Izegem, West Flanders Prov., Belgium
Izegem is located in the Belgian province of West Flanders.
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Koszalin
Since the border changes following World War II, Koszalin (German = Cöslin/Köslin) has been a Polish seaport. From 1648 to 1807, it was located in the Kingdom of Prussia.
Milhouse, département Haut-Rhin, France
Milhouse (German = Mülhausen) is located in the historical German region of Alsace along the German/French border.
Montpillier, département Hérault, France
Montpillier is located on the Southern Coast of France.
Bastian (Bettinger)*
Johann Bastian was born about 1790 in the Austrian town of Wien (Vienna).
He served in Napoleon's Army. He fought against and was captured by the Russians.
In 1820, he was settled in the Volga German colony of Bettinger.
Milovidov records that as of 1820, he had no surviving family.
Johann Bastian has not been located on the 1834 census of Bettinger.
Milovidov records that Johann Bastian was born in the Austrian town of Wien (Vienna).
Plieningen, Stadt Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg
Today, Plieningen is part of the Stuttgart metropolitan area.
Seidel (Rosenheim)*
Christian Seidel was born approximately 1790 in the German village of Plieningen.
He served in the 10th Württemberg Light Infantry Regiment of Napoleon's Army. He fought against and was captured by the Russians.
In 1820, he was settled in the Volga German colony of Rosenheim.
Milovidov records that as of 1820, he had two brothers and one sister. One of the brothers was in the military service of Austria. The others were living in Plieningen.
Kavitt*
Michael Kavitt was born approximately 1789 in the German village of Preiswikersham [?] in the region of Alsace.
He served as an equestrian huntsman in the 20th French Regiment of Napoleon's Army. He fought against and was captured by the Russians.
In 1820, he was settled in the Volga German colony of Straub.
Milovidov records that as of 1820, he had two half-sisters, one of whom lived in Preiswikersham [?] and the other in Strasbourg.
Michael Kavitt and his wife are recorded on the 1834 census of Straub in Household No. 86.
Hof (Stadt), Bayern
From 1791 to 1805, Hof was under Prussian rule. Today, it is located in the German State of Bayern (Bavaria).
Budar*
Jean Budar was born about 1797 in Krezma [?] in France.
He served as a soldier in the French Infantry Regiment of Napoleon's Army. He fought against and was captured by the Russians. In 1820, he was settled in the Volga German colony of Beauregard.
Milovidov records that as of 1820, his father, mother, and brother were still living in Krezma [?].