My Yahoo.com email account was seriously compromised and I have had to deactivate it. I want to apologize to anyone that got any inappropriate emails under my name: they were not sent by me, but I am sorry. Someone hijacked my email address from Yahoo. Bill Pickelhaupt

Hello, I am not getting the daily nes from ger-valga request. Could you tell me why it has stopped coming? thank you

Thanks to those researchers who wrote and offered helpful advice and information regarding the location of "Rosa Luxemburg." And special thanks to Allyn Brosz and Irma Eichhorn. It appears that this small Volga German settlement was located southwest of the Jeruslan train station (on the "Wiesenseite"). Thanks again! Tim Kloberdanz Timothy J. Kloberdanz wrote: > Anyone ever hear of a small Volga German settlement called "Rosa > Luxemburg" in the Krasnoyar area of the former Volga German Republic in > Russia? > > I already checked Ulrich Mertens' 2010 "German-Russian Handbook." He > lists 18 (!) ethnic German settlements by the name "Rosa Luxemburg" but > not a single one in the Krasnoyar/Volga area. > > Any other ideas/information? > > Many Thanks! > Tim > > > Dr. Timothy J. Kloberdanz > Professor Emeritus > North Dakota State University >

To Schilling Researchers: I will be acting as the selling agent for a Schilling researcher in Germany, and will be selling copies of a new Kaufman and Selheim chart of people from Schilling, Konstantinovka and Neu-Schilling. Please note that the Kaufmann chart does not include all Kaufmann lines from the original settler, Johannes Kaufmann (b 1735 in Germany), but includes the line/descendants of the son of Johannes who moved to the daughter colonies. For sale will be a (1) copy of the chart created by the Pleve's in Saratov, Russia, (2) a Gedcom file of the Kaufmann people from the Schilling database which includes this Kaufmann information, (3) family group sheets which can be downloaded from a password protected web site, (4) family group sheets mailed to you. Prices will vary depending on which options you select. If you have Kaufmann or Selheim family from Schilling and want to know if your ancestors are included in this new information, please contact me with the name and birthdate of the oldest person with these surnames, and I'll tell you if these charts include new information of interest to you. Note that this new information includes birth dates and spouses maiden names. Gary Martens Schilling villages VC

Mueller, Leo F., Feb. 17, 1923- March 16, 2011 Billings Gazette Billings, MT 23 Mar 2011 On Wednesday, March 16, 2011, in Billings, the Lord called Leo home. Leo Francis Mueller became the eighth born son of Peter and Helen Mueller of Thompson, N.D., on Feb. 17, 1923. Leo was raised in the greater Thompson and Grand Forks, N.D., areas. On Jan. 20, 1943, Leo married Betty J. Lindquist in Grand Forks. Leo and Betty were blessed with two daughters and two sons. Their life's pursuits bore out of example from the Great Depression, providing for family and friends with unrelenting duty, imagination, purpose, optimism and love. Leo is survived by daughter Pam of Spokane, Wash.; son Scott (Renee) of Bozeman; daughter-in-law Chrysti of Belgrade; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; and many dear friends and relatives. Leo was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Betty, of 55 years; seven brothers; daughter Vicki, son Steve; and grandson Bryan. To honor Leo's wishes, cremation has taken place and his funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 2, at 11 a.m., at Church of the Little Flower, 3411 Third Ave. S., Billings. A reception will follow at the church.

Could someone out there look in the 1766 Schulz census for Anna Maria Weber, a widow, 47 years old from Stolberg? Does it tell who her husband was and who her children are??? Thanks a bunch. Judy Kaland

Specht, Harold "Chris", Nov. 25, 1924- March 18, 2011 Scottsbluff Star Herald Scottsbluff, NE 22 Mar 2011 Harold "Chris" Specht, 86, of Scottsbluff died Fri-day, March 18, 2011, at The Residency in Scottsbluff. His memorial service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 22 at The Residency with Pastor Lauren Ekdahl officiating. Cremation was held at Sunset Memorial Park. There will be a private committal service at West Lawn Cemetery in Gering. Memorials have been established to The Residency Care Center, First United Methodist Church in Gering or to Prairie Haven Hospice. Dugan-Kramer Funeral Chapel and Cremation Service is in charge of the arrangements. Tributes of sympathy may be left at www.dugankramer.com. Chris was born Nov. 25, 1924, in Gering to Jake and Amelia (Keller) Specht, Jr. He graduated from Gering High School and attended Scottsbluff Junior College. He married Darlene Lawson Feb. 4, 1947, in Gering. They resided in Gering before moving to The Residency a few years ago. Chris was employed as a Retail Fieldman for Farmland until his retirement. Chris enjoyed painting, woodworking, golf, basketball and fast pitch softball. He was a charter member of Trinity United Methodist Church of Gering and later transferred their membership to First United Methodist Church in Gering. He is survived by his wife Darlene; sons Jeff (Brenda) Specht, Gilbert, Ariz., and Greg (Elizabeth) Specht of Dallas, Texas; three granddaughters, six step grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; sisters Ruth Reisig, Scottsbluff, Ruby Yakel, Worland, Wyo., Vi (Merrill) Anderson, Omaha, and Patty (Dr. Donald) Taylor, Alliance. He was preceded in death by his parents and son Michael Specht.

Reprint of "The Right Place at the Right Time: The Volga-Germans of Michigan's Thumb" has been received and the book is back in print. Bill Pickelhaupt

Rien, Gerald E. "Jerry", Oct. 25, 1937- March 19, 2011 Scottsbluff Star Herald Scottsbluff, NE 22 Mar 2011 Gerald E. "Jerry" Rien, 73, of Scottsbluff, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 19, 2011, at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff. His funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, March 23, at Zion Evangelical Church in Scottsbluff with Pastor Garry Schick officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery in Scottsbluff. Friends may visit from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Dugan-Kramer Funeral Chapel in Scottsbluff. A memorial has been established to Zion Evangelical Church. Tributes of sympathy may be left at www.dugankramer.com Jerry was born Oct. 25, 1937, in Scottsbluff to George and Molly Rien. He graduated from Scottsbluff High School in 1955. He married Patricia "Patsy" Morris on June 26, 1960. He worked on the oil rigs for Banner Oil and Coop Refinery in his early years. Jerry and his father-in-law started their own construction company. Through this venture they built Rien Rentals. Jerry loved to read his Bible every morning. He found great pleasure in giving his grandkids Harley rides and fishing with them. He took great pride in his family, and will be missed by many. Survivors include his sons, Gerald (Lisa) Rien Jr., and Steve (Kris) Rien; daughters, Laura (Bill) Ericson, and Jennifer (Mike) Loy; grandchildren, Tanner, Heather, Andy, Spencer, Tiffany, Trevor, Annie, Peyton, Brooklynn, Tyler and Allie. His wife, Patsy; brother, Don Rien; sisters, Sharon Bott and Patty Bubak; and his parents preceded him in death.

Bowers, Vera Virginia, Sept. 2, 1932- March 19, 2011 Scottsbluff Star Herald Scottsbluff, NE 22- Mar 2011 BRIDGEPORT - Vera Virginia Bowers, 78, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2011, at Chimney Rock Villa in Bayard. At her request, cremation has taken place at Jolliffe Funeral Home in Scottsbluff. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorials in Vera's honor may be made in care of the family. Online condolences may be left at www.jolliffefuneralhome.com. Jolliffe Funeral Home in Scottsbluff is in charge of arrangements. Vera was born Sept. 2, 1932, in Haig, Neb. to John and Anna Marie Deines. Her love for her children and grandchildren was her life. Vera worked for the Tiger Den and Corner Drive Inn for many years. She also worked at Fowlers Café and for Jake and Clara Zier on the Spud picking machine and beet fields. After that she baby sat for Ron and Sharon Hoffman; she enjoyed taking care of Michaela, Sarah and Jacob. Vera also took care of Nicholas Brenning until they moved to Scottsbluff. Then along came little Kendra Cadwallader whom she took care of for Deb and Dana until Kendra didn't need her anymore. Survivors include her husband, Lyle Bowers; daughter, Eileen (Lonnie) Swartwood; granddaughters, Tina (Dan) Ceplecha, Michelle Duyck, Kimberley (Jason) Rider, and Ashley Swartwood and Jasmine Swartwood; great-grandchildren, Rangler Ceplecha of Martin, S.D., Brittany and Christopher Duyck of Scottsbluff, Braxton Rider of Gering and brother, Robert Deines of Lake Tahoe, Calif.

Meininger, Bert, Nov. 11, 1920- March 19, 2011 Scottsbluff Star Herald Scottsbluff, NE 22 Mar 2011 TORRINGTON, Wyo. - Bert Meininger, 90, died Saturday, March 19, 2011, at Heritage Estates in Gering. Memorial services will be held 10 a.m. Friday, March 25, at the Coyler Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Ora Dailey officiating. Cremation has taken place. Burial will follow in the Valley View Cemetery in Torrington. Memorials may be made to the donors choice. Arrangements are under the direction of the Colyer Funeral Home and friends may send condolences to the family at www.colyerfuneralhome.com. Bert was born Nov. 11, 1920, in Mitchell the daughter of Jacob and Emily (Keller) Bower. She grew up and attended school in Lyman. Bert married Charlie Meininger in Lyman in 1939. The couple lived and farmed near Lyman and later in Wyoming. When they moved to Torrington, in 1953, Bert worked at Elder's Laundromat, Cassel's Bakery, and Kellam Drug. Later, she worked with her husband as a custodian at Torrington Middle School and retired in 1991. She also cleaned houses for several years. Bert loved to follow her grandchildren and great grandchildren in all their activities. She also loved to clean. Bert was a past member of the Methodist Church. Survivors include her daughters, Janice and Lynn Hildebrand of Bridger, Mont. and Donna and Jerry Hattan of Torrington, Wyo.; brother, Harley and Alma Bower of Worland, Wyo.; grandchildren, Barry and Melissa Armstrong of Thermopolis, Wyo., Dixie Michael of Powell, Wyo., Tracy and Kevin Starr of Olivia, Minn., Howdy and Sheila Hildebrand of Joliet, Mont.; nine great-grandchildren; aunt, Ann Meininger of Torrington; sisters-in-law, Katie Bower of Worland, Wyo., Mary Meininger of Huntley, Wyo., Helen Meininger of Greeley, Colo.; and a brother-in-law, Slim Stroud of Lander, Wyo. Preceding her in death was her husband; brother, Raymond Bower and sisters, Dorothy Backman, June Schlothauer and Helen Stroud.

Anyone ever hear of a small Volga German settlement called "Rosa Luxemburg" in the Krasnoyar area of the former Volga German Republic in Russia? I already checked Ulrich Mertens' 2010 "German-Russian Handbook." He lists 18 (!) ethnic German settlements by the name "Rosa Luxemburg" but not a single one in the Krasnoyar/Volga area. Any other ideas/information? Many Thanks! Tim Dr. Timothy J. Kloberdanz Professor Emeritus North Dakota State University

Schwartzkopf, Raymond David, March 26, 1927- March 19, 2011 Billings Gazette Billings, MT 21 Mar 2011 LAUREL — Raymond David Schwartzkopf, 83, of Laurel, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 19, 2011. Ray was born March 26, 1927, in Scottsbluff, Neb. He is preceded in death by his wife, Lucille; parents, Katherine and David Schwartzkopf; sisters Esther Schwartzkopf, Rachael Olson, Mae Logan; and brother, Wilbert Schwartzkopf. He is survived by daughters, Paula (Ken) Taylor, Vicki (Paul) Smith; son, Kevin (Robin Ryder) Schwartzkopf; sister, Dorothy Orton; grandchildren Scott (Christine) Taylor, Laurel (Josh) Golemba, Levi (Jacquie) Smith; great grandchildren Kallie and Alyssa Golemba, Jennae and Maelle Taylor, Elissa (Gerald) Baker, Odin Baker, Chelsea, Lindsey and Matthew Schwartzkopf. Ray worked on the railroad in Laurel for 45 years retiring in March 1988. Ray was an avid wood worker and had won many ribbons and awards for his work. His memories are kept alive by the many trains and cars he built over the years. The family would like to send a special thank you to the entire staff at the Laurel Health and Rehabilitation Center and St. Vincent Healthcare for their care and concern for our father and our entire family. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, March 24, at Smith Funeral Chapel-Laurel. Interment will follow in the Laurel Cemetery. Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, at Smith Funeral Chapel-Laurel.

Sorry, this bounced on the first try. --- On Sun, 3/20/11, hugh lichtenwald <[email protected]> wrote: From: hugh lichtenwald <[email protected]> Subject: Charlotte Christine Delgado To: [email protected] Date: Sunday, March 20, 2011, 4:14 PM Hallo List:   The person in the subject line has some surnames in her family tree that fit into my own. Hopefully she is a member of this Listserv. If not, if anyone knows her Email address, please send it to me.   Hugh Lichtenwald, [email protected]  

----- Original Message ----- From: Jerry and Fran Goertzen To: [email protected] Sent: Saturday, March 19, 2011 3:23 PM Subject: Your email dated March 14,'11 Map Guides to German Parish Registers Gary; This email is for Gary Martens and the others who have asked about the Map Guides to German Parish Registers by Kevan Hansen, at web site : < www.familyrootspublishing.com/store > . With all the material we are getting from Russia, thanks to Dr. Igor Pleve, Pro. Brent Mai and many other hard workers, it is getting easier to go all the way through Russia to Germany in our search for our ancestors. But, when we get to Germany, many of us hit a deadend. This is because 'Germany' didn't exist when our ancestors left for Russia, but instead was under the Holy Roman Empire. Vital records were not kept by the state governments so we have to rely on church records. Each church register has has records on births, marriages, deaths and movement to other areas. That is where Kevan Hansen's "Map Guides to German Parish Registers" come in. This is the most comprehensive series of books on church parish data I have found. Kevan is publishing a series that will cover all of the Germanic States, Provinces, etc. of Germany when it became the German Empire (1871). He estimates it will take at least 55 volumes. He has completed 36, I believe so far. You can purchase them from the publisher by going to the website indicated above. Check for German Map Guides. They come in hardcover or softcover. The soft cover is only $35.00 each plus shipping. Each volume contains an index of all the cities, towns and villages in that book. It identifies the parish where your ancestor worshipped, according to the religion and village he lived in. The Parish is where all the vital records were kept. The volumne gives the Family History Library microfilm number for each parish (when available) so you can check their records back in history. If you go to the Family History Catalog at < www.familysearch.org > then go to the Microfilm Number Search and enter the number given in the book, you can get a list of all film numbers for that particular parish and the years included in each one. Some of these records go back to the 1500's. The Parish books list the parish maps separately for the Lutheran and Catholic churches which were the majority religions. Even though maps are not included for the minority religions, like the Reformed Faith, the church parish film numbers are given when available. Some churches would not allow the LDS to film their records due to the Parishoner's privacy. Some of the German States were so large it took several volumes to cover all the area. It took 9 volumes for Bavaria, six for Saxonly, and 4 for Württenberg. So, if you are not sure which volume might have your village, go to the map guide descriptions and click on the book illustration and it will give the index of all the villages in that volume. The parish microfilms can be ordered and viewed at your local LDS Family History Center (FHC). Go to < www.familysearch.org > to find a location near you. The parish records are naturally in German script so if you cannot read German, be sure to get someone to help you. Some of the FHC have people that can help or know of translators you can contact. Family Roots Publishing also have other good books on German history. Happy Hunting. Jerry Goertzen

I thought I had sent your way, doesn't seem so. Fran ----- Original Message ----- From: Jerry and Fran Goertzen To: [email protected] Sent: Sunday, March 20, 2011 2:42 PM Subject: Re: Your Family German-Vola History email of 03-0-02011 ----- Original Message ----- From: Jerry and Fran Goertzen To: [email protected] Sent: Saturday, March 19, 2011 4:39 PM Subject: Your Family German-Vola History email of 03-0-02011 Nancy: If you want to know more about Matthias Nussbaum's origins in Germany and see if any family is still there, you have several options. The first, would be the most enjoyable. GO THERE. I see from the information you sent me, Matthias had a brother Johann that stayed in Saarburg. You have his children and grandchildren still in Saarburg. In fact, the last record you have is that grandson Wiljelm, born 1817 in Saarburg, died 1900 in Saarburg. So, the Nussbaum's lived in Saarburg from 1765, when Matthias left for Russia, to at least 1900 in the same village, my guess is that they are still there. Why not go there and neet your relatives. If nothing else, you can walk the streets your ancestors walked and see the area where they lived. It is a very historic area. The nearby town of Trier was the seat of government for the Holy Roman Empire at the time Matthias was there. You could fly into Frankfurt International Airport (like we did), (we rented a car at the airport, a mercedes which has a large trunk for 'two sisters who were shoppers' big time!) Trier is only 95 miles from Frankfurt as the crow flies. We stayed in Mainz on the Rhine River instead of congested Frankfurt, so we could get an early start in the morning. I would recommend taking the scenic route to Trier, it is only 125 miles. From Mainz, take the river road on the west side of the Rhine and head for Koblenz. That area of the Rhine has more castles per mile than anywhere in the world. We stayed at the Rhinefels castle where my father's ancestory may date back to the 1200's. It is above the small town of St Goar along the river. We had a room at the top overlooking St. Goar, the river boat traffic and two other castles on the east side of the river. When you get to Koblenz, go west along the Mosel River to Trier. There again take the river road, not the autobahn. There are also castles along the Mosel. When you get to Trier, take time to explore this ancient historic town. It is full of Roman Ruins. Trier was founded by Roman Emperor Augustus in 16 BC. In 1A.D. they built a collisium/amphitheatre and it became a Roman City. Emperor Constantine expanded the Roman influence by building the Porta Nigro (Black Tower), the Imperial Baths and the Roman Bridge which still stands over the Mosel. His Imperial Palace became the throne of the Emperor, all around 200 A.D. Trier is small enough you can take a walking tour of all the above sites. The Holy Roman Empire controlled the Germanic States until 1806 when Napolean dissolved it. Germany as we know it, didn't exist until 1871. From Trier, you go just 15 miles southwest and you are in Saarburg on the banks of the Saar River. Check the town phonebook and you will probably find a Nussbaum relative. I'm sure they would be glad to show you around. Saarburg had its own church parish so the records would be there. You could find more help translating them in Saarburg. They may even have a town historian. Your Orth/Ort ancestor also came from Saarburg. If you follow the Saar River south about 23 miles you arrive in Saarlouis, the ancestoral village of Marianna Bach (1771) who married Anton Nussbaum (1766). It's all so close when you are there and so scenic...take lots of film. When you are in Saarburg, the boundary of Alsace is only about 5 miles away. I found the village of your possible relative, Francoise Nusbaum. The village of Bourbach-le-Haut, Haut Rhin, Alsace is in the German Parish Guide (by Kevan Hansen) of Alsace-Lorriane book IV, Volumne 36. A check of these parish records could confirm her connection to your family. Another option, would be to purchase the Map Guide to German Parishes Vol 13 Province of Rhineland III by Kevan Hansen. It can be purchased from the publisher at < www.GermanMapGuide.com >. The soft bound book is only $35 plus shipping, so it won't break the bank. The book contains the Trier area and the Pfalz area. The first half of the book is on Trier. In the Trier index it shows the village of Saarburg and the Catholic parish information is on page 124 to 125. The book also has a short history of the area and the rulers back to 1100s. The book contains a list of Genealogical, State, City and church Archives with address and some emails and websites. Trier's website is < www.trier.de >. When you go to the Trier website, click on the British Flag (upper right) for an English version. Also go to Saar Mosel area...lots of pictures, maps and a satellite view of Saarburg. It even lists lineage books on towns and surnames. On page 19 is a lineage book (also CD) of the parish of St. Peters on the family Nussbaum. The last option is to contact a researcher in German and have him/her do the search but that could be costly. Let me know how you get on. Jerry Goertzen

Hardt, Katherina, Oct. 6, 1925- March 14, 2011 Scottsbluff Star Herald Scottsbluff, NE 20 Mar 2011 OMAHA - Katherina L. Hardt, 85, formerly of Scottsbluff, went home to be with Jesus Monday, March 14, 2011, with her family at her side. Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, March 21, at Zion Evangelical Church in Scottsbluff with Pastor Garry Schick officiating. Interment will follow at West Lawn Cemetery in Gering. Visitation will be held Sunday from 1 to 7 p.m. at Jolliffe Funeral Home in Scottsbluff. Memorials have been suggested to the Zion Evangelical Church Mission Fund. Her obituary may be viewed at www.jolliffefuneralhome.com, where condolences may be left. Katherina was born Oct. 6, 1925, in Sutton, Neb., to William F.C. and Rachel (Ullmann) Griess. She was one of 14 children. The family later moved to Scottsbluff where she graduated from Scottsbluff High. After high school she worked at both the Harvard Air Base and the Scottsbluff Air Base. She married her true love John George Hardt on Dec. 28, 1947, while John was home on leave from the Navy. After their marriage, they were transferred to various Naval installations throughout the world and enjoyed making lifelong friendships together. They moved back to Scottsbluff in 1961 when John retired from the Navy. Katherina loved her Heavenly Father with all of her heart and touched many lives through her service unto Him. She found great joy being involved in her church where she served many years as a Sunday school teacher and mission secretary. She also delivered tape recordings of Sunday services to those unable to leave their home. She had a beautiful voice and enjoyed singing in the church choir. Katherina poured her heart into all the lives she served. Katherina loved and cherished her family every day of her life and the ways she shared her love and cared for her family are endless. Survivors include her children, Jean Hardt of Aurora, Colo. and Alan Hardt and his wife Diane of Omaha; grandchildren, Christi and (Corey) Brew, Alicia and (Tim) Hinze, Zachary Hardt, and Mason Hardt; great-grandchildren, Isaac and Ethan Brew; brother, Don Griess of Green Valley, Ariz. and sisters, Clarissa Westervelt of Green Valley, Ariz., Suzanne (Don) Roquet of Greeley, Colo., Anna Smith of Green Valley, Ariz., Norma (Robert) Bruce of Green Valley, Ariz. and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding Katherina in death were her parents, husband and siblings, Lydia Brown, Alfred Griess, Armin Griess, Herbert Griess (Infant 1927), Herbert Griess, Michael Griess, Waldine Griess, and Carl Griess.

Hallo:   I've got a Russian asking me to ask if anyone has the 1850 and 1857 Urbach Census and if so will they please do a look-up on the surname Wagner.   Hugh Lichtenwald

Hallo List:   The Village of Doenhof websites on Ancestry.com, Rottsweb's Worldconnect and MyHeritage.de have just been updated.   They include the data from 2 reports commissioned by Viktor Doos,  in Germany, from the Engels Archive. . The reports are extracts for the 1897 Russian National Census for the village of Doenhof and include the surnames Strauch (8 families) and Baus (20 families.).   Hugh Lichtenwald, from the farm in Monetta, SC VC, Wiesenmueller