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Genealogy and family history

by Alf Redekopp

Recent Books

Margaret Bergen. The Peter Peters Family Book 1855-2000 (Winnipeg, MB : Private publication, 2000) 124 pp.

This book tells the story of the descendants of Peter Peters (1855-1899) and his wife Maria Dück (1855-1915) who lived in Neuendorf, Chortitiza Colony, South Russia. The story of their three sons, Abram Peters (1874-1962), Jakob Peters (1877-1942) and Peter Peters (1880-1920) includes the experiences of World War I, the Russian Revolution and the subsequent rise of communism in the Soviet Union. At least one granddaugher, left Russia in 1923, but the majority of descendants remained in the Soviet Union and experienced World War II, the Germany occupation and the trek westward with the retreating German army. Some descendants came to Canada and others repatriated by the Soviet Union eventually immigrated to Germany in the late 1970s and early 1980s. The book contains the genealogical data, many photographs and all the biographical sketches in English and German. Contact: Margaret Bergen, 405-246 Roslyn Road, Winnipeg, MB R3L 0H2.

Sara (Sally) Harms. The Herman Heide Family 1748-2000. (Winkler, MB : Harms Publishing, 2000) 283 pp.

This book includes information on 10 generations of Heide descendants, beginning with Nicholas Heide (1748-1802) of Danzig who died in Einlage, Chortitza, South Russia. This book includes 404 colored and 103 black and white photos, 20 maps and reproductions on many other documents of interest to the family history. A “unique cataloguing system” is used to trace the maternal/paternal/marital ancestry. For example, the author’s name is catalogued as Sara Heide-Friesen; Harms (AKA Sally). Contact: Harms Publishing, Box 681, Winkler, MB R6W 4A8.

Sara (Sally) Harms. Friesen Fest Memoirs 1998 (Winkler, MB : Harms Publishing, 2000) 117 pp.

This book documents the story of the descendants of Peter Friesen (1835-1893) who was married to 1) Margaretha Sawatzky (1835-1858), 2) Anna Giesbrecht (1839-1869) and 3) Katharina Klasssen (1850-1896). The book includes the activities of the Friesen Reunions held in 1996 and 1998 including the text of the skit depicting the journey from Russia to Fargo to Manitoba in 1874. The book has 220 illustrations which include photos of family members, ships that carried the immigrants, various artifacts and much more. Contact: Harms Publishing, Box 681, Winkler, MB R6W 4A8 or phone/fax (204) 325-4698.

Ed & Eleanor Reimer and Erna Karlowsky. Reimer / Braun Family Genealogy. (No publication data, 2000)

This compilation begins with tracing the family history of the descendants of Johann Kornelius Reimer (1878-1947) (born in Muensterberg, Molotschna) and his wife Anna Braun (1876-1952) who came to Canada in 1924 and settled at Whitewater, Mantioba. It also includes some Reimer genealogical data for earlier generations starting with Johann Reimer (b. abt. 1819) who lived in Margenau, Molotschna. This compilation also includes the genealogical data on the descendants of Johann G. Braun (1805-1872) who lived in Muensterberg, Molotschna. Contact: Eleanor Reimer, 75 Valence Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3T 3W6.

Anton “Tony” Driedger. Abraham & Kornelia Bergen Driedger Family Tree. (Winnipeg, MB : Private publication, 2000) 99 pp.

This compilation traces the descendants of Johann Driedger (1826) and Katharina Eitzen (1823) with a particular emphasis on the descendants of their son Abraham Driedger (1867-1946) who was married to Cornelia Bergen (1872-1948) who lived at Gruenthal near Gretna, Manitoba. The book includes many photographs and biographical sketches submitted by various descendants. Contact: Tony Driedger, 62 Mahonee Drive, Winnipeg, MB R2G 3S2.

Frank Wiehler. Ed. Chronik Der FamilieWiehler : 400 Years of History – A Retrospective View. 2nd Edition updated and enlarged. (Luxemburg, 2000) 297 pp.

This chronicle of the Wiehler family was first published on the occasion of the third Wiehlertag 1995 in Weierhof, Palatinate, Germany. This Wiehler family has had reunions dating back to the first Wiehlertag held in Grunau, West Prussia in 1921 where the research of Rudolf Wiehler (b. 1862) of Elbing was shared. The Wiehlers met again in 1928, 1995 and 2000. For several centuries before 1945, the area around Elbing, West Prussia was the historical centre of the family. Since then the family has dispersed in all directions and may now be found in Germany, Poland, Canada, the USA, Latin America, Africa, the South Pacific and other places. This edition is in English and German. Contact: Erwin Wieler, 2251 140 A Street, Surrey, BC V41 9R8.

Tina Rempel. Rempel – Ewert Genealogy History 1787-1998 (Lowe Farm, MB : Private publication, 1998) 192 pp.

This compilation includes the family history of Peter K. Rempel (1867-1957) who was born in Heuboden, Bergthal Colony, South Russia, came to Canada in 1874 with his parents and lived in Kronsweide, Manitoba. Contact: Tina Rempel, Box 141, Lowe Farm, MB R0G 1E0.

Send inquiries to Alf Redekopp, 600 Shaftesbury Blvd., Winnipeg, MB R3P 0M4.

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