My heritage – Germans from Russia

My heritage – Germans from Russia

My family history has been one of my passions for my years.  I always knew that my Grandma Helen was German.  But I really had no idea anything more than that.  As I was researching, one of my Sayler relatives, shared with me the story of how we came to the United...
The start of my family tree

The start of my family tree

Family history, family tree, or genealogy, no matter how you refer to it, is one of my favorite hobbies.  Most people I know, do not share this passion.  Okay, I am not sure that, none any of my immediate family do either. Over 20 years ago, I was contacted by a 2nd...
The man I never knew

The man I never knew

In April of 1967, William Sternhagen passed away.  My entire life, all I ever heard is that, he was an amazing man and that I missed out in knowing him.  From the sounds of it, he must have been the opposite of my grandma, Helen, his wife.  Which means, they balanced...