VGI Updates

Muncie, Delaware Co., Indiana

Volga German families settled in and around Muncie, Indiana.

Jakob Jakoblevich Maul was born in 1960. He served as Rector (President) of The Kazakh Agricultural Technical University in Astana from 1991-1993.

Dr. Maul died in 2022.

Dr. Maul's Volga German ancestors came from the colony of Schilling.

Since 1997, Astana has been the capital of Kazakhstan (moving from Almaty).

Throughout history, Astana has had many names including Akmolinsk, Tselinograd, Akmola and most recently Nur-Sultan.

Volga German families living elsewhere in Kazakhstan moved to Astana through the years.

Volga German families settled in and around New Leipzig, North Dakota.

Volga German families settled in Adams County, Idaho.

Volga German families settled in Moniteau County, Missouri.

Volga German families settled in and around DeQueen, Arkansas.

Volga German families settled in Milam County, Texas.

Volga German families settled in and around Battle Creek, Michigan.

Volga German families settled in and around Glenwood Springs, Colorado.