Emigration records of the mayor´s offices Lützellinden and Rechtenbach in the Wetzlar County (formerly part of the Koblenz Administrative Region in the Prussian Rhine Province) have been transcribed and evaluated. The documents held by "Hessisches Hauptstaatsarchiv Wiesbaden" cover the period 1819-1915 and contain emigration applications of Prussian citizens most of which intended to immigrate to North America. Only few of the applicants immigrated to England, Argentina, and Australia. The applicants were residents of the villages Allendorf/Lahn, Bechlingen, Dornholzhausen, Ebersgöns, Großen-Linden, Großrechtenbach, Hochelheim, Hörnsheim, Kleinrechtenbach, Lützellinden, Münchholzhausen, Niederkleen, Niederwetz, Oberkleen, Oberquembach, Reiskirchen, Schwalbach, Vollnkirchen, Volpertshausen, Weidenhausen and the town Gießen.
In the present paper the applicants / emigrants are listed alphabetically by last name and numbered consecutively (001-305). The annotations added comprise relevant informations extracted from the documents examined. Supplementary informations have been taken from church records. As far as possible the following items are recorded for each applicant: names of accompanying relatives, date and place of birth, place of residence, date of application, and year of emigration. These genealogical data provide the basis for locating the immigrant´s arrival port and ultimate destination and thus will help descendants find their roots. The majority of the emigrants listed here can be identified easily in ships´ passenger lists, census records, and other genealogy resources. The paper concludes with a locality index.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- List of applicants / emigrants
- Index of localities
- Sources and references
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper presents an annotated index of emigrants from the districts of Lützellinden and Rechtenbach in the Wetzlar County, Germany, who sought to immigrate to North America between 1819 and 1915. The information is drawn from emigration applications and church records, providing detailed genealogical data for each applicant.
- Emigration patterns from the Hüttenberg region to North America
- Genealogical information of emigrants and their families
- Historical context of emigration from Germany in the 19th century
- Analysis of factors contributing to emigration decisions
- The use of archival records and their contribution to genealogical research
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
Introduction: This chapter provides an overview of the research project, highlighting the source materials used and the scope of the study. It details the time period covered, the geographical area of focus, and the types of documents included in the analysis.
List of applicants / emigrants: This section presents a comprehensive list of individuals who applied for emigration from the districts of Lützellinden and Rechtenbach. Each entry includes the applicant's name, date and place of birth, place of residence, date of application, year of emigration, and details of accompanying relatives. The entries are arranged alphabetically by last name and numbered consecutively.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This work focuses on the themes of emigration, genealogy, and historical research. Key terms include: German emigration, North America, Hüttenberg region, emigration records, genealogical data, church records, migration patterns, and historical context.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which region in Germany did the emigrants come from?
The emigrants primarily originated from the Hüttenberg region, specifically the districts of Lützellinden and Rechtenbach in Wetzlar County, Hesse.
What time period is covered by the emigration records?
The research evaluates documents and applications dating from 1819 to 1915.
Where did most of the Prussian citizens intend to immigrate?
The vast majority of applicants intended to move to North America, with only a few choosing Argentina, Australia, or England.
What kind of genealogical information is available in this paper?
The paper includes names of relatives, dates and places of birth, places of residence, application dates, and the year of emigration for over 300 individuals.
How can descendants use this research to find their roots?
The data provides a basis for locating arrival ports and destinations, making it easier to identify ancestors in ship passenger lists and census records.
- Citation du texte
- Dr. Otfried Hankel (Auteur), 2013, Migration from the Hüttenberg region (Hessen, Germany) to North America (1819-1915), Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/266186
