Kulm ND, Town History, 1892-1957 . . . ; may now be found at: http://pixel.cs.vt.edu/library/towns/link/kulm57.txt The KULM history contains < amongst other stuff > abt 250 plus family descriptions... I will post an index shortly..... There is a lotta of interesting data in this very large book! For example: Just found another LANDSIEDEL reference... " KULM REFORMED CHURCH The Reformed church building has an interesting history. It was the first school house from 1893 to 1899. The church was organized in June 1897 and incorporated in July 1902. Services were first held in the homes. Pastor of this congregation was Rev. Stienecker who lived in Ashley and drove to Kulm with horse and buggy. He was followed by LANDSIEDEL, Sheidt, Zepf, Wittenborg, Depping and Bodeman. The members have since disbanded and the building was purchased by the American Legion and serves as their Legion Hall. " And ROTT < Roth?> " ROTT, JOHN & EVA (Rott) [picture] John Rott was born February 17, 1900. He was the grandson of Frederick Rott, who was born in Neu Kessel, South Russia in 1867 and came to North Dakota in 1892. His grandfather homesteaded the land which was passed down to John Rott. John Rott was united in marriage to Eva, nee Rott on August 27, 1923. They farmed until 1951, when Mr. Rott turned the farm over to his son, Elliott and wife Violet, nee Dollinger, who were married in October of 1944. They have two children, Kathleen 7, and Daryle 8 months. The Rotts are all members of the Berlin Baptist Church. Mr. and Mrs. John Rott make their home in the city of Kulm. " Enjoy, ;j......