Germans in Illinois

Germans in Illinois
Author: Miranda E. Wilkerson,Heather Richmond
Publsiher: Celebrating the Peoples of Ill
Total Pages: 235
Release: 2019
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780809337217

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This engaging history of one of the largest ethnic groups in Illinois explores the influence and experiences of German immigrants and their descendants from their arrival in the middle of the nineteenth century to their heritage identity today. Coauthors Miranda E. Wilkerson and Heather Richmond examine the primary reasons that Germans came to Illinois and describe how they adapted to life and distinguished themselves through a variety of occupations and community roles. The promise of cheap land and fertile soil in rural areas and emerging industries in cities attracted three major waves of German-speaking immigrants to Illinois in search of freedom and economic opportunities. Before long the state was dotted with German churches, schools, cultural institutions, and place names. German churches served not only as meeting places but also as a means of keeping language and culture alive. Names of Illinois cities and towns of German origin include New Baden, Darmstadt, Bismarck, and Hamburg. In Chicago, many streets, parks, and buildings bear German names, including Altgeld Street, Germania Place, Humboldt Park, and Goethe Elementary School. Some of the most lively and ubiquitous organizations, such as Sängerbunde, or singer societies, and the Turnverein, or Turner Society, also preserved a bit of the Fatherland. Exploring the complex and ever-evolving German American identity in the growing diversity of Illinois's linguistic and ethnic landscape, this book contextualizes their experiences and corrects widely held assumptions about assimilation and cultural identity. Federal census data, photographs, lively biographical sketches, and newly created maps bring the complex story of German immigration to life. The generously illustrated volume also features detailed notes, suggestions for further reading, and an annotated list of books, journal articles, and other sources of information.

Quincy Illinois Immigrants from Emsland Oldenburger M nsterland and Osnabr cker Land Germany

Quincy  Illinois  Immigrants from Emsland  Oldenburger M  nsterland and Osnabr  cker Land  Germany
Author: Anonim
Publsiher: Unknown
Total Pages: 521
Release: 2015
Genre: Adams County (Ill.)
ISBN: 0788462385

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This work is a continuation of Brinkman's previous book, Quincy, Illinois immigrants from Münsterland, Westphalia, Germany, volumes 1 and 2. This book lists the German immigrants in Quincy, who came from the Emsland, Oldenburger Münsterland and Osnabrücker Land.

Holy Cross Church 1871 1996 Wendelin Illinois

Holy Cross Church  1871 1996  Wendelin  Illinois
Author: Wendelin History Book Committee
Publsiher: Unknown
Total Pages: 424
Release: 1996
Genre: Wendelin (Ill.)
ISBN: WISC:89064443583

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This volume is not simply a church history. It is also a history of the locality of the church, Wendelin, Clay County, Illinois. This volume also concerns itself with the surrounding area which includes parts of Richland & Jasper counties.

Quincy Illinois Immigrants from Lippe Germany

Quincy  Illinois Immigrants from Lippe  Germany
Author: Michael K. Brinkman
Publsiher: Unknown
Total Pages: 302
Release: 2017-12-07
Genre: History
ISBN: 0788457888

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Starting in the 1850s, the number of Niederdeutsch immigrants from Westphalia, Germany, greatly increased while the immigration from southern Germany was proportionately lower. In the process of researching his ancestors, the author concluded that the majority of Quincy's German immigrants were Niederdeutsch (low Germans). While, none of Brinkman's ancestors came from Lippe, he became interested in the migration of Niederdeutsch to Quincy, which resulted in this book, which lists the German immigrants in Quincy, who came from Lippe, Germany. An introduction precedes the biographies, which includes: Description and Short History of Lippe; Maps of Fürstentum Lippe and Westphalia; Other Lippes; Map of Germany; Organization of Lippe Government; Migration to Quincy from Western Lippe; Direct or Indirect Migration; Pathfinders; Settlement Patterns of Lippe Immigrants; Residence Study; Cluster Settlements in Adams County, Illinois; Marriage Study; Boston Brown Bread and Pumpernickel; German Occupations; and American Occupations. Biographical entries include: date and place of birth, surname, given name, date of marriage, emigration, town in Germany, death in Quincy, occupation, residence, migration, and sources. A list of sources, a locality index, and a surname index add to the value of this work.

Quincy Illinois Immigrants from M nsterland Westphalia Germany

Quincy  Illinois  Immigrants from M  nsterland  Westphalia  Germany
Author: Michael K. Brinkman
Publsiher: Unknown
Total Pages: 135
Release: 2010-01-01
Genre: Adams County (Ill.)
ISBN: 0788483102

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May include immigrant's place and date of birth, parents, spouse, children, etc.

Quincy Illinois Immigrants from Munsterland Westphalia Germany

Quincy  Illinois  Immigrants from Munsterland  Westphalia  Germany
Author: Michael K. Brinkman
Publsiher: Unknown
Total Pages: 322
Release: 2010-01-01
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 0788450468

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This series consists of two complementary volumes. The first volume deals with the life of the emigrants in Germany, their voyage to America, and their life in Quincy, Illinois. Volume I examines reasons for migration, details of the ocean voyage, the journey to Quincy, life in Quincy, German dialects, German-language newspapers, German occupations, farming, German customs, clustering, the impact of World War I on Quincy's Germans, and much more. These pages offer a detailed account of the history of Quincy from the unique perspective of a M nsterland immigrant. A "History Timeline of M nsterland," three maps, and an index to names, places and subjects add to the value of this work. The second volume of this work presents a list of 1,456 immigrants who came to Quincy from M nsterland. Numbers following names in Volume I refer to their enumeration in the biographical section of the work in Volume II.

In the Trek of the Immigrants

In the Trek of the Immigrants
Author: Carl Frederick Wittke
Publsiher: Unknown
Total Pages: 356
Release: 1964
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: STANFORD:36105018838461

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German Settlers and German Settlements in Indiana

German Settlers and German Settlements in Indiana
Author: William August Fritsch
Publsiher: Unknown
Total Pages: 68
Release: 1915
Genre: Germans
ISBN: NYPL:33433019537152

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