The migration started in the early 1870's and lasted through the early part of the 1900's. Many of our immigrant ancestors worked building the Burlington Railroad west to Denver. These people brought with them their strong Lutheran and Catholic faiths which they cling to yet today. Although German was spoken in their households for some 50 odd years, they were quick to become Americans. Burgenlanders and their descendants have had a major influence in their communities and have served our country with distinction.
All information is from official church records, family histories and other individuals research.
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