Ostfriesen Genealogical Society of America, Genealogical Society for
Ostfriesen, Germany
OGSA
1670 So Robert St, #333 West St Paul, MN 55118
OUR BOOK CORNER
Some of the books we have
translated into English are now available through Soltau-Kurier
Verlag in Norden. Please contact them if you are interested in an
English translation of some of of the books that we offer.
Download a copy of our order
form.
An
Introduction to Ostfriesen Genealogical Research - $18! This is
the perfect book for anyone starting research in Ostfriesland.
ButjadingenThis book has a fascinating
history of the dikes and dike building and early East Friesian history.
Learn more about the cities of Jade, Berne, Waddens, Varel and other cities
in this area along with pictures. OGSA has an Ortsfamilienbuch
for several villages in this area.
A Krummhörn Tour gives
the reader a tour of this wonderful area of Ostfriesland. Originally
published in German and written by Pastor Jürgen Hoogstraat, it has been
translated into English by Gene Janssen. Wonderful new photographs!
Ostfriesen nach Amerika - Emigrants who left Ostfriesland and
settled in America. Written by Jürgen Hoogstraat, translated by Gene
Janssen. Great information on our emigrant ancestors. This
book is available now!
East Frisian in America, written by
Pastor George Schnucker, translated by Pastor Kenneth DeWall.
Originally written in the early 1900's, it is being reprinted by OGSA.
Windmills of Ostfriesland(Translated from the German text by Gene
Janssen). Wonderful colored pictures of many of the Ostfriesen windmills. You will want this book!
The book is available now. This makes a great gift!
North Germany to North America, 19th
Century Migration This is a not so brief history of emigration
from Northern Germany to America in the 19th century. Fascinating book
with a wealth of information! 675 pages with eight pages
in the table of contents!
Rich Polder Farmers and Poor MoorFolkby
Jürgen Hoogstraat. Translated by Gene Janssen. This is a fascinating history of the Ostfriesen people during Prussian rule and the book is filled with stories about our Ostfriesen emigrant ancestors. Order your copy today!