Genealogies and Family Histories
The Archives at the Historcial Society have 80 family history books, to date.
Many are published by private individuals and comprise a major part of our collection.
Andres, Gerhard & Anna (Toews)
Andres Family History & Genealogy.
This begins with Gerhard Andres (b. 1691?) and Anna Toews. Extensive
genealogical record beginning in Germany (Prussia) to U.S. & Canada
Baerg Family - The story of the Baerg Family. Extensive genealogy
is included beginning with Peter Baerg (1856-1933) and Margaretha Loewen
(1860-1945).
Baerg, Henry - As I Remember It
He describes his growing up years in Saskatchewan and beyond. Included
are some notes on their ancestors with beginnings in Russia.
Baerg, Johan & Anna (Duerksen) - Family Record - 1836-1960's
Baerg, Johann and Catrina (Neuman) - 1777-1992
A family history and genealogy of Johann and Catrina (Newman) Baerg
Compiled by Russel H. Janzen--355 pages
Published by Family History Publishers
In addition to Baerg/Berg, key family names include Classen, Friesen,
Janzen, Loewens, Lorenz, Martens and Toews. The introduction covers a brief
overview of Mennonite history from 1534 to 1926 and includes maps and pictures.
Johann Berg was born in 1760 in West Prussia and immigrated to the Lechfelde
area of West Prussia. A grandson, Gerhard, settled in Mountain Lake, Minnesota,
in 1870. This is an extensive genealogy of Johann and Catrina's descendants.
There is a comprehensive index.
Baergens, The - 1925-1970 - Forty-Five Years on the Prairies
Bahnmann Centennial Celebration - Commemorating the arrival of
Heinrich and Katharina (Wiens) Bahnmann and family. It contains extensive
genealogical information beginning with Heinrich Peter Bahnmann (1852-1906)
and Katharina Wiens (1859-1936). Also included is a CD of 775 photos of
the family.
Bahnmann, H. - The Last Days of the H. Bahnmann Family in Russia
and their voyage to North America in 1903. Information from the diary
of Margaretha Bahnmann, the journal of Nicolai Bahnmann and the diary of
Henrietta Bahnmann. Includes some genealogical information.
Bargen - Neufeld Genealogy
Earliest ancestors are Isaac Bargen (1821-1875) and Justina Loewen,
and Gerhard Neufeld (1827-1916) and Anna Teichroew. Extensive genealogical
information.
Bergmann, Abram P. (1884 - 1971) and Katharina Wiens (1887 - !980)
Of Russian Roots and Canadian Migration by Michael Penner
Bahnmann, Heinrich and Katherina (Wiens)
1859-1936 Diary of Katherina (Wiens) Bahnmann. Introduction by Granddaughter
Clara (Epp) Klassen .Katherina Wiens, daughter of Nickolai of Berdyansk
began keeping a diary as a young girl. Her mother also kept a diary. Those
entries were put on tape by a granddaughter Anna. A great grandson, Stewart
Epp, had them translated into English. Clara Klassen, a granddaughter,
wrote the introduction and conclusion to the book. The entries date from
1870 to 1974 and provide interesting information about life in a wealthy
Mennonite family.
Bargen, Genealogy of Bargen, Schmidt, Wittenberg and Friesen
This extensive genealogy includes Gerhard Bargen (b. 6 June 1840-16
Mar 1924), his ancestors and descendants. Also included are photographs
and family stories.
Bartel - 1834 - 1990's by P.K. Bartel
Heinrich Bartel (1884 - 1872) and Gertrude Warkentin (1832 - 1872).
Extensive genealogical data and family stories.
Bartsch Family History
by Larry D. Sawatzky (N. Vancouver)
This is the family record of Absalom Bartsch and Maria Konrath who
emigrated from Russia to Minnesota, U.S.A. in 1875.
Bergen Reunion - Family members recount stories of the family
including migrations to Geremany, Paraquay and Canada.
Bergen, Salomon - 1831-1995
Contains some general information about the Bergen name and Anabaptist
beginnings. Begins with Bernhard von Bergen (1769-1809) and his wife Katharina
Penner (1773-1809) in Chortiza and continues to include family information
to 1995. Also include family trees, anecdotes and over 600 photographs.
Bergmann, Abram P. (1884-1971) and Katharina Wiens (1887-1980)
"Of Russian Roots and Canadian Migration" by Michael Penner. This is
an illustrated story of family history and ancestry.
Block - Block Family Journal - Ancestors and descendants
Written and researched by Henry J. Block, Ontario. Compiled and submitted
by Jack Block, Langley, BC. Family names include von Kampen, & Siemens.**Located
in Personal Collections - 987.34**
Block, Johan & Cornelia - The Way We Were
This is a pictorial account of this family 1935 to 1961.
Boehs, Jacob H
JACOB H. BOEHS FAMILY RECORD
A genealogy of Jacob H. Boehs family covering the years 1858-1977
Compiled by Louise Schmidt
In addition to Boehs, Key family names are Frantz, Koehn, Ratzlaff,
Schmidt and Wedel.
Jacob H. Boehs was born to Henry B. and Helena (Koehn) Boehs, August
23, 1858, in a village in Poland, Russia. He came to America in 1874 and
settled in Oklahoma. The book includes family stories of that pioneer period.
Born, Anna - 1888-1992
CHANGES: ANNA BORN
Stories from the life of Anna Born
Assembled by Anna Schroeder--174 pages
Printed by Regehr's Printing, Winnipeg
Interesting stories about life in Manitoba from the late 1800's to
the 1980's. Includes photographs.
Born, Wilhelm J. and Katherina (Dueckman) 1897-1969
TO BE BORN, WILHELM J. BORN, JACOB W. BORN
Episodes in the life of Wilhelm J. and his son Jacob W. Born translated
by Tillie Buehler
Imprint Press, Publishers. Wilhelm was born in 1897 in Herzenberg,
South Russia. He was conscripted in 1916 and assigned to a hospital train.
He married and immigrated to Saskatchewan and then settled in Sedalia,
Alberta, where son Jacob William was born. Jacob's story begins with the
hardships of farming in Alberta. They move to British Columbia where he
establishes a successful dairy business. The book includes family photographs.
Bornn, Abraham and Aganetha - Family Record of Abraham and Aganetha
Bornn
A genealogy of the Abraham and Aganetha (Janzen) Bornn family--1881-1977
Compiled by Tina Klaassen--61 pages
In addition to Bornn, key family names include Dyck, Hildebrand, Peters,
Sawatzky and Schapansky.
Includes a brief biography and a family index.
Brandt Family Tree Album - Esther (Brandt) Born
This is the story of the Brandt Family beginning with Kornelius A.
Brandt (b.1852) and Margaretha Rempel (b.1852) The Album contains much
genealogical information, stories and photographs and includes an index.
Braun, Abram & Anna (Falk) Braun - Family Reflections - (1860-1991)
This album contains a brief history of the Mennonites, a timeline,
some maps and other general information. There is a section of genealogical
data including ship records. The remainder of the book details the family
records beginning in the Bergthal Colony in southern Russia with the biography
of Abram Braun (1860-1919) and Anna Falk Braun (1866-1938). Many family
stories and photographs bring the story up to date in the 1990's.
The Braun Family
THE BRAUN FAMILY 1964
Information on the descendants of Jacob John Braun & Anna (Warkentin)
1840-1909, Ukraine, Russia.
Compiled by Isaac and Annie Braun--64 pages
Includes lineage chart, photographs of family groups and a list of
names and addresses of the descendants
Braun Family Tree
Genealogy of Jacob D. Braun 1826-1919 and Katherina (Funk) Braun 1827-1920
A family history and genealogy of the Jacob D. and Katherina (Funk)
Braun family, 1776-1995
Compiled by Henry J. Braun, Published by Braun Family Tree Committee--282
pages
Printed by Martens Printing
In addition to Braun (Bruhn), key family names include Dueck, Funk,
Giesbrecht and Harder.
The family story begins in Lakendorf, Poland, in the mid seventeen
hundreds. Braun family emigration to South Russia began in 1788 and the
move to Canada in 1875. Subsequently branches of the family emigrated to
Paraguay, Bolivia and Mexico. This extensive genealogy includes those family
members. Includes brief histories and photographs of early family member,
lineage charts and maps.
Brown, (Braun) Anna (Book I)
The Memoirs of Anna (Braun) Brown - 1894-1984
Brown, (Braun) Anna (Book II) Translated by Margaret (Brown) Froese,
typed by Trudy (Froese) Voth, 2 volumes, 335 pages This is Anna's life
story. She begins with a first recollection of standing in a doorway in
the sunlight at two years old. Her father was a schoolteacher who was forced
to give up teaching in the late 1800's. They move to the village of New
York in New Russia. She provides a great deal of detail about her own teaching
experience, the period of revolution, health problems of her sisters and
her own and their medical care, their weddings and the emigration to Canada.
The second volume covers her life in Saskatchewan and British Columbia.
The story ends on July 25, 1976 when Anna is 82, alone and lonely.
Dahl/Wiens Cousins Family Album by Fred Peters
This family album begins with Johann Dahl 91871-1954) and Lena Hooge
(Wiens) (1876-1963) and gives an extensive listing of their descendants
along with photos and family stories.
Defer and Klassen by Peter Defer
Steppes to the Prairies - family stories and family tree.
Derksen, Gerhard G. (1866-1933) and Anna J. Pankratz (1871-1969)
This family story includes the stories of the following generations
and includes numerous photographs.
· Derksen, Isaak and Helene (Bergen)
Derksen
This family history book begins with Abram Derksen (1823 - 1883) and
Margaretha Regier (1826 - 1902) but is the story of Isaac Derksen (1864
- 1926) and Helene Bergen (1865 - 1902). Ancestry, descendants, stories
and photos are all included.
DeVeer - Descendants of Jan DeVeer - an extensive genealogy beginning
with Jan DeVeer born c. 1536 in the Netherlands and continuing into the
1900's. The book contains an introduction and additional family information
and has an index of names.
DeVeer - The Other DeVeers
Genealogy of Gijsbert Jansz DeVeer born 1556 in Schiedam and Debora
Harnasveger in 1580. Includes and name index.
Dick, David and Katharina (Schmidt)
Ancestry of David and Katharina (Schmidt) Dick - Book I
Dick, David and Katharina (Schmidt)
Descendants of David and Katharina (Schmidt) Dick - Book II
ANCESTRY OF DAVID DICK (1861-1919) and KATHERINA SCHMIDT (1866-1919)
DESCENDANTS OF DAVID DICK (1861-1919) and KATHERINA SCHMIDT (1866-1919)
A genealogy of the David Dick and Katherina Schmidt family--1556-1993,
54 pages
Compiled and translated from the German by John Lenzmann.
Key family names include Dick, Epp, Loewen, Martins, Schroeder, Reimer,
Toews, Van Dyck and Wall.
The book, though in one volume, is divided into two books, Book 1,
pages 1 through 23, covers the ancestry, Book 2, pages 25 to 52, the descendants.
It includes an index.
Dick, Peter
Family Register & story written by Peter H. Dick and translated
by Hugo Friesen. The register begins in the late 1700's with Peter Dick
who died in 1840 in Altonau, Molotschna. Family members are listed into
the 1900's and notes are included which describe some of the family events
and activities.
Peter P. Dick and Margareta Harder, The Life Story of--- "In The
Shadow of the Almighty"
This family history begins with Peter P. Dueck and Louise Peters in
Prussia in the mid-1800's. The bulk of the story traces the family history
through Russia to Canada against the backdrop of early Mennonite history.
Definite genealogical information begins with Peter P. Dick (Dec.2, 1898)
and Margareta Harder (March 20, 1904).
Dirks , Sylvester - The days That Were Ordained for Me - An autobiography
of Sylvester Dirks (b.1916) beginning in Saskatchewan, missionary work
in Latin America and pastoring in a variety of churches.
Dueck, Anthony - Family Genealogy
This extensive genealogy begins with Heinrich Dyck and Judith Preuss
in the 1700's. Many photographs are included.
Dueck, Helena (Thiessen)
For Thou Art With Me - "A Tribute to My Mother" by Helene Dueck
This is the story of Helena Thiessen Dueck and Johann D. Dueck. It
contains traces of the family experiences in Russia, the Russian Revolution,
the great trek to Poland and back to Siberia.
Dueck, Jacob A. - God's Leading in my Life
This is the life story of Jacob A. Dueck. It is an account of places
of residence, family growth and church involvements. Includes photos and
a brief family record.
Dueck, Klaus and Descendants 1743-1981
Compiled by J.P. Dyck, Springstein, Manitoba.
Compiled by J. P. Dyck. Printed by Regehr's
Printing
Genealogy of the Dyck/Dueck family--122 pages
Key family names include Epp, Peters, and Thiessen.
Included are maps, photographs, clippings and copies of letters.
Doerksen, Isaac & Maria (Penner)
A family genealogy which includes information from 1847 to the 1980's.
Dyck, Berend
GENEALOGY OF BEREND DYCK (17-- 1965)
Compiled by K. Peters
Genealogy of the Berend Dyck/Elizabeth Regehr family--198 pages
In addition to Dyck/Dueck, key family names include Fast, Penner, Peters,
Rempel and Unger
Berend and Elisabeth had three sons, Jacob, Klaas, and Berend, who
settled on an island in the Vistula River around the year 1790. Included
are brief individual histories, family charts and an index.
Dyck, The Peter Dyck Family - by Ernest Dyck
This genealogy begins with Frank Dyck (1817-1887) and his (unnamed)
wife (1822-1897). The story begins in 1873 in Hierschau, Molotschna, S.
Russia although a previous generation had moved there from West Prussia.
Included are a good selection of family photographs.
Dyck, Ernest - Called to Witness
This is the story of the Ernest Dyck (b. 5 Apr 1922) family with family
background information in Russia and Canada. It is an extensive account
of missionary involvement in the Congo and Quebec.
Dyck, Jacob - My Remembrances
An interesting account of Jacob Dyck's life in the Soviet Union during
the 1920's to the 1950's, including war and imprisonment.
Dyck - Peter P. Dyck - Our Family Heritage
The ancestors and descendants of Peter Dyck (1847-1881_ and Maria Bestvater
(1839-1889). Includes extensive genealogical information, many photos plus
family stories.
Eby Family - This is a thorough history and genealogy of the
Eby Family beginning with Theodorus Eby(1663-1737) born in Switzerland,
moved to Pennsylvania and numerous descendants have spread to many parts
of the US and Canada
Elias Heritage 1766-1989
Compiled by Mary Zacharias
A comprehensive genealogy beginning with Peter Elias (1766-1841) born
in Holland who married Maria Penner (d. 1819). Includes many photographs
along with other family information.
Enns, Abraham & Katharina - Genealogy of, 1784-1981
Also includes an abbreviated version of the above.
Enns, Johann J. Family - Our Enns Family History
By Agatha Ratzlaff
A revision of the 1975 Family Register of the Johann J. Enns Family.
1773 to present.
Ens, Ens - A Family Heritage Johann J. Klassen
Edited by Peter D. Zacharias, Published by Ernst J. Klassen, Printed
by D. W. Friesen & Sons
Genealogy of the Gerhard Ens (1804-1893) and his wife nee Peters (1799-1864)
who are buried in Neuendorf in Russia.
Key family names include Dyck/Dueck, Fast, Friesen, Guenther, Heinrichs
and Klassen.
To quote from the book, ?Today
several thousand descendants are scattered from Siberia in the east to
British Columbia in the west, from Anchorage, Alaska, in the north to Curitiba,
Brazil, in the south.?
Eck, Zacharias - Family Record
Ekk, Heinrich Cornelius Family and Descendants
Ens,Kornelius Ens 1819-1884
A Record of Descendents In Canada and the USA
Compiled by George Dyck and Verne Ediger
Epp, Cornelius & Sara (Andres)
Family Tree (Copy in larger format on shelf in Archives Storage room)
Epp, Das Haus Des Heinrich
Die Geschichte von Heinrich Epp 1811-1863
Rosenort, Molotschna und Seine Nachkommen
Sammlung und Redaktion Anna Epp Ens
Das Haus Des Heinrich; Die Geschichte von Heinrich
Epp, Book II - Bigger, better binding, on the next shelf
Epp, The Epp Family Path
by Henry P. Epp
Epp, Peter & Anna - Reminiscences From the Lives of...
Erb, Paul and Alta, LIVING WISDOM, 1891-1978
Written by Phyllis Pellman Good, photography Paul M. Schrock
Published by Herald Press
Alta was a teacher and Paul a writer/editor. Phyllis Good interviewed
them when they were in their eighties and the book is made up of those
interviews.
Esau, Abram J. - Memoirs
This comprehensive memoir begins in the 1800's with Johann J. Esau
(b.1838) and Helena Pauls (b. 1884) in Halbstadt and Schoensee, Russia.
Memories of life in Russia, Saskatchewan, B.C. and the Congo comprise an
interesting account of a full life. Included is a large collection of fine
photographs.
· Esau, Peter and Helena (Neufeld).
This is the genealogy of Peter Esau (d.1794) and Helena Neufeld (b.1772)
and their descendants.
· Esau, Peter Jacob (1895-1981)
and Anna (Neufeld) Esau (1896- 1976) - From the Urals to the Fraser Valley.
A Biography and Genealogy. Includes an extensive record of the Esau
ancestors from the 1700's in Prussia to the current descendants in Canada.
Many photos and stories help to chronicle this family story. By Richard
D. Thiessen
Ewert, David Sr. - Pilgrims and Strangers
The story of our Exodus from Russian and Settlement in Canada - 1800's-1970's.
Translated by David Ewert, Jr
Ewert Family Story
as told by daughter Mary Ewert, to granddaughter, Rebecca.
The story of Frank John Ewert, (1842-1871?) and Maria Robby.
Featuring William Frank Ewert, son of F. J. Ewert, father of Mary Ewert,
author
Key family names: Fleming, Dick, Braun, Friesen, Robby, Enns, Klippenstein
Summary: Family history - lineage of paternal and maternal grandparents
and extended family of siblings on both sides.
Details of life in Russia, America and Canada spanning 1842-1950. The
families relocated frequently both in Russia, in the United States ie Kansas,
Oklahoma, California, Texas - to Vanderhoof, BC. Canada, back to Oregon,
then to various places in California.
Some of the story must have been taped in the 30s and 40s are in the
form of a diary
Ewert, Franz P. - This is the story of the Ewert family beginning
in Prussia in the 1830s eventually moving Russia and then to Canada in
1905. Some family photos are included. Added to this is some research done
by Lawrence Warkentin regarding to the beginning of the MB Church in Winnipeg.
Falk, Werner and Margaret (Willms) 1929-1995
My Journey - My Autobiography
A self published autobiography
Key family names: Falk, Schapansky, Wieler, Dueck, Adrian
A short introduction on grandparents, paternal and maternal
A personal story from birth in Hepburn, Sask. To life in various areas
of British Columbia. Experiences, as student, teacher, social worker and
retiree.
Fast Family Tree - 1763-1963
Brief historical background but very comprehensive. Variations of the
Fast name as used in different areas. Information on common family names,
village names in Prussia, farming
and industry.
Emigration to Russia, beginning in 1788 -
Emigration to America, 1875. Trip reported in detail, to Mountain Lake,
Minn.
Family trees and information on 10 branches of the Johann Fast III.
Anna Fast Fishe Rev. Heinrich Fast
Johann Fast Sara Fast Fleming Dick
Helena Fast Baerg Gerhard Fast
Katharina Fast Fast Herman Fast
David Fast Elizabeth Fast Wall
Fehr, Heinrich (1846-1911 and Sarah Neufeld (1847-1922)
This is an account of the descendants of the above named persons with
background information about beginnings in Holland and Prussia. Extensive
genealogy records are provided.
Fransen, Nicholas N. - My Pilgrimage
Friesen, David Heinrich Friesen & Family 1720-2001 - by Lynne
(Kroeker) Ward
A family history book containing extensive genealogical information,
family notes and photographs which provide a detailed record of the family
beginning with Heinrich Friesen (1802-1875) and Katarina Driedger (1808-1861)
Friesen Family Reunion - 1997
Friesen, The Friesens 1768-1983
by Helen E. Regier
Friesen/Hoock - Nick and Helen - 1800's to present by Art Hoock
Includes genealogical charts, family stories and photos
Friesen, Friesen - Loewen Family History
The Neuman - Friesen Family Tree
Friesen, History of the Dietrich Johann Friesens by Art Hoock
February 1984 (Two Copies)
Friesen, Genealogy of Johann von Riesen - Friesen
by K. Peters, Winnipeg
Compiled for Gerhard I. Peters (Three Copies)
Friesen, Jacob -
Es War Einmal - An autobiography beginning in the 1930's to present.
Included is a genealogy beginning with Johann Friesen & Helena Niebuhr
(1700's to present)
Friesen, Jacob - Heimat in der Fremde
His is the story of Jacob Friesen. Includes many family photographs
and a genealogical record beginning with Kornelius Wieler (1826-1889) and
Elisabeth Braun (1828-1919).
Friesen - A History of the ?Tiefengrund
Friesens
Froese Book ?93 - David
E. Redekop - Chairman of Committee
Froese, Im Wandel Der Jahre
Sarah Froese (Mrs. Heinrich DeFehr)
Froese, Kornelius (1760)
Memories of the lives and families of Kornelius and Anna Froese. Begins
with Kornelius Froese (1760) and traces the family through the generations
to the present. Fine photograghs are included plus obituaries and life
history of Cornelius Froese (1904-1981) and Maria Thiessen (1905-1994)
Froese, Peter Kornelius & Descendants - What Is my House?
This is the story of Peter K. Froese - 1828-1901 and Maria Block and
second wife Maria Loeppky and their descendants in the 1900's.
Funk - Abraham & Johanna Funk Family Album - 1985
Goertson, Duane & Martha - Goertzen to Goertson - A look
at the Goertson's ancestors and some Mennonite history. Heinrich Goerzen
- 1832 and on to 2000. Includes extensive genealogy
data and a large collection of photographs.
Goertz - Family records & diaries of Annie Goertz (1919-)
This is a record of descendants of Peter Sievert Goertz (b. 1882) &
Catharina Heppner (b. 1885). These are photocopies and include information
into the 1990's.
Goerzen, Anny Penner Klassen, Anny: Sheltered in the Arms of God.
A true story of survival in Russia.
Anny's story begins with her grandparents, Jakob G. Penner (b.1834)
Anna Krahn (b.1842) in Russia. It recounts the story of her earlier days
in Russia leading to the Russian Revolution, repression and imprisonment.
Photographs and family tree are included.
· Goerzen, Anny Penner Klassen,
Anny Part 2: Sheltered in the Arms of God. The Years in Canada.
This is the continued story of the author during her years in Canada,
1948-2003. Includes family trees of the Penners and Goerzens.
Goertzen, Jacob J., Autobiography--1913-1987: GOD'S HAND UPON MY
LIFE
Jacob J. Goertzen was born in 1913 on an estate in the Crimea. He writes
of the 1920-21 famine and of the trip from South Russia to southern Alberta
in 1925. He married Olga Braun, they raised raspberries and family grew
to include five children. They moved to B. C. and he began working in a
sash and door factory and as a volunteer with prisoners. His book includes
details of his volunteer work.
Gunther, Anna (Wall) - My Life's Story-
This is the story of Anna (Wall) Gunther (b. 2 July 1909) and her family
from 1909 to 1986. also included are the Gunther and wall Family Trees.
Harder History - The Blumenstein Legacy -
A Six Generation Family Saga begins with Johann Harder (1764-1827)
and Helena Stees and their descendants. Includes extensive historical background
and photos.
Harder, Peter P. & Gerhard P. Quiring - From Prussia to
Russia to North America: 300 Years
A Mennonite story from the 1500's to the present and the family tree
Heese, Heinrich, autobiography and genealogy--1787-1978.
Compiled by Ernest J. Klassen and K. Peters, Winnipeg
Other family names include DeFehr, Dyck, Ediger, Ewert, Fast, Funk,
Heinrichs, Klassen,
Martens, Riediger, Toews. Includes an index.
The Heinrich Heese autobiography in German is included as well as an
English translation.
Heidebrecht, Peter (Heydebrecht)
Heinrichs, Kornelius and his descendents--1782-1979
Compiled by Neil Heinrichs, Marianne Heinrichs Janzen and Arthur Heinrichs
Toews
Published by Kornelius Heinrichs History Society
Printed by D. W. Friesen & Sons Ltd., Altona, Manitoba
Other family names include Bergman, Dick, Epp, Hildebrand, Klassen,
Loewen Martens, Peters, and Wiens. Includes an index.
Heppners in Prussia, Russia and America
Early Anabaptist and Heppner history is included. Extensive Heppner
genealogy including Jacob Hoeppner (1748-1826), his ancestors and their
descendants. Includes and exhaustive name index.
· Hoeppner Family Tree ( found
in the Archives Room shelf)
Ancestors and descendants of Jacob Hoeppner (1850 - 1936) and Aganetha
Dueck (1853 - 1922) are organized on a very large chart (in a roll).
Hershey, History and Records of the Hershey Family
From the year 1600 By Scott Funk Hershey PhD; LLD
Hildebrand, A Family History-- 300-199l.
Written and published by Edward Hildebrand
Printed by Fraser Valley Custom Printers, Chilliwack, B. C.
Other family names include Boschman, Daniels, Giesbrecht, Heidebrecht,
Hooge, and Thiessen.
This history begins with the origin of the name Hildebrand. It can
be traced to an early ballad, "Das Hildebrand Lied," the oldest surviving
manuscript of a German epic. There are sections on early Anabaptist history,
the immigration from Prussia to Russia, and the later period of the Revolution.
Includes information concerning those who came to Canada and those who
remained behind in Russia. Includes photographs and family charts.
Hildebrand Family in Canada
Hoock, History of Julius Hoock and Susanna Janzen
by Art Hoock April 1984
Huebert, Claas - The Muensterberg Hueberts
A family history and genealogy of the descendants of Claas Huebert
- 1785-1853 and Maria Thiessen, 1788-1827, second wife Anna Rempel (died
in 1835) and third wife Elisabeth Toews 1814-1902.
Isaac, Gerhard (1836-1886) & Agatha Hiebert Issac (1836-1912)
- An Isaac Family Record
Compiled by J. Harold Moyer - pub.2001. Includes extensive genealogical
information, some maps, photographs, charts and a name index.
Isaak, Peter P. 1897
· Jahnke Family Book
This family genealogy begins with Jakob Elias (1808-1902) and Maria
Dueck (1812- ? ) and includes notes and information regarding this family
from Russia to Canada.
· Janzen - The House of Jacob
Ancestors and descendants of Jacob Janzen (1822-1885) and Maria waldner
(1831-1914) and an earlier (unnamed) wife.
Janzen, Agnes - This is the story of a period in the life of
Agnes janzen from 1941 to 1948 being forced to move from Russia, to Poland
and Austria and finally to Canada. ( Translated by Helen Janzen).
Janz, B.B. Janz (1877-1964) and Maria Rogalsky (1879-1953) -
Janz Reunion 1992
An extensive genealogy of their descendants with a brief account of
the Janz ancestors. Photos included.
Janzen, Genealogy of Abram Janzen 1724-1979
Compiled by Ernest J. Klassen - by K. Peters, Winnipeg
· Janzen, Heinrich and Sara (Tiesen)
Family
This is a comprehensive listing of the descendants of Heinrich Janzen
(b.1816) and Sara Tiesen (Klassen) (b.1814) . The story begins ii Kronsweide
, then to Russia with descendants in Germany, Paraguay and Canada.
Janzen, Heinrich P. Our Heritage - compiled by Hedy Janzen
Janzen, A Family History and Genealogy of Jacob (1840-1912) and Susanna
(Baerg) Janzen (1842-1917),
their ancestors and their descendants
Compiled by Russel H. Janzen
Janzen, Genealogy of Johann Janzen 1752-1823 and Maria (Bergmann)
- 1758-1808
Compiled for Ernest J. Klassen by K Peters, Winnipeg
Janzen, Julius (1782)
duplicated copy of family information beginning with Julius Janzen
collected by Katharina (Katie) Banman. Includes a great deal of genealogical
information along with numerous photographs.
Janzen, Genealogy of the Schoenweiser Janzens 1752-1979
Compiled for Ernest J. Klassen by K. Peters, Winnipeg
Klassen, A Family Heritage
Edited by J.J. Klassen
Klassen, The Klassen Book 1974
Copyright reserved The Penners
Klassen, Elizabeth 1979 - My Life Story
Klassen, Erica (Rahn)
Photocopies of letters written by Greta (Dueck) Pauls (the aunt of
Erika Klassen) to another aunt Liese (Dueck) Becker. Sent from Waldheim,
Omsk to Narem,, north of Tomsk (Siberia) Time period is 1931 to 1938.
Klassen, Klassen Family History Collection
Peter J. & Liese Klassen family genealogy and history recorded
on 4 CD's
- Primary CD - Tributes & Genealogical Records
- Photo CD - 532 photographic images
- Oral History CD (2) - Volume I & 2
Klassen, Franz & Justina - Family Book
Klassen, Gerhard & Anna - 1839-1980's - Klassen Genealogy
Klassen, Henry T. & Clara - Our Journey
Klassen, John Peter and Maria Froese
This is the history of the Steinfeld Klassens beginning with John Peter
Klassen (1871-1930) and Maria Froese (1876-1910). Included are family stories,
genealogical information and numerous family photographs.
Klippenstein, Genealogy of Bernhard Klippenstein
1836-1910 Compiled by T.E. Friesen
Klippenstein, Genealogy of Heinrich Klippenstein
1849-1929 Compiled by B.D. Klippenstein
Klippenstein, Genealogy of Johann Klippenstein
1845-1923 Compiled by T.E. Friesen
Klippenstein, Genealogy of Katherina Klippenstein
wife of Heinrich Klassen 1833-1878 Compiled by T.E. Friesen
Klippenstein, Genealogy of Peter Klippenstein
1831-1904 Compiled by T.E. Friesen
Klippenstein Sisters, The
This is the story of the Klippenstein - Unger family beginning with
Johann (1845-1913) and Helena Wall (1855-?) Klippenstein. It includes stories,
photographs, and genealogical information. Compiled by Gwen Loewen Rempel
Kornelson, Heinrich, Genealogy of Heinrich Kornelson
1807-1975, Compiled for Ernest J. Klassen by K. Peters, Winnipeg
· Krahn, George, Family tree
Begins with the ancestors of George Krahn (1735 - 1791) and Sara Neustaeter
(1740 - 1789) in the Ukraine. Included are Froese, Thiessen and Klassen
family trees.
Kreider, Lloyd & Adelia
(The family of Jacob & Barbara Greiter) - 1996
Kroeker, Genealogy of Abraham Kroeker
1816-1965 Compiled by K. Peters, Winnipeg
Kroeker, J.A. In Remembrance of My father
"J.A. Kroeker" "As I remember him" Hymnology
is compiled by Esther Mary Kroeker Unruh 1990
Krueger, Jake, - Nostalgic Recollections of Jacob Krueger
This is a candid account of Jake Krueger's life in Canada.
Loewen, Helen (Reimer) - Memories
This family history begins in the 1800's and outlines the beginnings
with Peter J. Reimer (1887-1953) & Maria Kasper (1890-1968) and their
children. Special attention is given to their daughter Helen who married
John Loewen. It is the family of Helen & John Loewen which are featured
in this thoughtful writing done by Helen (Reimer) Loewen.
Loewen, Jakob A. - translated by G.I. Peters
Loewen, Johann Johann -
Includes the story of this family beginning with Johann Johann Loewen
(1883-1973) and Anna Janzen (1885-1966). Also includes photos and genealogical
information.
Loewen, Memoirs of Peter Daniel Loewen - 1748-1993
A story of God's grace and faithfulness.
Loewen, William D. - Family Record
· Lohrentz, Peter Family
Peter Lohrentz I (1781-1856), Grossweide, W.Prussia and Maria Dyck
(1785-1858), Dychsmuehle, W.Prussia. Extensive family documentation is
given.
Mantler, Peter (1748) - The Mantler History
begins with Peter in Altendorf, Grosswerder, Prussia whose second wife
was Margaret Sawatzky (1773). Contains genealogical information and family
history and a descendant chart.
Martens, Aron, - Genealogy of Aron Martens
1754-1977, Compiled for Ernest Klassen -by K. Peters, Winnipeg
Martens, John R., Memories of John R. Martens 1985
Compiled by John R. Martens
(We also have a large roll on which the family genealogy of the Martens
is written out which is stored on the Family History shelf in the Archives
Room.)
Martens, Maria (Klassen) - Maria's Century
(See Library - Bibliographies - Born Hilda J.)
Matties, Wilhelm Abram
The life and times of Wilhelm Abram Matties (1888-1958) and Justina
Wiebe (1887-1920) and second wife Agnes Klassen (1891-1993). Includes photos
and a family tree.
Mirus, Herbert and Mary
Lest We Forget...the Lord's Grace in Our Lives 1917-1990
Neudorf, Peter D. Family
dating back to the early 1600's by Jake P. Neudorf - Begins with Abram
Neudorf b.1761 in W. Prussia
· Neufeldt - Unser Stammbaum (Family
Tree)
Johann Neufeldt (1824-1884) and Katherine Penner (1825-1906) and their
descendants from Russia to Mountain Lake, MN and Waldheim, Saskatchewan.
Neufeld, Abraham C. and Elisabeth (Heindrichs) Neufeld - 1871-1960's
- Family History
· Neufeld, Salomon descendants
Genealogy of Salomon Neufeld born in the early 1700's (spouse unknown)
and descendantsare listed to the 1800's.
· Neufeldt, Albert Family History
This is a photocopy of a book about the descendants of Albert Neufeldt
(1875-1945) and Hedwig Penner (1882-1936). Photos, stories, documents and
genealogy are all included.
Neufeldt, Johann - and Johann Begat… The Story of Johann Neufeldt
(1815-1884) and his descendants. Wife- Sara (Rempel) Neufeldt.
Neumann, David H. - I Remember
an autobiography - 1800's to 1900's. Includes some family information.
Begins with Dietrich Neumann (1846-1913) and Katharine Bergen (1849-1922).
Also Jacob Wiebe (1866-1921) and Elizabeht Schellenberg (1864-1922)
Neuman, Neuman-Friesen Family History
Life Story of Johann and Helena Neuman,
Neuman Reunion '93
· Nickel - The Nickel Family Tree
Theodore Nickel (1832-1894) and Eva Ratloff (d.1872) and second wife
Anna Ewert. Ancestors and descendants comprise a detailed genealogy of
this family.
Niessen, Von Niessen, Introduction, Acknowledgement,
History of Steinfeld, Maps of Steinfeld
Compilation and Introduction by Mrs. Clara (Niessen) Klassen
Nickel, Jacob A., The Story of Jacob A. Nickel and his family;
Compiled by Jacob A. Nickel 1895-1990
Nickel, The Nikkel-Nickel Family of Prussia, Russia, America and
Canada
Compiled by John P. Nickel and Gene M. Nikkel
Nickel, The Nikkel-Nickel Family of Prussia, Russia America and Canada
Compiled by John P. Nickel and Gene M. Nikkel
Nickel, Family Register of Peter and Maria Nickel
1854-1985
Compiled by Allen and Louise Schmidt
Nickel, Johann and Maria Nickel
Dedication Reminiscences by Tony
Paethkeau, The Book - 1714-1987
This is the history of the Jacob Jacob Paetkau (1789-1843) and Margaretha
Klassen (1791-1864) family. Includes extensive genealogical information
with numerous photographs and some maps.
Penner(1805-1888). Includes Mennonite History background, family
stories, recipes, songs, etc.
Penner, Abraham Penner Book 1783-2003
Biographies, Genealogies and old Russian stories.
Penner, Cornelius H. - The Story of my Life
The author begins with a brief review of Mennonite history and then
goes on to tell about the origins of his great-grandparents and successive
generations. Heinrich Penner (1801-1843) and Margaretha Loewen (1804-1869)
lived in West Prussia as did Wilhelm Martens (1819-1919) and Katharina
Dekkar (1820-1916). The story tells of movements to Russia and Canada and
their experiences along the way.
Penner - David F. & Helena Penner Family Picture Book by Michael
B.G. Penner
This book begins with David F. Penner (b. 1903) & Helena Reimer
(b.1907) and records their progeny.
Penner Family Genealogy - Heinrich Penner and Catharina Martens (1750-1817)
& Johann Sawatzky (1739-1804) and Anna Dyck (1759-1824).
Includes extensive records of their children.
Penner Family Tree - 1808-1985 - By Mary Giesbrecht
Penner, Franz and Sarah Buhler - Family History of Franz Penner
(1850-1906) and Sarah Buhler (1853-1935). There is an excellent historical
background of Mennonites in Russia and extensive genealogical records.
Penner, Heinrich and Margaretha (Loewen) .
Includes the genealogy of Heinrich Penner (1801 - 1834) and Margaretha
(1804- 1869) and their descendants.
· Peters, Aron F. (1893-1972) and
Elizabeth Dueck (1895-1963). Includes bios, genealogy charts and photographs.
Inserted in a Peters family tree (chart)
Peters, Bernhard - Ancestors & Descendants.
This book includes a summary of Mennonite History from Switzerland
to Canada, maps, photographs, family tree and notes. Begins with the lineage
of Maria Fast whose ancestors are traced to Berend Dyck, & Elizabeth
Regehr (1700's) and the Peters lineage beginning with ancestors Gerhard
Peters (b. 1772) and Agathe Bueckert (b.1778)
Peters, Daniel John
Genealogy (Roll located on the shelf in Archives Storage Room)
Peters, Gerhard, genealogy of Gerhard Peters - 1772-1978 Compiled
by K. Peters, Winnipeg
Peters, Gerhard, Family Tree of Gerhard Peters
1772-1964
Compiled by K. Peters, Winnipeg
Peters, Gerhard, Peters Family Heritage Album By Ernest H. Baergen
Peters, Gerhard, Issac - How God Leads - 1974
Peters, Isaak F. - 1870-1951 - By Katharina Peters
Petker, Mary - Dankt Dem Herrn Mit Frohen Mut - These are the
memoires of Mary (Dueck)
Petker from Elizabethal, Molotschna to Rosedale, BC. A brief genealogy
is included beginning with Peter and Margarete Barg Dueck and Peter and
Maria Pauls Funk.
Ratzlaff, Andrew B. - 1824-1972
Ratzlaff, Familien Register - by Eric Ratzlaff, 1971
Ratzlaff - Our Family Heritage
Genealogy of Peter P. and Anna (Schroeder) Ratzlaff - 1600 to present
- by Agatha Ratzlaff.
Redekop, The Redekop (P) Book, The Descendents of
Benjamin Redekop (1833-1907) and Anna (Wiebe nee Baerg)
Redekop (1819-1899) Freda Pellman Redekop-Editor
Regier, Katherina (Wiens) Bahnmann Dyck - Remembrances of My Life
in Russia 1866 - 1895 - This book covers the period from 1859 -1936.
Besides personal comments it cotains extensive genealogical information
beginning in the 1800's for the Wiens, Bahnmann, Janzen, Rempel and other
families.
Regier, Katherina - Hlack Book - Includes poems, notes about
Rev. Peter Regier and church events in the Tiefengrund, Sask. area.
Reimer, Abraham J. (1877-1943) and Maria Froese (1882-1935) -
Descendants are listed into the 1990's. Included is an ancestor tree of
Abraham Reimer back to 1817. Contains and index of names.
Reimer Family Album
Descendants of Abraham J. & Maria Reimer 1887-1996
Rempel, Franz & Helena - My Memoirs by Helen Rempel Wiens.
Rempel, Jacob, Genealogy of Jacob Rempel
1766-1984
Compiled for Ernest J. Klassen
by K. Peters-A. Stein, Winnipeg
Riediger, Abraham, Genealogy of Abraham Riediger
1782-1978
Compiled for Ernest J. Klassen - by K. Peters, Winnipeg
Riediger - Wie Gott Fuehrt von J. Riediger - S. Hamm - Family
information begins with Abraham Riediger b.1808 and includes family registers,
as well as, stories and historical information.
Riediger, Peter and Katherina, The Family Tree of Peter and Katherina
Riediger (Penner) 1782-1983
Regier, C.W. Through the Years with C. W. Regier
W. Donald Regier
Rutt, Aaron B. & Elizabeth Weaver
Sawatzky Family Album 1742-1976 - This is a record of Johann
Sawatzky (1863-1941) and Justina Redekopp (1868-1934) their ancestors and
descendants
Sawatsky, Anna (Van Eitzen) & Helena (Sawatsky)
Journals, writings, obituaries, family names of these women. Submitted
by Jack Block, Langley, BC
** located in Personal Collections - 987.34
Sawatzky, Heinrich Family
This Genealogical record begins with Peter Sawatzky (1834) and Maria
Friesen (1834) and traces their descendants until the 1990's
Sawatzky, Sawatzky Genealogy
1760-1980
Compiled by Helen C. Andres 1980
Schiedel, The Schiedel Book
by J1711 Ian H. Schiedel with the help of many others
Schmidt Family Record
Contains names, birth dates and places, wedding dates and places of
death. Descendants of Heinrich Schmidt (b.1784) and Sara Harms (b.1792).
Schmidt, John J. - Family Record
John J. Schmidt (b.1843) and Elsie Schultz (b.1843)
Schmidt, Jonas and Ida, Genealogy, Biography and Memories
of Jonas and Ida (Boehs) Schmidt 1893-1985
Compiled by Your Sister and Your Aunt, Louise
Schmidt, Solomon and Marie (Fehr) - 1818-1991
Schmidt, Tobias A., History and Memories of the Tobias A. Schmidt
Family
Compiled by Louise Schmidt
Schroeder, Gerhard P.
· Schroeder, Susie N. (Mrs P.R.)
- My Memoirs
Susie N Schroeder (1888-1966) tells her life's storyin Mountain Lake,
MN. A genealogy is included beginning with Johan Baerg (b.1777) and Catrina______(b,1787).
Schulz, D.B. - genealogy compiles by Clara Klassen
Sherk, Sherk-Shirk 1732 Freundschaft 1982
Compiled by Lyle R. Sherk
Shirk, Peter
Siemens, Gerhard and Maria (Penner) - Lebensgeschichte. This
extensive family history begins with Peter and Sara Siemens and Peter and
Katharina Braun in the late 1700's when they moved from the Danzig area
to Chortitza. The bulk of the story is about the life of Gerhard Siemens
and his family in Russia, Paraguay, and Canada. Includes many fine photographs.
Siemens, Jacob & Helena (Peters) and descendants.
The binder contains the family history and genealogy of Jacob and Helena
(Peters) Siemens covering the time period of the 1850's to the 1980's.
It contains stories, photographs, family trees and a summary index. It
was produced by Henry J. Siemens and Katharina and Jacob Bergman. Published
in 1983.
Stobbe, Abraham
Stobbe, John, Stobbe Family Album, Descendents of John and Margaretha
Stobbe, Compiled for the Stobbe Reunion '93 by George D. Falk
Stobbe, John P. and Margaretha 1968-1993
Suderman & Wiens Families -
A Mennonite Heritage - A Genealogy of the Suderman & Wiens Families,
1800-1975.
By Carolyn L. Zeisset - begins with Heinrich Suderman (1806-1842) and
Adelgunda
· Teichroeb - A Family History
and Genealogy
Peter Johann Teichroeb (1829-1898) and Justina Wolf (1834- 1915?).
Resided in Georgstal, Molotschna. Extensive genealogy included, 1830's
to 1970's.
Teichrob Family Story - The Last Journey
By Henry Teichrob - Library - (Biography section)
This book briefly tells the story of the Mennonites placing their genesis
into their European historical setting. The story of the Teichrob family
begins in the 1880's and proceeds from Prussia to Russia and on to Canada.
· Teichroeb, Jacob H. Diary (1915-1926)
This is a translation of the diary by his son, Jacob, spanning the
years 1915-1926 beginning in Orenburg, Russia, to the time of leaving for
Canada. The original is found in 989.2- Individual Histories.
Thiehsen, Martin, Martin Thiehsen und seine Nachkommen
1737-1977 Vorwart Hermann Thiessen
Thiehsen, Martin, Martin Thiehsen und seine Nachkommen
Folder-Container with notes
Thielman, Jacob, Jacob, Thielman and Helena Kroeker
A Family History and Genealogy of their Descendents
by Alfred N. Redekopp
Thiessen, Franz - by Kaethe Klassen
Thiessen, Johann, Genealogy of My Grandparents Johann and Aganetha
(Nickel) Thiessen
Compiled by Esther Born
Tiessen, Henry B. - 50 Years - includes book and translation by Mary
Nickel
Tieszen, David D. History and Record of the Tieszen Family
by Rev. David D. Tieszen
Tietz, Anna (Fast) - Tante Anna - A Women?s
Life by Sophie (Fritschi) Peters
· Toews - The Chronology of the
Toews Family
Begins with Peter Toews (1818-1867) and Elizabeth Penner (1818-1905)
in Russia eventually moving to USA and Canada. Great fo genealogy and family
stories.
Toews, Toews-Thiessen Family Tree June 1982
Compiled by H.Toews, A.Toews, P.Riediger, J.N.Toews
Toews, Abraham Heinrich (1885-1976) and Susanna Martha Friesen (1891-1953).
Includes the family story, genealogy and photos plus some additional
writings about their life in Russia and Canada.
Toews, Jacob B. and Margaretha (Loewen) Toews - Family Register -
1855-1938
· Unger Family Tree
Begins with Andreas Unger in west Prussia and then Peter Unger II and
Sara Froese and their descendants.
Unger, John J. (Rev.) - Memoirs
Unger, Peter P.
Roots, Life and Reflections of Peter P. Unger and Family by Paul Unger,
1996
· Unrau, F.P. family
This is an account of the ancestors and descendants of Franz P. Unrau
(1879-1961) and Elizabeth Kroeker (1881- 1941). Includes stories, genealogy
and photographs.
· Von Riesen - Friesen Story
Abraham Von Riesen (b.1769) born in Prussia and Anna Doerksen (b.1773).
Their descendants are listed along with their moves to Russia, USA, and
Canada. Extensive Genealogy and family stories.
· Voth - Genealogy of the family
-1800- 1974
Hans Voth (1800-1828) and Maria Fleming (1801-1884). Both were born
in Prussia and moved to Molotschna, Russia in 1828. This book contains
an extensive genealogy with family stories interspersed.
Walde, H.A. Walde Family Book
1795-1978 Compiled by the Family
Wall, Jakob Diary 1824-1859 (also found in 987.32) - Includes
an index from the April, 1997 issue of Mennonite Family Heritage, a handwritten
index of names in the diary, a translation of the diary and a copy of the
handwritten diary itself.
Wall, Ben - Walls with Strong Foundations - family story includes
a genealogy listing beginning with Friedreich and Maria Wall.
Warkentin Family History
Contains a brief background of Mennonite history and includes photos
and brief stories of family members. Begins with Peter Warkentin and Helena
Kasper but concentrates on the descendants of Jacob C. Warkentin (1874
to 1920) and Dara Guenter (1874-1920).
Warkentin, John and his Descendants - 1820-1990. - includes notes
and genealogical information as well as photographs.
Wedel, - The Wedel Family - 1660-1976
· Wiebe, Abraham John (1873-1947)
and Susie Ewert (1875-1942)
Ancestors and descendants are identified with stories and photos. An
extensive production of family information.
· Wiebe, Corney Corneyevich, Memoirs
of
This Wiebe Family history begins with Gerhard Wiebe (1781 - 1848) and
Elisabeth Kroeker (1783 - 1844). Their descendants moved from Prussia (1868-
1872) to Russia. Corney Wiebe's story is one of tragedy and confession
regarding his life and his family's life in Soviet Russia.
Wiebe, Paul and Sarah, Our Trip Around the World to Mission Fields
Nov.4, 1969-Mar.31, 1970
Wiebe, Scenes From My Life, P.P. Wiebe
1886-1951 Prologue Leone (Wiebe) Gislason
Wiebe, Bilder aus Meinen Leben
1886-1951 Von P.P.Wiebe
Wiehler Chronik (Chronicle)
Edited by Frank Wiehler - begins with some historical background and
some conjecture about early Anabaptists who may be connected to the Wiehlers.
Begins with Cornelius Wiehler, 1786 and his wife Agnete Funk.
Wieler, Peter Family - 1740-1996 - A Bible and a Plow
Begins with the early history of the Mennonites and then the Wieler
story begins with 1776 census in Prussia in which the names of Peter Wieler
and his wife Judith Fast are found. Author is Edith Mae Wieler.
Wiens Family Chronicle
Includes information on family name origins and Mennonite history and
then zeros in on the Wiens family history. The extensive genealogy dates
back to 1561 but details emerge with Johann Wiens (b. 1748) in West Prussia
Wiens, The Story of Abram & Anna Wiens - The Wanderers
By John Wiens - (found in our Library - Biography section)
This is the story of Abram and Anna Wiens containing a history of the
Mennonites and their development from Prussia to Russia and to Canada.
It also includes genealogical information beginning with Peter Wiens (1804-1881)
and Maria Penner (1810-1890) as well as Martin Dueckmann (1802-1869) and
Katharina Fast (1815-1898).
Wiens, Gerhard A (1864-1907) & Ageneta Martens (1869-1951)
Descendants are listed into the 1990's. Included is an ancestor tree
of Gerhard Wiens back to 1735. Contains an index of names.
Wiens - A Look at the Past - The Memoirs of Heinrich Wiens translated
by H.E. Wiens. These are the memoirs of Heinrich Wiens from 1917 to the
1950's.
Wiens, Helen - My Memoirs - (see Rempel, Franz and Helena)
Wiens, Klaas (1732-1794) - The Descendents of the Bell Ringer
edited by Justina Peters.
This is an extensive genealogy of this family beginning in Prussia,
moving to Russia in the early 1800s and then on to Canada.
Wiens, Peter & Helen - Wiens and Penner Families - Dorothy Garbet.
Wiensz, Heinrich - Our Wiensz Heritage - 1774-1970's . Our Mennonite
Heritage and our Place Compiled by Esther J. Wiens et al.
Willems Family Story -"God Made a Way When There Was No Way"
Begins with Gerhard M. Willems (1792-1815) and Judet Bergen (1797-1826).
This is an autobiography of Nick Willems and tells the story of the Willems
family including photographs and genealogy records.
Willms, Genealogy of Cornelius Willms
1730-1972 Compiled for Ernest Klassen
by K. Peters, Winnipeg
Zacharias, Wilhelm and Descendants - 1700-1996 by George I. Zacharias
Miscellaneous Genealogy Charts and Family Stories (listed alphabetically)
Bergen, Johann - Johann Bergen's Story - From Russia to Germany
to Vladivostok
Friesen, Jake - Help from Prison - Verwehte Spuren - An account
of their family in Siberia and how they received help from Anna Martens
in prison. (Translated and edited by Hugo Friesen)
Goerzen, Tina Richert - A brief account of her life and a personal
account as well.
Hildebrandt, Katherina - Diary and Eichenfeld
Loewen, Aganeta - Genealogy Chart
Neufeld, Helena G. - A Stitch in Time.
The story of Helena G. (Kroeker) Neufeld includes ancestors in Prussia,
life in Russia and Canada
Thielman family information - A listing of some of the Thielman
family beginning with Jacob Thielmann (1810-1862) and Agatha Loettgemann
(1819-1876) and their descendants
Unger Family Tree - Begins with Andreas Unger in West Prussia
and then Peter Unger II and Sara Froese and their descendants.