenau. The Mennonites that settled in this area were from Danzig - West Prussia, and there is a village in West Prussia named Landau, south of Danzig. The case could be made that these villages - Landau, Lindau and Lindenau - are all of the same origin, and the village in Russia (Lindenau =Landau) was named after the settlers home village in Prussia -ie: "Landau".
Colony - Katharinenstadt (Contact
RAToepfer@aol.com or Ubert@cox.net}
(From Gary Ubert) Looking
for anyone that might have data on this family. I think Emilia
may have married a Weinkauf and immigrated to Topeka.
Gary
(from the files of Kevin
Rupp)
Katharinenstadt Census
5. Andreas Ubert.1 Born on 25 Nov 1830 in Katharinenstadt (Baronsk),
Russia.2
Colonies Fischer and Stahl
My grandfather's name was Frederich Justus. I have very little information regarding his background. I do know that he came from the Volga region in Russia to American in the early 1900's. He arrived prior to 1912 as a single man in his early to mid twenties. He married Sophia Thierbach (Tierbach) in Bellwood IL. I assume he came through Ellis Island but am not positive. I remember my grandparents talking about Fischer and Stahl and the Steppes. He is the only member of his family that came to America and my grandmother came here with a male cousin - Christian Thierbach. If there is any information you can direct me to in order to find information on their backgrounds I would be grateful From.CJVOKAC@aol.com
(No Colony Information)
My greatgrandfther CARL MANWEILER (KARL MANNWEILER) and his wife, ANNA SCHMUNK came from Russia in the early 1900's. They landed in Canada (probably near the border) with their daughter Anna. A son Fred was born in Canada. Not known how long they were in Canada before coming to Illinois. They worked sugar beet farms in the Rochelle IL area. In 1911 I know they were in Nebraska in 1911 as that is where my father was born. They also lived in Montana and Colorado. Always worked in sugar beet fields but never owning their own farms. If anyone has any information on either of these surnames I would greatly appreciate it.
From.CJVOKAC@aol.com
(No Colony Information) Lúcia (Weltz) Vastakevicius Massena luciamassena@uol.com.br ps.
Jan 10, 2004 22:45
Hello! Parabens, fantastica Website. I was born in Brazil in 1955, my parents were Russos-Chineses, my father: Anatoli Weltz my mother: Tatiana Weltz I do not know nothing the respect of them, therefore they had come back toward the Russia for 1960 return. I was in Brazil and I was adopted by a family of lituanos (August and Mikalina Vastakevicius). Gostaría very to have some information on some Weltz family of the Russia... or also of the Sofronov family... My avos on the part of father were: Petr (Piotr) Weltz and Anna Weltz. My avos on the part of mother were: Petr (Piotr) Sofronovand Eudokia Sofronov. God blesses vocês! Happinesses... Lúcia (Weltz) Vastakevicius Massena luciamassena@uol.com.br ps.: I am married and I have two children.. We are all in search of the "Weltz" of the Russia!
(No Colony Noted) Richard E. Stroh Lodi Calif. Jan 22, 2004 19:31
TRYING TO FIND INFO ON JOHN JACOB STROH
Katharinestadt Colony Friedrich Janneck Feb 07, 2004 13:43 friedrich.janneck@gmx.de
My mother died in March 2000. Her maiden-name was Wormsbecher. She told me that my grand-parents came in 1921 from Katharinenstadt to Leipzig in Germany. Anyone with information of the Wormsbecher family will be exremely appreciated. Thank you, Friedrich Janneck
Dietel Colony, Russia. Feb 14, 2004 22:55
Working on family history, Lackmann, Batt, Bangert, Ring, Foos, Michel, Flegler, Weinmeister, Lind, & more. All of German descent that migrated to Dietel, Russia. Anyone with connections, please contact me, Betty Carvalho at bttycar@aol.com Thank You!
Boaro Colony Lilly Houtz Mar 05, 2004 22:49
Subj: Query:I found this web site on the internet and was interested because there was mentioned "my grandfather came from Boaro". My grandfather also came from Boaro. Is it possible to put me in contact with this person?
Pfeifer Colony Shirley Hirschfeld Mar 15, 2004 02:22 lmh123@att.net
Subj: Query: Searching for my childrens heritage, their grandparents were Volga Germans. Grandfather Ignatz Hirschfeld, born 1869 Pfeifer, Russia, was married 4 times before he made it to USA in 1913, at age 54. He brought all the children, their wives and children and all his stepchildren with him. Ignatz father was Lawrence K. Hirschfeld, mother was Catherine Dehl, both born and died in Russia. I have names of Ignatz wives and all the children but would like to know more about their Russian lives. Have only one picture showing them in Russia, standing in front of a tent dressed in winter clothing taken in 1908. I have printed several pages showing life in Russia both before and after the emmegration. Keep up the good work.
(No Colony Noted) Denise Wintibaugh Benns (family of DeChants and Urbans, Germans from Russian Volga region) Mar 23, 2004 04:17
Subj: Query: I am related to Mathias Urban, who was my great-grandfather. My grandmother,Catherine Urban married my grandpa Carl DeChant. They lived in Munjor and Piefer, Kansas, and are also related to the Anton Schriebvogels from Russia and also Kansas. I have alot of info I can pass on, let me know! popeye47@hotmail.com
Privalnoye (Warenburg) Colony (Posted
May 1, 2004)
Subj: Query: I have
been searching the information about my relatives. They lived
in USA many years ago. My ancestry were Germans, they arrieved
in New-Yourk USA, from Russia, Priwalnoje, Saratow through the
Bremen with ship Grosser Kurfurst in October 20, 1908. They are:
John Kurtz (father)-1849-1934, and his three sons - Johannes Kurtz
1888-?, Alexander Kurtz (1892-1918) and Constantin Kurtz (1897-?).
I do not know were they lived (may be in Fresno,California or
Sheybougan, Wisconsin).
I know that Johannes Kurtz was married in USA, he had twins -
the boy Gustave and the girl Maria (they were born in 1923-1924).
John Kurtz had four daughters too, Elizabeth (luise-Henriete),
Maria, Otilia and Emilia, but they left in Russia and later some
of them emigrated to Poland and Latvia. My great-grandmother was
one of them - Elizabeth Bartushevich (Kurtz).
I want to know if there are some the living successors from Kurtz
familiy in the USA.
I look forward to hear from anyone with information.
e-mail:brigita.lasenberga@vp.gov.lv
Katharinenstadt in the Volga region Date: 12/26/2003 :11:20:40 AM Pacific Standard
Subj: Query: I am looking
for any informationI and I hope you can help me with my research
for a friend, Marina Soroka of Canada.
I am writing on behalf of a friend, Marina Soroka, who is seeking
contact with descendants of FRIEDRICH (Fedor in Russian) ALTAG
(aka ALLTAG, ALTACH, ALLTACH). He is the son of FRIEDRICH ALTAG
and CHRISTINA OKSENHIRST. They lived in Katharinenstadt (Baronsk)
in the Volga region.. They were Lutherans. They owned a mill and
sold grain. FRIEDRICH'S married sisters were ROSALIA YANKOWSKAYA,
ANNA BOCHKOVSKAYA and MARIA NOVKOVA. FRIEDRICH also had a brother,
WOLFGANG who died in USSR.
FRIEDRICH ALTAG had three children: a daughter, MARTA, and two
sons, JOHANN and FRIEDRICH. He left Russia for Nuremberg, Germany
after selling his business. He wrote to his sister up to the mid-1930's
when they lost contact.
My friend, Marina Soroka, is the grand daughter of ANNA ALTAG,
sister of FRIEDRICH ALTAG. ANNA'S daughter (Marina's mother),
IRINA, lives in Moscow, as does ROSALIA'S grandson, IGOR YANKOWSKI.
Marina and her other relatives would appreciate any infomation
that may lead to the re-uniting of these family members who have
not had contact since the mid-thirties.
Dave Neumann
MAREINTAL COLONY: Date: 2/26/2003 7:32:30 AM Pacific
Standard Time
Subj: Query: I am looking for any information for the OBHOLZ
family from Mariental Russia (originally from Germany). They came
to the USA through Canada and some came to Libenthal, KS. Joseph
Obholz, my great grandfather came over with his brother Anton
Obholz. Any info would be appreciated.
Melisa Obholz
momomel@hotmail.com
Guillermo - Researching the surname "Fischer" Feb 23, 2003 14:15
I am spanish and I would like to know more about my surname "Fiscer" or "Fischer". .I am from Madrid and my surname is Fiscer, but I know that probably for sure that, in the census, "Fischer" or "Fisher" was modified to "Fiscer", but this is wrong. If someone knows more about this surname Fischer, please contact me, because I'm very interested in my family in Germany. I know that my German family migrated from Germany to sapin during the kingdom of Carlos III of Spain during 1600-1700. If someone knows more about the Fischer surname, please, send me a message. E-mail to:gfiscer@yahoo.es.Thanks so much for all people who make this possible.
From: Buenos Aires, Argentina February 23, 2003
Hello! I am looking for any information concerning the family Kaiser (my family) who lived in Saratov in the 1900's. I would really appreciated if anyone could help me. Please E-mail me at: belen_kaiser@hotmail.com
Thank you so much,
Belén Kaiser
( COLONY
STAHL ) November 4, 2002 from: Linda Williamson
I am trying to research my grandparents who came to the U.S. in
approximately 1911, we believe from a village named Stahl on the
Volga River. We are having a difficult time locating them on the
ship's manifests coming through Ellis Island. We're not even sure
that they came through Ellis Island or one of the other ports.
My grand father's surname was David
(or Dowid) and
my grandmother was Helena (maiden name Schneider).
We understand that my grandmother came from some wealth. Can you
help with any of this? My sister and I have been trying on and
off for a few years and we h;it brick walls and give up for a
while and we start trying again hoping that there might be some
new information on the internet. We would appreciate any information.
Thank You!
Linda Williamson E-mail starslady3@attbi.com
Conyers, Georgia USA
COLONY LOUIS and HERZOG )
October 4, 2002 from: Elaine Sweeney
I am researching my fathers family name.They moved to Louis Russia
and then to Herzog. My Great Grandfathers name was Dionysus Dreiling,
but I cannot find a direct link to the other Dreilings. GGfather
migrated to America in 1892 w/ family which included my grandfather.
(GGfather name is found in a book called fhc ST. Peter, the town
and its people. I am at a dead end, can anyone help? Thank You!
Elaine Sweeney E-mail lacemisselmer@worldnet.att.net
( COLONY KATHARINENSTADT ) Oct 14, 2002 21:15 hobar@nemontel.net
Sophia DIES b. 04 Nov 1887 in Katherinestadt - dau. of Adam DIES and Sophia KNOLL, all Evangelical Lutherans.
Seeking any information on her parents & siblings. Family lore claims that they owned a grain mill in Katherinestadt.
Johann David HERGENRIDER (all spelling variations) b. 21 Apr 1882 in Unterwalden - son of Johann Jacob HERGENRIDER and Anna Elizabeth LEHMAN, all Evangelical Lutherans.
Seeking any information on his parents & siblings.
Johann David HERGENRIDER m. Sophia DIES 25 Nov 1904 in Unterwalden. They left in 1912 - first living in the Chicago suburb of Maywood. By the spring of 1913 they left for Wyoming with the Great Western Sugar Company's campaign for farmers. Eventually they settled (with their large family!) in the Belfry, Montana area to farm.
They were my husband, Allan's grandparents.
Any ideas on how to proceed working back through Russia to Germany would be appreciated.
COLONY KATHARINENSTADT
ANSWER TO ALICE SMITH, QUERY of May 13, 2002 (Karen writes:):
Hi! I attempted to send this & it came back to me - can you post it on the board as an answer?! It looks like Alice changed her address.
Thanks!
Karen hobar@nemontel.net
-------- Original Message -------- Subject:
Germans from Russia to Illinois
Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 08:54:47 -0700
From: Karen & Allan Hergenrider <hobar@nemontel.net>
Reply-To: hobar@nemontel.net
To: aesmith@auburn.edu
Dear Alice,
Have you ever found any information on your HERWALD family? I saw your query on the Katherinestadt site.
My husband's HERGENRIDERS left the former Soviet Union in 1912. They also left via Liverpool. From what I understand, they went through Ellis Island, but the ship that they came in on - the S.S. Dominion - arrived in Philadelphia - which is where the ship manifest records are found.
Allan's family came to Maywood, Illinois - to work in a foundry in the Chicago area. They left soon after to work the sugar beet campaign in Wyoming & Montana. We're still raising sugar beets!
Allan's gm was Sophia DIES
- dau of Adam DIE & Sophia KNOLL. They were from Katherinestadt.
She (gm Sophia) married
Johann David HERGENRIDER (various spellings) in Unterwalden in
1904 - which is where they lived & left!
I research mostly in Carbon County, Montana - but if there's anything that I could help you with, please feel free!
All the best,
Karen
Researching family name of KRZISKE. Have allways been told they were from Germany, but found reference in 1920 census of Russia, so I am branching my search to any and all leads. I would appreciate any help. They arrived in America 1865-1870. settled in Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Oregon and Nebraska. Other german surnames are BLUMENTHAL,GOHR,TRAUGOTT.
Again, any help is appreciated, Gina Dorrough dbginad@aol.com
From Sherry(Heck)Giesbrecht COLONY KATHARINENSTADT
[Sep 17, 2002 23:05]
I am researshing Schneiders from Katharinenstat without much luck.If anyone knows of any Schneider families please e-mail me.Also their are alot of Fischers, Herzogs, Dechants, Dolls, Biegel, Boytinck, Frank, Friedel and alot of other Germans from the Saratov area in a book I have from Fairview, Alberta Canada. If any one would like for me to check names please let me know. I am researching Obrigewitch, Heck and Reicherts as well as Schneiders.
Keep up the great work.It helps us all!
Sherry(Heck)Giesbrecht
From: José Luis Cipriani Treisse Córdoba, ARGENTINA [Jun 14,
2002 00:21]
I´m searching for genealogical information, history in Germany about my grandparents Johann Christian Treisse geboren am 22 November 1875 irm dessen Ehefrau Catharine Elisabeth geb.Guenther irm 19 October 1883, (Geburtsnotizen), with date and stade : Russland,Bujerak/September 1906, N°281.
Any information will be helpful, Please contact José Luis, E-mail ciprjose@fullzero.com.ar Thanks.
Germany to America inquiry - from Robert Pape
Aug 11, 2002 10:22
Looking for information on Pape family that left Germany sometime in the 1840's and arrived in Fort Wayne, Indiana aprox. 1850. Any information will be greatly appreciated. E-mail: RPape9@comcast.net
COLONY KATHARINENSTADT
From Alice Smith, May 13, 2002 18:34
I am trying to find the ship records of my family that came from Katharinenstadt. Names were Herwald (or Herwaldt), and were also descended from Eberhard, both of which are listed in the Katharinenstadt original first settlers.
The family came to Ellis Island in 1913 via England. I cannot locate any Herwald in the Ellis Island name list although I know for sure they came through there at that time (in fact, my great grandfather died on Ellis Island). They were all headed for Bellwood, IL, a suburb of Chicage. Any help you can give me would be appreciated. E-mail - aesmith@auburn.edu, -
Thank You Very Much! Alice Smith
From: Dave Fisher, May 6, 2002 10:39
COLONY YAGODNAYA POLYANA
Amazing site !! --- who would have thought that there is now some hope that I'll be able to trace my ancestery. My father John (18 yrs.) and his brother Philip (16 yrs) immigrated to the US in the late spring of 1912 and worked for their "sponsors" in Oshgosh, Wis. for that summer. (My Grandfathers name was Philip). They then moved to Calgary, at the encouragement of a cousin (Leinweber), that fall. They came from Yagoder (which I assume is Yagodnaya Polyana), --- and all the stories I recall him telling me as a child "fit" perfectly with the histories detailed throughout this site. --- I'd appreciate hearing from anyone who thinks they may be from the "same line". E-mail - rdfisher@shaw.ca Thanks !!
UPDATE: April 12, 2002. Concerning my March 28, 1999 entry in the Guest book: My new E-mail address is now cwilson2000@surfree.com (Char Wilson.)
I am researching: Kemenka village Surnames Stadler and Stremel.
Please contact me (E-mail above) if anyone has information. Thank you for all your effort! Great job.Char Wilson
COLONY KATHARINENSTADT
From: Carole Jensen Gatza [February 24, 2002]
I am researching my maternal grandmother, CHRISTINA SEIBEL. She was born in 1885. She was married to ALEXANDER HALLE, who was born in 1876. We believe he came to the U.S. before she did and he settled in Chicago. I found her on the Ellis Island site. She arrived on September 29, 1912 aboard the SS CALIFORNIA. Her port of departure was Glasgow, Scotland. Her place of residence is listed as EKATORINENSTADT, RUSSIA or EKATERYNENSTADT. This has always been a dead end until I found your wonderful site. I am hopeful that her place of residence was in fact KATHARINENSTADT. She was Evangelical Lutheran. She had two daughters with her when she arrived here. EMILIE, who was 8 and ELIZABETH, who was 4 1/2. Her nearest relative in the country she came from is listed as her sister, REGINA RAUSCH of EKATERYNENSTADT. Any help will be appreciated. Thank you, Carole Jensen Gatza carolegatza@msn.com
[2/20/2002], From: Judy Keiser Dundas COLONY WAENBURG: (also known as Priwalnoje), in the Volga region jjudyy@aol.com
My great-grandparents, Friedrich Kaiser, & Anna (Vorrath)Kaiser,
later in the US,known as Fred and Anna Keiser. They took a couple
of years after landing in Galveston to finally make it to the
Fresno, CA area. Is there any concrete info out there about Warenburg/Priwalnoje,
and it's citizens? Are there any birth, death, & marriage
records?
I really would like to extend my family tree, back further than
Fred and Anna, and I would like concrete info on other people
they are related to from back in the Volga region.
Appreciate any help.
Judy Keiser Dundas
[2/20/2002], From: (Allan
Schadt) COLONY: YAGONDAYA POLYANA:
Looking for any information
on Anna Marie Fischer. Born 1883. Married Philipp Schadt and came
to America in 1913.
Thank you
Allan Schadt, Grandson alschadt@citlink.net
From: ADRAIN MIRANDA - ARGENTINA [2/20/2002],
To: RAToepfer@aol.com
Hello:
My name is Adrian Miranda, I live in Argentina, and I looking
for information of Germans from Russia. I noted that you have
surname information in your website. Maybe you can help me with
my family members.
My Great-Grandmother arrived in Argentina at 1893 (aprox.), and
her name is Catalina or Chaterine Eckerdt. Her parents were Margarita
or Margaret Mitchel and Jacob Eckerdt . She was born in March
of 1890 in Volga region. She married Conrad Weigandt. He was born
in December of 1890 in Volga region also. His parents were Phillip
Weigandt and Elizabhet Schneider.
Thanks a lot for your information.
Adrain Miranda
adrianmiranda@ciudad.com.ar
(adrian)
PS: sorry my english is not good
______________________________________________
(Additional data concerning
the above query, received from Marv Hoffer)
"Good Afternoon,
I am posting the surnames listed
as presented in the email inquiry above. Unfortunately there are
no villages, or locations mentioned except "Volga region."
Please note that the writer has a limited grasp of our "English"
so the spelling is open to interpretation."
_____
"1. Chaterine Eckerdt, grand-grand mother (born March 1890 in Volga region ) arrived from Volga region in Argentina 1893.
2) Margaret Mitchel and Jakob Eckerdt, parents of Chaterina Eckerdt.
3) Conrad Weigandt (born Dec. 1890 in Volga region), husband of Chaterine Eckerdt.
4) Phillip Weigandt and Elizabeth Schneider, parents of Conrad Weigandt.
I suspect that someone among our Societies will find those surnames,and possibly assist this Argentine Ger-Rus.
Thank you for your interest and assistance."
Best regards,
Marvin C. Hoffer, From: mjhoffer@tein.net
(Marv Hoffer)
Gluckstal Colony
(Additional data concerning
the above query, received from Dennis Ziterkopf)
>The originator (from Argentina)
of the message has contacted many of us with
the same plea. The surnames indicate the family may possibly be
from Huck
and I've referred her to the Huck researchers with interest in
these
surnames, and provided some other suggestions for her research.
I don't know if the same surname
groupings are found in other villages, but
Huck is one option we are pursuing.
Dennis Zitterkopf<
(COLONY WITTMANN
shayhillman@msn.com Shay Hillman, February
2, 2002
I am trying to find more information on the Anton Schumacher family
from Wittmann, Russia. Anton was first married to Anna Befort
and then to Catherine Elizabeth Befort. His family immigrated
to Ellis County, Kansas in 1876.
Thanks,
Shay Hillman
(COLONY KATHARINENSTADT Babsalee@aol.com CINDY LeRoy, January 10, 2002
I am researching the names
of Erlenbach, Wormsbacher, Schwenke, Welz or Welsh or Welch. I
can send you more information that you may need to help me in
my search. My great grandparents and my grandparents and uncles
and aunt were from Kathatinenstadt, (sic) and its areas. When
the family would speak of where they were from, even though some
may have been from another village near there, they would say
Kathatinenstadt. (sic)
Thank you
CINDY LeRoy
(COLONY UNKNOWN) jheit@sbcglobal.net
(Jerry Heit) December 28, 2001
I am seeking any information on the surname "Heit".
My grandfather was Adam Heit. I don't know where he was from.
The only thing my grandmother could remember was some place up
north. He came to Kansas to work in the sugar beet fields. He
married Marie Groff around 1925 or so in Hays Kansas.. He had
a wife and three sons whom he said he left in either Germany or
Russia and he never got them out before the borders were closed.
He heard from relatives that they were killed in the war. I cant
find anything in the Church records about his family and who they
were. I know there are a lot of Heits in Canada and the Dakotas.
Any information is greatly appreciated!
Thanks, Jerry Heit.
BEIDECK COLONY: September 29, 2001 9:34 AM PDT
ERIC SCHREINER eschreiner@cfl.rr.com
I am researching my Great Grandfather,
John Schreiner form Beideck,
Saratov,Russia. Information I have found tells me he was born
in Beideck. He
immigrated to the US in 1906 through Canada, arriving in Chicago
by train on
7 Nov 1906. He settled in Lincoln, NE in 1908. He married Catharine
Spomer-
I am not sure if they were married in Beideck or in USA. The Spomer
surname
appears in Beideck.
Any information or facts are appreciated.
FISCHER COLONY: December 12, 2001 2:54:25 PM PDT
LUCILLE BROWN Jolubrown27@.wmconnectcom
Seeking info on the ancestors or siblings of my grandparents, Renate Adelheid Toepfer b.1884, d. 1972 and Solomon Carl Walter b.1878, d.1927. Her parents were Johan Toepfer and Anna Meier. His parents were Carl Walter and Maria Friebus. Renate and Solomon and Daughter, Sara left Fischer and came to Sheboygan, Wisconsin in Aug. 1913. This family also had a connection to the Thierbach and Justus families.
Thanks, Lucille Brown
MAREINTAL COLONY: Mar 26, 2001 7:16:10 A. M. PST
WADE STENGLER wstengler@destiny-resources.com
I am researching Stenglers from Mariental area, and looking for information on Barbara Braun, wife of Bernard Stengler, mother of Michael Stengler. Any help would be much appreciated.
Wade Stengler
KATHARINENSTADT COLONY, July 11, 2001
I am researching the surnames:
WORMSBACHER and BIENEMN from
the COLONY of KATHARINENSTADT . Two siblings, John and Dorothy
Wormsbacker (brother and sister, born 1902 and 1906), came to
America with their parents in 1912 to the US. Their grandmother
lived in nearby Orlovskoje. Close female family members stayed
in Russia and married into the Bieneman family. Any information
would be appreciated.
NADINE WORMSBACHER nadine
wormsbacher@wcom.com
KATHARINENSTADT /GRIMM /STRAUB COLONIES August 13, 2001
I'm looking for information about relatives, Conrad and Maria Katherina Winter, (parents born in Germany and settled in Straub Colony). They who worked in a school in Katharinenstadt. I know a little about the Winters, but I need more data about the Fredrick Locke, who married Maria in Grimm in 1893. Any information will be much appreciated.
Thanks, Craig Locke locke@alu.calberkley.org
FISCHER COLONY: Apr 27, 1998 16. 24:04 EDT
TOM HALE fishrock@pilot.infi.net
My grandfather immigrated to this country about 1901-5 from Fischer. His name was Solomon Anders (Enders), and he came with his younger brother and father. He also came with a friend named Heine. Grandfather remained, the others re- turned to Russia. He initially settled in Chicago, eventually to Owosso, Michigan. He worked as a farm laborer. His mother's name was Fisher. He had sisters as well as at least one brother. Legend has his parents starving to death during the revolution. Any information or suggestions about how I might pursue this would be appreciated. Thanks!
FISCHER COLONY: Aug 5, 1998 6:54 PM PDT
DEBBIE HENNINGER pigpen@rainbow.rmi.net
I have been able to find out that my husband's Grandmother, Anna Elizabeth Justus was born in fischer. She married David Bisterfeldt from Nieder-Monjou. Looking for any information. Thank you, Debbie Henninger.
MATTHEW C. GAUER bg4445@pacbell.net
Sep 21, 1998 7:12 PM PDT
Matt Gauer is in search of his "Germans from Russia "- families past. . He has an old photo that includes: John Gauer, Joe Lacher, August Braun, Walter Gauer, and Andrew Braun. The photo was taken around 1910 in either Ipswich or Aberdeen, South Dakota.
If anyone with the listed surnames know of having relatives in South Dakota around 1910, PLEASE contact Matthew C. Gauer, or Roger A. Toepfer, - e-mail addresses noted.
REINWALD COLONY: 1/12/1999 10:10 PM
JOHN DECATOR jdecato@ameritec.net
My grandparents are from Reinwald. I am looking for any data available.
KATHARINENSTADT COLONY: 1/19/1999 15:25 PM PST
ARLEN WALTERS awalt@aol.com
Looking for information of the Jacob Walter and Andreas Billinger and families
KATHARINENSTADT COLONY: 2/17/1999 12:41 PM PST
GARY UBERT: G1UBERT@aol.com
I am looking for information on the surname Liebert. Following is information, I have just received from Germany. Victor Ubert, born January 27, 1925 in Katharinenstadt. + Irma Liebert, born January 14, 1929 in Katharinenstadt.
KATHARINENSTADT COLONY: 2/20/1999 1:46 PM PST
PHILIP R. FREIMANN pfreimann@mindspring.com
My grandparents emmigrated from Katharinenstadt to Chicago area in 1912/1913. They were married in the EV. Lutheran church (seen on the photo page of this web site). Two aunts, also emmigrated were baptized in that church as well.
I am researching: Dias, Freiman(n), Koenig, Tripple, and Winshu.
LANDAU COLONY:
MARLENE BETZ burnman@aol.com
Looking for 8 branches of Hersch and Schnell from colony Landau
SEARCHING THE SURNAME GOETZ:
Left Russia-Germany to Canada.
Grandmother is Anna Goetz Conners. Siblings Madeline
and Steven (?). Most still in Canada. Parents of Anna
moved to states ending in Portland, Oregon.
SEARCHING THE SURNAME SCHWERDT:
Jacob Schwedt (Sweet) and his family escaped Russia in 1914. He was a traveling musician.
If you can help, please contact: davidandlaura@email.msn.com
KATHARINENSTADT COLONY: Sept. 4, 1999
SEARCHING THE SURNAME GROH AND GORR:
Grandparents, John Groh and Dorothea Gorr. They came to the U. S. in 1921. If you can help, please contact: saswes@aol.com
WARENBURG COLONY: October 31, 1999
SEARCHING THE SURNAME WERNER
Greandparents came from Warenburg - Volga region: I am looking for my genealogy tree. If you can help, please contact: familiewerner@aol.com
OJBER, COLONY; EUPATORIA REGION CRIMEA: December 10, 1999
SEARCHING THE SURNAME GERING, REINHARDT, ULRICH
They left Russia before the war in 1941. If you can help, please contact Alexander Gering: A.Gering@vaz.ru
HERZOG COLONY, December 22, 1999
SEARCHING THE SURNAMES VON LINTEL AND WINDHOLZ.
My parental roots are Victoria, Kansas. I am searching for information on grandmothers family, particularly in Pennsylvania and germany. Also interested in land/river cruise that includes time in Herzog. If you can help, please contact: rdreiling@khsd.k12ca.us
(UNKNOWN) COLONY, January 10, 2000
SEARCHING FOR THE FAMILY; THE SURNAME BOPP.
The Bopp family fled Russia back to Germany after the Russian revolution. They settled in a town in Germany called Rathenau. After WWII, they were caught in the Russian occupied side. Two of their names were August and Robert Bopp. An Uncle, Alexander immigrated to U. S. in 1950, may have settled in Florida. If you can help, please contact: dc8702av8er@webtv.net
(UNKNOWN) COLONY, January 29, 2000
SEARCHING FOR THE ANCESTRAL INFORMATION; THE SURNAMES BEIDECK AND VOLST (VOLZ). If you can help, please contact Dorothy Brown: dvwnb@aol.com
KATHARINENSTADT COLONY, and CATHERINE, KANSAS; March 16, 2000
SEARCHING THE SURNAME; BISSING.
Justus Bissing, one of the founders of Catherine, Kansas. Looking for any additional information. If you can help, please contact lbprsearch@yahoo.com
KATHARINENSTADT COLONY, March 26, 2000
SEARCHING THE SURNAME; SCHUELER.
My Great Grandparents Karl and Maria Schiler emmigrated from Katharinenstadt. The name was changed to Schueler when comming to U. S. via Halifax, N.S. Canada in 1913. If you can help, please contact: lizlaw26@aol.com
KATHARINENSTADT COLONY, April 3, 2000
SEARCHING THE SURNAME; RAUSCHENBACH.
Any information of my Grandparents; Karl Friederich Rausenbach and any other Rauschenbach's from Katharinenstadt, Balakowo, Saratov etc. If you can help, please contact: GRANT@rosmail.ru
KATHARINENSTADT COLONY, April 3, 2000
RESEARCHING THE SURNAME; SCHMIDT.
I am the GGG-Grandson of Jacob Schmidt who left Katharinenstadt in 1876 for Ellis County, Kansas. I would enjoy sharing and learning any information about the "Old Schulmeister". If you can help, please contact: John C Schmidt johncschmidt@yahoo.com