This one didn't appear on Ger-Volga. ----- Original Message ----- From: Jerry and Fran Goertzen To: Arlene J. Vedrich ; German Volga Roots Web ; Linda Otto Sent: Sunday, October 17, 2010 5:19 PM Subject: Immigration & Naturalization Pfiefer and Adolph As you notice, I am sending this to the three of you at one time. The emigration records in Bremen would have the best information on your family in Russia, Unfortunately, the Port of Bremenhaven was heavily bombed during Wirld War II and most of the records were destroyed. Bremen has recently built a Museum and Research Center documenting the large emigration through their port. They are trying to restore this information from many different sources. The last time I checked their website, it was in German only. For now, the immigration ship lists in the U.S.A. are the best source. I usually find that information in the series of books and a CD called Russians to America 1850-1895. I found numeruous Pfeifers but not your family. I do have a photo of the ship "Weimer" of North German Lloyd. It was launched in 1891 "Ships of our Ancestors". The Naturalization to Citizenship extended over many years. Shortly after they arrived in the U.S., they would file a Declaration of Intent (for Citizenship). Then, they had up to seven years to file a Petition for Naturalization. Then the actual Nationalization would come after that. The Declaration could have been filed in Wisconsin, the Petition may have been filed in Nebraska and the Naturalization may have been filed in the State of Washington. In each state, those records are held at the county archives where the person lived. Each county has their own website so I would have to know where in Nebraska they lived to give you the website but you can try the State Historical Society in each state because they have been colletcting the data, especially the State of Nebraska... www.nebraskahistory.org/lib/arch/index.htm For Marlin, Washington go to Grant County for Death Certificates, and Naturalization etc. Go to website: www.rootsweb.com/-wagrant/grant.htm . For records before 1909 (when Grant Co was extablished) you should go to Douglas Co (the parent county). A death certificate could actually be better to find the parents of Philipp and Sophia. The death certificate usually has the place of birth and the parents names as well as the cause of death which is handy if you want to work on a medical genealogy for genetic problems. Apparently, you hit your brickwall in the usual area, from the immigration data to the village of birth in Russia. In most cases, they were born after the last available Russian census 1857. I have my own method of reverse genealogy to get through those walls that I have found successful over the years. I jump the wall and find the ancestor on the other side and then work towards the wall from the backside. It narrows the search in the wall as well as lets me continue back to Germany in the meantime. Brent Mai has the 1850 and 1857 Russian census data for Warrenburg and should be translating them soon. I have preordered them and hope to receive them soon. They would include the parents of both Philipp and Sophia. So, if you could get the Death Certificates with the parents names we will be through the wall and on the way to Germany. In the meantime, I have checked for grandparents and beyond and found there was only ONE Pfeier family line and one Adolph family line in Warenburg back to the original settlers ( O. S.) in Russia. The Pfeifer O.S. was Johann Pfeifer, born 1710 in Herrnsheim Pfalz. The family arrived in Oranienbam on 18 June 1766 from Lübeck (document # 962 of the Kuhlberg list) and later arrived in Warenburg on 12 May 1767 (Igor Pleve's "Einwanderung in das Wolgagebiet") I have similar data on Conrad Adolph, born 1730 in Holzhausen, Hanau. Let me know what information you find on the Naturalizations and death certificates and we can connect your family. Jerry Goertzen .
Hergenrader, Leah (Schilling), Sept. 15, 1917- Oct. 16, 2010 Scottsbluff Star Herald Scottsbluff, NE 23 Oct 2010 Leah (Schilling) Hergenrader, 93, of Gering, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Oct. 16, 2010. Her funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 23, and due to a scheduling conflict at her church, Northfield Assembly, the services will be held at the Calvary Memorial Church in Gering, with Pastor Troy Allen and Pastor Gary Hashley officiating. Interment will follow at the West Lawn Cemetery in Gering. Memorials in her name may be made to missions at the Northfield Church or to the staff at Heritage Estates in Gering. Friends who wish may call at the Jolliffe Funeral Home in Scottsbluff Friday from noon to 7 p.m. and at the church prior to the funeral services. Her obituary may be viewed online at www.jolliffefuneralhome.com where online condolences may be left. Leah was born on Sept. 15, 1917, in Scottsbluff to George and Elizabeth (Satur) Schilling. She received her education in the Scottsbluff Schools. Her mother died of tuberculosis at the age of 28 when Leah was 9 years old. At age 14, Leah went to live with her Satur grandparents on a farm northeast of Scottsbluff. While living there she worked for a teacher living nearby and met and later married J. Pete Hergenrader on March 17, 1935. They farmed northeast of Scottsbluff for approximately seven years, and then, in 1941, they moved to a farm southwest of Gering. In 1947, they moved to the family farm east of Gering and the farm remains in the family to this day. Leah was very active in the farming operation. They retired from farming in 1974, turning the farming operation over to their daughter Joyce and son-in-law Richard Hass. They continued to live on the farm until 1980, when they moved to their home at 1910 S Street in Gering. While living and working on the farm, she also worked at Terry Carpenter's Copper Kettle Restaurant for a number of years doing the baking, salad making, and other things. She was noted for the excellence of her pies and pie-making, which remained a passion for much of her life. Leah also worked for several years at the Gering sugar factory lab. She had a very strong work ethic, a characteristic she passed on to her children. Leah loved working in her yard and raising many different kinds of flowers. She especially loved roses and had many of them. She also liked working with various crafts and sewing. Her family was the beneficiary of the clothing and many comforters she made for them. Leah had a very special place in her heart for her God, her family, her church, and her friends.She was a member of the Northfield Assembly of God Church for many years. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Gary and Phyllis Hergenrader of Lincoln; daughter and son-in-law, Joyce and Richard Hass of Gering; daughter and son-in-law, Pat and Joe Masek of Gering; grandchildren, Dr. Alan Hergenrader of Lincoln, Drs. Anne and Rick Williamson of Coralville, Iowa, Troy and Katrina Hass of Gering, Tracy and Tim O'Neill of Lincoln, Jason and Cathy Masek from Denver and Josh Masek from Denver. She has 11 great-grandchildren, a step-great granddaughter, step-great grandson and several nieces and nephews. She is also survived by three half sisters, and a stepsister. Leah was preceded in death by her husband, parents, grandparents, four brothers, a half brother and a stepmother.
Here is an anecdote about Bremerhaven and emigration. It won't help genealogical researchers, but it might interest you a little. In 2007 we attended a VG family wedding in Bremerhaven, the seaport of the city of Bremen. The reception was held in the Columbus Bahnhof (= railway station) restaurant. We wondered at the name. When we got there we found it was a huge complex, right out on the harbour. The now-unused railway line stopped just outside the front entrance. Inside was a series of vast, cavernous, inter-linked halls. Wooden counters ran along one side. We were told by a German neighbour of the bridal couple that this was the building through which all the emigrants to the USA between 1840 and 1974 were processed, hence the name "Columbus". Signs of its former use were still there: "Exchange/Wechseln", passport control, counters and gateways. It was rather eery, a bit like a large, disused airport building. On the other side of the building was the Columbus Quay, which the neighbour told us was nicknamed the Quay of Tears. From here relatives waved to the departing ones they feared they would never see again. Beyond were the wide reaches of the North Sea. Very bleak. The wedding celebration was, of course, a happy occasion and the evening sun shone brilliantly across the sea through the huge windows of the modern restaurant. The Master of Ceremonies made all announcements in both Russian and German. But I was overwhelmed by the historical irony of the event: Volga Germans, whose whole history was tied up with emigration / immigration / deportation / emigration to resettle in Germany, were celebrating in the place through which 7 million emigrants left for the Americas. Perhaps some of their ancestors left for Russia in the 18th century via this quay as well. Further along Bremerhaven's seacoast is the "Am Auswanderdenkmal", or Emigration Monument, which shows a family group. Father looks out to sea, holding his son's hand. Mother looks back to the land, her daughter clinging to her skirts. Very evocative. We saw the Deutsches Auswanderer Haus, or emigration museum, which had recently opened, but we did not have time for a visit. The website (www.dah-bremerhaven.de/) does have an American flag on the opening page, so it can be read in English. Clare Cowen-Brandt London
In your latest email, you missed a generation of Pfeifers. You wrote Johann Heinrich Pfieier (b.1833) was the son of Johan Philipp Pfeifer (b.1757). Philipp Pfeifer (b 1757) did have a son Johann Heinrich with his second wife, Louisa, but that J. Heinrich was born in 1806, not 1833. Another problem is, Philipp Pfeifer died in 1817. Philipp Pfeifer (1757) had three sons by his FIRST wife, Maria Barbara Kräuter (1765), source: 1798 Wrbrg 41, and he had four sons by his second wife, Louisa (b.1780) 'source:(1834 Wrngbrg F55). When the four sons of Louisa (1780) married, they moved to another household. (source: Wrnbrg F161). The oldest of the four sons, Georg Heinrich Pfeifer (1801) had a son Johann Heinrich (b.1833). So the Georg Heinrich Pfeifer (b.1801) family is the missing generation in your recent email. If you are interested in following your family back to Germany, I looked up Herrnstein, Pfalz to find the familie's Parish churk. Those church records can follow your family back into the 1600's and sometimes the 1500's. Many of those church records were microfilmed by the Family History Library (LDS) and you can rent the microfilms through your local Family History Center (FHC). Kevan Hansen is working on a series of books listing German Parish Registers for all of the Germanic areas before Germany existed (still under Holy Roman Empire). He is up to Volum 33 of the 55 plus books of the series. This is a very informative series of books. I checked Vol 13 'Kingdom of Bavaria, Province of Pfalz but could not find Herrnstein. When our anacestors left for Russia (1766) it was right after the "Seven Years War" (1756-1763). Many boundaries changed by the end of that war (Treaty of Hubertusburg-Feb 1763) so I checked the nearby areas of Pfalz and found the village was now in the Grand duchy of Hessen which is very close to the north end of Pfalz. When a boundary changes some people are reluctant to accept it since it didn't matter to the farmers. That may be why Johann Pfeifer may have listed his village in Pfalz for the (OSL). I checked the Volume 1- Grand duchy of Hessen and found the village in Kreis (county or district) of Worms and the microfilm number is 1347393. If you are interested in Parish Registers for other areas, they are available from Family Roots Publishing Company at < www.GermanmapGuide.com >. Keep in touch. Jerry Goertzen
Clare, Thanks for the fascinating story. This is the type of anecdote that helps bring dates of departure, et al to life. Bill Pickelhaupt --- On Fri, 10/22/10, Clare Cowen <[email protected]> wrote: From: Clare Cowen <[email protected]> Subject: [GV] Bremerhaven and emigration To: [email protected] Date: Friday, October 22, 2010, 8:12 AM Here is an anecdote about Bremerhaven and emigration. It won't help genealogical researchers, but it might interest you a little. In 2007 we attended a VG family wedding in Bremerhaven, the seaport of the city of Bremen. The reception was held in the Columbus Bahnhof (= railway station) restaurant. We wondered at the name. When we got there we found it was a huge complex, right out on the harbour. The now-unused railway line stopped just outside the front entrance. Inside was a series of vast, cavernous, inter-linked halls. Wooden counters ran along one side. We were told by a German neighbour of the bridal couple that this was the building through which all the emigrants to the USA between 1840 and 1974 were processed, hence the name "Columbus". Signs of its former use were still there: "Exchange/Wechseln", passport control, counters and gateways. It was rather eery, a bit like a large, disused airport building. On the other side of the building was the Columbus Quay, which the neighbour told us was nicknamed the Quay of Tears. From here relatives waved to the departing ones they feared they would never see again. Beyond were the wide reaches of the North Sea. Very bleak. The wedding celebration was, of course, a happy occasion and the evening sun shone brilliantly across the sea through the huge windows of the modern restaurant. The Master of Ceremonies made all announcements in both Russian and German. But I was overwhelmed by the historical irony of the event: Volga Germans, whose whole history was tied up with emigration / immigration / deportation / emigration to resettle in Germany, were celebrating in the place through which 7 million emigrants left for the Americas. Perhaps some of their ancestors left for Russia in the 18th century via this quay as well. Further along Bremerhaven's seacoast is the "Am Auswanderdenkmal", or Emigration Monument, which shows a family group. Father looks out to sea, holding his son's hand. Mother looks back to the land, her daughter clinging to her skirts. Very evocative. We saw the Deutsches Auswanderer Haus, or emigration museum, which had recently opened, but we did not have time for a visit. The website (www.dah-bremerhaven.de/) does have an American flag on the opening page, so it can be read in English. Clare Cowen-Brandt London ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message
----------------------------- The Toledo Blade, Toledo, Ohio, October 21, 2010 KELLER Donald Carl Donald C. Keller, of Toledo, peacefully entered his heavenly home on October 19, 2010, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Toledo. Don was born in Wauseon, Ohio, on December 8, 1923, to Phillip and Eva (Lichtenwald) Keller. He attended Valparaiso University for two years and then served in the U.S. Marine Corp After Don returned from service, he attended Purdue University and graduated with an Electrical Engineer Degree. Don worked and retired from Toledo Edison after 38 years with the company. He was a long time active member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Don enjoyed playing dartball, basketball, bowling, and was an avid golfer. He also played and coached softball. Surviving him are his loving wife, Marie (Woltmann) Keller of 58 years; children Karen (Frank) Shirley, Mark (Donna) Keller, and Kathy Keller (Virginia Borrusch); grandchildren: Heather (Christopher) Bierlein, Ryan (Rebekah) Shirley, Michelle Keller, Kristine Keller, and Charlotte Keller; and great grandchild Eva Marie Bierlein. Also surviving are brothers, Victor Keller and Phillip (Lillian) Keller, as well as an aunt, nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends. Don was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Ruth Ann. The family will receive friends at Walter Funeral Home, 4653 Glendale Avenue, Toledo, Ohio, on Friday, October 22nd, from 2 to 8 p.m. The funeral service will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, 4560 Glendale Avenue, Toledo, Ohio, on Saturday, October 23rd, at 10:00 a.m. Entombment service will be held at Highland Memory Gardens in Waterville, Ohio following the funeral service. Memorials may be given to Trinity Lutheran Church or Hospice of Northwest Ohio. Special thanks to our many hospice friends, Dr. Paul, Jennifer, Laurie, and all the wonderful nurses and aids. ---------------------------------
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Rein, Joann Mae, Dec. 2, 1934- Oct. 18, 2010 Scottsbluff Star Herald Scottsbluff, NE 20 Oct 2010 Joann Mae Rein, 75, of Gering, died Monday, Oct. 18, 2010, at her home. Her funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 21, at the Emmanuel Congregational Church in Scottsbluff with Pastor John Adams officiating. Interment will be at the West Lawn Cemetery in Gering. Friends who wish may call at the Jolliffe Funeral Home Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and at the funeral. Memorials in her name may be made to the church or to Prairie Haven Hospice. Online condolences and her obituary may be viewed at www.jolliffefuneralhome.com. Joann was born Dec. 2, 1934, at Scottsbluff to Fred and Anna (Herdt) Richard. She grew up on a farm in rural Scottsbluff and graduated from Scottsbluff High School. She married Kenneth J. Rein Jan. 29, 1956, at Scottsbluff. Joann worked at J.C. Penny and Gering Clothing until her health caused her early retirement. During her life, she was instrumental in helping raise her grandchildren along with several children who became dear to her and still kept in touch as adults. She enjoyed fishing and camping with her husband, loved attending antique auctions, and especially enjoyed attending her grandchildren's extra curricular activities. Joann was a lifetime member of the church, and was very active in the church. She was a member of the Sexy 70's, Mary Martha Circle, and was a soup kitchen volunteer. She was a member of Friends, a church group that visited nursing homes, and was a member of a widow's group, which met at Regional West Medical Center. Survivors include her children, Vicki Schlager of Gering, and Kenneth (Lori) Rein, Jr. of Alliance; grandchildren, Amanda (John) Vance, Jr. of Lyman, Andrew Schlager of Gering, Tyson Rein of Cheyenne, Wyo., Kolbee Rein of Alliance; and a great-granddaughter on the way!; sisters, Betty (Al) Reiber and Shirley Martin all of Scottsbluff, and Patricia (Dick) Donovan of Phoenix, Ariz.; brother, Harold Richard of Scottsbluff; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were parents; husband, Ken; sisters, Ruth Gross and Helen Conrad; brothers, Wilbert Richard, Reuben Richard, Marvin Richard, and Jerry Richard; and several nieces and nephews
Pfeifer, Elmer J., July 14, 1925- Oct. 17, 2010 Billings Gazette Billings, MT 20 Oct 2010 BEARCREEK Elmer Jacob Pfeifer was born on July 14, 1925 in Pickardville, N.D., and passed away peacefully on Oct. 17, 2010, at his home in Bearcreek, surrounded by his family. Elmer grew up in North Dakota until enlisting in the United States Navy. He served for three years in the South Pacific aboard the USS Stevens. Upon returning to the states in 1946, he continued his courtship with Shirley McDonald of Bearcreek until they were married on May 16, 1948. During their 62 years of marriage, Elmer and Shirley and their three children traveled throughout the Midwestern states pursuing Elmers career in the petroleum industry. He started out as a pipeline wilder and then reached his goal of owning a business in pipeline construction. In addition to his construction interests, he owned an over the road trucking firm for many years. Some of Elmers interests were golfing, water and snow skiing, bowling, boating and fishing. However, what he enjoyed the very most was spending time with his eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren (with another on the way). Elmer is survived by his wife; three children, Margaret (Vic) Larsen of Cody, Wyo., Dan (Yvonne) Pfeifer of Deer Lodge and Debbie (Del) Watson of Billings; eight grandchildren, Sara (Chris) Rasmussen of Columbus, Ben (Alena) Larsen of Cody, Derek (Amber) Pfeifer of Hastings, Neb., Nicole (Phil) Quigley of Missoula, Brian Pfeifer of Deer Lodge, Ashley Sims of Billings, Sydney Watson and her fiancé Brandon Harris of Billings, and Sadie Watson of Bismarck, N.D.; and seven great-grandchildren, Erika Larsen, Emily Larsen, Dylan Wyllie, Brooklyn Wyllie, Eric Rasmussen, Kenna Pfeifer and Grace Harris. Also surviving are four sisters, two brothers, three half-brothers, two stepbrothers, and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Elmer was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, stepmother and two brothers-in-law. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, at Smith-Olcott Funeral Chapel in Red Lodge, with visitation beginning at 11 a.m. Interment with full military honors will be in the Red Lodge Cemetery. Memorials may be given to Beartooth Hospice, Box 590, Red Lodge MT 59068, or to the Shrine Transportation Fund, 1125 Broadwater Ave., Billings, MT 59102.
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Hi All, Here is a brief follow-up on the situation on the wild fires that raged in the along the Volga river last month coming dangerously close to some of the old Volga German villages. You might remember that the fires that raged in Central Russia throughout summer reached Volgograd Region in early September. There was a lot of forrest and a few settlements destroyed by them. For instance, half of a (Russian) village of Alexandrovka situated just across the river from Frank, one of the oldest Volga German villages on the Hilly Side, was partially destroyed in early September. Re-building has began and people were promised by the authorities to have new houses ready to move in later this year. Follow the link to see pictures of Alexandrovka taken by Vladimir Krainev of Zhirnovsk (the county town nearby) just a few days after the devastating fire: http://photofile.ru/users/vovodya/115832117/ Here is another link to photos of the Russian village of Lapshinka (is to the South of Frank) that got destroyed almost entirely: http://photofile.ru/users/vovodya/115831612/ As for Frank, the village got spared thanks to the strong will of local people to fight against the fire. According to local resident Emilia Kloberdanz, the entire population was out on the streets ready to fight off the flames going across the fields. The entire county had been put into the state of emergency but the authorities were reportedly unprepared when the fires reached the area and made a lot of damage due to unusually strong winds. The fires came close to the city of Volgograd, too. For a few days it was so bad that due to strong winds, the Motherland Monument in Volgograd could not be seen. Everyone who has ever been to Volgograd and visited this monument can now probably get a rough picture of what was going on. Last but not least, I have heard from people living in Siberia, that the fires spread out there, too. The Altay region of Siberia that used to be one of the areas with high ethnic German population was affected particularly hard. Thanks to Lois Klaus of Portland, OR who reminded me to post a follow-up on the wild fire situation in Russia. Regards, Tanja Schell Fargo, ND
As I said the other day, click the Union Jack flag, with the word "English" next to it, and some of the data will be converted into English. Bill Pickelhaupt --- On Sun, 10/17/10, Jerry and Fran Goertzen <[email protected]> wrote: From: Jerry and Fran Goertzen <[email protected]> Subject: [GV] Immigration & Naturalization Pfiefer and Adolph To: "Arlene J. Vedrich" <[email protected]>, "German Volga Roots Web" <[email protected]>, "Linda Otto" <[email protected]> Date: Sunday, October 17, 2010, 5:19 PM As you notice, I am sending this to the three of you at one time. The emigration records in Bremen would have the best information on your family in Russia, Unfortunately, the Port of Bremenhaven was heavily bombed during Wirld War II and most of the records were destroyed. Bremen has recently built a Museum and Research Center documenting the large emigration through their port. They are trying to restore this information from many different sources. The last time I checked their website, it was in German only. For now, the immigration ship lists in the U.S.A. are the best source. I usually find that information in the series of books and a CD called Russians to America 1850-1895. I found numeruous Pfeifers but not your family. I do have a photo of the ship "Weimer" of North German Lloyd. It was launched in 1891 "Ships of our Ancestors". The Naturalization to Citizenship extended over many years. Shortly after they arrived in the U.S., they would file a Declaration of Intent (for Citizenship). Then, they had up to seven years to file a Petition for Naturalization. Then the actual Nationalization would come after that. The Declaration could have been filed in Wisconsin, the Petition may have been filed in Nebraska and the Naturalization may have been filed in the State of Washington. In each state, those records are held at the county archives where the person lived. Each county has their own website so I would have to know where in Nebraska they lived to give you the website but you can try the State Historical Society in each state because they have been colletcting the data, especially the State of Nebraska... www.nebraskahistory.org/lib/arch/index.htm For Marlin, Washington go to Grant County for Death Certificates, and Naturalization etc. Go to website: www.rootsweb.com/-wagrant/grant.htm . For records before 1909 (when Grant Co was extablished) you should go to Douglas Co (the parent county). A death certificate could actually be better to find the parents of Philipp and Sophia. The death certificate usually has the place of birth and the parents names as well as the cause of death which is handy if you want to work on a medical genealogy for genetic problems. Apparently, you hit your brickwall in the usual area, from the immigration data to the village of birth in Russia. In most cases, they were born after the last available Russian census 1857. I have my own method of reverse genealogy to get through those walls that I have found successful over the years. I jump the wall and find the ancestor on the other side and then work towards the wall from the backside. It narrows the search in the wall as well as lets me continue back to Germany in the meantime. Brent Mai has the 1850 and 1857 Russian census data for Warrenburg and should be translating them soon. I have preordered them and hope to receive them soon. They would include the parents of both Philipp and Sophia. So, if you could get the Death Certificates with the parents names we will be through the wall and on the way to Germany. In the meantime, I have checked for grandparents and beyond and found there was only ONE Pfeier family line and one Adolph family line in Warenburg back to the original settlers ( O. S.) in Russia. The Pfeifer O.S. was Johann Pfeifer, born 1710 in Herrnsheim Pfalz. The family arrived in Oranienbam on 18 June 1766 from Lübeck (document # 962 of the Kuhlberg list) and later arrived in Warenburg on 12 May 1767 (Igor Pleve's "Einwanderung in das Wolgagebiet") I have similar data on Conrad Adolph, born 1730 in Holzhausen, Hanau. Let me know what information you find on the Naturalizations and death certificates and we can connect your family. Jerry Goertzen . ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message
As you notice, I am sending this to the three of you at one time. The emigration records in Bremen would have the best information on your family in Russia, Unfortunately, the Port of Bremenhaven was heavily bombed during Wirld War II and most of the records were destroyed. Bremen has recently built a Museum and Research Center documenting the large emigration through their port. They are trying to restore this information from many different sources. The last time I checked their website, it was in German only. For now, the immigration ship lists in the U.S.A. are the best source. I usually find that information in the series of books and a CD called Russians to America 1850-1895. I found numeruous Pfeifers but not your family. I do have a photo of the ship "Weimer" of North German Lloyd. It was launched in 1891 "Ships of our Ancestors". The Naturalization to Citizenship extended over many years. Shortly after they arrived in the U.S., they would file a Declaration of Intent (for Citizenship). Then, they had up to seven years to file a Petition for Naturalization. Then the actual Nationalization would come after that. The Declaration could have been filed in Wisconsin, the Petition may have been filed in Nebraska and the Naturalization may have been filed in the State of Washington. In each state, those records are held at the county archives where the person lived. Each county has their own website so I would have to know where in Nebraska they lived to give you the website but you can try the State Historical Society in each state because they have been colletcting the data, especially the State of Nebraska... www.nebraskahistory.org/lib/arch/index.htm For Marlin, Washington go to Grant County for Death Certificates, and Naturalization etc. Go to website: www.rootsweb.com/-wagrant/grant.htm . For records before 1909 (when Grant Co was extablished) you should go to Douglas Co (the parent county). A death certificate could actually be better to find the parents of Philipp and Sophia. The death certificate usually has the place of birth and the parents names as well as the cause of death which is handy if you want to work on a medical genealogy for genetic problems. Apparently, you hit your brickwall in the usual area, from the immigration data to the village of birth in Russia. In most cases, they were born after the last available Russian census 1857. I have my own method of reverse genealogy to get through those walls that I have found successful over the years. I jump the wall and find the ancestor on the other side and then work towards the wall from the backside. It narrows the search in the wall as well as lets me continue back to Germany in the meantime. Brent Mai has the 1850 and 1857 Russian census data for Warrenburg and should be translating them soon. I have preordered them and hope to receive them soon. They would include the parents of both Philipp and Sophia. So, if you could get the Death Certificates with the parents names we will be through the wall and on the way to Germany. In the meantime, I have checked for grandparents and beyond and found there was only ONE Pfeier family line and one Adolph family line in Warenburg back to the original settlers ( O. S.) in Russia. The Pfeifer O.S. was Johann Pfeifer, born 1710 in Herrnsheim Pfalz. The family arrived in Oranienbam on 18 June 1766 from Lübeck (document # 962 of the Kuhlberg list) and later arrived in Warenburg on 12 May 1767 (Igor Pleve's "Einwanderung in das Wolgagebiet") I have similar data on Conrad Adolph, born 1730 in Holzhausen, Hanau. Let me know what information you find on the Naturalizations and death certificates and we can connect your family. Jerry Goertzen .
Mr. Schmidt, I consider the source for the Bremerhaven passenger lists to be highly reliable: Richard Rye. After all, Brent Mai and he are credited with the 1798 census. Even though I did discover the 1850 and 1857 census at LDS, I don't sulk when others thank Brent for translating the census documents. Guess I'm not as egotistical. You Northern Cali lefties always have to think you are right. Bill Pickelhaupt --- On Sat, 10/16/10, David Schmidt <[email protected]> wrote: From: David Schmidt <[email protected]> Subject: Bremen Ship Passenger Lists -- Apparently Not Alive To: [email protected] Cc: "William Pickelhaupt" <[email protected]> Date: Saturday, October 16, 2010, 9:58 AM Here is the LDS Library Catalog listing under "Bremen, Bremen" and "Emigration & immigration:" Title search results Select a Family History Center to filter the results: [ Family History Library (4) ] Auswanderer, 1841-1875 : Library of Congress, Washington. Facsimilies from German archives. A.I.1. parts 1-13. Bremen (Bremen). Archiv der Handelskammer Das Schicksal der Bremer Auswanderer-Listen German immigrants : lists of passengers bound from Bremen to New York, with places of origin Zimmerman, Gary J Germans to America - series II : lists of passengers arriving at U.S. ports in the 1840s Glazier, Ira A. The film notes indicate that certain lists have been recreated from U.S. sources. This indicates to me that the Bremen passenger lists have been destroyed and are not available. If someone has different information, please post an accurate citation to the LDS film numbers or some other reliable and verifiable source. For basic records like ship passenger lists, it's important to post accurate information that can be readily checked and researched by fellow researchers. That's why I clarified that the Hamburg lists had not been destroyed and posted information about how to access them. If someone disagrees with me about the Bremen lists, please post similar, specific information about how to access the pertinent lists. David F. Schmidt Village Coordinator for Boaro, Cäsarsfeld & Stahl am Karaman Walnut Creek, CA 94598, USA Email: [email protected]
Here is the LDS Library Catalog listing under "Bremen, Bremen" and "Emigration & immigration:" Title search results Select a Family History Center to filter the results: [ Family History Library (4) ] Auswanderer, 1841-1875 : Library of Congress, Washington. Facsimilies from German archives. A.I.1. parts 1-13. Bremen (Bremen). Archiv der Handelskammer Das Schicksal der Bremer Auswanderer-Listen German immigrants : lists of passengers bound from Bremen to New York, with places of origin Zimmerman, Gary J Germans to America - series II : lists of passengers arriving at U.S. ports in the 1840s Glazier, Ira A. The film notes indicate that certain lists have been recreated from U.S. sources. This indicates to me that the Bremen passenger lists have been destroyed and are not available. If someone has different information, please post an accurate citation to the LDS film numbers or some other reliable and verifiable source. For basic records like ship passenger lists, it's important to post accurate information that can be readily checked and researched by fellow researchers. That's why I clarified that the Hamburg lists had not been destroyed and posted information about how to access them. If someone disagrees with me about the Bremen lists, please post similar, specific information about how to access the pertinent lists. David F. Schmidt Village Coordinator for Boaro, Cäsarsfeld & Stahl am Karaman Walnut Creek, CA 94598, USA Email: [email protected]
Dick Eastman's Genealogy Online Newsletter posted this information today. The following announcement was written by Library and Archives Canada: Ottawa, October 14, 2010—Library and Archives Canada (LAC) is pleased to announce the release of a new version of the online database Canadian Naturalization 1915-1951. It now includes digitized images of the lists of names of people who applied for and obtained status as naturalized Canadians between 1932 and 1951; these lists were originally published in the Canada Gazette. This database is one of the few Canadian genealogical resources specifically designed to benefit researchers having roots other than British. The reference numbers indicated in the database can be used to request copies of the original naturalization records, which are held by Citizenship and Immigration Canada. The database is available at the following address: http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/databases/naturalization-1915-1932/index-e.html Lauren Brantner
The Bremen passenger lists are the ones that were evidently destroyed in World War II. The Hamburg passenger lists are in existence and are readily accessible on microfilm through the LDS (Mormon) Church. For a full description, follow the instructions below. The Hamburg passenger lists consist of 485 microfilm reels and cover the years 1850 through 1834. Thus, the lists cover not only the periods of Russian-German emigration to the U.S. and Canada, but they also cover the period of Russian-German emigration to South America. The lists consist of two types--direct lists and indirect lists. The direct lists show passengers who left Hamburg and went directly to their destination without stopping at other European ports. The indirect lists show passengers who stopped at other European or British ports before sailing for their destination. In addition to the lists themselves, there also are various indexes: INDEXES: 1850-1854: No index is needed, the lists are alphabetical. 1855-1914: Each volume (Bd.) of index is alphabetical only by the first letter of the surname of the head of the household. 1915-1919: Passenger lists not kept because of World War I. 1920-1934: Indexes are completely alphabetical. Due to their comprehensive coverage and information, the Hamburg passenger lists are a valuable resource for genealogical research. One advantage is that the Hamburg lists were compiled by German-speaking officials. Therefore, the information tends to be more accurate than on U.S. passenger lists. Those of us whose ancestors passed through Hamburg on their way to the New World, would be well advised to check the Hamburg passenger lists in addition to the passenger lists from the destination country (U.S., Canada, etc.). Instructions: Go to the www.familysearch.org website, click on "Library," then "Library Catalog," and then "Place Search." Input "Hamburg" for the Place and "Germany" for Part of. When the results appear, click on: 1st "Germany, Hamburg, Hamburg" 2nd "Germany, Hamburg, Hamburg - Emigration and immigration" 3rd "Auswandererlisten, 1850-1934 Hamburg (Hamburg). Auswanderungsamt" 4th "View Film Notes" (button located in upper right corner) 5th Scroll through all 5 pages of notes ("Next film notes" button located at bottom of page) Hope this helps. So please spread the word that the Hamburg passenger lists were NOT destroyed and are a valuable research tool. David F. Schmidt Village Coordinator for Boaro, Cäsarsfeld & Stahl am Karaman Walnut Creek, CA 94598, USA Email: [email protected]