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The following excerpt is taken from a book called A Personal County, written by A.C. Greene. Greene was originally from Abilene, Texas and lived from November 4, 1923 to April 5, 2002. He is remembered as a memoirist, fiction writer, historian, poet, and influential book critic in Dallas. “The men who subdued West Texas are […]
The Freistehender Glockenstuhl (independent bell tower), standing proudly north of the wooden church in Norka, served as more than just a bell tower. It was the lifeline of the community, conveying messages, marking time, and summoning villagers to various events with its resonant tones. Constructed adjacent to the wooden church, the bell tower was a […]
In the digital age, tracing one’s roots and unraveling the mysteries of ancestral lineage have become increasingly accessible and fascinating endeavors. One platform that has emerged as an invaluable resource for genealogical research is the FamilySearch website. Boasting a vast collection of historical records, collaborative features, and user-friendly tools, FamilySearch has revolutionized the field, empowering […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]