I was at my father's house after an Easter family gathering at my aunt's....not that I personally celebrate Easter, but family is good anytime of the year.
My dad showed me a family tree, lineage report that had been put together by some of my ancestors. It was amazing!!
My great-grandfather, Julius, and his brother, George, came over to the states from Jestetten, Baden, Germany in 1904. Jestetten sits very close to Switzerland. Switzerland surrounds it from three sides.
My great uncle, George, came to Colorado. He was only 17! My grandparents, from that side, still reside in Colorado today.
What an amazing read! I couldn't put it down. I have asked for a copy and my dad's going to get that for me. It's such an incredible thing to find out part of my heritage.
There was quite a bit of war and sadness in the stories that lead me back to my roots. I'm sure that may be the case in many people's history and ancestry. Sad....but true.
Makes me even MORE grateful for my life and everything in it.
I want to visit Jestetten at some point. It would be such a treat.
Germany....you ready for me!? ;)
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