Mary Lynn Axtman-Schmaltz Genealogy Collection
Collection
Identifier: GRHC 218
Scope and Content
Mary Lynn Axtman-Schmaltz created or contributed to the family histories of her maiden surname familial lines. These lines include surnames of Axtman, Bohl, Buchler/Bickler, Rieter, Heilmann, and Senger just to name a few. Along with her maiden surname she did extensive research into her husband’s surname of Schmaltz. The concentration of Mary Lynn’s collection of research spans from 1995- 2005, but is contains items and information from 1925-2012. The collection is arranged into five series. The series include:
The Complete Genealogies series contains completed family histories that Mary Lynn either completed, helped to complete, or used for her research. The complete family histories include the Surnames of Axtman, Bischoff, Bohl, Buchler, Heilmann, Hilzendeger, Huber, Schmaltz, Schneider, Voeller, Volk, Voller, Ward, and Wildermann. Included in this series are the original drafts or master sheets of the Family Histories created by Mary Lynn for the surnames of Bohl, Buchler, and Heilmann.
The Genealogy Research series contains all of Mary Lynns surname research material. This series is organized alphabetically and divided into the Sub Series Family Genealogies, Incomplete family genealogies, and Ancestor Resources. The bulk of the Family Genealogies contain the surnames of Axtman, Bickler, Bohl, Buchler, Goetz, Keller, Reiter, Schneider, and Volk. The Axtman Volkersbach EWZ folders contain EWZ records from families trying to escape the Odessa region and claim German citizenship at the closing of World War II. Incomplete family genealogies are arranged alphabetically. These folders contain surnames that had minimal research material or smaller genealogies that were off branched from bigger surnames. Ancestor Resources contains extensive lists of familial names, surname pedigree charts, and a list of Swiss Catholic Surnames.
The Regional Research series is arranged alphabetically by region. The regions are Alsace France, Canada, North Dakota, Germany, and Odessa/Russia. Each region contains research material collected by Mary Lynn about the area and surnames associated with the geographical location. In the German and Odessa Russia folders there are church registry records, and Surname lists.
The Reference Materials series contains published materials that are arranged alphabetically. Included in these folders are published books, magazines, and references. A large group if this series is written in the languages of German, Russian, and French. The folder titled War Years in the Philippines is a book written by Mary Lynn’s great uncle Father Axtman about his time in the war. In the end of this series are hand written notebook by Mary Lynn that contain her research information and maps her progression through her research material. The legal sized sub series contains Axtman-Bohl homestead records, newspapers, letter of correspondence and additional research material.
The Personal Documents series contains documents, photographs, photos, compact disks, floppy disks, maps, pedigree charts, and emails. The emails in this collection are from Mary Lynn to individuals concerning surnames and family histories. A section of these emails are from correspondence is Barbra Risling, concerning information about their family lines. The folder titled Cultural Heritage Tour 2001 maps Mary Lynn’s trip across Europe following her Germans from Russia heritage. The floppy disks and compact disks contain photographs of extended family, and 20th century township photos in rural North Dakota. Maps and pedigree charts are also found in oversized drawer 148.
The Complete Genealogies series contains completed family histories that Mary Lynn either completed, helped to complete, or used for her research. The complete family histories include the Surnames of Axtman, Bischoff, Bohl, Buchler, Heilmann, Hilzendeger, Huber, Schmaltz, Schneider, Voeller, Volk, Voller, Ward, and Wildermann. Included in this series are the original drafts or master sheets of the Family Histories created by Mary Lynn for the surnames of Bohl, Buchler, and Heilmann.
The Genealogy Research series contains all of Mary Lynns surname research material. This series is organized alphabetically and divided into the Sub Series Family Genealogies, Incomplete family genealogies, and Ancestor Resources. The bulk of the Family Genealogies contain the surnames of Axtman, Bickler, Bohl, Buchler, Goetz, Keller, Reiter, Schneider, and Volk. The Axtman Volkersbach EWZ folders contain EWZ records from families trying to escape the Odessa region and claim German citizenship at the closing of World War II. Incomplete family genealogies are arranged alphabetically. These folders contain surnames that had minimal research material or smaller genealogies that were off branched from bigger surnames. Ancestor Resources contains extensive lists of familial names, surname pedigree charts, and a list of Swiss Catholic Surnames.
The Regional Research series is arranged alphabetically by region. The regions are Alsace France, Canada, North Dakota, Germany, and Odessa/Russia. Each region contains research material collected by Mary Lynn about the area and surnames associated with the geographical location. In the German and Odessa Russia folders there are church registry records, and Surname lists.
The Reference Materials series contains published materials that are arranged alphabetically. Included in these folders are published books, magazines, and references. A large group if this series is written in the languages of German, Russian, and French. The folder titled War Years in the Philippines is a book written by Mary Lynn’s great uncle Father Axtman about his time in the war. In the end of this series are hand written notebook by Mary Lynn that contain her research information and maps her progression through her research material. The legal sized sub series contains Axtman-Bohl homestead records, newspapers, letter of correspondence and additional research material.
The Personal Documents series contains documents, photographs, photos, compact disks, floppy disks, maps, pedigree charts, and emails. The emails in this collection are from Mary Lynn to individuals concerning surnames and family histories. A section of these emails are from correspondence is Barbra Risling, concerning information about their family lines. The folder titled Cultural Heritage Tour 2001 maps Mary Lynn’s trip across Europe following her Germans from Russia heritage. The floppy disks and compact disks contain photographs of extended family, and 20th century township photos in rural North Dakota. Maps and pedigree charts are also found in oversized drawer 148.
Dates
- 1925-2012
Access
The collection is open under the rules and regulations of the NDSU Archives.
Copyrights
Copyrights to this collection is held by Germans from Russia Heritage Collection.
Biography
Mary Lynn Axtman-Schmaltz was born in Ruby ND on November 8, 1946 to German immigrant decedents Adam Axtman and Margaret Bickler. She grew up on a farm near Silva, ND. Mary Lynn attended University of North Dakota where she earned a degree in Occupational therapy. Mary Lynn’s passion was genealogy. Mary Lynn created or contributed to the family histories of her maiden surname familial lines. These lines include surnames of Axtman, Bohl, Buchler/Bickler, Rieter, Heilmann, and Senger just to name a few. Along with her maiden surname she did extensive research into her husbands surname of Schmaltz. Mary Lynn Axtman Schmaltz continued her genealogy research until 2015, she passed away in Fargo North Dakota on December 18, 2019. The concentration of Mary Lynn’s collection of research spans from 1995- 2005, but is contains items and information from 1925-2019.
Extent
10 Linear Feet (10 linear feet)
Language of Materials
English
German
French
Russian
Abstract
Mary Lynn Axtman-Schmaltz created or contributed to the family histories of her maiden surname familial lines. These lines include surnames of Axtman, Bohl, Buchler/Bickler, Rieter, Heilmann, and Senger just to name a few. Along with her maiden surname she did extensive research into her husband’s surname of Schmaltz. The concentration of Mary Lynn’s collection of research spans from 1995- 2005, but is contains items and information from 1925-2012.
Provenance
Donated by (Acc.#).
Separated Reference Books
Reference books: This collection of books can be found in the NDSU Libraries. The books are found in the library catalog. These book are: 75th Diamond Jubilee 1903-1978: St. Francis of Assisi Church by Albin F Janiunas, A Prairie Mosaic: An Ethnic atlas of rural North Dakota by William C. Sherman, As we Reminisce: Souvenir Memory Book by Strasburg Schools Alumni Association, As we reminisce-Souvenir memory book by Strasburg Schools Alumni Association, Beyond Red River: Centennial book of the Diocese of Fargo, 1889-1989 by Terrence Kardong, Black Sea German Russians by Karl Stumpp, Deutsche aus Odessa und dem Schwarzmeergebiet by Krista Zach, Die Schweitzer Freundschaft= the Schweitzer relationship, 1776-1994 by Karl A Lacher, Durmersheim: die Geschichte des Dorfes und seiner Bewohner: by Martin Burkart, Folkwear Patterns 116, Germans from Russia Heritage Review December 2012, Germans from Russia in the Yakima Valley prior to 1940 by Frieda Eichler Brulotee & Louise Elton Potter, Grandmother: A record book of Memories by Linda Spivey, Grow Newsletters April-June 2003, July-September 2003, History of North Dakota By Elwyn B. Robinson, I had no intention of Farming: the life and times of Pete Hornstein by Elizabeth L. Sauer, Migration form the Russian Empire: Lists of passengers arriving at U.S. ports by Ira A Glazier, My grandmother’s people: the Rissling Family in Russia and Canada by Adam Giesinger, Paradise on the Steppe by Joseph S. Height, Plains Folk: North Dakota’s ethnic history by William C. Sherman, Ripening Harvest: The story of St. Joseph’s Colony, 1905-1955, Second Harvest by Eva-Maria Hermann, Ships of our Ancestors by Michael J Anuta, St. Joseph’s Colony, 1905-1930 by Lambert Schneider, Strasburg Centennial History Book by Mary Wald, The Central Dakota Germans: Their History, Language, and culture by Shirley Fischer Arends, The German colonies in South Russia 1804-1904 by Conrad Keller, The Origins of the German-Russian people and their role in North Dakota, The Sagatagan by St. John’s University Collegeville, Minnesota, The Way it Was: The North Dakota Frontier Experience by D Jerome Tweton, Everett C. Albers, Zeeland Centennial 1902-2002: Zeeland, North Dakota, Memories of the Black Sea Germans: Highlights of their History and Heritage by Joseph S. Height.
Property rights
The Germans from Russia Heritage Collection owns the property rights to this collection.
- Title
- Finding Aid to the Mary Lynn Axtman-Schmaltz Genealogy Collection
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Germans from Russia Heritage Collection Repository
Contact:
NDSU Dept 2080
PO Box 6050
Fargo ND 58108-6050 United States
(701) 231-6596
ndsu.grhc@ndsu.edu
NDSU Dept 2080
PO Box 6050
Fargo ND 58108-6050 United States
(701) 231-6596
ndsu.grhc@ndsu.edu