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.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. List of applicants / emigrants
3. Index of localities
4. Sources and references
Objectives and Topics
This work aims to provide a comprehensive and annotated genealogical index of emigrants from the districts of Lützellinden and Rechtenbach in the Hüttenberg region of Hessen, Germany, covering the period from 1819 to 1915. The primary objective is to document individual emigration applications, mostly directed toward North America, to assist descendants in tracing their ancestral roots and identifying key biographical data.
- Systematic documentation of emigration applications and records (1819–1915).
- Alphabetical indexing of 305 individual applicants and their accompanying relatives.
- Genealogical data integration, including birth dates, places of residence, and emigration years.
- Cross-referencing with church records and historical passenger lists to facilitate root-finding.
- Geographical mapping of migration patterns through a comprehensive locality index.
Excerpt from the Book
1. Introduction
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.
Summary of Chapters
1. Introduction: This chapter provides an overview of the scope and methodology used to compile the emigration records from the Lützellinden and Rechtenbach mayor's offices between 1819 and 1915.
2. List of applicants / emigrants: This core section presents an alphabetized, annotated directory of 305 individuals, detailing their family relationships, birth details, and migration history.
3. Index of localities: This index serves as a geographical reference, listing the specific villages and regions associated with the emigrants documented in the list.
4. Sources and references: This chapter lists the primary archival documents and supplementary church records used to verify the genealogical data presented in the paper.
Keywords
Migration, Hüttenberg, Hessen, Emigration Records, Genealogy, North America, Prussia, Wetzlar County, Passenger Lists, Ancestry, Lützellinden, Rechtenbach, Family History, 19th Century, Archival Research
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core subject of this publication?
The work focuses on the historical migration of individuals from the Hessian region of Hüttenberg (specifically the districts of Lützellinden and Rechtenbach) to North America between 1819 and 1915.
What are the primary themes covered in the text?
The central themes include the transcription of historical emigration applications, the documentation of family units leaving Germany, and the preservation of genealogical data for future descendants.
What is the main research goal?
The goal is to provide a structured, annotated index of emigrants that allows descendants to identify their ancestors and connect them to specific historical records like ship manifests and census data.
Which scientific methodology was applied?
The author utilized archival research by transcribing and evaluating official documents held at the Hessisches Hauptstaatsarchiv Wiesbaden, supplemented by cross-referencing with local church records.
What is contained in the main section of the book?
The main section consists of an alphabetically arranged, numbered list of 305 emigrants, including their vital statistics and information about accompanying family members.
Which keywords best characterize the work?
Key terms include Migration, Genealogy, Hüttenberg, Archival Research, and 19th Century History.
What geographical areas are included in the migration data?
The list covers residents from several villages in the Wetzlar County, including Allendorf/Lahn, Hochelheim, Oberkleen, and others mentioned in the introduction.
How are the individuals in the index identified?
Each entry is numbered (001-305) and includes information such as the applicant's name, residence, year of application, and names of family members who emigrated with them.
Does the book provide destination information for emigrants?
Yes, while the majority intended to move to North America, the records also note specific instances where individuals moved to Argentina, Australia, or England.
How can researchers use the index to find their roots?
The data acts as a foundation for locating the emigrants' arrival ports and destinations, allowing descendants to search more effectively in international resources like ship passenger lists.
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- Dr. Otfried Hankel (Autor:in), 2013, Migration from the Hüttenberg region (Hessen, Germany) to North America (1819-1915), München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/266186
