Includes the following communities
Oyen, Alberta
Bishopburg, Alberta
History
Originally known as Bishopburg, the name was changed in 1912 to honour Andrew Oyen, an early settler who sold his homestead for the townsite.
Volga German families settled in and around Oyen, Alberta.
Surnames
Volga German Families
The following Volga German families settled in and around Oyen, Alberta:
Blehm from Straßburg
Volga Colonies
External Links
- Oyen (Wikipedia)
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Volga Colonies
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Migrated From
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