It is imperative that we carefully locate the correct
village of interest as there are numerous villages with the same or similar
name. Locate longitude and latitude
along with maps.
The Caucasus is located
between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea, also
including the Greater Caucasus mountain range, which has historically been
considered a natural barrier between Eastern Europe and
Western Asia. The area contains Mount Elbrus,
at 5,642 meters.
The Russian military established the Caucasus Line in 1735
then built numerous forts to protect their newly acquired land from
Turkey. In 1739 a treaty was established
between Russia and Turkey. The Russian
government encouraged German peasants to relocate and establish villages in the
Caucasus.
Black Sea immigrants also relocated to the Caucasus in the
second half of the 19th century. Need movement records.
The fertile soils of the Caucasus drew numerous families
from various locations to the Caucasus.
Volga families relocated as family land was lessened by numerous sons;
new farms were essential. Need movement records.
I have a few names of villagers, but am needing additional
information to ensure we know as much as possible about these individuals and
families. Parish locations would be helpful. Caucasus data is scarce; need census, Presbyterian and
Catholic Church records, military and English publications.
The Family History Library has publications in Russian, need
translators.
Please contact me if you have additional information on this
village.
Thanks for the support.
Dee Hert
VC: Alexanderdorf and numerous other villages
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