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Aich, Kr. Ansbach, Bayern
Aich is located in the historical region of Middle Franconia in Bayern (Bavaria). Today, Aich is administratively part of the municipality of Neuendettelsau.
Würzburg (Stadt), Bayern
Herbipoli is the old Latin name for the city of Würzburg.
Konrad (Pfeifer)*
Johann Georg Konrad, a farmer, his wife Elisabeth, and children [based upon their ages, some believed to be his siblings rather than his children] (Georg, age 15; Johann Georg, age 13; Margaretha, age 11; Barbara, age 3) arrived from Lübeck at the port of Oranienbaum on 13 September 1766 aboard the hooker Die Jungfer Dietrika under the command of Skipper Christian Korsholm.
Launstroff, département Moselle, France
Launstroff (German = Launsdorf) is located in the historical German region of Lothringen.
Waldwisse, département Moselle, France
Waldwisse (German = Waldwiese) is located in the historical German region of Lothringen.
Crookston, Polk Co., Minnesota
Volga German families settled in and around Crookston.
Schwabach (Stadt), Bayern
Schwabach is located in the historical region of Middle Franconia, just south of Nürnberg.
Schmölln, Kr. Altenburger Land, Thüringen
Schmölln was located in the duchy of Sachsen-Gotha-Altenburg after 1672.