Featured Writers

Ready to dive into history? Then enjoy this NEW resource by reading over these articles that have been graciously contributed to the site by TSGS’s members (a big thank you to all contributors). Contact president.tsgs24@gmail.com if you would like your work included on this page.

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“The Story of John Bernard Mesker” by Cheryl Herrmann, April 2026
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“The Story of Joseph Schell” by Cheryl Herrmann, May 2026
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“The Dewig Family” by Cheryl Herrmann, June 2026
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“Schlensker Family” by Barb Manzi, June 2026
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“Karges Family” by Barb Manzi, June 2026
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“Schorlau – A last name that ends” by Cheryl Herrmann, June 2026
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“The Koressel History” by Charles B. Koressel, July 2026
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“The Henry Steinkamp Story” by Cheryl Herrmann, July 2026
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“SMITH’S of Count Cavan Ireland” by Barb Manzi, July 2026
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“Franz and Maria Niemeier From Anröchte to America: A Sister’s Courage, A Brother’s Journey”by Loretta Niemeier and Cheryl Herrmann, August 2026
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“Anton and Maria Anna Schiele – A Love Story of Resilience and Discovery” by Cheryl Herrmann, August 2026
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“From Bavaria to Indiana: The Enduring Legacy of Martin and Catherine Barchet” by Richard Barchet and Cheryl Herrmann, September 2026
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“The Tenbarge Family: Origins in Gelderland and Settlement in Indiana” by Cheryl Herrmann, September 2026
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