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In a family published book, I have the following
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Andrew Buller b: Nov. 1845, Karlswald, Russia, d: Aug 1936 Bloomfield, MT. Aganetha Unruh born Mar 1850 Garvanin, Ostrog d: April 1936, Bloomfield, MT
Married May 1870, had 10 children, 9 reaching the ages of 71-98, 1 died in infancy during their American voyage. It took 35 moves before reaching their home near Bloomfield, MT in 1907. Grandma called it " Home Sweet Home, next move will be home to heaven"
Freedom was their desire, fall of 1872, the urge was very strong among Mennonite people to immigrate to America. In Russia, the economy was critical, moving from one place to another, often 3 families to one household, with no income. The govenment often making the offers but not keeping thr promises. Time came the Mennonites moving to America made the government very unhappy losing good workers. The Bullers and others had their mind and heart set for America to establish homes for themselves and have freedom to worship God. Passports were applied for costing 50 rubels per household. Oct. 6,1874 all plans were finalized.
Trusting God, leaving their homeland were on their way to America, traveling 8 days before boarding the STEAMER ABBOTSFORD. They encountered many dangerous days while crossing the ocean. Ship was rammed into, while ship was in repairment small pox entertained them, quarantine seperated the group. the ABBOTSFORD was ready to leave. Severe storm overtook them, ship broke down drifting about 7 days before the S.S. PENNSYLVANIA came to their rescue to make connection with STEAMER KENNELWORTH to finish their voyage Jan 9, 1875 in Philedelphia. The group that was held back due to being quarantined arrived Jan 28, 1875 in Philedelphia on the S.S. ILLINOIS. the Amish and Mennonites were ready to sponsor the immigrants. Grandpa Buller was given a home and job of $12.50 a month for his family of 5 near Bertenhand, PA. Some made their homes in Iowa and SD.
If anyone has similar info, please notify me at raww1@hotmail.com
I am looking for SCHMIDT connections as well.
Chriss A Buller b: Nov 4, 1882 Johnson Co. Iowa
m Oct 3, 1911 in Dawson Co. MT:
Lena Schmidt b: Sept 21, 1893 South Dakota
There are many Schmidt , Unruh and Boese in this family tree. the tree that I am looking at was made in 1930, by J.A.Boese of Springfield, SD
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