I am researching my husband's family tree. His gg grandfather was born in the Ostfiesland, Germany area in the mid-1800s. He married Hillie Marie Jaust who was also born in Germany. The came to the US before 12 Dec 1964, when they had my husband's great-grandfather, Herman Harms. Census forms show Herman was born in Illinois (I think in Beth Alto). I think Herman had an older sister, Anna (who married Carl Schatz, and a younger sister who married a man with the last name of Iben. Herman Harms married Marie Florendine Hertz 31 Mar 1891. I would appreciate any help in finding more family history. Thanks in advance. Great site, hope to have the opportunity to use it further. Becky

My Great Grand-Father was named Heinrich Rickels and I believe he was from Hanover. His wife was Elisabeth Von Grumm from Hamburg. If anyone has any information about my Great Grandfather please me. Thanks

Searching the family of Willi de Vries from Esens/Ostfriesland. Migration to USA in 1880?

Ahlheit Marg.Gerdes*1803 married 1833JHLHomburg of Augustendorf Hann.Where was she born?

I'm trying to determine if the name "Ubbenga" is friesian.

Really nice site! Found when i was searching some content for a project we're doing in the school. I'from Emden and it's quite interesting to read these informations about us Ostfriesen in english, especially when they come from the US. Good Work!

I would like to purchase a copy of the book. We will got to a new land. The great Frisian migration to America 1845-1895 by Robert H. Behrens, Behrens Publishing Company 1998. Is this book on CD? Thanks Kathy

Researching KROMMINGA (KROMINGA0, BORCHERS, ELIAS. Love this website!

A few days ago I received an E-mail,or newspaper from Emden,Germany,printed in the Englisch language about Ostfriesland. It is called the" East Frisian Chronicle" and printed by Dirks in Emden.

researching Rudolph Wilken, b. Butteforde Germany 1809. Buried in Remels,4/19/1884. Any ties to Johann S. Bach married to Anna Wilken, 1721

Hi! I grew up in Burlington, IA. My parents were both from IL, named Saathoff and Moormann. I have almost no info except for knowing their ancestors came from Ostfriesland.

I am 65 years old and 100% German heritage. Both paternal grand parents came from Oestfriesland. I am planning my first visit to the "old country" in November, 2004.

Greetings from the shores of Ostfriesland to those that originate from here. Am flabberghastet to see that there is a site in english about Ostfriesland, but am also happy to see that not only Ostfriesen tend to stick together in their "own lands", but also whereever they may go to! Beste Grüße!

What are the dates for your 2004 events? I am Dina Schoenthat Butcher whose parents Margaret(Vienna) and Siegbert came to US in Nov. of 1939 from Schott bei Marienhafe in Kreis Norden. Their sponsor was John Ukena who lived in Gordon Neb. where I was born in 1940. We moved to Griggstown NJ in 1944, back to Germany in 1955 and to King George Va. in 1958. My parents are both deceased. My sister, Foli Taylor has stayed in touch with all the living Ulferts and Vienna relatives in Ostfriesland. My first cousins both named Gerhard Vienna live in Morristown, NJ and King George, Va. ( Each are sons of my Mother's two brothers.) I also have a brother Gerhard who lives in Bland, Va. and another brother Nanno who lives in Wytheville , Va. I do speak and understand Ostfriesich Platt and still enjoy the real tee ritual.

Dear friends, I'm tracing the families of my father (Ulfers) and of my mother (Rickels); both families come from Frisia/East-Frisia. On my fathers side I have: Weyert (Weert) Ulfers *16.12.1873 in Minsen; Johann Ulfers *24.07.1837 in Jever; Johann Ulfers *13.07.1805 in Wiefels; Johann Ulfers * ?, married (1.) Gretke Wolken (22.11.1798) and (2.) Imke Abels (10.04.1805) I also have the names Baumann, Schipper, Vogts, Claßen, Harms, Reins, Frers. On my mothers side I have: Johann Paul Tönjes Rickels *04.10.1897 in Jever; Jann Pauls Rickels *22.08.1863 in Großefehn; Paul Tönjes Rikkelts *14.03.1819 in Wolthusen, Tönjes Rikkelts *31.12.1789; Rikkelt Berends * ?, married Hebe Berends (06.04.1788 in Wolthusen): Berend Rikkelts Ialso have the names: Habben, Decker, Folkers, von Oven, Pauls, Tholen, Eilts, Geesche Remmers, Berend Arends, Grietje Davids Schroeder. Any help would be appreciated. I'm also intersted in family members who migrated to the USA or elsewhere. Greetings from Hamburg