Catherine the Great, born Sophie Friederike Auguste von Anhalt-Zerbst-Dornburg, was a monarch who ruled as Empress of Russia from 1762 until her death in 1796. She was born on May 2, 1729, in Stettin, Prussia (now Szczecin, Poland) and died on November 17, 1796, in Tsarskoye Selo, Russia (now Pushkin). Catherine the Great came to […]
How Germans Ended Up in Volga Region of Russia
The settlement of Germans in the Volga region of Russia dates back to the 18th century. During the reign of Catherine the Great, who was the Empress of Russia from 1762 to 1796, the Russian Empire sought to attract foreign settlers to colonize and develop the sparsely populated regions of the country. Catherine the Great […]
Roots Unveiled: Emily’s Journey into Genealogy
Once upon a time in a small, cozy town nestled amidst rolling hills, lived a curious young woman named Emily. With a burning desire to uncover the secrets of her family’s history, she embarked on an exciting journey into the world of genealogy. Emily had always been fascinated by stories of her ancestors passed down […]
Volga Germans in the USA: A Vibrant Community Preserving Their Cultural Heritage
In a quiet corner of the United States, a remarkable community has thrived, quietly preserving its rich cultural heritage while contributing to the tapestry of American society. The Volga Germans, descendants of German settlers along the Volga River in Russia, have forged a unique identity in the USA, blending their ancestral roots with the spirit […]
Arrival of Volga Germans in Brazil
The Volga Germans were ethnic Germans who settled in the Volga River region of Russia in the 18th century. However, due to various factors, many Volga Germans left Russia in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Some of them migrated to Brazil, particularly to the southern states of Rio Grande do Sul and Santa […]
How did Volga Germans Get to Argentina?
The migration of Volga Germans to Argentina occurred in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Following a series of economic and political challenges in the Volga River region of Russia, some Volga Germans sought new opportunities and better lives elsewhere. Many of them chose to emigrate to Argentina. The reasons for Volga Germans choosing […]
Who Where the Volga Germans
The Volga Germans were ethnic Germans who settled in the Volga River region of Russia during the 18th and 19th centuries. The term “Volga Germans” specifically refers to Germans who migrated to Russia and established colonies along the Volga River and its tributaries. The history of the Volga Germans begins in the 18th century when […]
Seib Family in Entre Rios, Argentina
The photo attached to this post is of the Seib family with Volga German descent. The photo was taken in Crespo, Entre Rios, Argentina. The older lady sitting in the center is Marian Goetig according to her great-granddaughter Ileana Alcalde. The others in the photo are Marian’s children.
Genealogical DNA Key in Identifying Suspect in Idaho Murders
Bryan Kohberger was arrested in Chestnuthill Township, Pa. on December 30, 2022 for the murder Xana Kernodle, Maddie Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves and Ethan Chapin. He has been charged with four counts of first-degree murder. New information revealed points to DNA matches that identified Kohberger as the main suspect in the Idaho Murder case. According to […]