Pioneer Roots: A Window to the Past

By Mary Kay Krogman

Follow the stories of several 19th century families as they immigrated from Luxembourg, Germany and Ireland. Learn the dangers and hardships they encountered during their voyage to America, followed by joys and heartaches as they struggled to adapt to their new life. Many of these immigrants were early settlers of Iowa. Read how your ancestors made butter, soap, oilcloth and did laundry; they were resourceful, hearty folks that wasted nothing.Topics covered include life in the old country, the trip to America and stories of the hardships or prosperity they experienced along the way. Also covered are religious background, military service and daily life.Surnames include Banks, Flammang, Haxmeier, Herrig, Hoffmann, Koos, Krogmann, Manders, Muehlenkamp, Mulligan, Nemmers, Stuntebeck and Zahner, with locations of Jackson County, Iowa, Plymouth County, Iowa, Jackson County, Missouri, Warren County, Mississippi, Clark County, Indiana and many more.For researchers there is a Glossary of Terms, from days gone by to assist in interpreting old newspaper articles, letters and documents.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1546761802
• ISBN13: 9781546761808
• Release Date: May 2017
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 282 Pages
• Weight: 1.08 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.6" x 6.0"