Owosso, Shiawassee Co., Michigan
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Owosso, Shiawassee Co., Michigan
History:
Many Volga Germans moved to the Owosso, Michigan, area to work in the sugar beet industry. The Owosso Sugar Company factory was constructed in 1902.
Surnames:
Volga German Families:
The following Volga German families are known to have settled in and around Owosso:
Becker
Bitter from Lauwe
Ehrlich
Gorte from Reinwald
Jurk from Reinwald
Wiegel from Reinwald
Resources:
Oak Hill Cemetery (FindAGrave.com)
External Links:
Owosso, Michigan (Wikipedia)
Owosso Sugar Company (shiawasseehistory.com)
Owosso Sugar Company factory in Owosso, Michigan.
Source: shiawasseehistory.com
Owosso Sugar Company factory in Owosso, Michigan.
Source: shiawasseehistory.com