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The German Evangelical Lutheran Congregation in Mariampol

Posted on March 16, 2015 by suwalkigermans

The church in Mariampol started in 1800 at the same time that the German craftsmen began to move into this area. The German influence was evident here, and Protestant communities were soon organized. Logically, a Lutheran church followed. A pastor … Continue reading →

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Economic, Cultural, and National Importance of Mariampol

Posted on March 9, 2015 by suwalkigermans

Economic Importance The main railroad from St. Petersburg to Berlin was laid in 1829 and passed through the city, connecting Mariampol, Kovno (Kaunas), and St. Petersburg with Suwalki and Warsaw. This railway quickened Mariampol’s growth in the 19th century. (1) … Continue reading →

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Mariampol

Posted on March 7, 2015 by suwalkigermans

• Town where records of the Hutop family were recorded. Geography and Location Mariampol is 53 kilometers southwest of Kaunas, (1) 34 miles from Kovno, 13 miles from Wylkowiszki, 21 miles from Virbaln, and 10 miles from Kalvaria. (2) Its … Continue reading →

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Final Group of Genealogical Information from German Families in the Marijampole Lutheran Church

Posted on May 9, 2014 by suwalkigermans

Family 13: Galinat Friedrich Schlosser Henriette Willilat Johann Schlosser Mar. 1847 Maria geb. Mohr March 1847 Tadeus Schlosser 1859 Henriette Wilibat Anna Neusner Johann Schlosser Anna Nauzner Ferdinand Schultz- Karl Schultz Magdalena Geschrandtren (sp???) Amalia Butchereit William Buchereit Luise Geschvandtrer … Continue reading →

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Second Group of Genealogical Information from German Families in the Marijampole Lutheran Church

Posted on May 5, 2014 by suwalkigermans

Family 7: Werner Blum Blum Frau Superintendent R. Otto-Schimmel-StraB. 21 0831 Glauchau Tel & fax (03763) 501726 Waldemar Blum & Auguste Müller 1913 Pillwischken Ferdinand Karl Blum & Auguste Will Bertha Balzereit Ferdinand Blum/Eva Riedel Born 1846 Fredrich Blum & … Continue reading →

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Genealogical Information from German Families in the Marijampole Lutheran Church

Posted on April 28, 2014 by suwalkigermans

The pastor of the Marijampole Lutheran Church graciously showed me a folder of genealogical information 18 researchers have sent him over the years. The following incomplete information was compiled from the very brief time I had access to the folder. … Continue reading →

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Marijampole Evangelical Lutheran Church

Posted on February 17, 2014 by suwalkigermans

We walked with our guide to the church just two short blocks north of the hotel. The streets were “all torn up” so walking was really easier than driving there.  A few people, mostly older women, sat in the pews. … Continue reading →

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Marijampole

Posted on November 12, 2013 by suwalkigermans

Marijampole is the city where records of the Hutop family were recorded. My grandmother,Pauline Hutop married Adolph Spurgat. Our family history tour guide had arranged a “discussion with the pastor or church community “at the Marijampole Lutheran Church.” Pastor Vaidas … Continue reading →

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Historical Connections to the Records

Posted on July 30, 2013 by suwalkigermans

In 1795 Prussia gained control of what came to be called New East Prussia. (See previous posts.) Wylkowiszki was most likely spelled Wilkowischki or Wilkowischen during this era. German craftsmen soon settled here. Even though Prussia lost control of this … Continue reading →

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