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Our ancestors' historic and often perilous migratory journey in the early 1800s took them from their homes in Germany, Alsace, Poland, and Hungary to the Black Sea region of South Russia (now Ukraine). Their subsequent journeys led them to the plains of the United States, Canada, South America, and elsewhere around the globe.

Inspired by our genealogy mentor, Dale Wahl, we're committed to the following:

Free Research

* A searchable database of more than 660 trees with over 2.6 million names

* A searchable Research Repository with over 2,400 research documents (PDF/HTML)

* Maps (over 440) and photos (over 3,000) of the region and environment of our ancestors

 

 

Connecting German-Russian researchers worldwide

* Submit your own GEDCOM to the database and connect with others

* Chat with fellow researchers, inquire about culture, history, etc. 

* Share your travel or family photos on our Facebook page

* Visit ancestral villages (virtual or in person)


We think this is a good place to get started on your search. Grab the beverage of your choice, a comfy chair, and start searching for your family!

 

 

 
 

Black Sea Research Group

 

We are a virtual group of volunteers wanting to freely share with fellow researchers. Therefore, there are no membership dues or fees for anything we provide on this site. 

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What's New


Trees:
Kilwien (updated)
Odessa Region Families (updated)

Maps:
Arzis part I, Arzis part II
Friedenstal, Bessarabia
Teplitz, Bessarabia

Research:
Neu Freudental 1908 births
Neu Arzis village births 1881-1885 (Arzis)
Neu Elft births 1870-71, 1874-79 (Alt Elft)
Darmstadt village births 1850-1859 (Grunau)
Kaltschinowka 1850 census (Chernigov)
Karlsruhe 1904 baptisms (Beresan)
Karlsruhe 1904 deaths (Beresan)
Our Sarata Sisters

more...


 
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