Includes the following communities
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
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